We had time for an early game drive as our flight wasn’t until 12.20. We set off to see the lions with what remained of the buffalo but found only the buffalo. Evidently guides with the temporary camp people heard the lions roaring at night and the consensus was that the boys were warned to […]
Savute: part of Chobe National Park.
We were woken at 6am ready for a light breakfast at 6 30am. That is cereal, toast, fruit, yoghurt, cold meats and cheeses. Then it is off on the game drive. My cold is gradually improving but my stomach was very dodgy so had a couple of the pills to control things. I can see […]
To Botswana
We were collected at 7.30am and had a very light breakfast. I paid a tip to both our guide and valet. The lodges leave guidance information in your lodge book about how much you should tip, which is voluntary but expected. I figure we are in Africa so need to fall in with the expectations […]
Victoria Falls
We had arranged to have a guided tour to Victoria Falls and then a short helicopter ride over the top. Lawrence was our guide and he drove us back to Livingstone and then about 10km further to the Falls. You stop on the way and can see the spray rising. We were so lucky as […]
Tongabezi Lodge
Tongabezi is an exclusive lodge on the banks of the Zambezi river. Its food, accommodation and general ambience is fantastic and I’ll let the photos tell the story. We arrived in the early afternoon and were treated to lunch which was served on a terrace in front of the lounge area. We were the only […]
To Livingstone Zambia
As expected, our journey to Zambia was pretty exhausting. We had opted to do the international flights with South African Airlines but in retrospect we should have just come to Livingstone direct from Zanzibar (if that’s possible). It would have been great to have another night (or 2) at Tongabezi Lodge in any event and […]
Leaving Nungwi
It’s our last morning in Nungwi and it is fine again. We awoke to the sound of the pneumatic digger on the construction site next door. I feel so sorry for the people in the rooms closest. Lucky about the reservation mix up on arrival or that could have been us! Check out is at […]
Nungwi
As with every decent beach holiday life is slow here. We rise late, eat late, lie beside the pool reading, drink beer for lunch and then go to dinner. Last night was Africa night. The beach terrace was converted into a dining area and we were treated to assorted barbecue with numerous salads, vegetables and […]
Zanzibar Day 4
We had a good sleep but my chest cold is worse during the day. I might visit the nurse if it is still bad tomorrow. We woke to find that we had shared our netted bed with 4 mosquitoes. Note to selves – don’t sit in your room in the evening with the door open. […]
To Nungwi
We were sorry to leave Breezes but excited about going to Nungwi which is at the northern tip of Zanzibar. I still had a heavy head cold and opted to take the pill and cough medicine for the benefit of everyone sharing the vehicle with me. Having said that, I dozed for most of the […]
To Zanzibar Day 3
Mike seems to be improving but my head cold is worse and moving to my chest. Hopefully the beach will be a cure. We were collected at a very reasonable 9am after breakfast to make our way to Breezes Beachclub. That is the last accommodation on our tour itinerary for the Kenya to Zanzibar portion. […]
Stonetown Zanzibar
We both had good sleeps and I think are now just battling colds rather than anything more sinister. We had a decent breakfast (all the usual available – fruit, croissants, hot veges, sausages and beans and omelette done to your desire or fried egg. We met James at 9am and he introduced us to Ali […]