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Maun, Botswana to Caprivi Namibia

Maun, Botswana to Caprivi Namibia

Maun, Botswana to The Caprivi, Namibia

We were up early for our early departure from Maun. Al had the dreaded Malaria tablet, a bucket of water and 2 electrolyte tablets before getting on the road.

We left Maun behind and headed north west towards the Namibian border. Sad to be leaving Botswana but excited about Namibia! 

Maun & Okavango Delta Scenic Flight

Maun & Okavango Delta Scenic Flight

Day 60 Nairobi to Cape Town Maun, Botswana
After a lazy morning it was time to meet the big yellow truck and go cook group shopping. There are a few shops in the centre of Maun where you can find most foodstuffs, supermarkets including Spar, Woolworth's, a bottle store and a coffee shop.

A day in the Moremi Game Reserve

A day in the Moremi Game Reserve

Day 59 Nairobi to Cape Town
It was another early morning start (4am), but with  all the excitement of going on safari to the Moremi Game Reserve, on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta in Botswana i

Sedia Hotel, Maun Botswana

Sedia Hotel, Maun Botswana

Day 58 Nairobi to Cape Town
Sedia Hotel, Maun We were woken up at 08h00 by an overly efficient housekeeping lady who wanted to clean our room for us and couldn't understand why we didn't but got the picture eventually.

On the road to Maun & Okavango Delta

On the road to Maun & Okavango Delta

Day 57 Nairobi to Cape Town
Thebe River Lodge, Kasane to Sedia Hotel, Maun
e were up at 04h30 to get ready for the long drive ahead. We loaded our gear into the truck and filled up on breakfast and coffee before leaving the campsite. 

Hello Botswana!!!

Hello Botswana!!!

Day 56 Nairobi to Cape Town
Victoria Falls to Kasane, Botswana We were up early, packed our gear and walked it over to the truck for our 08h30 departure. We said goodbye to more of the crew who were leaving, 

Devil's Pool Victoria Falls

Devil's Pool Victoria Falls

Day 54 Nairobi to Cape TownDancing with the DevilWe were up at 04h30 and ready to go shortly after, we headed off to meet our 06h00 taxi to the ZIM border which was thankfully early 

Train & Victoria Falls

Train & Victoria Falls

Day 52 Nairobi to Cape Town
Train Transit to Victoria FallsWe were up early and treated to a beautiful sunrise over the rolling hillside while passing small villages and occasionally stopping to pick up passengers along the way. 

Train from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls

Train from Bulawayo to Victoria Falls

Day 51 Nairobi to Cape Town
Bulawayo and transit via train to Victoria Falls Al's cook group was up early preparing breakfast for the group that were heading out on their Rhino Safari