We left Victoria Falls about mid-morning.
The border crossing back into Botswana was singularly uneventful. It was then a short drive to the town of Kasane.
We set up our tents and had a late lunch.
Into the Park
After lunch a 4WD came to pick us up and take us into the Chobe National Park. My cousin, Dr S the elder, had told me that the Chobe Park was a must do. As always he turned out the be correct.
The part of the park we visited is on the Chobe on the border with Namibia.
Lots of Animals
We entered the park before 3.00 p.m. and headed towards the river. I took one photo and then my Sony Camera, which was only 18 months old, stopped working.
It wasn’t long before we came cross some elephants. One came very close to the vehicle as it passed us and headed to the river. Check out the GoPro video on Flickr. The guide was a bit worried.
In quick succession we saw more animals, including hippopotamuses in the river, more elephants, zebras, loads of antelope, and wildebeest. We then came across some buffaloes.
It was all happening.
Lions Close Up
As we followed the river, the guide spotted some lions close to the water. He drove a head. One the lionesses came close to the vehicle. Unfortunately, the wide angle of the GoPro does give a real indication of how close she came.
We continued on the guide spotted another lioness in the bushes. She was eating something. The guide said it look like a piece of buffalo. He said that “this pride often takes buffaloes. They are very good at hunting a group. Up to four of the pride work together in an attack”.
As we continued along, we came across more of the lions in the pride. They were above us on hill. As we watch a buffalo ran at one them through some bushes. The guide said that “buffaloes and the lions hate each other.
Rush to the Gate
By this time, it was getting late. We had to be back at the park gate by 6.00 p.m.
The guide put his foot down as we sped along the sandy track by the river. We stopped briefly to see the very spectacular sunset.
Copying some Pictures
It was a pity about my camera. I was, however, able to copy some photos the German Professor in our party took. They are on the Flickr like.
Flickr Link
Garmin Link
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/1168149812
About Chobe National Park
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chobe_National_Park
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