The BIG ADVENTURE

As part of my Jubilee celebrations towards the big Five Oh I decided on a solo trip of a lifetime, exploring Botswana, then on to see the Victoria Falls, heading south through Namibia, back to South Africa. The budget was less than shoestring and inexpensive Baked Beans appeared on my menu.

The older posts are about my preparations and the newer ones are from my adventure to date.

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
Dr Seuss


Saturday, August 28, 2010

Etosha (2)

Halali Camp has shade - yippeee. There are some large mopane trees and the campsites are not allocated and you get to choose which you want.  Naturally the best shady ones are taken, but I found a very nice little spot.  The camp also has a pool (as did Okaukeujo) but I didn't bring a swimming costume.  Although my tent is not in the shade, the site has a concrete picnic table and stools and a braai place and all of these are in the shade. Happy Janny (and Mr Jones)


It is still damn hot during the day and my LSP is one of the coolest places to be so I've been travelling around quite a lot.

I found a place where I could drive onto the Pan.  I was so excited.




I've seen some sights and managed to get some photos so this post is to visually share some of the sights with you. Self-portraits thanks to my Canon remote.


 Blackshouldered Kite with breakfast


 Blackfaced Impalas continuing the Winter theme of Mopane Gold being worn by the trees

 Acacia baubles


 Elephant and Springbok

 I've heard of this, but never seen melanism in Zebras



 These two pics speak for themselves

 Black Rhino sniffing the air for pheromones


 Yellow Mongoose in the sunset light


I'm moving on to Namutoni Camp.  Till next time . . . .

5 comments:

karen said...

Hi Janet and Mr Jones!!
I'm loving all the updates - wow, that Leopard is gorgeous, as are all the amazing sights. Take care, and keep blogging! :)

Val said...

woweeeeeeeee
go Jan go!!
xx

Angela said...

At first I did not see that leopard!!! Your pictures are gorgeous, all of them!

Lori ann said...

WOW! amazing. You've seen so much! I didn't know acacias did that and the zebra, how interesting. LEOPARD! sitting there, oh my gosh, you were close too. I would love to see one in daylight, wow!

Loved all the photos of you also and mr. jones. How did you manage those? a tripod/timer?

What a beautiful place to be, this is the Africa to dream of.

Phivos Nicolaides said...

Great pictures by all means!