Botswana - Okavango Delta

We were woken this morning to the sound of an African drum... cool alarm clock! Overnight we heard many Hippo’s very close to our camp and in the morning saw some of the destruction of trees that they and possibly other animals had caused.

Before breakfast we went for a short guided walk around the island we were on to learn a little more about the local flora and fauna. We saw that the Hippo’s had made their bed extremely close to our camp and the girls toilet... lucky none of us got lost on the way to the toilet!!

After breaky our trusty Poler’s delivered us safe and sound back to the transport truck which then took us to Seronga Village. We took a guided walk through this village which reminded us of an Aboriginal community at home, although possibly a little more ordered. We visited the local post office, shop, community hall, and clinic. 

We were then delivered by speed boat to our House Boats which were to be our home for the night.

During the afternoon we took a half hour scenic flight over the Okavango Delta which was a great way to see the true form of the Delta. Essentially it is made up of a series of branches which get smaller and smaller and  are surrounded by Papyrus and Reeds. It was also a fabulous way to see animals. Whilst in the air we saw around 30 Hippos, lots of Buffalo, and many Elephants, it was great!

We spent the evening relaxing on the house boat playing board games and cards.