We arrive to the end of this amazing trip. Xugana is a completely different landscape and the water gives the tranquility to end this incredible ride. ———————- Chegamos ao fim desta viagem maravilhosa. Xugana oferece uma paisagem completamente diferente e a água dá a tranquilidade perfeita para terminar essas férias…
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- November 13, 2015
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África, Botswana, Xugana
Today is the day we go from Chitabe way into the base of the Okavango Delta to Xugana. Can you place it in the map above? The scenery changed completely!! We went from arid grounds to swampland, and it was a perfect way to end our trip to Africa, since this will be our last […]
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- November 12, 2015
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África, Botswana, Xugana
In Chitabe too, wakeup call was 5:30. Since we could not “walk the planks” alone in the dark for fear of our inexperienced reaction to animals, and, since there are no phones, someone would come over and wake us leaving a bottle with hot water for coffee or tea in the room. Half an […]
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- November 12, 2015
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África, Chitabe
Whenever I thought how I would like my visit in Africa to be, I imagined Chitabe. Nature completely integrated with our accomodations without giving up on comfort and beauty, in an understated kind of way. Smiles abounding, nature’s cries, light and peace. Come, let me show you! ——————— Quando sonhava o que fosse a minha […]
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- November 12, 2015
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África, Chitabe
On the map you can see where Chobe is. The Chobe Game Lodge was way on top of the map, almost on the border between Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. We were headed for Chitabe Camp in the magnificent Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta that empties onto a swamp in the Kalahari desert. It is […]
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- November 11, 2015
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África, Chitabe
The safari schedule at Chobe Game Lodge can be grueling for the feeble…Wake-up call at 5:30 AM. Tea, coffee and pastries at 6 and leave at 7 for a 2 hour game ride. Back by 9 for breakfast. At 10:30 a boat or game ride and back by 12:30 for lunch. Then siesta until 3:30 […]
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- November 11, 2015
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África, Chobe
Into the bus we went and off to Botswana!! Independent from England since 1966, it is larger than France with a population of 2 million people. Diamonds were found and has made this a rich nation. Excellent schooling and a good health system are provided by the state. The population in general is happy and […]
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- November 11, 2015
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África, Botswana, Chobe