Finally the Botswana post are here!!! Iaan and I were super privileged to enjoy a full week in three different lodges in Botswana in June. Llewellyn (the groom of the 18th of December 2009) invited us to visit their lodges and take some photos of the surroundings for promotional material.
Now firstly I have to confess I’m not the “roughing it” type! I really like my hot shower and hairdryer in the mornings and during my daily routine I spend about 8-10 hours on my mac. But that week was right on the other side of those daily activities. And I absolutely loved it!! The beauty of Botswana, the friendly people and the peace and quiet captured my heart big time!Iaan and I flew to Johannesburg and from there we flew to Maun, Botswana. The plane only had about 30 seats and the airport is super small! The baggage gets loaded onto a truck (from the plane) and then it gets placed on tables for the passages to collect. It’s all manual there!
We were welcomed by two very friendly men, Ronald and Clifford. We loaded the 4 x 4 and off we went to our first camp, called Mankwe. Mankwe means Ma- mother and Nkwe – Leopard, so mother leopard. Mankwe is a bush lodge with about 5-7 permanent tents. The camp is build around a bar area with a swimming pool and a beautiful wooded deck, where a fire is lit every evening. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful! This place is definitely recommendable! Ronald was our personal guide for that week and he drove us around and educated us on all the wildlife and plants.
Absolutely stunning!!! Makes me want to be there!!
I have been eagerly waiting to see the Botswana pics and as usual the wait was so worth it!
Awesome photos and place! I cannot choose a favourite – they are ALL good. Love all the little detail shots.
Really stunning, can’t wait to see part 2… etc.
Stunning photos!
Wow, cool fotos en ‘n lekker vakansie.