4th

Had the usual breakfast plus the luxury of toast and marmalade. The fire pit was still so hot that we could grill some toast. Set off for Deception Valley, our last night in the Kalahari. Another baking hot day. No more rain. Arrived at lunchtime. Not much game about on the drive. We did see about 10 giraffe all huddled together under a few trees. Very bizarre sight. Spur foul, hornbill and a lot of black headed waxbills around our camp, all very friendly. Went for an evening drive but no illusive leopards or cheetahs. Irene made hummus for our starter. All the red and white gone so G&T’s and beer. Stocks lasted well. Lod confronted by a jackal in the early hours outside when nature called.