Left Robins Camp at 8.00 to head south through the centre of Hwange NP to Gwango Camp. About 160 Km’s. Stopped at several water holes and saw lots of hippos but generally didn’t see that much. The odd giraffe, zebra but some different bird life. Arrived Gwango about 4.30 and went for a cooling swim. Hot outside. A little rain also.
Up early and took a drive to Detema Dam about 45 mins away. Good viewing of elephants, hippo, impala, birds, giraffes and for a real treat a load of crocodile. Back to camp for late breakfast. Did some clothes washing. Went to pool for a cool dip and chilled. Went off again for a drive at 3 pm. Went to Big Tom pool and Salt Pan. Briefly saw the buffalo herd again and giraffes and zebra. Had dinner at the restaurant.
Heading back south today towards Hwange National Park. Had to go and see the “Big Tree” which is a 1200 year old baobab. Went to ATM to get some dollars. Tried three cards before I got anything. Making payments with cards a nightmare. Economy is shot. Goods in supermarkets priced in old worthless currency , have to divide by 17,000 to get price in dollars. Bizarre. Expensive country. Diesel same price as UK , wine twice the price as SA, National park fees for 2 days $100. $230 to enter the country, all going to a corrupt government I suspect. People are charming and intelligent. Such a shame. Drought in all areas and small farmers have no food , maize crops up here non existent. Arrived Robins Camp in Hwange NP at 12.30. Nice camp and lodge area. Had a swim and went for a game drive at 4pm. Saw large herd of buffalo, Zebra and Waterbuck. Hot
