Monthly Archives: February 2024

February 29, 2024
7:04 pm
by: Butty

Thursday 29th February

Up at 06.00 and watched the Wilderbeest, Zebra etc in a long line walking towards the water. Left Thobolo Lodge at about 8.30 as we wanted to get the solar rooftop panel cable fixed. We snapped it at Nata getting … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Botswana, Mwandi

February 29, 2024
6:57 pm
by: Butty

Wednesday 28th February

Up at 6.00 with the Dawn. Brewed a cuppa. First visitors were about 20 vultures , then Wilderbeest, zebra impala etc. They come , they go then come back again. Had a dunk in the pool (MeandEr that is) Partly … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Botswana, Thobolo

February 28, 2024
3:26 pm
by: Butty

Tuesday 27th February

Awake and  up at 6.00 with T. Watched the game migrate towards the waterholes. Wilderbeest, Impala, Zebra, Kudu , Warthogs , baboons, jackels, hyena. By 11.00 am they were all gone for the day. Stormy skies, lightning and thunder all … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Botswana, Thobolo

February 27, 2024
4:43 pm
by: Butty

Monday 26th February

Up at dawn and left at 7.30  for longish drive to Thobolo lodge in Chobe,  about 450 K’s. Better road from Nata northwards, a bit wider and not so many  potholes. Made good  progress. Arrived Kasane at 11.30. Did some … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Botswana, Thobolo

February 27, 2024
4:40 pm
by: Butty

Sunday 25th February

Last day at Nata Lodge. Chilled all day around pool. Light lunch and a beer. Braai pack BBQ for dinner.

Posted in 2024, Botswana, Nata Lodge

February 25, 2024
9:21 am
by: Butty

Saturday 24th February

Leisurely breakfast, checked tyre pressure for puncture which was ok and did some washing. Went to reception and gave them laundry to do. This is a real treat for us campers. The luxury of being able to camp at a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Botswana, Nata Lodge

February 23, 2024
7:02 pm
by: Butty

Friday 23rd February

Left Woodlands about 9.30am. Travelled into Francistown to do a bit of food shopping. This will be our last major shop until we reach Victoria Falls in 12days time! Hit market day, got into a taxi rank of about 100 … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Botswana, Nata Lodge

February 23, 2024
4:57 am
by: Butty

Thursday 22nd February

Getting used to early rises, 6.30 today. Leisurely brekkie, not far to travel today ,just outside Francistown to Woodlands Stopover Lodge. Stopped at Khama reception to make use of  wifi  and finally catch up on blog. iPad now charged. Charging … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Botswana, Woodlands Stopover

February 22, 2024
7:56 am
by: Butty

Wednesday 21st February

6.45 rise because it’s light and bedtime earlier than usual  Lots of birds about the camp in the trees making a real din. After breakfast went out to the reserve and saw a few rhino together with zebra, wilderbeast, giraffes, … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Botswana, Khama Rhino

February 22, 2024
7:51 am
by: Butty

Tuesday 20th February

Up at 6.30. Breakfast and cold shower. Wash up and tidied. Set off at 8.45 for Botswana border. Huge numbers of trucks. They take about 2 days in queue to cross the border. Cars are quicker but had to try … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Botswana, Khama Rhino, South Africa

February 22, 2024
7:48 am
by: Butty

Monday 19th February

Drove around the reserve, some roads ok but most , challenging off road. Visited a couple of dams and view points. Some imported game around. Lots of bird noise. Couldn’t get hot water. Ribs and salad for dinner. No network … Continue reading →

Posted in 2018, 2024, South Africa, Waterberg

February 22, 2024
7:43 am
by: Butty

Sunday 18th February

Up at 6.30 and left for Midrand to pick up camper. Usual speel  on the use , lots to take in as we haven’t hired this lone before. We always forget something important. On the road at 10.30 heading for … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, South Africa, Waterberg

February 17, 2024
9:26 pm
by: Butty

Saturday 17th February

Shopping for the trip at Woolworths after breakfast. Light lunch and met Cheryl’s mother. Chilling then off to Gregory’s for BBQ. Trip around his gated housing estate including golf course

Posted in 2024, Joburg, South Africa

February 17, 2024
6:25 am
by: Butty

Friday 16th February

Second day with C&J in Boksburg. Went for a walk first thing around the estates. Jeff needed to collect his computer and a chair so went on tour with him. Chilled in afternoon. Went to Richard’s in evening for a … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Joburg, South Africa

February 15, 2024
2:39 pm
by: Butty

Thursday 15th February

Flight arrived 20 minutes early at Joburg. Very pleasant smooth flight. Dozed a bit. Jeff and Cheryl met us at airport and took us back to their lovely new home in Boksburg. Spent the day catching up. Dozed a bit … Continue reading →

Posted in 2024, Joburg, South Africa