Three countries in one day

Three countries in one day

Day 10: 27 December

After an early (6:00) breakfast, we left for Botswana. The border posts open at 7:00, and we went through without any hiccups, leaving Namibia and entering Botswana, where we drove to Botswana lodge, to get onto one of their Jeep safaris.

The guide took us on an open Jeep through the Chobe National Park, which we had seen previously from afar from the other side of the Chobe River.

Warthog mother & youngsters

Sable antelope

There were many elephants, Kudus, even a shy Sable antelope, plenty of black-faced Impala, green meerkat, warthog, crocodile, water monitor lizard, Puku, Water buck, Buffalo and again so many birds.

Kudu male

Water Monitor

Two hours later we left a lush green Botswana for a just-as-green Zimbabwe.

Once again having to cross a border and passing through another border post.

We opted for some take away lunch for our way to the Victoria Falls, but were slightly delayed due to a surprise rainshower.

After waiting 30 minutes, the rain subdued to a drizzle and we could enter the Vic Falls National Park and stand in awe at this one of the seven world wonders.

Rainbow in the mist

Walking from view point to view point, it got wetter and wetter, and I hid my camera in a protective plastic bag, but got quite wet myself;-)

Amazing Victoria Falls

This was welcomingly refreshing
though, as it was really hot (34°).
After strolling through the
souvenir shop and having
some refreshments at the cafe, we headed on to our lodge.
(Another 20km drive on gravel road)

Gorges lodge, built high on the edge of the gorge of the Zambezi river. One could name it 'gorgeous' lodge though as well. The view from the rustic bar and dining area is breathtaking- wow I could enjoy sundowners like this every day.

Zambezi Gorge

Traditional dancers

Before dinner a dance group entertained us with singing and dancing. Thereafter we were served a delicious meal from the very courteous and friendly staff. We retired at 9:30, as this had been a long and eventful day.

Kilometres driven today:  353km

Time taken for excursions: 2hr game drive, 

Vic Falls Park 2.5hrs