General Park Information
Chobe’s most visible inhabitant: the African Savannah Elephant
What’s the largest land animal you have ever seen in the wild? this is the question posed to my son, Justin by my great friend Paul Salvado prior to our first trip into Chobe. My son’s answer was a white tail deer. I could better him and note a moose, but compared to much... »
Botswana Weather Predictioins for June, July, August 2010
Department of Metrological Services have predicted that generally, this winter season, minimum and maximum temperatures across the country will mostly be above average. However, the department warns that temperatures will occasionally drop to average or below average. Sir Seretse Khama Airport, Gaborone, Ghanzi, Francistown, Mahalapye, Maun and Shakawe areas will have minimum temperatures of not... »
Botswana’s photographic areas expand
The following is information supplied by Africa Geographic Magazine and specifically from their ‘man in Maun’, Grant Atkinson. I consider Africa Geographic to be one of the best wildlife magazines available, with stunning photography. Unfortunately, the print version of the magazine is quite expensive outside of South Africa. Luckily, they do have a nice... »
Okavango River floods
The following press release was issued today by the Government of Botswana Press Agency, BOPA. 28 April, 2010 SHAKAWE – The Okavango River has begun flooding for the second time in a space of only two years after many years of relative calm.So far 59 people from Mohembo East have been evacuated as at Friday... »
Video: A Drive Through Chobe National Park
“DavesWebSiteVideo” uploaded this on YouTube. It gives a great overview of the variety of animals spotted in a day and will also give you a feel for water levels of the Chobe River and how green/grown the bush is at this time of year. »
Puzzle of the Week – December 8, 2009
Elephant by the Water Hole This 77 piece puzzle is of one of my favorite shots. »
Chili Peppers puts elephants at bay
One of the things that allows Chobe NP to be special is the lack of fencing. Unfortunately, this creates huge problems for Botswana farmers. This article, from the government newspaper, hints that some natural solutions may be available. If you love free roaming wildlife, you have to love this article! Translations from the government paper:... »
Early rains of October Bring Early Activity – Northern Botswana
Early rains bring early rutting for Impala as seen in this Earth-Touch video on YouTube »
Botswana: Protecting Wildlife and Wilderness
Article copyright: Commonwealth News and Information Service (London) A guidelines manual and certificate system is in place to encourage tourism companies to comply with recognized environmental standards During the dry season in Chobe National Park, the third largest in Botswana, as many as 120,000 elephants migrate over 200 kilometers in search of rain and water. This spectacle... »