Travel Stories
First hand accounts of Botswana Trips
Introducing new Baby Elephant
Abu Camp, located in Botswana’s pristine Okavango Delta, is proud to announce that Shireni, one of the Camp’s leading elephants, gave birth to her third surviving calf, a healthy female, at 22h05 on the 17th December. Measuring approximately 90cm at the shoulder and weighing about 110kg, the new-born stood on... »
The Start of a New Life Along the Chobe River Front
It’s always great to see something like this. Rare day time footage of an elephant preparing to take its first steps. Christian and Ginette Leroy were in the right place at the right time when they captured this amazing event while in Chobe National Park, Botswana. Video tells the story without help from us.... »
Trip Report: The Art of Safari Seduction
We like to regularly share the opinions and experiences of folks visiting Chobe. This is the first hand diary of Drew Prineas. Drew Prineas added a quick trip to Chobe while in South Africa for the World Cup. It was only an overnight trip, but we think you will be impressed at the diversity... »
Travel Tip: Video of typical morning at Chobe
A typical, slightly better than average, Chobe morning game drive. Mornings like this is why I go. »
John Huxley: Our safari in northern Botswana
From time to time, ChobeSafari likes to feature travel stories of others to the region so one can gain a broad view of a typical safari vacation. Here is a recent trip summary by John Huxley. by John Huxley Seriously, our guide Thuso Sarefo says with a wide, Batswana smile, there is an ever-present danger of... »
Africa needs more than latter-day Livingstones
The following article is syndicated from the Guardian. All rights are retained by the Guardian and it’s authors. We wanted to reprint this article, which actually features Malawi, because much of what is written is true of all of the parks and reserves of Africa and we want to remind everyone the importance of... »
Good Video Footage: Zebra, Kudu …. and a surprise Lion attack
This video from YouTube was shot by AfricaVideo1 in the Chobe area. It may be some of the best ‘green foliage’ raw footage I have seen. It begins with Zebra and a great Kudu tussle for dominance. That would have been enough to warrant viewing this video … and then along comes the lioness! »
Travel Tip/Food Tip – Have you had your Mopane Worms Today?
I’m planning an article of the local foods one may encounter while in Botswana. Having been there, I loved the food and felt it important to tease you with potential meals to order. I’ve been contacting lodges and friends that live in the region. That’s the background. Now here was my surprise. I’ve heard of... »
Photo Tip: Never Forget that You Are at One of the Greatest Shows on Earth
During my last trip to Chobe, we were coming back from a little side trip to see a leopard in a tree. Unfortunately, all we could see was the tip of a tail and also the legs of the impala kill well camouflaged up in a tree. It was near lunchtime, the sun was high,... »
The majestic Baobab – a legend in its time
Chobe and the Kasane area has some marvelous Baobab trees. I guess I learned about the Baobab from the old TV show, “Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color” which often had nature shows, but for me … seeing a majestic Baobab for the first time was and is quintessential Africa. Below is a shot... »