// August 8th, 2010 // 7 Comments » // Botswana, Cambodia, Namibia, South Africa, Travel Review
Cape of Good Hope, South Africa
Five months. That means I’m over halfway through my trip now (sad!). It was another absolutely spectacular month of travel. No time for small talk, let’s cut straight to the adventures. (more…)
// July 30th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Botswana
The Okavango Delta is a 16,000 sq. km. wetland comprised of lagoons, channels, and islands and is the world’s largest inland delta. It is formed where the Okavango River empties into a swamp in the Kalahari Desert, with water flowing down from the rainfall in Angola. My plans to visit Botswana revolved around visiting this enchanting place. (more…)
// July 29th, 2010 // 9 Comments » // Botswana
The number one place to safari in Botswana is at Chobe National Park. Having been on a safari in Kenya two years ago, and heading on another safari when I got to Namibia, I had planned on skipping a visit to Chobe. But I met quite a few travellers who said the river cruise through Chobe was an absolute must. Everyone I met spoke with such conviction that I knew it was something I had to do. For my third night in Kasane, I was going to be camping at the swanky Chobe Safari Lodge. It’s really expensive for my shoestring budget but luckily I bought a tent back in Zambia and was prepared to camp for a tenth of the price. This lodge is where most people book their river cruise- you go out on a boat with maybe 30 other people. However, the tour company who made a new license plate for us had a cheaper tour and only 8 other people booked on it. We departed at 3:00pm for our three hour cruise. The journalist I was traveling with had done this cruise five times and said this one was the best. And you’ll soon see why. We saw hippos laying out of the water (normally they only come out at night), there was a family of elephants crossing the water, and there were magnificent views as the sun was beginning to set. Enjoy the photos! (more…)
// July 28th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Botswana
While in Zambia I travelled with a girl who happened to meet a couple of NY Times Journalists who were cutting through Botswana to get to Namibia. They offered her a ride, and since I was heading to Botswana as well, I decided to tag along. The guys came to pick us up at our hostel around noon. That’s when I realized we would be sitting in the back of a covered pickup truck on top of their stuff. Always up for a new adventure, I climbed aboard. When the other girl got in, however, she accidentally stepped on the valve for the spare tire and broke it. Without their spare tire, the guys weren’t about to head into Namibia, so they were going to have to stay the night in Kasane, Botswana. On our adventures together over the next few days, I took a series of snapshots. So, I’ve decided to share them for a little bit of bush camping storytelling! (more…)
// July 26th, 2010 // 2 Comments » // Botswana
I know last week’s Montage Monday was a sunset photo. But what can I say… I’m a sucker for a good sunset. I spent two days on a mokoro trip in the Okavango Delta in Botswana, and it was magical. That’s the best word I can use to describe it. Of course, I think the picture speaks for itself.
// July 12th, 2010 // 7 Comments » // Botswana, Namibia
Note: This was meant to post yesterday, July 11th. But of course I’m at the mercy of the internet in Namibia, and it just didn’t work out. Therefore, if you will kindly rewind and pretend it was yesterday, that’d be great!
July 11th. Seven eleven. Perhaps the greatest day ever. While it is the finals of the World Cup today between Spain and Holland, more importantly, it’s my birthday! I’m spending the day in Swakopmund, on the coast of Namibia. It was a rough couple of days in order to make it here, but with some determination, it all worked out. (more…)
// July 8th, 2010 // 7 Comments » // Botswana, Travel Review
Victoria Falls, Zambia
I’m nearing the halfway point of my trip. When I take the time to reflect on where I’ve been and what I’ve done in four short months, it’s baffling. Sure I’m a little over budget, well maybe more than a little, but purely by choice. Some of the countries I’ve been to I’m certain I’ll revisit, while others on this trip may be my only chance to explore and discover what they have to offer. I’m not about to miss out! (more…)
// July 5th, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Botswana, Photo of the Week
On Saturday afternoon, I took a three hour river cruise in Chobe National Park, Botswana. It was one of the most impressive and worthwhile experiences to date. I was on the boat with a New York Times photographer who said it ranked in one of his top two safari experiences (and he’s done this very river cruise five times before, not to mention all of the other safaris he’s been on). Yes, it was that good. This is just one photo from the trip, but I have high hopes to post more soon. I also saw hippos out of the water, which they rarely come out except at night, along with giraffes, monkeys, impalas, and vibrant colored birds.
My name is Laura Walker & I'm on an 8 month trip to travel, run, volunteer, and explore this crazy world! For more about me, click here.
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