Botswana 2008
 

I was slightly reluctant to post my photos, as I did not want to see another Kwando vs Wilderness bashing session.

I stayed with both companies and am a return guest to both. So that I feel speaks for itself.

Due to a relocation, I will not able to edit the remainder of the Chitabe/Savuti photos for at least another month or so.

Anyway, here was my itinerary:

Kwara; 9 nights
Little Kwara; 2 nights
Savuti; 4 nights
Chitabe; 2 nights

I am not going to give a detailed trip report, but send you in the direction of my photos.

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Russell,

As always a great joy to watch and some of your images are much better than the ones I've seen from some pro's.

Best regards,

Johan

Thanks Johan...........I would certainly return the compliment. Your surpass some these 'Pros'!

I forgot to add, I also stayed at Kwando Lagoon for 5 nights.

Absolutely MARVELLOUS!

Russell

I have not had time to see them all
but the ones I have seen sofar are stunning.
I love the kingfisher at Kwando.
Michael

Russell,

Wonderful pictures, I enjoyed them all especially the giraffes - a "pro" couldn't have done better.

Thanks

Bob

Some fantastic shots, the silhouetted giants from 2007 are my favourites though...

Hi Russell,

FANTASTIC!!!

I'm now a bit edgy - just about 3 months for me to go on safari!!!

Give me a shout, once you have settled in .....

Cheers
Hari

Thanks to all,

MV, the Kingfisher was from Kwara. The shot I nearly lost a 500 F4 for...Though thats another story.

Alejandra, Hwange is a special place, hopefully people will flock back once the political situation has resolved itself.

Hari, you have three months, I have to wait till at least the end of the year.

Bob, after a suggestion from Afrigalah, the giraffes are going onto canvas.

Hari are you returning to the Mara anytime soon?

Russell

can we have the story of how you almost lost your 500mm lens?

Michael
PS was this on the way to the heronry?

some of the best pictures i´ve ever seen- and i am wasting a lot of time looking for it. congratulations!

Russell,

I've been through all your galleries and I must say you've done a pretty good job.
I love the lion portrait (2021)in Kwando and the elephants (1413 & 2126) in Hwange, but my favourite is the lagoon pack on the move, which is for me a masterpiece.

Mike

Hi Alejandra,

Mara - not this year as I go to Botswana end of September into October. But, I am thinking of Mara for early next year maybe February or so!

These are FANTASTIC! I just started to look at them, but now I realize I must look at all of your photos. It is going to be a long night. Thank You!

Hari hello,
February is good, I might be there that time including Serian's mobile camp on the Talek or Transamara area if I enjoy it in September. Would be great to meet you there.

WOW! what great pics!!

sounds great, Alejandra - will keep you updated!

Rgds
Hari


PS: Russell, sorry for hijacking your thread.

Mike/Walrus, Doni, Aowens and Dana, thanks for the comments.....

MV,

I was on the way to heronry, on the single level boat. Hobbs and I were looking mainly for Kingfishers on the small channel en route.

I was using my tripod in the boat, but at one point, did not clip the mount on properly. As the boat swayed slightly, to my horror, I saw my equipment tumbling...........

I instinctively grabbed what i could, which happened to be the camera body! I was lucky that i had tele-converter on at the time. The lens ripped from the body, splitting the converter in two. It then hit the side of the boat and luckily stayed in.

My camera on the other hand, was left dangling just above the waters edge with me holding on to its strap.

Fortunately, I was able to remove the remains of the converter from both body and lens and carry on shooting........Lesson learnt!

The more I think about it, the less plausible it would have sounded to the insurance company!

scary story with the lens.
I thought it was a Hippo trying to eat it!
Michael