To give you some idea of the geographical magic of the Caprivi area, within four hours after checking in at Chobe Water Villas, I saw hippos in Namibia, lions in Botswana, crocodiles in Namibia and then elephants back in Botswana.
The reason for the flitting between two countries is that the lodge is located on the edge of the Chobe River on the Namibian side, with 16 villas perched on high stilts overlooking the Botswana Chobe National Park and the world-renowned Sedudu Island, known as Kasikili Island in Namibia. For years, the island was the centre of a territorial dispute between the two countries, but the issue was finally resolved in 1999 when the International Court of Justice settled the borderline. Today, all traces of conflict have evaporated, leaving behind an area that offers what can only be described as world-class wildlife magic.
When I read that Chobe hosts the greatest density of wildlife of any river system in the world, with over 160,000 elephants roaming free, I was a tad skeptical, but after spending a few days in the area all doubt was erased. On the daily Chobe River Safari Cruises through the Chobe National Park, we saw more elephants than I have seen in my lifetime. Watching enormous herds of these huge creatures in a safe environment did wonder for my rather tired and jaded soul.
Symbols of strength
This story is from the February 2020 edition of Skyways.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the February 2020 edition of Skyways.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 9,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Fit For Purpose
Changing legislation offers a range of opportunities in the health sector
Good For Grinches
Finally! A holiday season Scrooge himself can invest in
A Paradise In The Wilderness
Visitors find freedom at Treedom on the Garden Route
Do It For The Kids
Parenting styles play an important role in helping children develop through the pandemic and beyond
Trekking With Teens
Travelling with adolescents comes with a unique set of challenges
Know Your Mind
Our brain uses shortcuts to think quickly but, sometimes, these mental timesavers let us down. Dr Pragya Agarwal discusses the science of cognitive biases, and why it’s more important than ever to understand how they hold sway over our views
Infected With The Travel Bug Again
As tourism-related establishments up their game to ensure visitor health and safety, it’s possible to feel positive about travelling again
Star attraction
Greater Kruger lodge makes a spectacular first impression
Palala position
The effect of the past on the present is positively felt in a luxury Waterberg lodge
Can the spam!
Irrelevant advertising will almost certainly turn consumers against your product