Botswana 2 and Rhino Tracking

Birdie in the backyard


On the way into town from Jill and Hannes place


Downtown Gaborone


On top of Kgale Hill, which is on the edge of Gaborone


Jill, Hannes and Madonna, and the view over Gaborone


Us. Madonna is the one hiding under the red hat.

Before the next few pics I will give a bit of an explanation. Yesterday we went to Mokolodi game reserve which is quite close to casa de Westra, whilst they were busy at work. We went on a Rhino Tracking expedition, which involved driving around the reserve looking for Rhino tracks, and then following them until we found the Rhinos. This took a good few hours and we came across a number of other animals along the way. It was really really brilliant, and it was quite an experience to be walking around the reserve, as normally you are strictly confined to your vehicle. Anyway, pics........


Madonna + Cheetah


Steve + Cheetah


Elephant


Elephant


Giraffe


Beginning the Rhino Tracking, heading off to look for tracks


Setting out walking


Rhino print


Rhino crap - still warm, a good sign


The tracks leading off into the bush


Success. After a number of hours of tracking, and a number of lost trails in difficult areas. They subsequently bolted away and we chased for another 30-45 mins before they stopped again


Mummy and Baby


Donny and the Rhinos


The tracking involved a nice lunch at the end with our guides, which was set up in the middle of the bush, and was very much needed at that stage after walking all morning.

Today has been torrential rain all morning, but is now sunny. We are off to the Khutse game reserve tomorrow with Lynchy and J&H's friend Jean for a few nights camping and driving around in the Kalahari desert. Yay.