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Botswana Trip 27 Aug - 11 Sept 2005

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Brian Cook 01-Oct-2005 11:59
This was an 11 day Camping safari. We spent time in 3 parks (Moremi, Savuti, and Chobe). There were 5 of us plus 1 guide, 1 cook and 2 helpers. They put up the tents and do all the chores (except washing). We camped in the bush among the animals in 2 man tents with a cot for everyone. Lions, Hyena and Elephant would at any given time roam thru the camp (late night potty breaks were risky but necessary).
The safari vehicle had two roof hatches from which to view/photograph from. The side windows were pretty much useless for that purpose. Game drives occured from 0630 - 1100 at which time we would come back to camp for lunch and a 1 bucket shower and a nap if you needed it. Afternoon game drives ran from 1600 - 1900 at which time you would come back to camp for dinner. All food was cooked on an open campfire and it was very good food to include steaks and fresh made bread.

I don't know if i got lucky or not for this safari as if there were any more people in our vehicle it would have been uncomfortable. I took an inverter along to charge my batteries from the vehicle and it was indispensible. ( I sold it to the safari company when i left), so maybe they have one now. LOL

If you want to hear more private e-mail me and I can give more details.

Brian
Cesar Fernandez 30-Sep-2005 14:35
DONE!!!!!
It has been decided! My next trip is BOTSWANA BABYYYY!!!!!!!!!
I am already booking and packing.
Lots of animals.
I will apreciate a little note about the experience of your trip. How about the safary company and guides?, were they photographers friendly? did they give you a lot of time to photograph? were the vehicles crowded? etc. please drop me a note if you can.

Great gallery.
Cesar Fernandez 30-Sep-2005 14:34
DONE!!!!!
It has been decided! My next trip is BOTSWANA BABYYYY!!!!!!!!!
I am already booking and packing.
Lots of animals.
I will apreciate a little note about the experience of your trip. How about the safary company and guides?, were they photographers friendly? did they give you a lot of time to photograph? were the vehicles crowded? etc. please drop me a note if you can.

Great gallery.
Becky 19-Sep-2005 23:53
To you, I would say, "QUIT your day job!" Beautiful work, as always. Thanks for sharing it all with us.
Mozelle 16-Sep-2005 12:03
Brian,
These are incredible photos! You should be off somewhere making billions of dollars for a calendar company or National Geographic or something! :-) Seriously, they are just wonderful!
Guest 16-Sep-2005 01:24
Pretty nice photos Brian... especially liked the lioness with her cubs, and the leopard with his mouth wide open all ready for some dental work! (ha!).
Will look forward to seeing more of your work.

Bernadine
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