Wild destination: Botswana (page 4 of 4)

hi my username comes from zezette épouse x as for my avatar, I didn’t know that’s what it was called—it’s just something unusual: a photo of Little Tom’s Hide in Hwange where tourists are supposed to be inside and the animals outside

hi there are 2 types of jackal in southern Africa: black-backed and side-striped, the latter being the rarer one sorry, I don’t have the names in French

You know as well as I do that practically all the campsites in Botswana have been privatized, along with the price hikes that come with it—no extra services for now, but some outrageous excesses, like at Kwad and Tau Pan. How’s that even spelled, by the way? They’re selling everything to South Africans.

So they’re making bank no matter how you travel, and the risk is that in the future, these South African companies will build lodges that are out of reach for the average traveler.

For example, Robins Camp in Hwange, where you can land by plane, and many private camps in Hwange too—for me, it’s the beginning of the end.

Yes, that’s definitely a side-striped jackal: http://www.girardinphoto.net/piwigo/picture.php?/2099/category/46

they sell everything to South Africans so they make money no matter how you travel, and the risk is that in the future these South African companies will build lodges that are inaccessible to regular folks

It’s true that this is heading in a direction that doesn’t inspire much dreamin’ 🏴‍☠️.

Thanks so much for this really lovely photo essay. It’s such a nice escape to follow along! 🙂

Ugh... the Girards are too much! 😎

you know as well as I do that practically all the campsites in Botswana have been privatized, with the price increases that come with it—no additional services for now, but some outrageous excesses, like at Kwad to Tau Pan. How do you spell that, by the way? They sell everything to the South Africans. So they’re making money no matter how you travel, and the risk is that in the future, these South African companies will build lodges that are out of reach for regular folks. For example, Robins Camp in Hwange, where you can land by plane, and many private camps in Hwange too—for me, this is the beginning of the end.

You have to admit, there’s some serious abuse going on. These price hikes with no improvements to the services are outrageous. I’m going back to Botswana to please some friends who want to go, but after that, as far as I’m concerned, this destination is done. There’s so much else to explore.

Hi Jean François, Thanks for your photos—personally, this is exactly what I’m looking for there too. It’s making me dream...😉😉

yes, there’s so much to do, but sometimes after you’ve done quite a bit, you start to wonder—that’s where I am. For me, this is a perpetual vacation: few work hours, my house, my garden, my birds waking me up in the morning, and the freedom to leave whenever I want, away from the crowds. And it’s true, it’s cheaper when you’re a resident.

hi what stupid and mean thing did I say? I don’t think I’m being grumpy anonymous insults are always so easy Do you have a particular interest in the topic of wild destinations in Botswana?

hi what stupid and mean thing did I say I don’t think I’m grumpy always those easy anonymous insults do you have a particular interest in the Botswana wild destination topic

This:

“Yet another ‘wildlife documentary’ with the guy who’s got the biggest I still don’t get the point”

“Sorry, I’ve got nothing against you, but it still makes me laugh—the contest for the best camera and zoom”

This doesn’t add anything! And it might even be seen as offensive to those who come back with stars in their eyes and kindly share their experiences with everyone dreaming on the forum.... Let’s just call it a slip of the tongue. No hard feelings

hi when I first joined the forum there was a "thoughts and reflections" section, but now we're in "travel journals," which is really different and not what I'm looking for. So where's the old section?

okay, I just figured out how I switched forums—not because of a language error, but a computer mishap. Am I that clueless? Hey, safe travels!

hey sylvain I’m getting back to you to apologize for my "offenses"—it reminds me of something... To those who felt attacked by me, I’d moved on to a discussion about thoughts and reflections, as I mentioned, and ended up in travel journals. I didn’t understand this avalanche of photos and reports that didn’t interest me, which is why, still thinking I was in the first section, I got worked up. Oh well, I’m just another tropicalized idiot. To everyone, happy shooting! valerie

Thanks, it's no big deal... Send us some news from that beautiful Southern Africa. Here's a little photo as a gift....😉

I found it, it's this one The striped jackal—so weird, I’d never seen one before. I was happy enough with the black-backed jackal and didn’t miss a thing...

OH WOW!!

I was surprised no one reacted to this insane sighting of a striped jackal! First time I’ve ever seen one in a Southern Africa travel journal, from what I remember. Maybe once or twice in Kruger Facebook group photos.

Amazing sighting! 🙂 With the big gear 😎