Africa 2017, Botswana - Zambia, Chobe, and Okavango, OH MY! G.A.P.S.

And so it is on,. this summer my lovely wife Liz and I will be Joining fellow POTN Moderator Olli, Stan, Sandra, and Bill from Cape town on an amazing adventure all organized once again by "Africa's greatest tour Guide" and forum contributor Dave "Condyk"!


Here is the itinerary in short


Sat 22 ----- Xakanaxa - Moremi, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Sun 23 ---- Xakanaxa - Moremi, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Mon 24---- Khwai - Khwai River, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Tue 25 ---- Khwai - Khwai River, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Wed 26 --- Savuti - Linyanti, Botswana
Thur 27 --- Muchenje - Chobe, Botswana
Fri 28 ----- Muchenje - Chobe, Botswana
Sat 29 ---- Kazungula - Chobe, Botswana
Sun 30 --- Kazungula - Chobe, Botswana
Mon 31 --- Senyati - Lesoma Valley, Botswana
Tue 1 ----- Nxai Pan Camp - Kalahari, Botswana
Wed 2 ---- Nxai Pan Camp - Kalahari, Botswana

Can not tell you how excited I am!

the gear list alone for such a trip would be awesome....

I'm following this thread, Jake, hoping we will get many updates and ultimately pics from the journey from all of you travellers, so we, who can not join you lucky souls, can enjoy the experience vicariously. I can so imagine your excitement! How many times does this make for you, Jake?

For me, the second time. The itinerary is stacking up to be a very impressive trip! So excited!

CyberDyneSystems wrote in post #18256269


And so it is on,. this summer my lovely wife Liz and I will be Joining fellow POTN Moderator Olli, Stan, Sandra, and Bill from Cape town on an amazing adventure all organized once again by "Africa's greatest tour Guide" and forum contributor Dave "Condyk"!


Here is the itinerary in short


Sat 22 ----- Xakanaxa - Moremi, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Sun 23 ---- Xakanaxa - Moremi, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Mon 24---- Khwai - Khwai River, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Tue 25 ---- Khwai - Khwai River, Okavango Delta, Botswana
Wed 26 --- Savuti - Linyanti, Botswana
Thur 27 --- Muchenje - Chobe, Botswana
Fri 28 ----- Muchenje - Chobe, Botswana
Sat 29 ---- Kazungula - Zambezi, Zambia
Sun 30 --- Kazungula - Zambezi, Zambia
Mon 31 --- Senyati - Lesoma Valley, Botswana
Tue 1 ----- Nxai Pan Camp - Kalahari, Botswana
Wed 2 ---- Nxai Pan Camp - Kalahari, Botswana

Can not tell you how excited I am!

And the month is?

july/august

Not jealous at all

Should be a great trip, meanwhile I'll put up with the Barbary Macaques that roam around my town.

Those are the exact days I will be shooting the Supergirl Pro and US Open of Surfing contests. Not sure which one I would rather be doing. I am a little jealous, a safari is on my list for sure. Cant wait to see the results and gear list.

Jake,

Congrats on your upcoming trip. I subscribed also. With your new 500 ll and 5D IV, you're set. I'll bet you come back with photos that make you smile over and over again.

I was not invited ... AGAIN!

Chet wrote in post #18258686
I was not invited ... AGAIN!

Really, I mailed the invitation weeks ago..

Well good for all of you, a trip like this is definitely something to "look" forward to. Wishing you safe travels and a great time. Keep those cards safe, looking forward to any images you can share with us on your return.

Currently rolling up lenses, batteries and bodies in Boxers, socks and T-Shirts to stuff into carry on.
500mm is strapped down to the rails of my rolling Samsonite,.

Checked bag has a tripod, chargers and the 500mm's lens bag for when we get there so far.

Now where am I going to put my other stuff?

CyberDyneSystems wrote in post #18403594
Currently rolling up lenses, batteries and bodies in Boxers, socks and T-Shirts to stuff into carry on.
500mm is strapped down to the rails of my rolling Samsonite,. ;
Checked bag has a tripod, chargers and the 500mm's lens bag for when we get there so far.

Now where am I going to put my other stuff?

First off you don't need no "other stuff"...


I assume at some point we will get a blow by blow, day by day account of the trip.

So fun. Lucky you.

When we went in 2006, there was not a lot of opportunity for a blow by blow, but we did manage some updates.
I imagine that things might be a bit more connected, but truly I have no idea.

Sadly, I am the WORST at social media-ing while on the road, so no promises
I actually tend instead to break out a pencil and a pocket sized journal.

Oh, and of course,. I take lots of pictures