The Caprivi and Kavango are the most populated areas in Namibia, making it very difficult to find quiet spots to camp.
Chris and I had been looking for a suitable campsite for a few hours, when we decided to try a new tactic and – ask. We soon found ourselves seated in front of the headman’s house, waiting for an audience. After a brief conversation through a translator, we were shown to a spot situated directly on the river in one of the most beautiful surroundings we’d ever been in.
In front of us was the Okovango river (the one that ends up famously in Botswana) with its white beaches, warm crocodile infested waters and surrounded by palms, flowering bush willows and beautiful meadows covered in yellow flowers.
Here we spent a few very soothing days, catching up on our birding, washing and reading.
We also learnt a valuable lesson – only a squeaky wheel gets oiled!
