Maun and Into the Okavango Delta

We arrived in Maun that evening where were were treated to a traditional show of singing and dancing.

Picture courtesy of Le Spud.

Song and dance depicting a man being healed by traditional medicine.

The next morning, we departed early in our traditionl makoro (mekoro- plural) canoe-like boats on our way into the Delta.

Originally these were the only form of transporting people and goods around the channels.  They were crafted from tree trunks and hollowed out with hand-tools.  Common trees used were the Jackalberry Trees, the Sausage Tree and Mangosteens.  However, these boats only last about five years due to rotting, so more trees need to be cut down, which is not environmentally sustainable, snow the makoros are made from fiber-glass.

We were transported by our "Poler" who uses a pole called a "ngashi", fashioned from the Terminalia tree, to pole or push the boat forward. 

Heading out to the Delta.

Perfect place for an afternoon swim...hopefully there are no hippos.

Chillin' at our camp.

The toilet was waaaayyy better than I expected!

Our Polers!

Sausage Tree

We went on an evening trek and pretty much saw nothing except some anteater dens.

Trekking through the Delta  Photo by Andrea Murachelli

Sunset on the Delta

Dinner at our camp.  Picture courtesy of Le Spud

photo courtesy of Andrea Murachelli

In the Okavango Delta, under the many stars!  Photo by Andrea Murachelli

(back row left-right) Le Spud, Willie Walsh, Andrea Murachelli, Adriana Carillo, Mary Frances, Andrea Aergater, Innocent
(front row) ME! Katie, Laura Thompson, Georgina, Naya Nord