CHOBE RIVER & MALAMALA PHOTO SAFARI TRIP REPORT

Our safari commenced in Johannesburg, where we spent a night before catching a flight to the Chobe River in Botswana.

PANGOLIN HOTEL CHOBE RIVER (3 NIGHTS)

During our three-night stay at Pangolin Hotel on the Chobe River, we had the opportunity to embark on six boat rides using the Pangolin Photo Boats. The experience of photographing wildlife from the water was truly remarkable, and we encountered a rich diversity of species. From elephants to the iconic Malachite Kingfisher, Whistling Ducks, Yellow Billed Storks, and even a pride of Lions quenching their thirst at the water's edge, the abundance of wildlife was extraordinary.

MALAMALA PRIVATE GAME RESERVE - MAIN CAMP (6 NIGHTS)

After an additional overnight stay in Johannesburg, we flew to Skukuza in Kruger National Park, where we were greeted and transferred to Malamala Private Game Reserve. Settling into our comfortable accommodations, we embarked on our first afternoon game drive. Malamala's reputation for consistent lion and leopard sightings held true, as we spent quality time with the Kambula pride and even spotted our special lion cub "Wobbly" from a previous trip. Over the course of our six-night stay, we were fortunate to encounter 11 different leopards and had the privilege of following a pack of Cape Hunting Dogs relocating their puppies. Our sightings also included a variety of bird species and other wildlife such as Giraffes, Crocodiles, Nyala, Klipspringer, Zebras, Elephants, and Buffaloes.

THE JOURNEY ENDS

We enjoyed one final morning game drive before flying back to Johannesburg where our safari ended.

Thank you so much to Mr. Shuur, our guide at the Chobe River, and Mike, our ranger at Malamala, for their exceptional care and assistance in helping us capture stunning wildlife photographs. We are also grateful to the staff at Pangolin Hotel and Malamala Main Camp for their hospitality, ensuring our needs were met so we could fully immerse ourselves in photography. A special shoutout to our fellow adventurers Sharon, Helen, and Stella for joining us on this unforgettable journey!

Enjoy some photos from the trip.

Warm regards,
Stu