No matter how much I prepare and try to prevent getting sick it seems to happen to me every single time I travel internationally. Actually, I used to get motion sickness driving to the super market at home so I guess if you put it into perspective, I'm advancing somewhat. Last night I woke up to the "traveler's sickness" which involved spending a few hours back and forth from the bathroom - I'll spare you the details but the following morning I was in no shape for our excursion to the highlands. Tomas brought medicine to help with my stomach infection and I slept the day away.
When Matt returned that evening he brought soup from the kitchen made specially for me. Matt shared photos from his day at "La Galapaguera" in the highlands. It was a breeding center for the giant tortoises in the National Park.
In the afternoon the group had gone sea kayaking on the coast to Darwin Bay.
Tomas checked in again and I was much better - ready for a day of snorkeling tomorrow!
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.