Just before arriving at North Gate, the Scorpio was faced with a serious river crossing. Fortunately someone warned Heinrich not to take the direct route through the river, which would have had disastrous consequences.
Just before arriving at North Gate, the Scorpio was faced with a serious river crossing. Fortunately someone warned Heinrich not to take the direct route through the river, which would have had disastrous consequences.
Elephants at Khwai River.
To exit Makgalagadi, you have to cross the Boteti River on a ferry.
The community campsite at Khwai River is really in the wilds, and proved to be a wonderful experience.
Zebras in the Makgalagadi, where they come to drink at the Boteti River.
A good way to spend an afternoon on your way back to SA is relaxing at Elephant Sands. If you really want to get close to elephants, this is the place to go, although it’s a bit “commercial”.
Heinrich photographed herds of waterbuck in the Khwai River area.
Dwarf mongooses in the Khwai River area.
The buffalo was photographed from a boat on the Chobe River.
The nights at Khumaga under the stars were beautiful. Honey badgers came to visit every evening.
It was time. Our Project Scorpio was ready to hit Africa and show its true worth. What better
opportunity than to transport world renowned wildlife photographer Heinrich van den Berg on his shoot for a new coffee table book on Botswana? Heinrich, his wife Dana and mother-in-law Johlene, took the Scorpio on its first serious overlanding venture.
The nights at Khumaga under the stars were beautiful. Honey badgers came to visit every evening.
The buffalo was photographed from a boat on the Chobe River.
Dwarf mongooses in the Khwai River area.
Heinrich photographed herds of waterbuck in the Khwai River area.
A good way to spend an afternoon on your way back to SA is relaxing at Elephant Sands. If you really want to get close to elephants, this is the place to go, although it’s a bit “commercial”.
Zebras in the Makgalagadi, where they come to drink at the Boteti River.
The community campsite at Khwai River is really in the wilds, and proved to be a wonderful experience.
To exit Makgalagadi, you have to cross the Boteti River on a ferry.
Elephants at Khwai River.
Just before arriving at North Gate, the Scorpio was faced with a serious river crossing. Fortunately someone warned Heinrich not to take the direct route through the river, which would have had disastrous consequences.
Just before arriving at North Gate, the Scorpio was faced with a serious river crossing. Fortunately someone warned Heinrich not to take the direct route through the river, which would have had disastrous consequences.
