Day 199: Okaukuejo – Halali

Before we start we chat quite a while with Yvonne and Michael from Seattle. Meeting nice people is just such a wonderful part of this journey.

Here we go. Safari from Okaukuejo to Halali. Today's highlights: 

A large herd of elephants at the waterhole, around 16 to 19 animals. It's always difficult to count when the animals are standing one behind the other – aren't there more legs or is there another trunk?

The same applies to a pride of lions. We certainly see two young animals. But whether there are five adult animals or six or seven? Partially lying on their backs or snuggled up against each other, it's hard to spot.

Later we see two male lions, one lying like dead on the side of the road. The lazy guy knows well that no one will disturb him.

There are different tips as to where the “big” animals are. In the east because it rained there and so there is water. In the west because it hasn't rained there and is therefore easier to walk. Well then.

We still see lots of zebras, antelopes, wildebeests and some ostriches. 

Waterholes at the camps are always nice places. You sit there in the evening in the dark with dim light and think about the day or whatever and wait to see if something happens. And today we are blessed by two rhinos. 

The bad part of the day: We lose air slightly in the back right tire and so end up driving to Halali without any further detours. Advantage: We jump into the pool before we light the fire, cook and eat.