After our previous excellent experience with Pangolin Photo Safaris , we were excited to be able to do another photography trip to Chobe National Park with them. Unlike the previous visit, when we drove all the way from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and did a more extensive trip through Botswana (links: Nata & Maun, Pangolin Houseboat, Pangolin Hotel and Mashatu) , we chose to fly in this time, for a 6 day visit. Our flight took us over the edge of Makgadigadi Pan.
Due to a delayed flight departure from Johannesburg and a further delay on arrival at Kasane airport, while another group’s lost luggage was being traced, we arrived at Pangolin Hotel later than planned, just in time for afternoon high tea. Just as we were about to depart on our first photographic excursion, a rainstorm hit, further dealying us. Despite these delays, we still managed to get a decent amount of time and some great sightings on the river.
The rich bird life around Chobe river never disappoints:
Playing around with some high key photography of an African darter:
My personal favourite bird, the African Fish Eagle:
The hippos, as always, very entertaining:
A very relaxed Nile crocodile allowed us ample opportunity to photograph it:
On our way back, a Pied kingfisher against the setting sun allowed us a final photography opportunity for the day:
Etienne's Camera 
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