Another day on which we could get an extra half hour sleep, with coffee at 5:30 and a 6:00am departure to the river.
On the boat, cameras mounted and everything ready (photo credit Tom Williams), we first went in search of the birds in the reeds.
We were greeted by a Malachite Kingfisher and multiple Blue-cheeked bee-eaters.
Next up, African Jacanas walking on the water lilies
Terns were giving a flying display
A Pygmy Goose was sitting on a tree stump, appearing to be having a discussion with an African Darter
A Red-billed oxpecker was doing its thing on a buffalo’s nose
Just to remind us that this was indeed World Hippo Day, a hippo decided to photobomb the elephants
In the afternoon we saw some more bee-eaters hunting
An African Darter was struggling with a fish it had caught
Elephants were clearly feeling the heat and cooling off in the river
The sunset was once again a spectacular affair
The dust kicked up by the elephants, combined with the light from the setting sun, created some interesting effects
The day ended with another excellent supper created by chef Robson and his team, enjoyed in the company of strangers from across the world who had, by now, become friends, sharing their day’s experiences.
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