Day 44 to 49 ( 29 August to 3rd September 2015 )

We drove about 300km to Rundu and after having Maxes blood pressure taken at a clinic at Rundu we booked into the Sarasunga River Lodge and campsite on the banks of the Kavango river which is well situated on the river with a bar, restaurant  pool and each camp site has its own toilet.

The next day we drove a short distance to the gate of the Caprivi Game Reserve and took a right to the so called Popa falls which is more of a cascade than a waterfall but still a pretty site. We then booked in to the Ngepi camp which is also on the Kavango river and has a bar and Restaurant. We stayed 2 nights and must admit that we enjoyed the open air showers.

The next day we drove across a big, strong bridge that crosses the Kavango river and into the caprivi strip and after 185 km was stopped at a roadblock and for the very first time in Namibia was asked for proof of our road toll tax. We drove on to Katima Malilo and booked into the Namwi Lodge and campsite on the banks of the Zambezi river. We stayed at Namwi for 2 nights. Max was still dizzy and we decided to fly back to SA to have it checked out.

The next day we crossed the border into Zambia without any difficulty and drove to Shackeltons Fishing Lodge owned by Harold and Cherie and met the very friendly managing couple Dave and Tammy.Bhejane was stored at Shackeltons thanks to Harold for our short visit back to SA.