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Chief's Camp

Situated on Chief's Island, Chief's Camp is noted for the variety of wildlife.  We visited in the  dry season and couldn't understand why it was called an island, but we were told that in the wet season it is surrounded by water.  We saw lots of  lions, but  they mostly sat around yawning or slept.  Maybe the dry season is the lazy season.

On one game drive we encountered a pack of wild dogs.  They are a highly endangered species.  These canines  hunt in packs and are reputed to be relentless.  We were told that sightings of these dogs are a rarity.

Impalas were everywhere. With an "M" on their backsides they are called the McDonald's of the bush	This impala is a rare albino.  It seems to be accepted by the the other impalas.	Kudus lived near the camp and could be seen from the deck.	This is a tsessebe, the largest antelope found in the delta.	When a herd of elephants decides to cross the road there is no questioning who has the right-of-way.

The king of the beasts looked quite relaxed.	Those teeth look like they could do some damage.	Not to be outdone, a hippo shows his teeth.	Don't look for this breed at the Westminster Kennel Club.	This is a jackal.  He doesn't look trustworthy to me.

There is something about giraffes that compels vertical orientation of photos.	Baboons have a unique method of transporting their young.	This warthog had a nice set of whiskers.	Another antelope, this one a red lechwe.  They are reputed to be very fast runners.	We saw a lot of baby giraffes but this one was full-grown.

This attractive bird is a  guinea fowl.  My guess is that it is related to the turkey.	The lilac-breasted roller is the national bird of Botswana.	Talk about relaxed!  This female lion was sound asleep.	Baby elephants garner a lot of oohs and aahs.	This little guy looked like he was wearing black rubber boots.

Here is Pat on a game drive with our genial guide Benjamin.	Chief's Camp has a restaurant with a view.  Note the grazing zebras.	These are saddle-billed storks.  Until I saw them move I didn't think they were real.	One day the baboons took over the swimming pool.  This scene reminded me of Planet of the Apes.	The guides know where to go for sunsets.  We enjoyed cocktails while watching hippos and elephants here.