Experiences of a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia (2016-19) and further adventures…
Zambezi, Chobe and Victoria Falls
Following the Game Count, I had the chance to hang out on Namibia’s Zambezi River and to visit Botswana’s supreme Chobe National Park – home to the largest collection of elephants anywhere in the world. I also got to Victoria Falls, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, one of the natural wonders of the world. It was a treat to meet other Africans and to see a bit of our neighboring countries! I hope you enjoy the images!
Zambezi River
No, I didn’t go swimming!
But I did enjoy a cozy cottage …
… and cruises on the river.
Hard to see, but there are hippos here …
… and a wide variety of beautiful birds …
… including the famous Fish Eagle, in distance.
The wide and lazy Zambezi River …
… also yields sunsets to rival the coast!
Botswana and Chobe National Park
Botswana greeted me with forests of Baobob.
And the Chobe River, heart of the National Park.
So many elephants! Up close …
… and off in the distance!
Giraffes, Hippos and many other animals …
…share the landscape.
Impala
Baboons
Those aren’t just big bushes out there!
The elephants were comfortable with us …
… as was this pride of lions.
Another beautiful river sunset.
I startled this croc when I got out of my tent in the morning. I’m glad he wasn’t hungry!
Victoria Falls
Colorful market in Livingstone …
… where nearly anything can be found!
No swimming in the river, but there’s the pool!
And, of course, another gorgeous sunset!
The calm waters above the falls …
… don’t prepare you for the active white water below.
Until 2019, I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia focused on Community Economic Development. Before that, I was a high-tech executive, small business owner, consultant and business broker.
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4 thoughts on “Zambezi, Chobe and Victoria Falls”
Baobab trees! Takes me back to Tanzania. Beautiful pics, Chris! You are indeed a lucky guy!
Dang Chris, thou are having the experience of a lifetime! I changed my screen saver to one of your pics of the falls. I’m so envious that you are truly living on the edge and embracing the world in all its wonder! Keep the blog coming. Kristi
Baobab trees! Takes me back to Tanzania. Beautiful pics, Chris! You are indeed a lucky guy!
Aww, Tanzania… Another beautiful country! I spent a week on Zanzibar earlier this year. Thanks for your note, Peggy!
Dang Chris, thou are having the experience of a lifetime! I changed my screen saver to one of your pics of the falls. I’m so envious that you are truly living on the edge and embracing the world in all its wonder! Keep the blog coming. Kristi
Thank you, Kristi. I am so lucky!