Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Chiefs Island Report by Albie Venter

It seems like the bars are continuously raised on the safaris. Not even the heat of Chiefs Island could dampen anyone’s adventurous spirit as we disembarked the Cesna Caravan at Chiefs Camp’s bush airstrip in the middle of absolute supreme wilderness.

chiefs island, albie venter, photographic opportunities, okavango delta,

chiefs island, albie venter, photographic opportunities, okavango delta,

Once settled into our quite spectacular rooms it now feels like the adventure never stopped until our return to Jo’ies four days later. Everything from leopards carrying new born cubs to intricate painted reed frogs kept everyone busy with photographic opportunities jumping at you around every corner (if you’ll excuse the wisecrack).

chiefs island, albie venter, photographic opportunities, okavango delta,

chiefs island, albie venter, photographic opportunities, okavango delta,

Every photographer has a wish list, often not the easiest of subjects. But when Trevor wished for a leopard on a termite mound you can’t help smiling when one actually peer straight at the lens from atop one. Surreal stuff! The only real problem everyone had was not finding enough time to capture it all and unanimously everyone wished for more time in the Delta. Hopefully this will come in the not too distant future.

chiefs island, albie venter, photographic opportunities, okavango delta,

chiefs island, albie venter, photographic opportunities, okavango delta,

All of you, who made our time so much fun, as always from Isak and me, thanks a mill!! It can never be fun without great guests and we are looking forward hosting you all soon when we catch up in the sticks.

chiefs island, albie venter, photographic opportunities, okavango delta,

chiefs island, albie venter, photographic opportunities, okavango delta,

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