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  • Welcome to Chikwenya on the Zambezi. Al fresco G&Ts ...

    Welcome to Chikwenya on the Zambezi. Al fresco G&Ts ...

  • African route

    African route

  • With great friend and legendary aviation writer, Jim Davis, at Johannesburg.

    With great friend and legendary aviation writer, Jim Davis, at Johannesburg.

  • The Gin Trap Bar, Mashatu Game Lodge

    The Gin Trap Bar, Mashatu Game Lodge

  • Families of warthog spent a fair bit of time around our airstrips once we got out bush.

    Families of warthog spent a fair bit of time around our airstrips once we got out bush.

  • Family of spotted hyenas - we wanted to bring the little cubs home.

    Family of spotted hyenas - we wanted to bring the little cubs home.

  • Typical game drive, Mashatu, Limpopo Valley, Botswana

    Typical game drive, Mashatu, Limpopo Valley, Botswana

  • African Aero Safaris produced an exceptionally well organised itinerary for us.

    African Aero Safaris produced an exceptionally well organised itinerary for us.

  • In Africa, it's all about the teeth. One of our happy smiling game guides at Mashatu.

    In Africa, it's all about the teeth. One of our happy smiling game guides at Mashatu.

  • Sundowners, the best institution since the dawn of the colonies.

    Sundowners, the best institution since the dawn of the colonies.

  • Peak hour on Giraffe Hill

    Peak hour on Giraffe Hill

  • Peak Hour on Ellie Flats

    Peak Hour on Ellie Flats

  • I'm coming, Mum, I'm coming

    I'm coming, Mum, I'm coming

  • We don't argue with her right-of-way rules.

    We don't argue with her right-of-way rules.

  • Lioness on a mission

    Lioness on a mission

  • Lucky that Judith doesn't suffer from Lens Envy ...

    Lucky that Judith doesn't suffer from Lens Envy ...

  • A relaxed nap for the family

    A relaxed nap for the family

  • Little friend outside our cabin at Mashatu

    Little friend outside our cabin at Mashatu

  • Amazing - the South African boys are actually spotted consulting a MAP.

    Amazing - the South African boys are actually spotted consulting a MAP.

  • And my goodness, was it what.

    And my goodness, was it what.

  • Inside our tent at Mashatu.

    Inside our tent at Mashatu.

  • Have gun, will impress tourists.

    Have gun, will impress tourists.

  • Our home at the Tented Camp of Mashatu, in Botswana's Limpopo Valley.

    Our home at the Tented Camp of Mashatu, in Botswana's Limpopo Valley.

  • Aah, Rossy so loves being married to a photo-journalist ! Typical African outdoor shower.

    Aah, Rossy so loves being married to a photo-journalist ! Typical African outdoor shower.

  • Dont' get up on our account.

    Dont' get up on our account.

  • The beautiful African Ellie.

    The beautiful African Ellie.

  • Gentle until threatened, this giant of the veld, the White Rhino remains the target of poachers even today.

    Gentle until threatened, this giant of the veld, the White Rhino remains the target of poachers even today.

  • Another Bucket List day as we fly low level along the Zambezi River, scouting for game below and dodging vultures up here.

    Another Bucket List day as we fly low level along the Zambezi River, scouting for game below and dodging vultures up here.

  • Whole fleet arrives at Chikwenya Safari Park, Zimbabwe

    Whole fleet arrives at Chikwenya Safari Park, Zimbabwe

  • The Down Under fleet. Garth flew the Cirrus (left), mine was the Cessna 182 KDT in the middle, and Pete M. flew JOT, the other 182.

    The Down Under fleet. Garth flew the Cirrus (left), mine was the Cessna 182 KDT in the middle, and Pete M. flew JOT, the other 182.

  • Captain Merwood does his paperwork before downing tools for the day.

    Captain Merwood does his paperwork before downing tools for the day.

  • Kitfox pilot, Kobus, with our tour leader, Dave Vanderspuy of African Aero Safaris (right).

    Kitfox pilot, Kobus, with our tour leader, Dave Vanderspuy of African Aero Safaris (right).

  • Settling into typical accommodation like our beautiful room at Chikwenya was like heaven after often long and adventure-filled days.

    Settling into typical accommodation like our beautiful room at Chikwenya was like heaven after often long and adventure-filled days.

  • Take three steps out of bed and you're leaning over the Zambezi.

    Take three steps out of bed and you're leaning over the Zambezi.

  • The breakfast room at Chikwenya, Zimbabwe

    The breakfast room at Chikwenya, Zimbabwe

  • Can't stop taking photos of Chikwenya.

    Can't stop taking photos of Chikwenya.

  • ATC Tower and bougainvillea-laden terminal at Kariba airport, Zimbabwe. Customs & immigration, here we go again

    ATC Tower and bougainvillea-laden terminal at Kariba airport, Zimbabwe. Customs & immigration, here we go again

  • James' Citabria waits patiently at Kariba for everyone else to fuel up. That is a spare control tower.

    James' Citabria waits patiently at Kariba for everyone else to fuel up. That is a spare control tower.

  • A typical scene - Peter V haggling over cash with an airport refueler. Eight little aircraft arriving at once usually woke this lot up.

    A typical scene - Peter V haggling over cash with an airport refueler. Eight little aircraft arriving at once usually woke this lot up.

  • Inbound calls by the 8 of us plus local traffic made for chaos at Kasane airport, Botswana. That's another controller who's still in therapy.

    Inbound calls by the 8 of us plus local traffic made for chaos at Kasane airport, Botswana. That's another controller who's still in therapy.

  • They assume they're doing Africa in style.

    They assume they're doing Africa in style.

  • Some of our crew enjoying down time on the water at Chobe National Park, Botswana.

    Some of our crew enjoying down time on the water at Chobe National Park, Botswana.

  • Four of our team, including Judith and Dennis (front) from Quirindi in rural NSW, queuing for passport duties going from Botswana into Zimbabwe.

    Four of our team, including Judith and Dennis (front) from Quirindi in rural NSW, queuing for passport duties going from Botswana into Zimbabwe.

  • African taxi

    African taxi

  • Try some of this, Jumbo, it's like chocolate, only disgusting.

    Try some of this, Jumbo, it's like chocolate, only disgusting.

  • There were some special moments to cherish.

    There were some special moments to cherish.

  • Riding high on the ellie's back, the gorgeous Peter Vanderspuy, expert in all things with leaves, wings, paws, trunks and big teeth.

    Riding high on the ellie's back, the gorgeous Peter Vanderspuy, expert in all things with leaves, wings, paws, trunks and big teeth.

  • An African queue

    An African queue

  • Where do they put all those trees?

    Where do they put all those trees?

  • Gettin jiggy with me, African style.

    Gettin jiggy with me, African style.

  • Sydney pilot, Lynne Lascelles falls in love all over again.

    Sydney pilot, Lynne Lascelles falls in love all over again.

  • A heli flight over Vic Falls is worth the dollars

    A heli flight over Vic Falls is worth the dollars

  • Vic Falls

    Vic Falls

  • Vic Falls

    Vic Falls

  • Vic Falls heli pad - not hard to spot where the falls are.

    Vic Falls heli pad - not hard to spot where the falls are.

  • What's not to love about this place?

    What's not to love about this place?

  • Whole crew - African Aero Safari - final night, Grundy's Lodge, Botswana.

    Whole crew - African Aero Safari - final night, Grundy's Lodge, Botswana.

  • At Welli West in Botswana, with my lovely old C182, that I grew to love over the 12 day safari.

    At Welli West in Botswana, with my lovely old C182, that I grew to love over the 12 day safari.

  • The Australian & Kiwi contingent gather for Sundowners at Shibula, Botswana

    The Australian & Kiwi contingent gather for Sundowners at Shibula, Botswana

  • The two C182s we hired, safely delivered back at home base of Lanseria. Thank you Africa - we'll be back !!

    The two C182s we hired, safely delivered back at home base of Lanseria. Thank you Africa - we'll be back !!