Comments on: Mahango & Mudumu National Park and the Carmine Bee Eater Colony

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 23:32:10 +0000

If I remember correctly there is one more “overflow” site, which the rangers may allow you to camp at. But they might not. If all the camps are occupied, then there are several campsites not far from the park that you can camp at. Check Tracks4Africa or iOverlander and you can see several to the north and two to the south. I looked at your IG – great photos!

By: J_ Marais

J_ Marais — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 13:57:23 +0000

Lovely blog and images, thanks for sharing. I am busy with planning my trip and was wondering, what will happen if we got to Mudumu to camp and all three sites were taken? Since there is no way to book in advance, will we be turned away or is there space elsewhere to set up?

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 31 Oct 2021 10:25:56 +0000

In reply to Randy. Ha, there aren’t any! Actually I was under the truck and everything today. Fingers crossed for Vietnam for you.

By: Randy

Randy — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 16:49:40 +0000

I just want to see pictures of Andrew working!?
Beautiful bird pics. Glad your made it back! Now it’s my turn to get back to Vietnam, hopefully April

By: Ortelius

Ortelius — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:50:37 +0000

Another excellent blog post, which made me yearn for Africa again.

Re Nile Monitor climbing: they are actually excellent climbers, and are often found basking on a tree branch, usually near or even above the water. They often even sleep over the night high on tree branches.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:53:54 +0000

In reply to Lynne. We are rookie lazy birders but in the Caprivi one can hardly avoid amazing birds this time of year.

By: Barry

Barry — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:07:14 +0000

Your comments re Ngepi and Mudumu bring back memories of 2019 but as you venture into Zambia you will be doing what we hope to do next year. Thus very pleased with updated information in the Nitty Gritty section. Pleased to hear that you can self drive to the carmine bee-eater colony.
Clearly you are having fun which is why you are there. Enjoy it. We look forward to future updates as we vicariously (and enviously) travel with you.
Cheers SANZ

By: John Marais

John Marais — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 19:50:42 +0000

So pleased that you are living your dream, love reading your updates, please keep them rolling. Can’t wait to return to Africa, 7 months to go. Cheers John and Linda (Tedx2)

By: Lynne

Lynne — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:25:57 +0000

Excellent bird sighting! Love the photos.

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:39:25 +0000

In reply to Karen. Thanks! Certainly it has been a year that convinces us to not put things off.