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FLYING OVER WILDEST BOTSWANA
(while getting a massage)

Another day in the life of a luxury African safari planner

Aug 30, 2025

Review, Story

We were the only ones in the skies over northern Botswana this morning. We had Africa to ourselves.

THE 7 MONKEY MOMBO MASSAGE

How a troop of baboons and a "virgin" masseuse gave new meaning to a happy ending at the world's #1 safari camp

Jun 27, 2025

Review, Story

Many of my clients have had the fortune to visit, and fall in love with, Mombo Camp in Botswana’s wild Okavango Delta. I have known Mombo Camp for many years... It was first built in 1990. The tents were quite basic but the guides would ...

I WAS CHARGED BY AN ELEPHANT

Deep in the Zambezi Valley I was charged by a very large elephant

Mar 10, 2025

Story

The waters of the Zambezi lapped quietly on the hull of our small boat as we drifted down river. An enormous elephant bull stood like a sentinel amongst the tall grass of an island... and Dave decided to have an idea. He smiled... a knowing smile ...

THE SKIES THE LIMIT

Why flying is essential for a next level African safari

Feb 21, 2025

Reccomendation, Story

Let me introduce you to your private pilot - the Iceman! Murtaza 'Ice Man' Walijee has over 10,000 hours of bush flying in Africa. Not only is he is a certified flight instructor with an instrument rating, he can easily discuss ...