Maun and Motsentsela Lodge

Trip Start Jul 09, 2008
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Trip End Jul 30, 2008


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Where I stayed
Motsentsela Tree Lodge
(Maun hotels)

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Saturday, July 26, 2008

We went into Maun once more, posted some cards and visited the Craft Centre which was really disappointing. There were a few other curio shops around by the airport so I got most of my presents in these. The airport area appeared to be full of South African safari guides all waiting to board the small planes that took the 'better heeled' tourists into Chobe and Moremi.  A much easier way to go on safari but I felt that somehow they missed something by not driving themselves there.

Next it was a short drive to Motsentsela Tree Lodge that was located just outside Maun. The main part of the lodge is thatched complex with a lovely bar, lounge and dining room. The front is bordered by a large teak deck, which surrounds two large trees, a Leadwood and a Birdplum, from which the Lodge gets its Setswana name. It is completely fenced in so there are no predators walking around and you can safely go on the walking trails there are two trails a red and green and on both you should see a variety of birds and game. We went on one of them and saw zebra, gemsbok, springbok impala and eland, although there are also ostrich and giraffe George at Eningu
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The accommodation here is lovely in luxury large Meru style tents each with its very own outdoor shower and magnificent slipper bath. It was lovely just to sit on the deck and watch the birds and tree squirrels. The mealtimes are nice as everyone sits around a large table so you are able to swap stories with other guests. We met up with a Belgian couple we had previously met at Ihaha and they were telling us about the cheetah kill they had seen. Also there was a group of Germans doing a travelling safari and some professional American wildlife photographers.

Andre and Anita, our hosts made us feel very at home. Andre had lots of amazing stories to tell of his days managing Savuti Camp and fishing exploits all over the world. It was great to sip a gin and tonic listening to his tales.
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