northern botswana - 2023

botswana once again!

I often say that you shouldn't go to the same place twice, because there's so much to discover. The north of Botswana with the Chobe River, the Savuti Channel and the Okavango Delta are well worth an exception and returning visits. 


The northern part of Botswana offers permanent water and seasonal flood plains as well as extensive dry bush wilderness and heavily forested areas. All these places offer great game viewing opportunities and this time was no exception.

Geographical map showing locations in northern Botswana bordering Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Two African elephants with large tusks stand close together in dusty savanna light.
A crocodile's head breaks the surface of blue water, creating ripples as it swims.
A fish eagle swoops down with outstretched wings to catch its prey from a dead tree branch.
Close-up portrait of an African cape buffalo with large curved horns and intense gaze.
Young nile crocodile protected by the powerful jaws of its mother
A lioness displaying aggressive behavior with open mouth showing teeth.
A vibrant blue kingfisher perches on a weathered tree branch against a blurred natural background.
A young baboon in natural habitat looking alert with light brown fur.
A small owl peers through green leaves in dense foliage.
A majestic African fish eagle perches on a weathered log.
An elephant emerges from water at sunset with its trunk raised above the surface.
A herd of African elephants walking together through dusty terrain.
Close-up of a crocodile's eyes and snout emerging from still water.
A silhouette of a primate against backlit lighting creating a dramatic rim-lit effect.
A hornbill with distinctive orange beak perches on a tree branch against a dark background.