Kabecoo
Before leaving for Botswana, we vaguely understood that going on a 17 day safari meant spending 16 nights on the ground. We also had a general understanding that we would move from a cold (freezing nights) dry area through an inland delta and into game reserves and park lands along the border with Namibia. For some reason we thought this was a good idea.
The camera I brought was a well-used Sony a6000 body that I use for hiking and kayaking. Before the trip I purchased a gently used 70-300 Sony lens that became my constant lens. I made a major mistake by not practicing much before the trip, so it took a few days to get used to the greater weight and overall bulk.
We started each day before dawn, getting up for coffee and a small breakfast, packing the tents if we were moving, then heading out to look for animals. Animals rested during the heart of the day; so did we. Another afternoon game drive lasted until sundown. Supper around the fire was followed by efforts to sleep despite the nightly presence of large beasts. Large noisy beasts.
Every day there were countless birds. Here are a few. Most of these photos have been cropped and enlarged but are otherwise unedited.
Every morning began with a sighting of the Kori Bustard, the national bird of Botswana. It is known for its elaborate mating dance. Unfortunately, we visited in the early winter so did not witness it, but the non-mating strut is a sight.