Kunene to Kavango

We are now at Samitu Camp, idyllically situated on the banks of the Kavango River. My hammock is slung in the cool shade of a huilboom (African wattle). There is a bird party happening in the tree canopy which spans the campsite. The grey loeries have maintained their post the entire day, looking down on us, heads cocked with suspicion. The swamp boubous’ duet is interrupted by the jabbering of a garrulous gang of reed warblers and the high-pitched pieew of an African grey hornbill. In the distance, I can hear the squeals of Angolan children playing in the pools of the Kavango river, and the occasional bleating of goats. I could not feel more at peace.

Samsitu Camp

Setting: 9/10

Facilities: 7/10

Highlights: sunsets, birds, having the camp to ourselves

Drawback: Day trippers…ay, there’s the rub. Loud partying and music at the adjacent bar was unpleasant for a couple of hours on our first evening. The second day and night were blissfully quiet.