In spite of all the thunder and lightning, there was not much rain at all, so a nice dry breakfast for us all, followed by an early morning game drive for which we were rewarded with a view of a leopard as it slinked back into the bush. Also could see many many thousands of pink flamingoes on the lake, as well as the grand total of three kori bustards (the world's largest flighted bird?), and a leopard tortoise crossing the road in front of us.
On to Halali camp site for lunch, where again there were superb facilities - so good I (almost) took a shot of the inside of the ablutions block! Excellent viewing point at their water hole - the rock structure is a series of layers of dark grey and reddish brown, about fifty layers for each metre depth - and many moringa trees which Steve our botanist says are unique in evolutionary terms.
Then on to our third campsite at Okaukuejo for yet more really great facilities, well designed attractive bungalows etc. Claire says everything looks very South African, so presumably a lot of rands are being invested here (and, we are told, throughout Namibia).
Unfortunately, although we had seen many animals, we were still two short of the Dragoman record for lions and then, just after 18.30, three at the side of the road. And a couple more, plus two more rhinos, at the illuminated water hole that evening so we all felt decidedly pleased with ourselves, even though we could not in all honesty claim any of the actual credit for this record of 83. Another sunset view from the stone tower. A lone jackal patrolled the bar during the evening, and we were told to leave nothing outside the tents or else the jackals would help themselves (there is no barrier of any kind to keep the animals away).
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