MY 12-HOUR AFRICAN SAFARI IN BOTSWANA

Every trip I take and every new destination I visit, always feels like the most fascinating experience - until the next one.

My visit in Botswana was different. It was genuinely a very special trip, a life-changing experience that taught me valuable lessons which will stay with me for the rest of my life.

Anyone who knows me knows how much I despise zoos and animal parks featuring various exotic animal species. I was never curious to see an elephant or feed a giraffe so I never did (#thankgod). I didn't feel I was missing out on something though.

This authentic African safari completely changed my mind since it was so much more than I expected: it was the most exciting adventure of my life!

ΤHE SAFARI

We left Maun at 6am while it was still dark outside, riding an open jeep despite the fact that it was winter in Botswana at the time. The view of the savanna at dawn was magical. It's not everyday you get to see an elephant up-close or enjoy your breakfast and lunch 'lost' inside the African savanna or drive by a hippo, a giraffe or a lion -- and I feel blessed I had the opportunity to experience it.

My safari included all of the above and much more. It was a 12-hour safari full of breathtaking images, life-changing experiences, amazing company and the best safari guide we could possibly ask for: Killor was so skilled that his other name could easily be Killer! We were getting the Kalahari Desert vibes with its extremely high temperatures and the gentle breeze from the Okavango Delta, such a divergent terrain. We spend the day experiencing the magic of the wildlifew wandering inside the vast wilderness.

The starting point for our safari was at the Moremi Game Reserve that rests on the eastern side of the Okavango Delta where we had the opportunity to watch rare wild species including Cape Buffalos, Angolan Giraffes, hippos, zebras, Impalas, elephants and, of course, lions (we only saw one).

If you're dreaming of going on a safari and you need to know more, ready my full guide with tips and useful advice before planning yours!

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