KANANA CAMP - REFLECTIONS

Kanana camp was my last camp of my trip and it couldn’t have ended more perfectly. Air transfer from Footsteps to Kanana, as we flew onto the air strip we couldn’t see the vehicle to meet us, all that was there were 6 giraffes walking down the air strip looking as though they had somewhere to go eventually. No vehicle – he was coming wasn’t he – assurance from our pilot couldn’t convince me until in the distance I saw dust it was him, our camp manager we were saved! Dramatic yes I’m like that.

We drove a short distance to the camp and the welcoming committee stood and looked at us in confusion, who were we – the local elephant herd had decided that they would host our arrival in true African fashion, the young ones being so cute and excited to see us. The herd rambled off into the bush no hurry plenty of time. Kanana welcome is of calmest and peace. The camp appears to run itself, everything seems unrushed yet orderly, clean and comfortable, and it you need anything, someone immediately appears – how did they know and do that? Again small camp 8 luxury tented, five to be upgraded and raised which will be done when the camp closes. At all the camps visited, emphasis is on comfort, service, cleanliness and quality. I can truly say that they surpass all of these qualities.
Did I enjoy my trip – you bet, I could not have been hosted any better. I traveled on my own and never felt unsecure or worried about anything. I was looked after and made quite naturally to be part of everything. October is one of the hottest months in Botswana, and I would not dispute that at all.

Would I go back – yes most definitely I fell in love with Botswana, the people and places. I really did feel that if my circumstances changed, I could settle in Botswana live this life style of integrity and peacefulness and be rewarded with much more, yes absolutely.