Gaborone Exploration
by
beinglizzie
- 23:18
We went past City Scapes Public Resort which is by the Gaborone Dam. Fair warning you need to have a permit to go around the area which is acquired at Water Utilities. The public resort used to host outdoor events, picnics, boat jetting and it has a playground for children to play. I don't understand or know why it is not really open to the public. Despite the distance from the tarred road, this mini trip was totally worth it. The view and the refreshing breeze not forgetting the few animals around the around.
If we are serious about decentralizing tourism from the North to the South, this place could be our cash cow. Imagine having a restaurant by the shore of the dam it would make for an optimum place for Sunday brunch, and hey I am all for Mimosa's on a Sunday, I would be seen here on a regular. I absolutely loved it.
#meetSouthAfrica
by
beinglizzie
- 04:38
Wow! Learnt of this event last minute. Actually learnt of it on Sunday at 4pm.
So yes we gathered our stuff and went to Stanbic Bank Piazza for the #MeetSouthAfrica event. Mo ja morago ne e se kgosi in this instance as majority of those who were showcasing were not there on the last day. The event was free for all and was kid friendly, which made for a perfect day outing for the family. The music was just right, the house music was just right. I am a classic house lover and they were playing the music I absolutely love! It was a great opportunity to see what South Africans have to offer. I would love to partake in a Botswana event going to showcase others on what Botswana has to offer. On to the pictures!
I absolutely adored these couches with that African Touch.
There was this here dope signage on Neighbourgoods Market found in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.
We went from Johannesburg to Durban in a 5 minute walk.
It was a beautiful experience! Cant wait for the next.
MAUN ROUNDUP
by
beinglizzie
- 05:22
Pheww well, this is the last post about my Maun trip.
I have milked it to the fullest. To only imagine that I was in Maun for a day but managed to get so much content for the blog still amazes me. This is all thanks to the OD Phuthego Photography Crew, amazing work that they do.
Ok now for my favorite section,the pictures!
CAPPELLO MAUN
This Cappello was quite new to my eyes as the last time in my previous blogpost about Maun the Restaurant wasn't there. I keep saying that this restaurant reminds me of those shore restaurants just a couple of meters away from the beach. There were very few people there for a Saturday, this could've been because it was mid month but I loved the chilled vibe of it. The music inside was so vibey. The Cappello is a MUST-GO to place.
MAUN BACKPACKERS
So we went looking for " The Beach" and the regular town folk did not have the slightest idea of where that was. So we landed here at the Maun Backpackers. HEEE! It was lit to say the least. So people come through with their drinks and braai equipment and relax by the Thamalakane River, play their own music and just relax. No money spent and its kid friendly though you have to be very cautious. We also got to meet some village folks who were fishing by the riverbank.
As these pictures depict the Backpackers was a relaxed spot. Unfortunately we didn't manage to make it to the boat cruise in time as we were late but its something I hope to do next time as there will be definitely be a next time.
RAKOPS
On our way out, I had to take pictures by the famous trees just a little after Rakops.
Duty called and saw us on our way to Maun. With my love for pictures, we had to make a couple of stopovers for pictures.
MAKGADIKGADI SALT PAN
Ahh yes! Whilst on our way we saw the Makgadikgadi Salt Pans.
Known to host The Makgadikgadi Epic where one can indulge in sky diving (something that is in my bucket list) and other adventurous activities, Makgadikgadi Salt Pan is one of the largest salt pans in the world. The pan also hosts the Y-Care Charitable Trust Walks which has made about P3million since its inception in 2004.
Known to host The Makgadikgadi Epic where one can indulge in sky diving (something that is in my bucket list) and other adventurous activities, Makgadikgadi Salt Pan is one of the largest salt pans in the world. The pan also hosts the Y-Care Charitable Trust Walks which has made about P3million since its inception in 2004.
If you look closely there is a mini dust storm forming in the back.
BOTETI RIVER
We made a stop over by the Boteti River where we found horses having a drink. Unfortunately we couldn't take a picture with the horses as they ran off, so we just took pictures by the river.
The Boteti flows out of the Thamalakane River swamp at Toteng, then flows northestward past Tlkaseoulo, over Ghautsa Falls, and then flows east past the villages of Makalamabed,[6] Muekekle and Matima, and then at Kwaraga it turns south past the villages of Phukumakaku,Khumaga (Lekono) Sukwane, Rakops (Jakops), and Xhuma (Khomo).[2] It then flows past Lake Xau (or in a very wet year into and out of Lake Xau) and then heads east past the village of Mopipi (Madista) and into the Ntwetwe Pan.
Wikipedia Extract
Though we managed to take these pictures, the heat was almost unbearable. Be sure to pack lots of water and sunscreen as the conditions may be harsh if never been subjected to them.
Domboshaba
by
beinglizzie
- 04:45
Famous for its ruins in the North East, Domboshaba is great tourist attraction that pulls in numbers of people for their festivals. We thought why not go there and see what people are experiencing. Though our journey started in Gaborone our trip to Domboshaba started in Moroka, this is a total distance of about 500kms.
So off we went, only to find that the National Monument was closed.We had to make do with what we had so wherever we found something interesting we would make a stopover to immortalize it by picture.
Not only was that the only bummer, we went to Domboshaba Lodge to go view and hear out the prices. Unfortunately we experienced service that was not up to par. We got in and looked for the staff for good 10minutes with no one on site. After we raided the lodge by ourselves one of the staff members came to us and told us of the restrictions of taking pictures at the lodge. WOW! The lodge looked good nonetheless.
As stated, we made a random turn after leaving the Lodge, EUREKA! We found gold!
We got to a well where livestock was grazing and enjoying a drink in the North East heat.
The reflection of the tree was so beautiful on the well. Being the adventure freaks, Betty and I went up the tree.
So there is a Setswana expression
"Tshwene e bone mapalamo mafologo ga e a bona"
Which basically means we managed to find our way up but coming down was a mission.
We were literally grabbing at every root that appeared below the tree, its a funny memory just remembering it. It was fun though.
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So off we went, only to find that the National Monument was closed.We had to make do with what we had so wherever we found something interesting we would make a stopover to immortalize it by picture.
DOMBOSHABA LODGE
Not only was that the only bummer, we went to Domboshaba Lodge to go view and hear out the prices. Unfortunately we experienced service that was not up to par. We got in and looked for the staff for good 10minutes with no one on site. After we raided the lodge by ourselves one of the staff members came to us and told us of the restrictions of taking pictures at the lodge. WOW! The lodge looked good nonetheless.
As stated, we made a random turn after leaving the Lodge, EUREKA! We found gold!
We got to a well where livestock was grazing and enjoying a drink in the North East heat.
The reflection of the tree was so beautiful on the well. Being the adventure freaks, Betty and I went up the tree.
"Tshwene e bone mapalamo mafologo ga e a bona"
Which basically means we managed to find our way up but coming down was a mission.
We were literally grabbing at every root that appeared below the tree, its a funny memory just remembering it. It was fun though.