We say farewell to the Hippos sheltering in the numerous ponds.
There are more birds to be seen and a herd of Zebras. One of them has a baby sleeping in the grass and when she turns around, we can see a large bloody area on her side – possibly a cat wound. Just as well for the baby’s sake she survived.
There’s a pond full of spoonbills with fabulous reflections and then we are bac at Paradise for morning coffee before flying to Xugina. The flight takes only fifteen minutes but we get a great view of the Delta region.
We are met by the lodge staff and taken by boat though the reed-lined canals. This reminds me of the Norfolk Broads only more varies and exotic.
This lodge has been re-built/renovated by Desert & Delta Safaris with a new pool and fire pit.
After lunch and settling into more luxurious rooms, we are off on our afternoon Game Drive by boat– a chance to see a whole new habitat close to and in the water. A grass-hopper, Otters and lots of birds including Fish Eagles.
A shag dries out
