Well, hello there. I hope that you are fabulously well and have had a lovely weekend. Here in the Luangwa the storms continue much to our relief but more so for all the animals. The lagoons have started to fill, and the hippos are moving back into them although some of them have maybe opted for the wrong choice and settling down into the water was slightly disappointing as it was far less deep than expected.
The open billed storks have been having an absolute blast with the lovely soft ground providing them with ample opportunities and can then be seen flying in to roost for the night at Kalawani pans. The only ones who seem to be a little less enamored by the stormy nights are the warthogs who have their homes flooded and as a result a sleepless night so can be seen taking it very slowly in the morning and catching up on all the missed sleep.
Before I get carried away, let me hand you over to Casper and Yolandi at Kuthengo Camp. Casper and Yolandi over to you:
“As we close our ‘doors’ for annual shutdown, giving our staff some well-deserved time to rest before we start doing some annual maintenance work. Casper and I have been reflecting on the incredible experiences and wildlife sightings shared at Kuthengo Camp during our first year of managing it. Nothing can quite describe some of the encounters we have personally had, not to mention the special sightings our guests have encountered. From having breakfast with elephants to witnessing special moments like the time Henry spotted a mother rhino with her calf (watch here). It’s been a good season.
The rains have arrived in full force, breathing new life into Liwonde National Park. The landscape is transformed, with lush green vegetation stretching as far as the eye can see. Babies abound, adding a joyful energy to the Park – from playful elephant calves to young impalas. The hippos are also enjoying the abundant water, while the malachite kingfishers are busier than ever.
This season also saw the completion of our brand-new Tent 5. The Kuthengo staff have outdone themselves, working tirelessly to bring this stunning addition to life. Their hard work and attention to detail shows!
Before they went off for their leave, the team carefully secured the camp, protecting it from the elements until we start preparing for the new season. We are so grateful for our dedicated team, whose efforts have made this season such a success.
To all our guests who joined us, thank you for the memories. We look forward to reopening and welcoming you back to Kuthengo Camp soon!
Bye for now.”
Thank you both for this. I hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved break.
Talking of opening doors, Daudi and the team have been hard at it and Nsefu Camp is looking green, beautiful and ready for the guests coming in for our River Journeys a safari experience which is unlike that of the dry season, just calm and magical. I am sure as the guests come through; we will update you on all the goings on up there.
For now, though I am going to head off and shall look forward to updating you with more news next week. Between now and then, have a wonderful week with plenty of smiles and laughter and don’t forget to look after one another.
