First night in Maun


We've arrived in Botswana! Our first night in Maun, where we were able to visit a local taxidermist to see some ivory up close and start to get a feel for what human-wildlife conflict encompasses in southern Africa. The group is excited and looking forward to heading out to Nxai Pan and starting the safari proper tomorrow. Spent the evening taking in a beautiful sunset on the edge of the Thamalakane River.

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