The Livingstone airport was crowded and chaotic but we cheated and went thought the last scanner and sat outside by our plane in order to be the first on. Our camera bags barely fit in the overhead compartments and we want our space. Many people need deodorant for Christmas!
The two hour drive was interesting since all we saw was poverty looking homes, people carrying their possessions on their head and a cow with a piece of lumber nailed to its rump. And sadly what we saw probably isn't really their poverty.
Camp Jubulani. OMG. Died and gone to heaven. The 20 minute chilly drive but with very warm blankets brought us several species that we haven't seen. Duirker, wildebeest, bush babies, steinbok, and a very relaxed serval that was hunting.
The lodge is all you could want, roaring fire, costumed butlers, leather and zebra hide chairs. 12 total in camp.
We crossed a big, swaying suspension bridge to our room. Lovely, another fire, stone tub, enclosed outdoor steam shower.
Dinner is whenever you want. We met a beautiful young chef who comes out to tell us about the menu which was as follows to give you an idea about Camp Jubulani:
- spinach and ricotta ravioli stuffed with quail egg served with a mushroom sauce
- warthog loin served with caramelized apple and celery
- crispy duck leg served with pea puree, fondant potato, baby corn, and molasses jus
- ginger chocolate fondants with ginger foam and banana puree
All beautifully presented and delicious.
We have met the most interesting, friendly people to make this trip even more special.
Game drive in the morning. Night night!
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