Massingir [Part 2]

For the benefit of those of you who have been taking the roadtrip to Massingir Dam with me, I think we deserve a short 'pit stop'.

It looks as though we'll be able to buy a Coke at the little roadside stall just ahead, but I can't guarantee it will be ice cold and, with a journey of this length travelled for the most part on dusty roads, I know your parched tongues will be hanging out by now and eager to wrap themselves around a really COLD drink!  This is Africa, though, and we're really bundu bashing here, so it's best if you don't get your expectations up too high, OK?
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What would you like to drink?  We have Coke or Sprite :)  Sorry, it's not cold.  We've run out of gas for the cooler.  We'll only be getting new supplies in 
next week!

That may not have been the most refreshing drink you've ever had, but I'll bet few of you have stopped at a roadside stall like this, either.  I know you're eager to continue the journey, so hop back on board and we'll see if we can spot any of the Big Five I promised at the start of the trip.  You need to be alert as it's possible to drive right past and miss the wildlife hidden in the bush on either side of the road.

Now there!  What did I tell you?  Wasn't that a treat?  I didn't want to interrupt, as I realised you were quite spell-bound at the  unexpected sight of these magnificent buffalo and so, I've decided that instead of giving you a running commentary, I'll concentrate on driving and you can quietly absorb all the sights along the way.  Don't worry if you don't see everything, as we still have a couple of days ahead of us to explore all there is.

Once we reach the guest huts, which will serve as our base for the next couple of days, I'll quickly help you unpack your bags and then leave you in peace to enjoy your surroundings.  There is a cook on site who will be delivering your evening meal to you, to enjoy in the comfort of your own rondavel.  I trust this will be agreeable to you?  Should you have any comments or queries, please do leave me a message at the end of this post :)

And so...ONWARD BOUND! 

This has been quite a day, so I'll leave you  at your hut to silently digest the sights you've seen.... 

I do hope you'll be comfortable.  It's quite basic, but clean and you'll only have the sounds of the bush to interrupt your dreams.  We will resume our exploration of this magnificent place in the morning, as there is still plenty to see and discover!