Weather
There's nothing Namibians like discussing more than the weather and this month has given us plenty to talk about! Of late the weather has been strange for this time of year. We have had a few thundershowers developing in the surrounding area culminating in a few drops at camp with some more substantial showers north east and west of us.  The average daytime temperature has soared to over 35˚ Celsius while night time temperatures have been really mild with a minimum of 17˚ Celsius.

Wildlife and Landscape
This month a new herd of elephants has entered our area! This is very exciting for us! The new herd has moved from the Ugab (Sorris Sorris) area to the Aba-Huab. Our first glimpses were of a herd of 18 on the open plain in front of Doro Nawas Camp. They were on their way to a reservoir from which the elephants of the area drink regularly. Seeing elephants right from camp was a sight that we and our guests enjoyed immensely.

Cape foxes, Pearl-spotted Owlets and African Scops-owls have all been heard after dark. Cape foxes make an undoglike chirping noise that if anything sounds more like an owl. Pearl-spotted Owlets are only about 19cm in height which makes the sound that they produce rather impressive. They make a very definitive sound starting with sharp whistles that reach a crescendo followed by descending whistles thereafter. The Scops-owl which is common throughout the country makes soft 'prrrp' sound that that one often has to carefully listen for. These little owls are monogamous and only fledge one young per year.

Guest Comments
- 'The views were fantastic from the amazingly comfortable rooms! We Enjoyed the elephants and were impressed by your professionalism.' Behrens - Germany
- 'Being able to relax on the main area veranda being spoilt by attentive staff. Lister, our guide was exceptional.' Parsons - UK
- 'The elephant drive and the evening sky were both memorable. It was great to be able to sleep and shower outside in total comfort. The staff were friendly, helpful, considerate and above all great singers.' Hollmig and Dierschke - Germany
'Special thanks for the extra attention on our honeymoon! We loved the elephant drive with Ignatius.  Great memories!' Desforges - France

Camp Staff
Coenie van Niekerk (Camp Manager)
Danize van Niekerk (Camp Manager)
Agnes Bezuidenhout (Assistant Manager)
Morien Aebes (Assistant Manager)
Steven Jones (Assistant Manager)
Arthur Bezuidenhout (Guide)
Michael Kauari (Trainee Guide)
Ignatius Khamuseb (Guide)
Richardt Orr (Trainee Guide)

-Compiled by Steven Jones and Ignatius Khamuseb -