Lekhubu Island – Serowe

After packing up, the children I go to 'the drop', I used Tabbard as before. This was Aasiyah's first visit and she kept saying “it's stinky!” Muhammad refused to go ! For some or other reason this morning I just couldn't handle the smell, I gagged worse than before and walked away. The stench seemed to stick to me! As soon as we got to the next camp I took a shower ! The car needed a jump start, hope the battery is ok and lasts.

On the way, we passed Letlakane and saw a masjid sign. Pity we couldn't stop.

CAMP: Kama Rhino Sanctuary 

I left Marwaan to do the setting up while I washed. We occupied two campsites. Once again the sites are big, each site having a magificent tree. Marwaan had positioned our trailer in such a way that our kitchen area faced the bush – this had me a bit nervous, as I had no idea what lurked in the bush at this camp ! Most of the other campers settled in and went for a game drive. We needed petrol (and sugar) so we went to town. There were plenty of moon and star signs – but on random things like an electronics shop! Chicken Licken was halaal, but we didn't buy. Back at the camp we had chicken curry and roti which was yummy as the air was getting quite cold.

The walk from our camp to the ablutions (which was ok, a few cobwebs but great considering previous 'drop') was quite long and the path had a bush on one side. I felt uncomfortable with that, though comforted to note no dropping along the path.

Camp fire was pretty much a farewell as many were opting to leave the next day (including us). We had only one plan – to see a rhino, then we'd leave. Most of the campers had seen one or two in the earlier drive, so we were hopeful. After putting the kids to bed, Marwaan went with me to the bathroom (as I didn't want to go alone). On our return we went back to the communal fire to warm up and say a few more goodbyes. We took a shortcut via the bush to our camp and climbed in to bed. It was chilly and I took a while to settle. I could hear the partying at the next camp and heard someone say “ there's a rhino behind your car!” It sounded jovial and as I didn't hear any screams or shouts of horror, I thought it was a joke – though a poor one considering where we were !!

Recited surahs for protection and hoped for no more nightmares.