After checking in at Mopani rest camp and been allocated a pitch it was just a short drive to Tsendze to see if the place still had the same magic. I think it is the only campsite that they allocate pitches for, people reserve their favorite spots. You can select an alternative once you are in camp but only if the office approve having phoned them to check. As it turned out pitch 28 suited us just fine. Some shade for Mufasa and plenty of options of sun to move the solar panel around in. We only had 2 nights booked but another stop there was booked for the following week on our way back down from Punda Maria. Our most favorite thing in Tsendze are the outdoor showers either for a cold midday cool off or an evening hot warmer.
The highlight of the stay was a very cute little owl that had not seen before, the Pearl Spotted Owl. We had heard them in the morning and during the day but not managed to locate them, but thankfully they came to rest briefly in the big tree on our pitch, very cute. I also managed to track down an African Scops Owl just before going to bed on the second evening, even smaller than the Pearl Spotted.
The second night was a bumpy one thanks to the thunderstorm that brushed past us, but most of its anger was vented elsewhere. The camp looked like it had had its fill of rain a few weeks before we had arrived and certainly didn't need topping up.
It was a shame to only have a short stay but knowing that we would soon be back we didn't mind. You never know we might even drag ourselves out of camp for a drive next time!
The next stop was Shingwedzi, and with a bit of luck, no make that a lot of luck, the chance to hear and see the Giant Eagle Owls that frequent the area!
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