Our lunch barge trip on the Linyanti River con't.
Posted by Louis Dell'Olio on Friday, October 8, 2021
I may have posted these pictures before, but since it was one of the high lights of our African trip I thought I’d post it again. Peter booked the DumaTao Barge for an early lunch as we sailed down the Linyanti River. On the table we sat at were baskets with African printed fabric drawstring bags. In each bag were different foods in containers. There were different types of salads, skewers with roasted chicken and beef, and a fresh fruit salad for desert. I washed it down with two Campari and Sodas [my lunch limit]. My nephew Chris brought his portable MegaBoom3 speaker so we had beautiful Chris Boti music to accompany us. It created the perfect majestic atmosphere. I asked Peter if one could swim in this incredibly clear fresh water and he said “not if you want to get out alive!” The water was filled with crocks and hippos, but we only saw two hippo heads peeking above the water. You never know what is lurking below!!!! That’s why I prefer POOLS!…It was wonderful to see the Duma camp and the land and grasses from a water perspective….something no other camp we went to or would be going to offered. That early evening Peter booked the smaller faster boat that would take us through the reeds and shallower water. We would stay out until sunset!….DumaTao was definitely my favorite camp.
Your trip is very inspiring. I was never all that crazy about going on “safari” but your experience sounds so exciting–in a good way.
Carol, I was always intrigued with the idea of a safari, but never really knew what it would be like. It was something Jac and I always talked about. I was determined to do it, and I did. It was one of the best trips and experiences of my life. I’m so glad I went.