tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313674012024-03-06T22:20:08.622-08:00Sedia Riverside Hotel - MaunSedia Riverside Hotel - Maun offers rooms, chalets, accomodated camping and conference facilities. They have an internet cafe, craft shop, large pool and terrace bar. It combines the best of African Values and World Class Value. Come and experience the unique ambiance provided by our staff, the facilities and the environment.Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-17360447015912215532016-02-24T00:46:00.001-08:002016-02-24T00:46:40.901-08:00President Obama - Timeless<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<br /><div id="fb-root"></div><script>(function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_GB/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));</script><div class="fb-post" data-href="https://www.facebook.com/SediaRiversideHotel/posts/981116165312483:0" data-width="500"><div class="fb-xfbml-parse-ignore"><blockquote cite="https://www.facebook.com/SediaRiversideHotel/posts/981116165312483:0"><p>Maun Regional Conference of Botswana Association of Theatre Activists (BAOTA) at a breakfast meeting - Sedia Riverside Hotel.</p>Posted by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SediaRiversideHotel/">Sedia Riverside Hotel</a> on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SediaRiversideHotel/posts/981116165312483:0">Sunday, 7 February 2016</a></blockquote></div></div></div>Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-62855611288340832052016-02-02T07:08:00.001-08:002016-02-02T07:08:59.663-08:00Clients and Customers - Treated Equally.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Bat Hawk Feeding at Sedia Hotel Campsite<br />
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Twilight last week and a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bat_Hawk" target="_blank">Bat Hawk</a> chased a small sparrow like bird into a car door. While it was stunned and on the ground, it came back to collect it's supper. Then it was off to a tree to dine. It must have been rather young - it seemed to have more brown than most description.<br />
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This all happened while I was waiting for the coals to cook supper.</div>Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-53815328781802819562010-09-16T07:05:00.000-07:002010-09-16T07:10:01.717-07:00Traditonal Botswana Dancing at Sedia Hotel<object width="400" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7Q1p8fN14rY?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7Q1p8fN14rY?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-76340082252056805582010-05-13T04:18:00.000-07:002010-05-13T04:34:55.566-07:00Sedia Hotel Flood Research<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZk3dyQAouCjZ8vXv8oBzR9D_RTbb6k91-QlG6pgs1ue6nNtotunkeh0kLAbmvvJRARJo03FZu8AZ0IimMRl_TZjJOwMUFejRlQYml81nlxRtWrbr9L9I0hzM_SECcsbP9Z90ig/s1600/SediaCamping.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNZk3dyQAouCjZ8vXv8oBzR9D_RTbb6k91-QlG6pgs1ue6nNtotunkeh0kLAbmvvJRARJo03FZu8AZ0IimMRl_TZjJOwMUFejRlQYml81nlxRtWrbr9L9I0hzM_SECcsbP9Z90ig/s320/SediaCamping.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5470715520979448674" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Camp</span> in the best of comfort, close to what may well be the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> greatest flood</span> of your lifetime. Book an accommodated tent and do your own research on what could be the<span style="font-weight: bold;"> 'mother of all floods.'</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sedia Riverside Hotel</span> is also an <span style="font-weight: bold;">internet hotspot</span> - bring your laptop and keep up to date with the latest research information. Walk the banks of the mighty <span style="font-weight: bold;">Thamalakane River</span> while you still can - marvel at the majesty of a vibrant river in full flow. 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Here we have 2 <span style="font-weight: bold;">African Jacana </span>mating just upstream from <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sedia Riverside Hotel</span>. Notice the 2 eggs resting on their floating nest. They lay up to 4 during the mating season - "They construct relatively flimsy nests on floating vegetation, and lay eggs with dark irregular lines on their shells, providing camouflage amongst water weeds<sup id="cite_ref-EoB_0-1" class="reference"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jacana#cite_note-EoB-0"><span>[</span>1<span>]</span></a></sup>."<br /><br />Sedia now has a <span style="font-weight: bold;">9 metre boat</span> for sundown cruises - a chance for you to see the bird life along the shores of the mighty <span style="font-weight: bold;">Thamalakane River</span> and look for animals by the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Maun Game Reserve</span>. What a wonderful way to end the day.Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-17173493922844909902010-01-14T05:12:00.000-08:002010-01-14T05:28:18.193-08:00Global Travellers - Sedia Riverside Hotel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZvlezzPge0T7dL6k5iNf8SlUCNLaPBr52m3RtZ2t5qdED5rLjfmmrXrGtDQ0LkgGmG3tWac309sgc0ZtMbZCp1ds5lABwp4ZAFPp9Z9NRqE6mcmE-zAaULWzymLOyRxIJHZ-0Q/s1600-h/JeanAllanSedia2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZvlezzPge0T7dL6k5iNf8SlUCNLaPBr52m3RtZ2t5qdED5rLjfmmrXrGtDQ0LkgGmG3tWac309sgc0ZtMbZCp1ds5lABwp4ZAFPp9Z9NRqE6mcmE-zAaULWzymLOyRxIJHZ-0Q/s320/JeanAllanSedia2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5426583777518764306" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sedia Riverside Hotel</span> attracts guests from all over the world. Here we have <strong>Jean- Christophe Devillers<span style="font-size:130%;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-weight: normal;">and</span></span></strong> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Allan Bimson </span>having a look at a classic <span style="font-weight: bold;">Citroen</span>. The map they are looking at shows a trip from <span style="font-weight: bold;">Paris</span> to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Peking</span> and returning via <span style="font-weight: bold;">Moscow</span>. Hopefully the driver will include his Botswana trip on the map after he returns home.Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-74287179860809862892009-10-18T03:50:00.000-07:002009-10-18T03:58:34.298-07:00Maun Hotel Comfort<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSJ13D8H7SQm9qb2nTf0KrkW9e6sno3pRbHbQ-5kzMC4K5ixfkAsFOu0JN_mwnNK_bmof3Ln1uAoCswf67DnrCXcAtX7TdxuWFSLwkTK5-t8rwnt1A-E467-twjc9Nlp98uBoQbQ/s1600-h/SediaRoom.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSJ13D8H7SQm9qb2nTf0KrkW9e6sno3pRbHbQ-5kzMC4K5ixfkAsFOu0JN_mwnNK_bmof3Ln1uAoCswf67DnrCXcAtX7TdxuWFSLwkTK5-t8rwnt1A-E467-twjc9Nlp98uBoQbQ/s320/SediaRoom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393891923556118578" border="0" /></a>The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sedia Riverside Hotel</span> has its very own African ambience, cuisine and hospitality. Step inside the cool reception area and enter an oasis of relaxation with a very welcoming atmosphere.<br /><br />This cozy hotel offers visitors a unique venue in which to unwind, relax and enjoy the personalized service in a environment exuding character.<br /><br />At the Sedia Riverside Hotel, you will discover 24 rooms and 10 chalets. Recent refurbishments have been completed throughout to provide cheerfully decorated accommodation with an individual African theme and contemporary fittings including air conditioning, satellite TV and a private verandah overlooking the lawns and gardens which stretch to the banks of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Thamalakane River</span>.<br /><br />Other facilities include a fast wireless internet service available throughout the grounds , a large swimming pool shaded by a jacaranda where refreshments are always available creating a delightful idyll.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Afro Trek Safaris</span>, based on the premises and close at hand, offers a range of safari activities into the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Okavango Delta</span> or beautiful <span style="font-weight: bold;">Moremi Game Reserve</span> and beyond. Or simply relax over a quiet drink poolside.<br /><br />No matter what pace of life you are seeking, the warm and friendly <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sedia Riverside Hotel</span> offers guests the choice, with very comfortable accommodation in a spacious, tranquil setting at very attractive rates.Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-49728026807354842902009-09-26T02:10:00.000-07:002009-09-26T02:51:36.987-07:00No Guts - No Glory<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBtVhpXnX9L4JrkoqxmBFc4XaCXWBFULb1gyEXtX5k9fvNiniqQ36eZnAqXSzwz4gt8wHnDu_l731NvOYS-k5yzUksyGJuBvwcwIdl-zOlq20oOWwqDmQQkD28a3LgK1nueF-uqg/s1600-h/gutszebras.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 177px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBtVhpXnX9L4JrkoqxmBFc4XaCXWBFULb1gyEXtX5k9fvNiniqQ36eZnAqXSzwz4gt8wHnDu_l731NvOYS-k5yzUksyGJuBvwcwIdl-zOlq20oOWwqDmQQkD28a3LgK1nueF-uqg/s400/gutszebras.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385701991959173458" border="0" /></a>Sitting at the Terrace of <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sedia Riverside Hote</span>l provides the opportunity to meet some very interesting travelers. Last week I met <a href="http://www.guts.co.za/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Gerard Swanepoel</span></a><span style="font-size:100%;"><span id="dnn_ctr685_ContentPane" class="DNNAligncenter"><strong> <span style="font-weight: normal;font-size:85%;" >aka <span style="font-weight: bold;">GUTS</span>. <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">The man has lead groups from Cape to Cairo twice and safaris all over southern Africa. The evening we met he had just returned from an </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >AfroTrek Safar</span><span style="font-size:100%;">i into </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:100%;" >Moremi Game Reserve</span><span style="font-size:100%;">. Photography is one of his passions and the above photo is from his collection.</span><br /><br />Click on his name above </span></span></strong></span></span>and you will visit his <span style="font-weight: bold;">Extreme Adventure Africa Safaris</span> site. The following is a quote from the <a href="http://www.discoveryadventures.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Discovery Adventure </span></a>website: <blockquote></blockquote><blockquote><span style="font-weight: bold;">"</span>Guts is the perfect nick-name for this hardcore lover of life. A true explorer and extreme adventurer, Guts’ passion for photography has taken him to some of the most remote, yet extraordinary places just to get that perfect shot. Trained in adventure tourism, he is very well equipped to take you out into the wilds of Africa to experience a trip of a lifetime…just don’t forget your camera!<span style="font-weight: bold;">"</span><br /></blockquote>Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-32275350806111443522009-08-21T07:01:00.000-07:002009-08-22T01:13:13.492-07:00Sedai Riverside Hotel, Maun Map<iframe marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" src="http://mail.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&msa=0&msid=109347031884702936558.000470b0a4662d7cdc7cd&ll=-19.952273,23.477311&spn=0.001765,0.00228&z=18&output=embed" scrolling="no" width="425" frameborder="0" height="350"></iframe><br /><small>View <a href="http://mail.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&msa=0&msid=109347031884702936558.000470b0a4662d7cdc7cd&ll=-19.952273,23.477311&spn=0.001765,0.00228&z=18&source=embed" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-align: left;">Sedia Riverside Hotel, Maun Botswana</a> in a larger map</small><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Sedia Riverside Hotel</span><span style="font-family: arial;">, is situated north of the town of </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Maun</span><span style="font-family: arial;">, and is set in 7 hectares of beautiful, shady gardens, along the banks of the </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Thamalakane River</span><span style="font-family: arial;">. This hotel is an ideal base to explore the renowned </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Okavango Delta</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> and </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Moremi Game Reserve</span><span style="font-family: arial;">, and is also the perfect destination for business people and tourists alike, when traveling to or from Victoria Falls, Gaborone, South Africa or Namibia. Sedia Riverside Hotel prides itself on its African ambiance, superb cuisine and genuine hospitality.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The main building houses the reception, 2 restaurants with indoor and outdoor dining areas, the popular well-stocked, terrace pool bar, (with its own menu) and an indoor cocktail bar. Many of their guests relax and unwind around the crystal clear swimming pool, with lazy sun-loungers and tables/chairs supplied. An </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Internet Café</span><span style="font-family: arial;">, gift shop and </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">Afro Trek Safar</span><span style="font-family: arial;">i office are located in a separate building, inside and to the right of the hotels entrance way. Other facilities include a volleyball court, children’s climbing frame and a pool table. There is also 24hr secure parking. A visit to the hotel’s wellness centre, for a variety of treatments and massage’s, including manicures and pedicure’s, is a must, especially after a hard day’s drive or safari.</span>Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-75044188729729910512009-08-09T01:20:00.000-07:002009-08-09T01:35:38.237-07:00Maun Hotel With Chalets<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmKWCt44OOWQc6fR0RzmhWt7s8EErCMD18ITBpsZBR8szC4oc6tuDSqHhSivtRaVVRQ_AHc90tAGBQ_qOWuSipRpkRAaED4ub1EwkqiK6dt4OERrci7TnY8785QHN-LLhu_6lxg/s1600-h/Chalet1Sedia.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmKWCt44OOWQc6fR0RzmhWt7s8EErCMD18ITBpsZBR8szC4oc6tuDSqHhSivtRaVVRQ_AHc90tAGBQ_qOWuSipRpkRAaED4ub1EwkqiK6dt4OERrci7TnY8785QHN-LLhu_6lxg/s400/Chalet1Sedia.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367876825022530082" border="0" /></a>Are you planning to visit <span style="font-weight: bold;">Maun</span>, Botswana with your family or a couple of friends? Perhaps a hotel room won't provide the privacy you desire. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sedia Riverside Hotel</span> has 8 chalets to cater to you needs. Notice the beautiful mukwa door - the chalet has a tasteful modern interior to match the exterior. The pool terrace bar is only 30 metres away if you want some company.Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-37880408282004536242009-07-13T05:31:00.000-07:002009-08-08T03:34:09.063-07:00Sedia Riverside Hotel - Maun Flood 2009Visitors to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sedia</span> should be aware of of special conditions developing in and around <span style="font-weight: bold;">Maun, Botswana</span>. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Thamalakane River</span> is at record hight not seen in 30 or more years. Last week the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Boronyane River</span> started to flow for the 1st time since the 1980's. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sashe River</span>, which you pass going out of town - on your way to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Toteng</span>, is rumoured to flood any day now. The <span style="font-weight: bold;">Boteti River</span> is also flowing and is worth a boat ride to see and enjoy.<br /><br />With all this excitement going on, we still found time to record Maun's most well known pilot - <span style="font-weight: bold;">John Allott</span> - as he was crossing the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Hippo Poo</span>l to check on activity at the 5th pipe. Come and enjoy the <span style="font-weight: bold;">2009 Flood</span>. Celebrate the recharging of the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Okavango Delta</span>.<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/i0EH78hslCg&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/i0EH78hslCg&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-58385272335167233192009-04-22T04:29:00.000-07:002009-04-22T05:50:01.627-07:00Pearl Spotted Owl In Residence At Sedia Hotel<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaNfGh_YbbwK0g7YdFXCXrx2tk6Y9VJFkSnMSUd6nrqNrDIRDSObKtcubm-4nCDqa0OH6UAXfHspsa_DYpYDTEfRCXDApkZS0o7ew7A1iQ0FGYHnEsj5tSaa-SKdZi2a7k5ZIew/s1600-h/PearlSpottedOwl1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5327477665170738370" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 314px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaNfGh_YbbwK0g7YdFXCXrx2tk6Y9VJFkSnMSUd6nrqNrDIRDSObKtcubm-4nCDqa0OH6UAXfHspsa_DYpYDTEfRCXDApkZS0o7ew7A1iQ0FGYHnEsj5tSaa-SKdZi2a7k5ZIew/s320/PearlSpottedOwl1.jpg" border="0" /></a> Actually, it could well be a pair of <strong>Pearl Spotted Owls</strong>. These 7 or 8 inch wonders can sing up some beautiful sounds - described as a series of long lilting tu-tu-tu's. They tend to like starlite nights for their singing forays.<br /><br />The Pearl Spotted Owl is described as earless. In discussions with <strong>Jon Dalsegg</strong>, a birder of note himself, he informs me they actually have assymetrical ears, it is just that they are pronounced.<br /><br />Regardless, while visiting Sedia Riverside Hotel, listen for them late afternoon and on moonlite evening. The photo is from <strong>Flickr</strong> - I have yet to see one live, let alone get a phote like this.<br />Visit the source of the photo at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/pattheplant/2658606094/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/pattheplant/2658606094/</a> .Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-8854064335119883592009-03-06T03:33:00.000-08:002009-07-24T05:57:54.225-07:00Sedia Riverside Hotel, Maun - Just Married!<p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZU160MiL-LQ&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZU160MiL-LQ&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p><p>February 27th, 2009 - Janet and Allan Bimsom entering the reception tent after getting married in Maun, Botswana. What a wonderfull day of celebration - music, dance and song. Sedia Hotel still has a special buzz following the event. Best Wishes.</p>Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-29547582678584326322008-11-30T00:44:00.000-08:002009-07-24T05:57:01.103-07:00Chameleon Staying at Sedia Hotel, Maun<p><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ctj2Gsp90Wc&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ctj2Gsp90Wc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p><p>A special guest at <strong>Sedia Riverside Hotel</strong> - a large <strong><a href="http://en.wekipedia.org/wiki/Chameleon"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">C</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 153);">h</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 255, 255);">a</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">m</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">e</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 204, 0);">l</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">e</span><span style="color: rgb(204, 204, 255);">o</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 153);">n</span></a></strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 153);">.</span> Just moments before this shot the <strong>Chameleon</strong> put on a great display of dining skills. The tongue can extend upto 1.5 times their body length and it is very accurate. For this dinner the Chameleon was dining on emerging <strong>termites</strong> that were starting to fly out of their holes in the ground. Ah, a feast fit for a Chameleon!</p>Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-8150254471162836622008-10-25T03:56:00.000-07:002009-07-21T03:55:20.614-07:00Courtesy of Sedia Riverside Hotel, Maun<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFOnyIgooBedZnc5CJM4WvDVWGEOvNVIT-Fxpk0ZMjVtEJHJiQ6VfcRWlUGjJ29txvPQRFUb3DiNZ-d8KxA27qeG3wHi18bngZwrQumsTvdZ9SEBgLESQxBbIWaZCsz6qz_91Iw/s1600-h/SediaCombie2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261044151339476722" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; width: 400px; height: 300px; text-align: center;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUFOnyIgooBedZnc5CJM4WvDVWGEOvNVIT-Fxpk0ZMjVtEJHJiQ6VfcRWlUGjJ29txvPQRFUb3DiNZ-d8KxA27qeG3wHi18bngZwrQumsTvdZ9SEBgLESQxBbIWaZCsz6qz_91Iw/s400/SediaCombie2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Arrive at <strong>Sedia Riverside Hotel</strong> in the comfort of their new luxury courtesy van. Advise them of your arrival time at <strong>Maun International Airport</strong> and you will be picked up and arrive at the hotel in 1st class style and comport. All aboard for Sedia Riverside Hotel - meet and greet never was so good - feel like a king or queen.<br /><div></div>Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-10157917968325528162008-04-22T01:36:00.000-07:002008-04-22T01:51:47.566-07:00Tour d'Afrique Rests At Sedia Riverside Hotel<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezLa9lG1_4dmJGrVbSsA8gHFWB2VMMrXgrswfrToIAOWazl-74PvYkovtXsanP9c1GBfO86OYwDClQI-10qvVbqeW3IQ-iJCL6ApKT56ib7tFLeI5v4gyfp9ctP5saR6iXgdLjQ/s1600-h/Afrique1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5191986322681844242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiezLa9lG1_4dmJGrVbSsA8gHFWB2VMMrXgrswfrToIAOWazl-74PvYkovtXsanP9c1GBfO86OYwDClQI-10qvVbqeW3IQ-iJCL6ApKT56ib7tFLeI5v4gyfp9ctP5saR6iXgdLjQ/s320/Afrique1.jpg" border="0" /></a>' Tour d'Afrique' is on it's annual Cairo to Cape Town 12,000km bicycle tour. Over 50 tour riders and support crew were at Sedia for a two day rest. Their trip takes 95 days. The stopover gave them a chance to do a mokoro trip, go for a game flight or just relax around the pool and fill-up with some luxury - like cheese cake. Early Monday morning they were back on the road and heading for Windhoek, Namibia. Everyone looked strong and in great shape. Cape Town and the finish line is calling them. Good Luck to the Tour dAfrique group!<br /><div></div>Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31367401.post-33922889635584538682008-03-21T02:38:00.000-07:002008-03-21T02:48:10.789-07:00Okavango River of News<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8PVKgL4MGXrn-vvLSPPqE8pxMxjzOOAHkDDtKFpo_v40oXZsdAbtzgrOWMs07LgAWp96Stg2JG6rFmdBt8hyphenhyphen-cRT4tu1lc8_O496QaelBD0N47a9wGv-bwAfTjMyCIOZWXBy8A/s1600-h/elephant.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5180128701180108594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-8PVKgL4MGXrn-vvLSPPqE8pxMxjzOOAHkDDtKFpo_v40oXZsdAbtzgrOWMs07LgAWp96Stg2JG6rFmdBt8hyphenhyphen-cRT4tu1lc8_O496QaelBD0N47a9wGv-bwAfTjMyCIOZWXBy8A/s400/elephant.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Are you planning to visit Ngamiland, Maun or Sedia Riverside hotel? Are you planning a business trip or a safari? If you are looking for stories, photos or videos of the Okavango - visit <a href="http://friendfeed.com/okavangoriverofnews"><strong>Okavango River of News</strong> </a>and click on the items that interest you. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Leave a comment on the site and let us know if you thought it was good research or of general interest. Happy surfing.</div>Oceandavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15122086527860740599noreply@blogger.com2