Tim tests the electric fence to make sure that it is working properly with enough of a deterring shock to keep curious critters at bay.
Camp life at Mushara has its many perks as well as some challenges. Our five-star “Mushara cafe” (rating given by team members over the years) offers butternut squash cooked more ways than you probably thought possible, all of these recipes being camp favorites. Why butternut squash? Because it lasts. The camp has two solar refrigerators the size of a carry-on bag, so food preservation is a challenge, particularly since I buy most of our five-week supply in Windhoek before the season starts. One must be very creative in the kitchen to keep things interesting. There’s also the small matter of staying clean despite stringent restrictions on water usage. But the elephants, the lions, and all the other animals make it all worth it—as well as the night sky, of course.
I’ve spent many of my birthdays at Mushara, and whenever possible, I try to bring enough fresh eggs to make chocolate mousse from scratch for the camp to celebrate the big day.
It’s always hard to pack up at the end of the season, but when we do, only the tower remains as well as all of our memories.
