Edward--I saw that story. What a horrible story, as the guy was there to try to help fight AIDS in Botswana. I believe that the event took place close to Gabarone, which is a bit of a ways from Chobe. When we went for the mekoro ride, there didn't appear to be any crocs in that immediate area. Lots of hippo in the water, which actually are pretty dangerous animals, but the guides know where the hippos are most of the time, as they don't really move about much, and they are generally in groups. Personally, I didn't like my mekoro ride anyway, as I was hyperventilating about the little tippy canoe tipping over and dumping my expensive camera in the drink. Everyone describes mekoro rides as being so peaceful, etc., but I pretty much hated it. I am not scared of water in general, but had never been in a canoe before and did not like the 'vibe' of being in that tippy little canoe.

Oh, and not that it would be much of a consolation, but I think I remember that the guides were poling at the front of the canoe, usually?? If so, the croc would get the guide first. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Blush.gif" alt="" />

Hey, edward, are you going soon?? You have to post a trip report!