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 Post subject: Re: A NORTHERNER IN SEARCH OF WILD DOGS IN THE SOUTH
Unread postPosted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 1:24 am 
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Hi everyone Image I would First like to apologise for such a LONG DELAY. I was not expecting it but our first semester in College is coming to an end on Wednesday, and therefore we had lots of assignments and exams during the week hence, such a long delay, but now that everything is done and dusted, it will be time to start new units come January. So now I am all free.

Now without any further delays Image Lets start the TR.

THE FINAL DAY

Late Morning drive also becoming the Early Afternoon Drive

So just to clear something out, I did not meet that car again, I just had no suspense, so SORRY everyone, but there is something HUGE happening at the end of the day, OUR FINAL SIGHTING. What on earth could it be. Maybe my WILD DOGS :pray: but everyone will have to wait and see.

So our drive started, and we went to Sunset Dam, as it is always a must and just enjoyed the beauty of it, and in admiring and complimenting the Kruger, we forgot to take pics :cam: and we had a discussion on how we wanted to reach Satara and the decision was made, that since the H10 was so kind to us the previous day, we will drive it again but this time not to return :( .

So while on our drive we did not see much besides some Impi Warriors and The Secretary of the Bush.

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After having a chit chat with the Secretary, it was time to carry on, but we decided to go check out the Picnic spot, the first one that comes on the H10 from LS, unfortunately I do not know the name, and when we took the turn, we saw a group of Impi Warriors running in full throttle in the distance, and we stopped, and looked hard into the distant bush Image with Binocs as well, but could see nothing, and the Impi’s soon disappeared. :hmz: wonder if something was chasing it :hmz:

So as we carried on, we came across a huge herd of Zebbie’s, We really loved this sighting as it was so peaceful, and everything just seemed perfect and beautiful.

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Zebbi above was feeling itchy, so the tree provided the perfect scratcher.

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Meanwhile these two Zebbi’s were showing us on how they confuse predators with the coat and for which a Lion is still trying to solve the mystery on how to differentiate between different Zebs Image

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Meanwhile these Zebs were watching at the Camera, thinking what is it with this Humans and there pics.

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Meanwhile the Baby was fast asleep and the two young Zebbi’s enjoying the company of each other Image

So after spending a while with all the Zebbi’s, it was time to carry on towards the picnic spot, but just a little further, we found this huge herd of Wildies in the distant jungle

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Then while watching the Wildies, A Zebbi group decided to join them

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Meanwhile on the other side of the road this Wartie family were also having a relaxing Sunday just chillin out and enjoying every bit of life.

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So after such beautiful sightings and spending some fantastic time with the Animals, and in this case not predators, we decided to sit and enjoy the view at the Picnic Spot having a Coke can each, and just watching the Beauty of Kruger.

Stay Tuned everyone. Some great episodes to come. Hopefully you all will love it.

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 Post subject: Re: A NORTHERNER IN SEARCH OF WILD DOGS IN THE SOUTH
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Getting close to the end of your trip. I'm not too sure whether you are going to see them.............doggies........... this trip. Don't leave us waiting now. Tell us what you saw NOW, not just now, NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!! :evil: :evil: (What a great TR though, Kallis. Well done.) :thumbs_up: :clap: :clap:


Hi Chip. I would first like to apologies for keep you waiting for soo long :gflower: , Now as to find out what I saw you will have to stay tuned :mrgreen: :whistle:

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I love your favorite shot of the trip :D :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: I can understand why you love it.

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Hi MM. So Sorry for the long delay :gflower: , Thanks for your kind words. I really appreciate them

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I think you're talking of Mlondozi Picnic Site? :hmz: What a beautiful place with beautiful views! :dance:

And you saw a few nice herds there! :clap:

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 Post subject: Re: A NORTHERNER IN SEARCH OF WILD DOGS IN THE SOUTH
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Wonderful!!

I'm glad you decided to visit Mlondozi Picnic Spot 8) What a great spot!!

As Bushbuddies said, willies are rare throughout the Park!! :( It is the Eastern stretch up the S28, S29, S122 where they have some decent numbers. Then Central Kruger is good for willies. Some dry times will see them bounce back 8)

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What a wonderful drive kallis1786! An awesome Secretary Bird, Zebras, Blue Wildebeest and Warthogs, with the most beautiful pictures of them all! :clap: :clap:

Can't wait for the next episode! :popcorn:

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 Post subject: Re: A NORTHERNER IN SEARCH OF WILD DOGS IN THE SOUTH
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I thought if I play catch up I will take away all the suspense but looks like I have to bite my nails like everyone else and wait :)

Great TR and am enjoying it :clap: :clap: :clap:

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Another great episode with super sightings and just love the pics of the Wildies, Zeebies and Warties showing all the grass....these are true Kruger pics. :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

:hmz: You definitely know how to add to the suspense. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks for sharing :popcorn: :popcorn:

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What lovely "game" photos. :clap: :clap:

Now I wait in suspenders!! :tongue:

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Hi Kallis,

I am still reading and cannot wait for the last day's gift from the Park :D :dance: :dance:

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....................and Kallis still keeps us waiting in anticipation. What could this last sighting have been - ??

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Hey Kallis, finish those assignments and exams and get on with the final chapter........please :pray: :pray: :pray:

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 Post subject: Re: A NORTHERNER IN SEARCH OF WILD DOGS IN THE SOUTH
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Bushbuddies wrote:
I think you're talking of Mlondozi Picnic Site? :hmz: What a beautiful place with beautiful views! :dance:

And you saw a few nice herds there! :clap:


Hi Bushbud, It really is a beautiful place, My next episode will confirm the name of the picnic spot as I am not too sure about the name. It was a wonderful place. I fell in love with it at first sight.

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Wonderful!!

I'm glad you decided to visit Mlondozi Picnic Spot 8) What a great spot!!

As Bushbuddies said, willies are rare throughout the Park!! :( It is the Eastern stretch up the S28, S29, S122 where they have some decent numbers. Then Central Kruger is good for willies. Some dry times will see them bounce back 8)


Hi Cheetah, I am greatful that I got to visit the Picnic Spot myself. I really loved it, The scenary was amazing and saw lots of wonderful animals. I saw some decent herd of Wildies so I say I am lucky to see them and being a Northerner I have always treated a Wildie sighting such as a Lion sighting.

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What a wonderful drive kallis1786! An awesome Secretary Bird, Zebras, Blue Wildebeest and Warthogs, with the most beautiful pictures of them all! :clap: :clap:

Can't wait for the next episode! :popcorn:


Hi Hilda. Thank you for your kind words.I really appreciate them. It was awesome. My next episode will be up as soon as I finish answering everyone. Stay Tuned

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I thought if I play catch up I will take away all the suspense but looks like I have to bite my nails like everyone else and wait :)

Great TR and am enjoying it :clap: :clap: :clap:


Hi Sharifa, It is so great to know that you still on board. Thank you soo much for your kind words. I really appreciate it. Stay Tuned

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Another great episode with super sightings and just love the pics of the Wildies, Zeebies and Warties showing all the grass....these are true Kruger pics. :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:

:hmz: You definitely know how to add to the suspense. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Thanks for sharing :popcorn: :popcorn:


Hi Trrp. Thank You soo much for your kind words. I really appreciate them. It was special sightings and I loved them to bitz. Really felt blessed spending that time with them. SUSPENSE :mrgreen: Stay Tuned

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What lovely "game" photos. :clap: :clap:

Now I wait in suspenders!! :tongue:


Hi Val. Thank You soo much for your kind words. I really appreciate it. SUSPENSE :mrgreen: Stay Tuned.

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Hi Kallis,

I am still reading and cannot wait for the last day's gift from the Park :D :dance: :dance:

:popcorn:


Hi Vlakvarkvrou :yaya: . It is really great to know that you are still on board. The last day bought the best sighting so stay tuned.

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....................and Kallis still keeps us waiting in anticipation. What could this last sighting have been - ??

:popcorn:


Hi Norms, Thanks for staying Tuned. SOON the last sighting will be reveled.

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Hey Kallis, finish those assignments and exams and get on with the final chapter........please :pray: :pray: :pray:


Hi Chip. I have finished those assignments and today is officially my first day of the holidays. But the question is when will that final episode be reveled :whistle: Stay Tuned

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