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AstroMatt

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:35 am

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Sorry for the confusion at the end there. I've edited the post.
In answer, he did survive and has been sighted back with Vetsak.

Glad you all liked the footage.

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wanderw

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:20 pm

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Awesome pix on this thread! :clap:

Great videos AstroMatt! WOW! :mrgreen:

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Thebi

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2013 2:36 pm

Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 11:58 am
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Location: KZN

JohanBarnard wrote:

©Johan Barnard

I like this - the composition is brilliant and takes full advantage of the opportuinities present by the kalahari.

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Morkel777

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 2:40 pm

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Location: Behind a Nikon camera...

great videos AstroMatt! thanks for sharing...must've been some sight!
what was the exact date?
we saw vetsak and sidey lying under a tree close to Batulama on the 30th of Nov or somewhere around there.

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AstroMatt

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2013 4:09 pm

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Thanks Morkel777, it was possibly the highlight of the trip and thats saying something as we had a really young leopard cub too!
It took place on the 8th December 2012. I've recently had word that the collared two (Sidey and Vetsak) have moved into the Nossob...lets see how long they manage to stay in that river after all there are a few big boys roaming the Nossob!

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frisian

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:36 pm

Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2009 5:51 pm
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Location: Hamburg - Germany

first sighting on the new-year-drive in Nossob.

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Lionspoon

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 7:55 pm

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What a treat, frisian! :mrgreen:

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anne-marie

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:29 pm

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superb

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Umar_Daya

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:32 pm

Joined: Tue Jan 25, 2011 11:17 am
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Location: Trichardt, Mpumalanga

Hi AstroMatt, we were there with you at the very same sighting! I'm not sure if you remember we were in a white vito, it was just us and another car which I now know was you. Ok great! Nice to meet you! We had such super sightings that week, but this was definately the best! We had a leopard next to our vehicle in the parking lot at Kielie Krankie and a madoda walking past us at Grootkolk! KTP is amazing! I thought I loved Kruger like no other until I experienced the sands of KTP. I just dont know where my heart lies anymore...

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Umar_Daya

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 3:46 pm

Joined: Tue Jan 25, 2011 11:17 am
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Location: Trichardt, Mpumalanga

I have a series of photos of this whole encounter which I'll upload as soon as I've processed them. I think I should write a trip report, we even got stuck on a night drive in Nossob and spent the night on Marie se Draai

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Sharifa

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:10 pm

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Umar_Daya wrote:

I think you should write a TR :thumbs_up:

Would love to hear more about your adventures :dance:

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ctv4

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:15 pm

Joined: Tue Apr 24, 2012 2:05 pm
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Location: Pretoria

I have just received the following on Facebook!

Dear Friends , it is with deep regret that I have been informed of the tragic passing of the original founder of the Friends of the Kalahari group, Oom Piet Heymans. Oom Piet passed away yesterday morning following a long battle with cancer. He will be sorely missed but exciting things are happening with his legacy, the new Friends of the Kalahari that we started with Oom Piet's blessing. Let's ensure that his legacy lives on in a vibrant, enthusiastic group that actually makes a difference in the Kgalagadi as well as the local communities.
RIP Oom Piet - you will never be forgotten ...

(Oom Piet was the author of OUSUS of the Kalahari, about a lioness; story north of Kwang.)

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anne-marie

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:23 pm

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Umar_Daya... all a night at Marie se Draai, yes please write a trip report :wink:

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Tony T

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 3:13 pm

Joined: Sun Jul 20, 2008 12:15 pm
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Location: Langebaan

So sad to hear of the passing of Piet Heymans. Rest easy Oom Piet. In my book he was a pioneer, a legend.
We will cherish the time we spent with him at a photo oppurtunity in the Karoo. The stories he shared will always be remembered.
Our sympathies go out to his family.

When you visit the Kgalagadi again, take a moment to look at his photo's on display.

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Oumie

Post subject: Re: Lions Of the Kgalagadi

Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 8:01 pm

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Just a few of what I say was our best pics....
Mating pair on the road towards Unions End

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