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Sharifa

Post subject: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 5:57 pm

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Location: Centurion, Gauteng
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Introduction:

"No two visits to the Kalahari are ever the same. The atmosphere can change in the blink of an eye - sometimes hidden by a dust storm and at other times with the gathering of threatening thunderclouds. It is an open, honest world which readily shares its riches with whoever will appreciate it." - Quote from KTP: SANP Official Information Guide.

We discovered the KTP late in life, only making our first visit in April 2007. This is our eighth visit since then and no two are the same. I was really shocked :shock:

to see the cycle of changes from barely a month ago. The dusty dry riverbeds teemimg with Eland in November

had been transformed to a parklike green with the recent rains. The greenest we have ever seen the park

If November was the time of Lions and Eland, December was so different with only one Eland sighting and very few lions compared to November. There are so many factors at play in this delicate thirstland.

The KTP is one of the most pristine conservation areas on earth - Quote from KTP: SANP Official Information Guide,

It is a fine balance of nature, a wonderland to cherish and protect.

once you get the red sands in your feet, there is no looking back

The special magic of the Kglagadi is getting close to predators and raptors. To Quote Duke from past trip reports, "The KTP is the best place on planet earth for raptors and the big cats."

The cycle of change from one month ago had changed from the year of the Eland and Lion to the season of Springboks :wink:

and Spotted Cats :dance:

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Pumbaa

Post subject: Re: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:38 pm

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Awesome Sharifa, as always :big_eyes:

and already a more than promising start - Great to see the park in green and the little springbok is gorgeous :clap:

Already knew that the spotted magnets did a great job again :tongue:

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Leeukos

Post subject: Re: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:43 pm

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Joined: Sun Aug 29, 2010 10:07 am
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Location: Under African Sky !!!

Very nice photos Sharifa. Can't wait to see the rest.

:clap:

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Lionspoon

Post subject: Re: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:49 pm

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Love your poetic writing!!! :clap:

And your photos are superb as usual. :thumbs_up:

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Vlakvarkvrou

Post subject: Re: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:07 pm

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Joined: Fri Oct 16, 2009 10:56 am
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Location: Erasmuskloof, Pretoria
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Hi Sharifa,
Sigh .... love the red sand :mrgreen:

It is true that with a little rain, a whole Park can change :dance:

Beautiful photos to start the TR :dance:

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Philip1

Post subject: Re: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:22 pm

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Joined: Thu Jan 20, 2011 8:58 am
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Location: Far South in South Africa.

Sharifa, thank you for a great eye opener and stunning pics :mrgreen:

Duke

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norms

Post subject: Re: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:35 pm

Joined: Wed Feb 25, 2009 5:23 pm
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Location: All over the place!!

Lovely, lovely. lovely - :thumbs_up:

Can't wait for more!

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Bushbuddies

Post subject: Re: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:39 pm

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Joined: Wed Nov 18, 2009 6:22 pm
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Location: Centurion

Sharifa - I've always wanted to join in on one of your trips, but seem to catch up with them too far into the trip! :slap:

This time - I am here on page 1! And enjoying the trip with you so far! :dance:

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Foxy

Post subject: Re: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:19 pm

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Joined: Mon Jan 31, 2005 10:20 pm
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Location: 4 hours from KNP : South Africa

Sharifa - another great TR coming up with superb photos

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katydownunder

Post subject: Re: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 8:31 pm

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Joined: Sat Feb 12, 2005 9:25 pm
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Location: Back "home"?!...........

Welcome back Sharifa and Duke :yaya:

Looking forward o the "green" trip report

Just love the photo of you with your feet in the sand

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Carol g

Post subject: Re: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:25 pm

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Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2012 4:59 pm
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Location: Bloemfontein

Sharifa, can't wait for this TR

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Sky

Post subject: Re: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 10:40 pm

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Joined: Sat May 31, 2008 8:24 pm
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Location: Bethal

Hi Sharifa
Must say I enjoy the green Ktp
Thanks again for sharing your trip with us :dance:

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peterpiper

Post subject: Re: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sat Jan 05, 2013 11:16 pm

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Joined: Wed Feb 15, 2006 6:46 pm
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Location: In the studio for now

Can't wait to hear all about it although I know I'll be very :mrgreen:

Already your pics and writing are making me want to go back there.
Tomorrow!!!

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Timbits

Post subject: Re: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 3:11 am

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Joined: Sun May 13, 2012 8:30 pm
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Location: Toronto, Canada
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Yay!!! Another Sharifa trip report. :dance:

Sharifa wrote:

once you get the red sands in your feet, there is no looking back

Truer words were never spoken!

Superb photos as usual :clap:

Really looking forward to seeing a green Kalahari. :thumbs_up:

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Lionspoon

Post subject: Re: Kgalagadi: The Cycle of Changes

Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2013 8:25 am

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Location: Back in cold Germany and counting again...

Duke!

Hope, Miss Sharifa spoils you rotten today and wishing you a wonderful year ahead.

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