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Oct 31st, 2006, 05:55 PM
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Cybor,
You need to team up with that client of yours who runs around dressed for a safari and is writing an African love story. Then your upcoming trip could be written off as research for her book!
You need to team up with that client of yours who runs around dressed for a safari and is writing an African love story. Then your upcoming trip could be written off as research for her book!
Oct 31st, 2006, 06:38 PM
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Sherry,
Sorry....havent been able to log in to get upto speed with this thread...
But, i'm with the others....very happy for you to narrow down your choices and get cracking to finding the dates for your choice of camps...
Go Sherry!!!!
Let me confuse you even further.....how about India safari for the dessert portion. See the African wild dogs and then head here to see the Indian dogs and then you can head back home??? Sound like a plan?
Cheers
Hari
Sorry....havent been able to log in to get upto speed with this thread...
But, i'm with the others....very happy for you to narrow down your choices and get cracking to finding the dates for your choice of camps...
Go Sherry!!!!
Let me confuse you even further.....how about India safari for the dessert portion. See the African wild dogs and then head here to see the Indian dogs and then you can head back home??? Sound like a plan?
Cheers
Hari
Oct 31st, 2006, 07:35 PM
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Fodorites:
user tanzania_honeymoon is obviously a shill or tout or whatever we call them:
http://www.fodors.com/forums/pgUser....on&start=0
user tanzania_honeymoon is obviously a shill or tout or whatever we call them:
http://www.fodors.com/forums/pgUser....on&start=0
Oct 31st, 2006, 07:39 PM
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Pred,
I dont remember from your report (it's about time i re-read it)...did you do the all day drive into the Central Kalahari while at Deception lodge? If so, how was the experience.....i hope to do a mobile safari one of these years to experience the CKGR.
The bushman walk at Jack's camp did incorporate all those things you mentioned in your above post......very good, i highly recommend. In addition to the bushman walk, the guides at Jack's camp are fantastic.....usually people who do research and are very very knowledgeable....we had a british bloke (Pete) who was our guide.
Hari
I dont remember from your report (it's about time i re-read it)...did you do the all day drive into the Central Kalahari while at Deception lodge? If so, how was the experience.....i hope to do a mobile safari one of these years to experience the CKGR.
The bushman walk at Jack's camp did incorporate all those things you mentioned in your above post......very good, i highly recommend. In addition to the bushman walk, the guides at Jack's camp are fantastic.....usually people who do research and are very very knowledgeable....we had a british bloke (Pete) who was our guide.
Hari
Nov 1st, 2006, 04:58 AM
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You're all wonderful,wise and encouraging!
FYI Update:
As we all thought, my wish listed places for July & August <b>07</b> are about mostly <b>sold out</b> (no surprise there). There is some limited availability for mobile camping.
So onto plan B. See below for a copied response from one vendor;
In August 2008 Chitabe is fully available, Chitabe Trails is fully booked the 17-19, Little Vumbura is fully booked 11-13, 18-20, Zibalianja is fully booked 5-6. Data hasn't been loaded yet on the Mana Canoe and Walking Trail. It departs Monday and Thursdays.
shame about Zib. as that's the week I wanted - oh well.
So <b>08</b> it is. For anyone thinking of going - hop to it!
Thanks;
Sherry
p.s. Lynn, I thought I heard there's room in your jeep for Lady Keeenya
FYI Update:
As we all thought, my wish listed places for July & August <b>07</b> are about mostly <b>sold out</b> (no surprise there). There is some limited availability for mobile camping.
So onto plan B. See below for a copied response from one vendor;
In August 2008 Chitabe is fully available, Chitabe Trails is fully booked the 17-19, Little Vumbura is fully booked 11-13, 18-20, Zibalianja is fully booked 5-6. Data hasn't been loaded yet on the Mana Canoe and Walking Trail. It departs Monday and Thursdays.
shame about Zib. as that's the week I wanted - oh well.
So <b>08</b> it is. For anyone thinking of going - hop to it!
Thanks;
Sherry
p.s. Lynn, I thought I heard there's room in your jeep for Lady Keeenya
Nov 1st, 2006, 05:35 AM
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Matt,
No
- got to stay focused
Hari,
Isn't Oct. called suicide.... (something???) due to the heat? 08 is actually better for $$$$ for me. I'm secretly glad that I can wait to sell Waldo's soul - mines gone.
Bat,
Will do.
No
- got to stay focusedHari,
Isn't Oct. called suicide.... (something???) due to the heat? 08 is actually better for $$$$ for me. I'm secretly glad that I can wait to sell Waldo's soul - mines gone.
Bat,
Will do.
Nov 1st, 2006, 05:55 AM
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How exciting for those going to Zambia 
quite timely, I must say. You sure you haven't been sitting on that email to get me back for the Keen's barb.
Those elusive pups could take a sharp right and head to the delta. ((&
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quite timely, I must say. You sure you haven't been sitting on that email to get me back for the Keen's barb.Those elusive pups could take a sharp right and head to the delta. ((&
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Nov 1st, 2006, 07:15 AM
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Sherry: my pics from Deception Valley Lodge is here:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slidesho...852bo&Ux=1
They are lumped in with other Botswana and S.A. locations but most of the DVL pics are in the 3rd row from the bottom.
Hari: I did not do the drive into Central Kalahari G.R. and will do it for certain on my next stay. My guide and the other at the camp who is the son of the owner both say it is a must do and that the wildlife is tremendous.
http://www.kodakgallery.com/Slidesho...852bo&Ux=1
They are lumped in with other Botswana and S.A. locations but most of the DVL pics are in the 3rd row from the bottom.
Hari: I did not do the drive into Central Kalahari G.R. and will do it for certain on my next stay. My guide and the other at the camp who is the son of the owner both say it is a must do and that the wildlife is tremendous.
Nov 1st, 2006, 08:34 AM
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So far winter 07 Honduras in search of whale sharks,ruins in Copan and be beach bums. And trips to see family - that doesn't count as entertainment or any form of mind expansion, though.
