Flying Solo In Botswana and South Africa...Rocco's Trip Report
Mar 8th, 2007, 06:24 AM
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Very nice report ,i really enjoyed.
I am also happy to hear such good things about Little Kwara since i have booked 4 nights in November.
Your next trip sounds very exciting too.
Thanks again Rocco.
Paco.
I am also happy to hear such good things about Little Kwara since i have booked 4 nights in November.
Your next trip sounds very exciting too.
Thanks again Rocco.
Paco.
Mar 8th, 2007, 07:06 PM
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Marc,
I think all of those types are related.
Rocco,
You win the award for most interesting companions on sundowners, singing and dancing with a machete. I realize I have been down right boring sundowner company by comparison. Not even any healthy flirtation!
Little Kwara was a great finale to Botswana.
I think all of those types are related.
Rocco,
You win the award for most interesting companions on sundowners, singing and dancing with a machete. I realize I have been down right boring sundowner company by comparison. Not even any healthy flirtation!
Little Kwara was a great finale to Botswana.
Mar 9th, 2007, 05:31 AM
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atravelynn and steeliejim,
Well, perhaps I bring out the best (or the worst!) in people.
Having good fellow companions on your vehicle is so key to a nice safari. I really enjoyed so many of my fellow vehicle mates on this safari from a very nice Colorado couple at Baines Camp, to a nice Belgian couple at Chiefs Camp to this couple at Little Kwara and later to a really nice honeymooning couple at Mateya.
Well, perhaps I bring out the best (or the worst!) in people.
Having good fellow companions on your vehicle is so key to a nice safari. I really enjoyed so many of my fellow vehicle mates on this safari from a very nice Colorado couple at Baines Camp, to a nice Belgian couple at Chiefs Camp to this couple at Little Kwara and later to a really nice honeymooning couple at Mateya.
Mar 9th, 2007, 07:41 AM
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Wow. Finally got time to tackle this bad boy (Botswana's not on the horizon for me). Great report, full of helpful details and a noticeable point of view. Next time try not to be so circumspect; don't hold so much back. 
Best of luck in your new life--sounds like everything is going swimmingly and the next trip will be fantastic.
Best of luck in your new life--sounds like everything is going swimmingly and the next trip will be fantastic.
Mar 9th, 2007, 10:41 AM
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Leely,
Thanks for taking the time to read my report and my apologies for being so circumspect.
Yes, my "new life" is going amazingly well (and that is exactly what it is, a new life or at least a new lease on life).
I cannot wait to return to Africa in this new context and so happy with what I was able to fit in a shorter 15 night itinerary.
Will be kind of nice to go in late June/early July after suffering through mid/late November heat last time.
Thanks for taking the time to read my report and my apologies for being so circumspect.
Yes, my "new life" is going amazingly well (and that is exactly what it is, a new life or at least a new lease on life).
I cannot wait to return to Africa in this new context and so happy with what I was able to fit in a shorter 15 night itinerary.
Will be kind of nice to go in late June/early July after suffering through mid/late November heat last time.
Mar 9th, 2007, 02:14 PM
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Rocco:
I meant (re romance) the next (June) safari--something about your statement--"For various reasons, most personal, this should be my best ever safari experience"--made me think that you would not be going solo.
In any event, good luck and thanks for the report.
I meant (re romance) the next (June) safari--something about your statement--"For various reasons, most personal, this should be my best ever safari experience"--made me think that you would not be going solo.
In any event, good luck and thanks for the report.
Mar 19th, 2007, 06:43 PM
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Rocco,
I haven't been on the board for a while so I've only just read your report. Thanks for posting the details on the camps and sightings.
Glad to hear that things are going well for you. The center of Pasadena sounds like a wonderful place to move to!
I haven't been on the board for a while so I've only just read your report. Thanks for posting the details on the camps and sightings.
Glad to hear that things are going well for you. The center of Pasadena sounds like a wonderful place to move to!
May 1st, 2007, 02:57 AM
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Sorry for the delay...should be jumping back on the trip report this week...some of the best was saved for last at Sabi Sabi and Mateya.
Meanwhile, I am just rounding out a revised plan for my next safari leaving in just over 7 weeks time for hopefully this itinerary:
Tafika or Luangwa River Lodge, South Luangwa (2)
Kaingo, South Luangwa (2)
Mwamba, South Luangwa (1)
Chiawa, Lower Zambezi (2)
Old Mondoro, Lower Zambezi (2)
Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls (1)
Vundu, Mana Pools (3)
Somalisa, Hwange (4)
Looks like I am doing this safari solo as my rebound/transitional relationship did not work out, but that is a good thing, really. Meanwhile, while it is way too early to get my hopes up, I am in a good place now and there is someone else very special who has just entered my life.
So there is an empty bed in my room...who wants to go to Zambia and Zimbabwe?
Meanwhile, I am just rounding out a revised plan for my next safari leaving in just over 7 weeks time for hopefully this itinerary:
Tafika or Luangwa River Lodge, South Luangwa (2)
Kaingo, South Luangwa (2)
Mwamba, South Luangwa (1)
Chiawa, Lower Zambezi (2)
Old Mondoro, Lower Zambezi (2)
Victoria Falls Hotel, Victoria Falls (1)
Vundu, Mana Pools (3)
Somalisa, Hwange (4)
Looks like I am doing this safari solo as my rebound/transitional relationship did not work out, but that is a good thing, really. Meanwhile, while it is way too early to get my hopes up, I am in a good place now and there is someone else very special who has just entered my life.
So there is an empty bed in my room...who wants to go to Zambia and Zimbabwe?
May 1st, 2007, 05:52 AM
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Look who's back with a blockbuster itinerary to boot! You are too often guilty of touting the next trip before finishing up the report on the last. For shame.
Good luck on the safari and everything else.
Good luck on the safari and everything else.
May 2nd, 2007, 09:23 AM
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<u>7 weeks!?</u> It just dawned on me that I too am leaving in 7 weeks. Are you perhaps flying through London or ending up in South Africa? Maybe we'll cross paths. I've met Fodorites on the last 2 Africa trips and would like to go 3 for 3.
