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Hari, there is a lovely lady waiting for you in Botswana!

Hari, there is a lovely lady waiting for you in Botswana!

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Old May 19th, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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Hari, there is a lovely lady waiting for you in Botswana!

And I hope she brings the kids.

Of course I am referring to the beautiful female cheetah whose territory spans Kwando and Selinda.

I believe you are off in under a week. Have a fantastic time and then tell us all about it. You can bring back the latest scoop on the Zib renovation.

Hope you see our cheetah friend and many other amazing sights.
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Old May 19th, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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Bon Voyage, Hari! May your trip be safe and your holiday full of wonderful sightings and experiences!
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Old May 19th, 2007 | 11:41 AM
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I hope you have a wonderful trip Hari.
Safe travels,
Imelda
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Old May 19th, 2007 | 01:20 PM
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Hari,

Have a great trip. Are you staying at any of they Kwando camps (probably a dumb question)? Private vehicle? Do you know your guides?

Richard
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Old May 19th, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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Hari - so excited for you, hope your trip delivers lots of cheetah and incredible sightings - good journey and look forward to hearing all about it on your return! Go Well.
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Old May 19th, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Hari,

My green monster will be looking over your shoulder

Whether or not you see the female cheetah, ask if Jade is still around. She is the one I've seen the most of (except for 'the boys') on my visits, with litters on two occasions, but other females have made appearances too. Say g'day to the boys. I also hope the Selinda pack does the right thing by you.

John
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Old May 19th, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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Hari, I wish you a safe and happy safari with many, many, MANY cheetah sightings.
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Old May 19th, 2007 | 03:12 PM
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Hari- Mwende bwino, salani bwino.
Have a great trip, travel safe!
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Old May 19th, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Yes, into the home stretch now!!! Leave next sunday (exactly one week!!!)

Thanks everyone for your kind words-Kavey, Imelda, Dennis, leely

Lynn- thanks so much for all the input you have given me over the past months about your trip from last year to Zib and yes, i will keep you posted on return.

John- I dont think i have enough words to describe my appreciation of all the Selinda/Zib input you have provided me over the past year. Infact, if not for your enthusiasm and passion for safari and Selinda, i doubt if i would have made the decision to go check it out!!! Many thanks......

Also, would like to thank everyone for their enthusiastic recent reports and photographs.....

Some that come to mind:
Johan: Thanks for sharing all your recent experiences and photographs. They are very inspiring and look forward to meeting you soon...

Richard: Your trip report was probably the most excieting i have ever read and i will pass on your regards to everyone at Lebala.

Marksafari: He provided immediate feedback from his trip to Zib earlier this year and that tent 1 is the place to be at!!! Loved his youtube videos too!!!

Recent helpful trip reports to J&K and thanks for your kind words......also, lots of other trip reports, loru100.

Kind regards,
Hari
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Old May 19th, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Oh yes, Rocco and Gaurang had lots of helpful input after their recent safaris.

Lots of trip reports over the months, sorry.....not able to recollect them all.....
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Old May 19th, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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Richard,

Only Lebala of the Kwando camps, but a long stay. With Spencer. Will pass on your regards...

Hari
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Old May 19th, 2007 | 07:06 PM
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Lynn,

Did you read anywhere that she had cubs? link? or just a thought....

Yeah, hope she shows up. In 2005, she had two sub adult cubs with her.....

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Old May 19th, 2007 | 07:22 PM
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Best wishes for great travel. Will look forward to your trip report!

Here's to seeing many cheetahs, Hari!

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Old May 19th, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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Have a wonderful trip Hari!
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Old May 19th, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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Hari,

May you have a wonderful time in the little garden of Eden and hopefully you'll see what you are hoping for.

Travel safe and I'll see you at my favorite spot in the concession very soon.

Best regards,

Johan
 
Old May 19th, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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Thanks George and CW.

Yes, thanks Johan...have been looking forward to returning to Lebala, my favourite camp, very eagerly and yes, see you soon!!!

Hari
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Old May 20th, 2007 | 01:41 AM
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I have been around Fodors only since december but this short time was in off to realize your enthusiasm and love for Africa and especially Botswana.

Have a wonderful trip and let us know at your return(I am visiting Lebala and Zib in november)

Good luck.

Paco.
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Old May 20th, 2007 | 06:02 AM
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Just wishful thinking about the cubs.
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Old May 20th, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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Have a wonderful trip Hari - I have appreciated your wise counsel on this board, and am looking forward to lots more when you get back.
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Old May 20th, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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Have a wonderful and safe trip!
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