Mala Mala Minute by Minute--Trip Report
Jul 20th, 2007, 12:36 PM
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"Bruce told us that it was not good for the other vehicle to hear any voices during their sighting, so we whispered during our sundowner until that vehicle drove off. It was ok for us to hear them because we were just having sundowners and not viewing animals. I was impressed with this policy that enhances the experience for everyone."
It was this level of sensitivity found in the Mala Mala very smart rangers that I valued so much there. The staff is always thinking! Much of this I credit to the excellent training done there.
Lynn, your level of detail is just astonishing and helping to give a wonderful picture of how active the game rides are there. Just terrific.
It was this level of sensitivity found in the Mala Mala very smart rangers that I valued so much there. The staff is always thinking! Much of this I credit to the excellent training done there.
Lynn, your level of detail is just astonishing and helping to give a wonderful picture of how active the game rides are there. Just terrific.
Jul 20th, 2007, 12:40 PM
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Clematis, Thanks. Did I see that your husband did a report on your trip? If so, what was it?
LynneB,
I'd love to say, "I'll see you in Mala Mala next year," but it will be a while before I can return.
NapaMatt,
The Little 5 were described to me as the various antelope. It only came up because we saw 3 different antelope species as leopard prey. Now you have justification for your twice yearly Mala Mala trips. You are civet hunting.
LynneB,
I'd love to say, "I'll see you in Mala Mala next year," but it will be a while before I can return.
NapaMatt,
The Little 5 were described to me as the various antelope. It only came up because we saw 3 different antelope species as leopard prey. Now you have justification for your twice yearly Mala Mala trips. You are civet hunting.
Jul 22nd, 2007, 05:26 AM
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Bat,
I would have posted that R-rated photo, but didn't want to be banned or worse yet embarrassed!
Cybor,
Thanks for your request for more. But that's all there is, except maybe for a Cliff Notes summary of major Mala Mala sightings over 4 days:
-About a dozen rhino, usually in 2s or 3s
-One ele herd seen from the lodge and again drinking at the river, others less visible herds in brush
-3 lone bull eles
-4 sightings of 2 different buffalo herds, one numbering 400, one seen from the lodge; several lone male buffalo
-pair of black backed jackals
-civet at night
- about 5 different hyena, usually interacting with various leopards
-3 wild dog sightings at the den; 2 with pups visible
-6 leopard sightings of 4 different leopards, both on the ground and in a tree with a kill
-one pair of mating lions in day and night
-no cheetah
-no crocs or hippos, but we did not concentrate on the river
After Mala Mala came Phinda and here is the link to that report.
http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...p;tid=35037046
I would have posted that R-rated photo, but didn't want to be banned or worse yet embarrassed!
Cybor,
Thanks for your request for more. But that's all there is, except maybe for a Cliff Notes summary of major Mala Mala sightings over 4 days:
-About a dozen rhino, usually in 2s or 3s
-One ele herd seen from the lodge and again drinking at the river, others less visible herds in brush
-3 lone bull eles
-4 sightings of 2 different buffalo herds, one numbering 400, one seen from the lodge; several lone male buffalo
-pair of black backed jackals
-civet at night
- about 5 different hyena, usually interacting with various leopards
-3 wild dog sightings at the den; 2 with pups visible
-6 leopard sightings of 4 different leopards, both on the ground and in a tree with a kill
-one pair of mating lions in day and night
-no cheetah
-no crocs or hippos, but we did not concentrate on the river
After Mala Mala came Phinda and here is the link to that report.
http://fodors.com/forums/threadselec...p;tid=35037046
Jul 22nd, 2007, 05:55 PM
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Lynn,
Thought there was more - although jam packed with some amazing sightings, the above trip seemed too short for you.
See you over in Phinda.
Off subject;
What ever happened to the Southern Africa trip report index?
Thought there was more - although jam packed with some amazing sightings, the above trip seemed too short for you.
See you over in Phinda.
Off subject;
What ever happened to the Southern Africa trip report index?
Jul 24th, 2007, 08:21 PM
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Another set of absolutely wonderful photos, especially the pups. Of course, the leopards are magnificent as well. Wants me to go to MM. I haven't read the trip report yet, but if it's even close to minute-by-minute, or even hour-by-hour, I know it will be fantastic.
Aug 11th, 2007, 07:58 PM
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Hey Lynn this minute by minute Mala Mala report had me there! Thanks and I loved the Batleur eagle sightings - my favorite (when i am looking at it) everything is a favourite - sounds like an amazingly rich and diverse reserve. Can understand why so many rave over it.
Cheers and happy planning for the next trip!
Jude
Cheers and happy planning for the next trip!
Jude
Aug 18th, 2007, 11:06 AM
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Lynn,
I finally got around to reading your trip report, and I agree with the others: if your day job isn't writing for a travel magazine, it should be. Maybe you should call Africa Geographic!
You obviously had a great trip. Thanks for all of the useful information. And, I just looked at your photos again. Second time around was as good as the first. My favorites are still the pups.
I finally got around to reading your trip report, and I agree with the others: if your day job isn't writing for a travel magazine, it should be. Maybe you should call Africa Geographic!
You obviously had a great trip. Thanks for all of the useful information. And, I just looked at your photos again. Second time around was as good as the first. My favorites are still the pups.
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