We got the following message from Jackie and the group..... (22/06/03)

It's called a pride of lions, a clan of hyenas and a pod of hippos...and we saw them all and more! Some of the animals are quite curious and approach our vehicle. Janice, our group tracker, wins the award for bravery. As the lion approached the landrover, with his head almost in the seat, her words of protection were "don't take a picture!". We were motionless!

The food is an Epicurean's delight! The food critic, Jean Setering warns that we are eating everything. We do not care! Beth, our time of late, thinks the Savanna staff is fattening us for the kill. This could be true because they are so nice and attentive.

I am thinking of the open fire around which we dined last night, it's called a BOMA (British Officer Mess Area). They could have easily rolled me over into the flames and I would have burned with pure delight and satisfaction.

Can you believe that we are all awake and heading out on our game drives as early as 06:00 am daily. This morning however we are all a bit misty eyed because we are leaving. It's all been great!

The last treat was a walking safari from deep in the bush to Savanna Camp. All the members of the group (expect for Jackie the do nothing) arrived for breakfast all soaked to the bone from recent rains. (I guess the task was too much for our weather person, Gracie.)

The task assigned to Keri, the fun monitor, was not to great, because though out hearts were heavy, there were smiles of appreciation, as we looked forward too our next adventure, Lesedi Village.

Oh, did I tell you the LIONS ROARED!!

Jackie

Postcard from South Africa - Part 3