saintstickets
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- Aug 30, 2009
Just wondering? We went on this Trek the first month they started in 2011 and we never were really close to the animals we had to use binoculars in the jeep and at the Boma, do you have a really good camera or have they changed some things?
Thanks for the compliment. We really enjoyed it but I would definitely recommend the earliest tour possible, especially in the warmer months. The animals are fed early and don't move around as much in the hot afternoons.Your pictures of the Wild Africa Trek look absolutely amazing. It's definitely something I would like to try in the future.
They had binoculars in the safari truck just in case but we didn't need them. I was using a 50mm lens (not a zoom). About half the pics shown were taken by the CM guides and they had a zoom lens and a better camera. Maybe we were just lucky but it worked out well for us.Just wondering? We went on this Trek the first month they started in 2011 and we never were really close to the animals we had to use binoculars in the jeep and at the Boma, do you have a really good camera or have they changed some things?
I kept 89 pics taken by the CM. I don't remember how many were available online but there were lots of pics of the other members of our group that I did not keep...a LOT of the children that were there. You could ask for specific pics but I don't believe anyone did. They were very good about getting candid and posed shots of all the group. Yes, there was water in the bottle and it kept it very cool. There were a couple of places to refill and then at the observation spot where we ate, they had water and juice.I'm wondering the same thing as above. We are doing this for the first time in June. How many pictures does the CM take? Did you ask them to take specific pictures or do they just take what they want? Was there water in the bottles? I know it's going to be hot when we go and I just want to make sure we have plenty of water.
You're very welcome! It was one of those things that you need to do at least once because it really is fun. We weren't rushed at all and had plenty of time to ask questions. The driver would slow down when photo-ops popped up too.Oh wow. That looks absolutely incredible. I want to do that so badly!!! I did the Backstage Safari tour a couple years ago and that was really cool too, but I think I'd like this even more.
Thanks for sharing!!!
We will definitely have to set something up even if it's just a hi-take a pic-bye meet!First, to your question, about two meets. We are at Disney September 19 - 26 and then go to Marco Island until October 5 so those dates don't work. But I definitely want to set something up next month.
I'm sure he wouldn't admit to being a smartalleck either. We prefer to say we take advantage of opportune times to practice the art of jocularity!You had me You sound just like my husband as he would be doing/saying the same smartalleck things you did as you got your harness on. I'm sorry you won't meet him as I am sure you two would hit it off immediately.
Thanks for the kind words. Tell Mark he needs to go on this tour! It is definitely worth it. The safari truck is smaller than the Kilimanjaro Safari trucks. Instead of bench seats they have seats around the perimeter of the bed that you sit in. Since the groups are purposely kept small, you have great vision all around to see everything.I thoroughly enjoyed this update. I've always wanted to do this tour but we have held off. Now that I've showed Mark the pictures of your harness and being tethered he is more comfortable with it. I think we will definitely do it in 2016 (we are skipping DW in 2015 as we are planning on going to DL in 2015); this gives Mark a little extra time to lose the weight he wants to lose and I think he'll be more comfortable too. Do you ride in different kinds of vehicles for the safari part than the normal safari ride vehicles?
You got awesome photos during your trek.
Thanks for sharing...I really enjoyed this update.
That's a good idea!You have got to start putting something on your TR title so I know when you've updated! I keep showing up late.
Definitely an example of letting sleeping dogs (in this case cats) lie...he can stay looking innocent. I'M not waking him up!I love that picture of the lions. The big guy looks just like my cats when they sleep. He looks so innocent. Yeah right!
If truth be told, we decided to book this tour after reading about it in your TR! It was fantastic so thanks MEK!!Isn't the trek great?
Again, if truth be told, it's easy to take decent pics when the subjects are so great. Did you notice that some of those slats on that suspension bridge were quite a ways apart? Even with my long legs there were a couple of places that were a pretty large step. I know you couldn't fall through with the net underneath and the harness but the serious face was thinking what would happen to me....er.....DOWN THERE if one slipped and the harness was put to use!You got wonderful pictures not he bridges. Nice shots. You look so serious in your first picture on the bridge. Way too serious!
Ditto... best to go on one of the early tours for feeding time.I think watching the hippos eat was one of my favorite highlights of the entire trek. So cool.
Lucky girl...she didn't have to put up with me!One of my good friend's niece is a tour guide on the trek, but you didn't have her. Too bad.
Now you know I would NEVER do that (or at least admit to doing it)!!!Your group wasn't too enthusiastic with the claw shoot and look at you trying to claw Grace thinking she couldn't see you.
So glad you liked the update.AMAZING PICS!!! I felt like I was there with you guys.
I think she had been given a heads up about me and was forewarned to be on the lookout!By the way, I am pretty sure that ostrich was giving you the stink eye.
Then DW said something I hear quite often, Just keep it up.
Moselle is just a stones throw from Petal right up Hwy 11! I could be cheesy and say, "It really is a small world after all!" but I won't...oops!!I just stumbled across your TR, and I think it's crazy that you're from Petal! My Mammaw grew up in Moselle and has lived there on and off for most of my life, and of course no one every knows where that is...so I always say "SOUTHERN Mississippi."
anyways...now I'll go back and read about your trip...I think the Wild Africa Trek would be awesome, but DH is afraid of heights....
Thank you ma'am!Beautiful photos!
The age minimum is 8 (48" and 45lbs too) and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.GREAT update!!! I have seen very few reviews of the Wild Africa Tour, so I really appreciated reading about this.
Do you know the age limit for this? I saw the young kids in the picture- they look younger than 16, so my kids might be eligible.
Now that's an angle I didn't think about...hmmm...nah...we've been married too long...I know better...but one can hope!Now, seriously, was that an appropriate response in this situation?
Thanks for the pic compliments. I can't take all the credit because some of the shots were by the CM but there were plenty of photo-ops for me to try too.That is a cute group picture.
WOW! Amazing hippo shots! I love the close up picture inside the mouth. You don't get opportunities to see that every day.
You got some really nice views of the elephant, and even the male lion was pretty cooperative. Very sleepy lion.
You're welcome...I aims to please!Thanks for taking us along on the tour, and we didn't even have to get harnessed up!