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by mikef
Tue Mar 24, 2015 11:31 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Hunting
Replies: 255
Views: 12422

Re: Hunting

...A jeep load of Mala Mala guests each paying $ 4000 per night stay x 8 people on the land Rover = $ 32000 x 16 land rovers on the property every day on the game drive = $ 512 000 per day x 365 days a year = $ 1.8 Billion .... Pete - If only 50% of these amounts could be achieved - or even 25% -O-...
by mikef
Mon Feb 16, 2015 7:43 pm
Forum: Kruger Information & General Discussion Forum
Topic: Skinned Impala found in Kruger (not for sensitive viewers)
Replies: 30
Views: 1398

Re: Skinned Impala found in Kruger (not for sensitive viewer

:shock: A good subject for speculations of all kind O** O** I agree - to me it looks like it was an animal skinned by poachers in the bush with the possible intention to collect at an opportune time – possibly hidden in a tree or bush not too far from the road – which was found by some predator and...
by mikef
Wed Jan 28, 2015 8:40 pm
Forum: Rhino Management and Poaching
Topic: Counter Poaching Efforts
Replies: 902
Views: 28834

Re: Anti-Poaching Campaigns & Initiatives

An interesting / positive initiative in the war against poachers. I hope 2015 is the year when we can start to reverse the trend. https://theconversation.com/satellites-mathematics-and-drones-take-down-poachers-in-africa-36638 Satellites, mathematics and drones take down poachers in Africa Our team ...
by mikef
Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:52 pm
Forum: General Management Issues - Kruger
Topic: Elephant attack on vehicle
Replies: 198
Views: 4893

Re: alleged elephant attack on vehicle

I doubt she was referring to which side of the steering wheel the gears are placed - more likely the position of reverse on the shifting pattern. yes, could be -O- welcome to the forum mikef O0 Thanks - time has really flown - I can't believe it has been nearly a year since I last posted 0/*
by mikef
Sat Jan 25, 2014 11:42 pm
Forum: General Management Issues - Kruger
Topic: Elephant attack on vehicle
Replies: 198
Views: 4893

Re: alleged elephant attack on vehicle

I wasn’t used to the car. The gears were on a different side. We kept trickling forwards. Jans said: “What are you doing?” Don't they drive the same side as us, or are the gears on the side of the door in Britain :shock: ^0^ ^0^ O/ 0- 0- Volkswagens are made in SA so I doubt it was imported from Ge...
by mikef
Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:17 pm
Forum: Kruger Information & General Discussion Forum
Topic: SANParks revises its filming and photography rates
Replies: 6
Views: 1011

Re: SANParks revises its filming and photography rates

Media Release: SANParks revises its filming and photography rates in National Parks Date: 7th February 2013 The South African National Parks (SANParks) today announced in a statement, its revised filming and photography rates for 2013. According to SANParks, General Manager: Media, Events & Sta...
by mikef
Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:50 pm
Forum: General Management Issues - Kruger
Topic: Floods Reveal Scandals in Kruger NP Staff Villages
Replies: 93
Views: 4478

Re: Floods Reveal Scandals in KNP Staff Villages

Also to claim that anyone was contacted at SANParks and refused to comment is an out and out blue lie. We invite Thompson to publicly produce tangible evidence to support this claim by no later than end of business today. Well, what if the journalist/s who contacted Kruger and or Police on the morn...
by mikef
Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: General Management Issues - Kruger
Topic: Floods Reveal Scandals in Kruger NP Staff Villages
Replies: 93
Views: 4478

Re: Floods Reveal Scandals in KNP Staff Villages

If i read the following correct this person is accusing AW forum in this message :O^ It is sad that there is a specific forum on the internet which specialises in spreading rumours which they refuse to substantiate with any facts, always under the guise of "confidential informants." It is...
by mikef
Mon Jan 28, 2013 3:30 pm
Forum: General Management Issues - Kruger
Topic: Floods Reveal Scandals in Kruger NP Staff Villages
Replies: 93
Views: 4478

Re: Floods Reveal Scandals in KNP Staff Villages

Unfortunately unless some evidence is available to substantiate these allegations there is not much that can be done. What I find interesting it appears based on this statement from SP in terms of the normal operational procedures employees of SP are not limited in accommodating family and relatives...
by mikef
Mon Jan 28, 2013 2:40 pm
Forum: General Management Issues - Kruger
Topic: Floods Reveal Scandals in Kruger NP Staff Villages
Replies: 93
Views: 4478

Re: Floods Reveal Scandals in KNP Staff Villages

During the excellent work done by various agencies in evacuating both tourists and staff from various camps or compounds during the recent floods in Kruger National Park, some shocking discoveries were made. Illegal tenants inhabiting certain staff accommodations, including Mozambiquan nationals. R...

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