Namibia - wild and dry

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We have arrived in Namibia where we will stay with friends, Alex and Robyn and go on safari on Saturday.
Yesterday, we visited Amani Lodge - a private game lodge where cheetahs have been rehabilitated from small and then hopefully released into the wild. Five cheetahs are being trained to hunt and kill as a pack. The keepers are feeding them small meals which have to be shared. There is also a leopard which was raised from kitten and when he got too big, the owners discarded him, and a lion and lioness ( kalahari) which we also got to look at in this very large area, Great fun and lots of photographs!!

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Photos

The area around Amani Lodge.
Only 20 km from Windhoek

Cheetah coming down the hill
We were in a small kraal surrounded by a small fence about a metre high. A little apprehensive as the cheetahs charged down the hill.

The Keeper
Look at his face and see around his eyes is evidence of cheetah attack.. Lucky to be around!!

Leopard
picking his way down the rocks

Leopard
climbed up the tree looking for his rations.

lioness
We were behind a large boardwalk but close enough to see all the action

Lion
At no time did he even hint that he could see us - oblivious!

Comments

[Mary]

Another holiday?!
Alright for some! I wish I was in Africa, it's September and it is mostly cold and damp but not quite cold and damp enough all the time (some days almost tropical) to light the Rayburn. So my joints are all aching and I feel my age first thing in the morning. You'd laugh if you saw me! I hope you are having a wonderful time, where next I wonder! love MB

[mary]

wow
I love your photos, thanks for sharing them Lucy, what camera are you using, I see there are two cameras being used. enjoy yourselves, Cheers Mary

[Kate]

Off to a good start
Fabulous photos! Keep them up and have a wonderful safari

[Maura]

fantastic pictures
Fantastic pictures Lucy! A bit hairy for you was it? I hope those cheetahs were well fed. Looking forward to the safari photos and info. Love to all, Maura

[Fil and Jim]

what fantastic photos! It a cold wind today. Jim is watching a video. Linsey and I went to the markets this morning. x

[deb cadee]

beats the zoo!

[Nadia Mandyczewsky]

Best wishes
Belated Happy Birthday Roman and Happy Anniversary to you both. Excellent occasion to take a trip. Photography is great Lucy- I presume Roman is assistant and technician! Looking forward to seeing the rest! Nadia ,Andrew & kids

[Donna Wilson]

amazing
Hi Lucy and Roman! Great to hear what you are up to in Namibia. Poor Gamekeeper! Interesting reading. Thanks

[Weggs]

Love the photos
You are certainly putting your new lens to work - the photos are fantastic!