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Durban at Night, South Africa

Its Time for Wild Encounters in South Africa!

Posted on May 14, 2013May 17, 2021

So it is time so say goodbye to Durban. I had a great time at INDABA 2013 and I like what I saw of Durban, which is actually very little. I sincerely wish that this is just the beginning of my relationship with the continent. It is a warm (not weather wise right now) and a lovely place.

I was not sure how would I feel at INDABA 2013 as this was my first time for attending a big trade event. I certainly didn’t expect that I would miss it in the end. But I am surely going to miss the buzz of the place that was INDABA 2013.

At the trade show almost everyone talks about Corporate Social Responsibility and Conservation. It is part of the everyday vocabulary. I wish it was so in India too. And there are exciting things to look forward to from tomorrow. We are heading to the Manyeleti Game Reserve. I am so looking forward to it.

Wild Encounters, Durban, South Africa

Wild Encounters, Durban, South Africa

I am now absolutely looking forward to the wild encounters in South Africa! I have a 4.00 am check out time to catch an early morning flight. Did I tell you that I hate 4.00 am check outs in general? I really truly hate them. I have really been good at thriving on lack of sleep and I envy the people who can do it.

And before that I have to get up and pack as well. It is already 1.48 am in India and I am for sure sleepy. So I will have to keep this short. I am really excited and looking forward to my safaris and the bush experience. See you all from Manyeleti which boarders with the Kruger National Park. I am looking forward to the wild encounters in South Africa.

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15 thoughts on “Its Time for Wild Encounters in South Africa!”

  1. Shalu Sharma says:
    May 14, 2013 at 2:18 am

    Lovely pictures. I love the picture where you are pointing at the lion.

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  2. Piyush Pal Tongya says:
    May 14, 2013 at 2:37 am

    Nice clicks mam……all the best for your trip

    Keep enjoying.

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  3. My Say says:
    May 14, 2013 at 7:20 am

    hahaha!! see the lion is scared on the contrary .. kudos to you Indian Lioness 🙂
    Nice clicks both of them !! Durban at night looks like Mumbai to me ! 🙂

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  4. shooting star says:
    May 14, 2013 at 10:26 am

    I am looking forward to your wild encounter too!!

    http://www.myunfinishedlife.com

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  5. Niranjan says:
    May 14, 2013 at 1:47 pm

    I liked your picture. You look more wild than the timid lion.

    http://rajniranjandas.blogspot.in

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  6. Easwar Arumugam says:
    May 14, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    That should be a memorable encounter. Nice takes.

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  7. farzana & aliasgarmukhtiar says:
    May 14, 2013 at 6:10 pm

    nice one, liked it

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  8. Aziz Ampanwala says:
    May 14, 2013 at 7:48 pm

    beautiful shot … the lights makes the night glow like a day .. and those joyful moments captured is so special !

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  9. Meghana says:
    May 14, 2013 at 7:56 pm

    Looking forward for your post on Manyeleti…

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  10. Jiggyasa says:
    May 14, 2013 at 8:21 pm

    Really liked when you said that every1 at INDABA was so serious about CSR and Conservation. Certainly such a spirit is missin in India.Your excitement and the enthusiasm of the event clearly oozed out through the post. Good Job and really looking forward to your upcoming posts on Manyeleti.

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  11. 'liya says:
    May 14, 2013 at 10:59 pm

    Enjoy the animals! I visited Kruger park last year and LOVED it, one of the best experiences in my life 🙂
    Read through your last few posts and enjoyed your enthusiasm for the country! SA truly is an amazing place to visit.

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  12. Malini says:
    May 14, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    Good to know that you are having a great time in SA. Waiting for the wildlife adventure updates!

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  13. Arnab Maity says:
    May 15, 2013 at 8:58 am

    Waiting for your wildlife encounters! They are best you can get in SA 🙂

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  14. Nagini says:
    May 15, 2013 at 10:10 am

    Nice clicks Mrudula..:-)

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  15. Fizz Genuine says:
    May 15, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    Looks Fun, Mridula… Cant wait for more updates from you of the mesmerizing SA!!!!

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I did my Ph.D. from IIT Kanpur. I worked full time in academics till 2015! I quit my job as a professor, thinking I will take a break for one year, which turned into five.

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