From the time I have come to South Africa, the one thing I have really been wanting to do is a safari. So Raj, Me and a couple of close friends with family in toe, decided to do just that. After the last game we really needed a break so off we went. Landed in Singita yesterday, staying at Lebombo this place is perfection personified. Luxury in the wilderness, just what I wanted and what a combination!! Went on a game drive in the afternoon and we got really lucky as we saw a pack of Lion (I nearly jumped out of my skin when I heard it roar), hippo’s in the water hole, and a giraffe (poor thing was injured), Baboons Impala’s, kudu’s and the most regal African Elephants. Wanted some more so left at 6am this morning, heard some people had spotted a leopard and its cub, but unfortunately we didn’t spot it. The beauty of nature in its purest form is something that I can’t express in words. You got to see it to believe it! Like Nelson Mandela says…”There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered” It’s a beautiful line I read when I entered and I now know exactly what he meant when he wrote that.
What’s great about this place is that you are completely cut away from the outside world (if you want to be), No phone networks, no TV in the rooms and internet only in the common TV room, its pollution free and the view is absolutely breathtaking. After Lunch we all sat down to watch the match in the TV room and converted that small room into a mini stadium, cheering and screaming every time someone hit a four or six. It was a nerve wrecking end but what a win. I realised we Royals have a knack of winning the difficult ones 
Again Shane Warne took some strategic decisions today and Abhishek and Yusuf were the saviours. Nice to see Lee Carseldine and Shane Harwood join us, both did really well. Phewwww!! Never enjoyed cricket so much. It’s been a great weekend. Shamita loved every bit of it till she went to her room and discovered her room was ransacked by the Baboon’s. Ha-ha apparently they knew where the Mini Bar is and we were warned when we checked in to keep all doors locked when we leave the room. (Obviously someone didn’t listen ) Going back to Joburg tomorrow, next match in Durban against Kings XI… come on Royals… HALLA BOL!!!
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May 3rd, 2009 at 1:46 am
Hey Shilpa
Wow, you did a safari that’s so cool i live in south africa and i did not do a safari like that. I did go to the Kruger National Park but did not even get to see the big five. Just drove in a bus. I just went to Joburg Zoo they have the big 5 there but safari is much better and fun but glad you enjoyed it you missed a very breathtaking match yesterday.
Oh, hahaha poor Shamita she was too excited for the match. You going to love Joburg it has a much better atsmosphere than cape town or durban.
Regards
Sham
May 3rd, 2009 at 4:22 am
hope u r enjoyin der..all d best!!
love
shaminder
May 3rd, 2009 at 10:12 am
hey it’s nice one! Halla bol
May 3rd, 2009 at 11:45 am
so, u r enjoying every bit of ur trip. well, all the best.
May 3rd, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Hmmm.. so we won,
Best of luck for tomorrow’s match.
May 3rd, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Hi Shilpa! Welcome to SA. You rock big time…from Bollywood..to Big Brother to Cricket (Royal Style) and to SA Safaris…WOW that’s just amazing and I’m so glad to see that you are really enjoying what south africa has to offer in terms of natural wildlife. It was also great hearing you chat on Radio 702 the other day. The combination of all of your talent,achievements and passions gives the real and true impression that you are a superstar who’s feet are on the ground and is enjoying what this beautiful planet has to offer every day of your life. Thank you for who you are, and motivating such positive energies to others around. Keep Rocking! From me and my 6month old son Zaydaan!
May 3rd, 2009 at 5:02 pm
IM glad you are enjoying our country.did you go to lebombo in mpumalanga near border post?and do you fly on a private jet to your game venues or on a comercial flight?
thanks
HALLA BOL!!!
May 4th, 2009 at 2:08 am
Hi shilpa
Excited to be a part of this blog. i hope u renjoying in south africa
Article is good. If i m not wrong baboons means some kinf of african animal right!!!
I m asking because this is the only thing i did not understand in the article.
Any ways bye for now. I wish i was there to cheer in SA with u and shamita
Enjoy babes!!
May 4th, 2009 at 5:52 am
I think now Rajasthan Royals have a better team and once Shane Watson…joins them…this team will definitely become Champion team.Grame Smith is not performing and may be you guys will have to take a tough call, sooner or later.
Come what may, we have to reach semi finals.Halla bol!!
May 4th, 2009 at 5:53 am
Hi Shilpa
U seem to be enjoying the new role as a co owner. Ur fitness has amazed me since Baazigar. Keep up ur gud work at this blog. Gud luck for u to win the 2nd IPL edition too.
Hey do share the snaps of the lions, hippo, Giraffe.
May 4th, 2009 at 11:24 am
dats amazin.. U r really lucky.. And all the best for the nex match.. i really wish u win..
May 4th, 2009 at 11:48 am
hi
dear best of luck
May 5th, 2009 at 12:43 am
Hi Shilpa How Are you?
Aap ki pahli Film kaunsi hai?
mughe aapki Bazigar and Janwar film bahoot achchi lagati hai
Shilpa ji aapki fitnesh ka raj kya hai? jo aap ish oumar mai bhe itani achchi lagati hai?
mai aapka bahoot bana fan hoo.
I wish you all your happy day.
May 5th, 2009 at 4:40 am
I think that Rajashthan is in the great form. Yusuf is doing well n he is the shotgun of the team. I am waiting for Shane Watson as the series with pakistan is over and i am hoping for his return. Shane warne is the good captain. I remember their match with kolkata , in that match R.R. proved that they are the best.
Anyway I am glad to know about the site of yours mam. I hope you’ll keep in touch with your friends by the site.
And also waiting for the SHEHNAI as i am hearing that shilpa mam is going to get marry……….
Mohit Tyagi
mohtyagi@gmail.com
May 5th, 2009 at 11:06 am
Hello Shilpaji,
How are you? Eventhouh i had joined your blog long time back but this is my first letter. Thank you for opening your own website…
I had seen you once in bombay in sidhivinayak temple.i was very happy to see you there.
I am sure the sa safari would be a very refreshing momen for you and your family. Do enjoy the day fully. Hurrah rr won today.
Madam i want to share something with you. I have launched my website. I would be grateful if you can visit and give your generous comments. The site link is http://www.ketansnadar.com.
Dont forget to visit the poem section.
With respects
Ketan
May 5th, 2009 at 4:18 pm
Hi Shilpa,
….greetings from Holland
just by accident when surfing Wikipedia, I came accross your web-blog and thought of saying HELLO to a wonderful person, you are……
May 5th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Haha..poor Shamita..I can imagine the horror she went through.
Oh yeah today’s match was a thriller. I would love to see Chargers VS Royals in the finals would be a treat.
Please upload some pics of your trip, would be fun to watch.
Lots of Love
Ayesha
May 14th, 2009 at 6:17 am
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wish you and your team all the best
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Thanks
Aniket Nadkarni
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May 15th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Hi
Shilpa this is Commando Deepak a Shaolin warrior Kung-fu master & The Trainer of The Indian Commandos,,.. I wish you a very good luck for the next match the Team is really Playing well Specially in Yeasterdays match God Bless Keep up the Fire ……………………HALLA BOL
JAI HIND
Regards
Commando Deepak
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