I want to say a little bit about hunting in Namibia. I had an absolute blast. The people are friendly, customs and fire arms importation are simple to deal with. This country wants you to visit. I also want to say a little bit about the P.H. I hunted with. Johann Veldsman ( www.shona-adventures.com ) is a fantastic hunter, excellent teacher and as it turned out a good friend. He taught me so much in the short time that I was there I can not repay him. I purposly chose a tent camp in the bush so I could have the African experience I read about as a youngster, I expected no frills but I was wrong. The tent camp was almost luxurious and I never wanted for anything the whole trip.
I can not wait to get back this year.

David B.

We are very sorry to report that David B. has obviously been exposed to and has been bitten by the same incurable disease that most of us also suffer from. There is no cure but to go back and back and back. . . .

Yep, the bug also bit me. Follow the light ,Follow the Light.
Looks like a nice place and interesting website. Anybody else hunted here. I see a lot of bad comments on the web regarding Namibian PH's being lazy and not doing walk and stalk hunts. I like their slogan "Experience Real Trophy hunting", but is this realy the case ????
Maby you could tell us more about the hunt setterrun.

I got the same disease too, I'll be beack on June to have some relief.
About the comments I can say that I did only a little stalking two years ago, but I have problems when the walk is long. I have been hitted by a bus while I was in motorbicyle. I stalked in Khomas area during Zebre and Kudu hunt. I think that it is a decision of the hunter.
Different was the situation in Kalahari, so wide and open distances discouraged stalking, but this year I'll speak with Johan of Kalahary Hunting Safaris and verify the possibilities adopting different strategies and tactics.
For sure this request will be to stalk only for the approach, overall for gamesbocks, bcause I've noticed the incredible resistence of these animals.

Welcome to AR, David B. I read your journal here:
http://www.shona-adventures.com/journal.html

The PH and tracker always climbed 'scout mountain.' Was that the only one on the concession?

You mentioned cattle. Was this a fenced ranch or were they feral?

Did you have to pay a trophy fee for that single drop of gemsbok blood?

To each his own, but I would have felt gypped if my PH's wife served me chicken. I hunted near Outjo with Fred Burchell. Every meal except breakfast was game meat. Lip smackin' good!

Dave, you have the same incurable itch that many of us have gotten...

Welcome to AR, and when is that next safari??

Mike

While some of the stalks started form the truck, and these were just lucky encounters, most of the time we spotted game from a small mountain top, then drove to within 3/4 mile to 1 mile and started the stalk from there. It would be my estimate thet we walked 8-10 miles daily. I did take my steinbok from the truck on one of those chance encounters. The only other shooting I did from the truck( and I have to admit it was a heck of a lot of fun) was guini fowl on the run using a old BRNO .22 with a scope.

David B.

David: Great to see you here. I booked a hunt with Johann through Ann Horsman for May 13-21, and just got my tickets through Kathi. CANNOT WAIT!

Hi Guys
Is shooting guini fowl realy a lot of fun when hunted with a .22 ? It has never occured to me.
Bill you must enjoy your trip. Let us know how it was when you get back.
Always nice to get some feedback for when we plan our next trip.

One last thing guys. I booked with Rick Wilks,
www.wilks-hunting-adv.com He was able to book me spur of the moment last year. He spent considerable time with me on the phone to find out exactly what I wanted in a hunt. He them matched me with Johann, so he listened well.
Lastly the guinea fowl must be head shot to count.

David B

Has anybody else used one of the agents mentioned, Good or bad?

I shot a good meany guini, and frankolin and green parrot with a .22 as did the PH while hunting in the selous. Mild fun but made for great lunches...

Brett