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Hello All, I'm a long time member but don't post much. Looks like my life long dream of hunting in Africa may become a reality. Here is the situation - my wife and I are going to Kenya to do a mission trip with our church in June of this year (near Kisumu), we'd like to add some time at the end of the mission to do some hunting. This trip is to celebrate both of us turning 40 and our 15th wedding anniversary. She would primarily be an observer but might decide to try her hand at an impala or something. Obviously this presents lots of logistical challenges - for one getting from Nairobi to a hunting destination and two probably having a total of 7-9 extra days (post mission)to pull this off. To ease one burden, I'm thinking of using a camp rifle instead of my own. Tanzania is a dream but not likely for budget/time reasons. What would you recommend? Plains game is probably the most likely focus given the parameters we are working with. So, what would you do? Agents (Mark, David, Wendell, others) I'd welcome posts here with options or a pm if that is better. I'm thinking South Africa or possibily Zim is best option? Thanks in advance for any thoughts. Neil | ||
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Humani in the Save Valley Conservancy with /Roger Whittall Safaris is perfect for you and your wife. Great plainsgame hunting and you'll be able to view big game as well. Great first timer/family environment. I hope you find what you are looking for, feel free to drop me a line if you need some more info. David | |||
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I agree, fly to Zimbabwe and do a plains game hunt in the Save. They are having a hard time booking plains game hunts, now is a good time to look into it. Jerry Huffaker State, National and World Champion Taxidermist | |||
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Neil, we have a variety of options that would seem to suit you and your wife's needs. Limpopo Province of SA, the Tuli in BOTS, and KZN Province as well as Free State Province in SA. 7-9 days would be a very nice trip for the two of you. Depending on what game you are looking at for your hunt, I'd suggest a two camp hunt. Starting in Free State and then moving to KZN or Limpopo. That way you get to see two vastly different areas of SA, and will hunt the game where God actually placed them rather than where we introduced them. If you think you'd like to explore this more just drop me a mail. And, no matter what you decide, good luck with your mission and your hunt. dan Using a camp gun is your best bet due to the time in Kenya. Dan Donarski Hunter's Horn Adventures Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783 906-632-1947 www.huntershornadventures.com | |||
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Neil, I'm your man. I can do a very affordable hunt for you, and it will NOT cost an arm or a leg. You are welcome to ask any of the folks listed at the bottom of my signature about the quality of the camps, the hunting and our fantastic service! I PM'ed you a qoute, and look forward to getting your dates, because you are going to hunt in Africa Sir! Regards, Charl van Rooyen Owner Infinito Travel Group www.infinito-safaris.com charl@infinito-safaris.com Cell: +27 78 444 7661 Tel: +27 13 262 4077 Fax:+27 13 262 3845 Hereford Street 28A Groblersdal 0470 Limpopo R.S.A. "For the Infinite adventure" Plains Game Dangerous Game Bucket List Specialists Wing-Shooting In House Taxidermy Studio In House Dip and Pack Facility In House Shipping Service Non-Hunting Tours and Safaris Flight bookings "I promise every hunter visiting us our personal attention from the moment we meet you, until your trophies hang on your wall. Our all inclusive service chain means you work with one person (me) taking responsibility during the whole process. Affordable and reputable Hunting Safaris is our game! With a our all inclusive door to door service, who else do you want to have fun with?" South Africa Tanzania Uganda | |||
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I would also agree with the Save, IMHO it a much "wilder" experience than south africa- South africa is much more civilized with some touristy type things to do for the wife, but if your main focus is wild africa and hunting Zimbabwe is the way to go. Go with a good outfitter there- Zambezi, Whittals, Glen Stockil, John Sharp are all good examples and you will definately not regret it. Some of the shadier operators in Zim however  it won't take much reading here to see what could possibly happen.Also if David is willing to give you some advice I would definately listen to it - he is offering an unbiased opinion (or else he would of recommended Johnathon  only) from a guy who is right there in the middle of zimbabwe all the time. Can't beat that! | |||
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Neil, say hello to your top cop in town; Joe Robinson. I wear a Zionsville PD cap and he wears one of mine I'll PM you some options.Cheers, David Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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Wow - I knew I could count on you guys. Unbelievable response. Is the Save doable without a charter? I've read all the reports from there but thought it might be out of my range for this kind of trip. Thanks to all for the PM's I'll respond tonight (although before the Colts game!). David Keith - small world, I live about a mile from Joe Robinson and know him well. Our kids are the same age....incredible, we were at his place sledding last weekend! | |||
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Just trying to get more input on this - anyone else have thoughts or options? | |||
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Sorry Neil, missed your last post ... Yes, the Save is doable without a charter. Dave | |||
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Neal You might want to look at flights to Harare NOW before deciding for sure. If travel through Johannesburg is required you may run into complications due to the World Cup hysteria. There may be other routes however. Les | |||
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