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Namibian plains game hunt help
09 November 2010, 05:42
zhabaNamibian plains game hunt help
Hi All. I am intrested in having a hunt in namibia for plains game just for a change of place. Who do you think is a good option to go with? I am just looking for somewhere that has good hunting and trophy quality.cheers for any thoughts
09 November 2010, 13:27
larrys01In namibia check out Kalahari iHunting Safaris
09 November 2010, 14:23
tjoksGoogle Namibian hunting. There is a lot of good outfitters in Namibia. There is even a few on AR.
09 November 2010, 14:24
Tapper2Kalihari Hunting Safari's IMHO is the best deal going. The trophy quality is high for Kudu, Warthog, Mountain Zebra, Gemsbuck and Springbuck. They have many other animals as well. Contact them directly or I will help you. Send me a PM with your name and address and I will send you a broucher. Right now they have a package that is the best one I have ever seen. I have hunted there 3 times, great acommidations and wonderful people......Tom
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09 November 2010, 16:50
BillsanI like African Twilight Safaris. Lots of land and a great variety of animals, reasonable.
09 November 2010, 19:23
dla69You will receive lots of recommendations from people on AR that have had great hunts with a number of outfitters.
I'd recommend looking in the hunting reports, look at what people say about their experiences and trophies. Contact some of the people that have posted, if you have questions.
There are lots of great places in Namibia.
PS - My experiences with Shona Hunting Adventures are detailed in the hunt reports.
09 November 2010, 23:16
harvey sternX2 what dla69 suggests.
I did my firat hunt this past May with PH Malan Lambrechts /Arub Safaris and had a great first hunt (hunt report in the African Hunting Reports forum).
I had a hard time picking from the many excellent Namibian operations. I choose Arub based on the recommendation of outfitter Mark Young who is a frequent poster here and was very pleased with all aspects of my hunt.
09 November 2010, 23:36
Jason JohnsonOtjandaue Hunting Safaris. Omaruru, Namibia.
Here is a link to a report from my hunt with them in September.
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6891053141Regards,
Jason
10 November 2010, 00:00
Frostbitquote:
Originally posted by harvey stern:
X2 what dla69 suggests.
I did my firat hunt this past May with PH Malan Lambrechts /Arub Safaris and had a great first hunt (hunt report in the African Hunting Reports forum).
I had a hard time picking from the many excellent Namibian operations. I choose Arub based on the recommendation of outfitter Mark Young who is a frequent poster here and was very pleased with all aspects of my hunt.
+2 on ARUB and Malan Lambrechts.
Hunt report10 November 2010, 00:06
MileHighShooterWhat do you want to hunt? Not all of NAM's game are in the same areas (naturally that is)
I don't think you'll find an outfitter/agent on AR who DOESN'T have some Namibian PG packages lol. I'm personally saving up funds to book with Mark Young via Adam Clements Safari Trackers. They have some really cool packages at very reasonable prices.
If you think every possible niche has been filled already, thank a wildcatter!
10 November 2010, 00:06
ledvmquote:
Originally posted by zhaba:
Hi All. I am intrested in having a hunt in namibia for plains game just for a change of place. Who do you think is a good option to go with? I am just looking for somewhere that has good hunting and trophy quality.cheers for any thoughts
zhaba,
PM a fellow on AR that goes by the handle of Stonecreek.
He hunts PG in Namibia and you can take what he tells you straight to the bank!
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10 November 2010, 00:08
KPeteUpon completing a couple of dangerous game safaris in Zimbabwe with my wife, we decided that our next African adventure should include our seven-year old son, Alexander. After discussing family safari options with Donna Boddington, Craig’s wife and a fine hunter in her own right, we made plans to hunt with
Omujeve Hunting Safaris in Namibia this past March. Donna had given Omujeve her highest marks as a family hunting destination.
Omujeve has been featured in a number of hunting programs like ‘Tracks Across Africa’, and is a favorite with many of the big names in hunting circles, people like Steve Hornady of Hornady Ammunition and Michael Fifer of Ruger Firearms. Everything we heard about Omujeve sounded right for us, and our 10-day safari turned out a big success.
If interested, take a look at my hunting report (link below) which contains many photos of not only the hunting concession and our trophies, but also the accommodations and surrounding area. Their prices are
very reasonable, and Nic & Corne Kruger, the managers and senior PHs at Omujeve, will take good care of you.
Omujeve Hunting Safaris (Namibia) Hunt Report
Kim
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10 November 2010, 03:33
TWLNamibia will be a great choice for your plains game hunt. I have hunted there three times, twice with Shona Hunting Adventures and once with Omatako Hunting Trails. I recommend both of them for outstanding PG hunting opportunities.
114-R10David
10 November 2010, 03:45
crookneesIve just come back from from a trophy/cull hunt with Kalahari Hunting Safaris. Nice people and plenty of animals.
10 November 2010, 03:54
Russ GouldBe careful, Namibia is one country but there are a variety of biomes in Namibia, ranging from well watered savannah to sand dune desert and everything in between.
Everyone has their own favorite outfitter, but most have experience with only one outfitter/area, and very few have hunted more than a couple of different outfits, so anyone claiming their recommendation is the best of the pack has a limited frame of reference. Many first time hunters fall in love with the operator that showed them a decent hunt, but that does not mean that particular operator is the best for you ... he may be a bad choice.
You should decide what species you are interested in, or what type of terrain you want to hunt (mountainous/rocky, bushveld, Kalahari red sands, dune desert, riverine bush etc), and then check out 3 or 4 outfits that offer the kind of hunt you want.
A lot of Namibian hunting is high-fenced but there are areas that are low fenced or not fenced at all. You should consider that aspect as well.
A few areas have elephant and buffalo but these are generally not good for PG. Leopard are found all over but some areas much better than others, so pick carefully if you want leopard. Almost everyone offers them but few can really deliver.
Kudu are also offered all over but some areas are much better than others for large kudu.
Sable are offered on a few private properties, but these are expensive.
Finally accommodations range from a tent with a cot in it to a luxury lodge with most places offering "farm house" style accommodations, so you need to think about that as well. Prices vary according to the degree of luxury as well as the size and quality of the property/trophies.
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10 November 2010, 05:14
twoseventyYou might look up Eitaalo Safaris with Andre Rousseau. We were there two years ago and had a great time. Super nice folks, large trophy animals, (59 4/8 Kudu) and three nice chalets for the guests. Great place to hunt and to bring family.
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10 November 2010, 05:30
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10 November 2010, 12:40
zhabaThanks everyone for you answers,help and suggestions. So far got a heap of great info to sort through and I thank you all very much for getting me started.
Cheers
10 November 2010, 18:21
Terry Blauwkampquote:
Originally posted by Russ Gould:
Be careful, Namibia is one country but there are a variety of biomes in Namibia, ranging from well watered savannah to sand dune desert and everything in between.
Everyone has their own favorite outfitter, but most have experience with only one outfitter/area, and very few have hunted more than a couple of different outfits, so anyone claiming their recommendation is the best of the pack has a limited frame of reference. Many first time hunters fall in love with the operator that showed them a decent hunt, but that does not mean that particular operator is the best for you ... he may be a bad choice.
You should decide what species you are interested in, or what type of terrain you want to hunt (mountainous/rocky, bushveld, Kalahari red sands, dune desert, riverine bush etc), and then check out 3 or 4 outfits that offer the kind of hunt you want.
A lot of Namibian hunting is high-fenced but there are areas that are low fenced or not fenced at all. You should consider that aspect as well.
A few areas have elephant and buffalo but these are generally not good for PG. Leopard are found all over but some areas much better than others, so pick carefully if you want leopard. Almost everyone offers them but few can really deliver.
Kudu are also offered all over but some areas are much better than others for large kudu.
Sable are offered on a few private properties, but these are expensive.
Finally accommodations range from a tent with a cot in it to a luxury lodge with most places offering "farm house" style accommodations, so you need to think about that as well. Prices vary according to the degree of luxury as well as the size and quality of the property/trophies.
Russ:
Very well said..I agree.
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