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16 November 2016, 03:04

Dexter Grayson

First timer with spouse

My wife is begging me to take her to Africa. She wants a kudu and an oryx. I wouldn't mind shooting a couple of plains game as well. We are thinking of going to Namibia due to better airfare and better trophy rates. We are not looking for gold medal quality animals just good representatives of each species. Do you guys have any recommendations of PH's or maybe even so pointers for some first timers?

My email is dexter.grayson@yahoo.com if that works better for communicating

16 November 2016, 03:09

Opus1

Depends on when you are planning to go. Namibia is currently in the grips of a pretty bad drought. There are game animals around, but you better plan for a longish hunt to find them. Pretty stark and dry at the moment.

I would suggest that you look at South Africa as you will find the animals you are after, and will see a lot more animals depending on where you go. You will have a better opportunity for a successful hunt there.

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16 November 2016, 03:20

Colin Masters

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16 November 2016, 07:40

Emory

Suggest you check with Nick Nolte in Namibia. He and Isabel run an outstanding operation with access to many large properties that can undoubtedly give you good chances at any plains game of interest. His facilities, equipment and firearms are excellent. You can make travel a lot easier by using one of his rifles. Doubt you would want to hunt cats on your first trip, but he is also one of the most successful Leopard PHs in the business...

Good hunting,

16 November 2016, 18:21

Sniper

Dexter we can definitely put a wonderful trip to South Africa together for you and your wife. PM if you are interested in more details.

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16 November 2016, 19:15

df06

I went to Limcroma Safari, in SA twice. It is primarily an archery hunting operation, but they will take gun hunters.
The game, food, and accommodations were all top shelf. As are almost all SA safari outfits, it is high fence, but they may have open range as well.
If you have any specific questions, PM me.

16 November 2016, 23:06

crane

Makalaan in Namibia is worth a look. Was there in June and it seems the drought did not take a toll. Family run. Wonderful people.

17 November 2016, 07:26

Russ Gould

Kudu plus oryx ... sounds like Botswana is the place for you. Visit Okavango while you are at it. You could also do Namibia or N Cape but check re drought.

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17 November 2016, 09:41

BrettAKSCI

Dexter,

Not sure if you get Safari magazine, but I received mine in the mail today and there is an article in it from a guy hunting with Tholo Safaris.

Brett

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23 November 2016, 23:26

Bud Meadows

I can HIGHLY recommend Sebra Hunting Safaris, near Kamanjab, Namibia. I have hunted with Jan du Plessis, the PH at Sebra in 2012, 2013, 2015, and am returning in April 2017. The trophy quality at the ranches Jan hunts is outstanding, his rates are reasonable, and the food his wife Mariesje cooks can best be described as gourmet+. Here are some pictures from my 2015 hunt with Sebra: