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I have only 16 days to go 'till Chirrisa in Zim! My first BUFFALO HUNT, first trip to ZIM. I have been waiting for this one ALL MY LIFE, but these last few days are becomming unbearable, the wife thinks I have lost my mind! She is right, it is already in Zimbabwe!!! My PH is going to be Allen Moody, anybody know him???????? What kind of weather/temps should I expect for the first of August???? All advice is much appreciated. Thanks Jim | ||
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Jim, Best of luck!!!! Kathi kathi@wildtravel.net 708-425-3552 "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." | |||
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I'm excited to hear some responses. I'm hunting the same area in a month. Tom Addleman tom@dirtnapgear.com | |||
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Jim, I know exactly where you are coming from... But let me say, you think it is bad now??? Wait till your return... I still have not come down after my first, second, or third trip... Number four in seven weeks... Simba... Mike | |||
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I am 15 days out for my tenth trip over. Heading to Namibia to join Karl Stumpf for some leopard and elephant action. Starting to get a bit antsy...... We seldom get to choose But I've seen them go both ways And I would rather go out in a blaze of glory Than to slowly rot away! | |||
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I can relate. Five days until I board the big bird for Maasailand. I'm having trouble sitting still. But it will be here soon enough, and then over all too soon. But while I'm there, I will live each minute of every day as if it were an hour. | |||
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Geeze boys, I'm envious of all of you  I went for my 1st, last year, and all I can think about is going back......  BUT I get to go to DSC in Jan., and the boy and I are looking at 11...A LONG TIME! Ya'll have great trips, I'll live vicariously thru your reports when ya get back  Mad Dog | |||
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Well said! | |||
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Good luck! 22 to 29 celsius during the day it can be chilli during the nigth. in 2006 I saw in august some snow flakes in early morning. i am envious diego | |||
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Have a blast! Brett DRSS Life Member SCI Life Member NRA Life Member WSF Rhyme of the Sheep Hunter May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick. And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too. May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep. May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip. -Seth Peterson | |||
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JTEX, just lay back, relax and enjoy. Seems we had a fellow Texan make that quote during his unsuccessful run for governor some years back. Just returned from Zim via Bulawayo and had a great experience as I am certain you will. Best advice I can give as a "first timer" myself is to stay focused the entire time you are in the bush - never know what animal will appear at any moment. It is high, highs and low, lows so don't let that bother you. Have a safe trip and look forward to pics/report on your return. | |||
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Yep! That one bit ole' "Claytie" right in the AZZ! Still it's damn fine advice. | |||
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I also recall that campaign. I am sure yours will be much more successful.  ------------------------------- Some Pictures from Namibia Some Pictures from Zimbabwe An Elephant Story | |||
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That's where I killed my first buff in 2003. Here's wishing you a great trip! | |||
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Thanks for all the great wishes folks! AR folks are the best! Since this is my first buffalo / dangerous game hunt, and my first trip to Zim is there any "Gotchas" that I should be on the lookout for? | |||
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JTEX, unfortunately I thank there is really no way to prepare for the shock of seeing for the first time the poverty of a total country (not just Zim) and the fact that the base family unit is a tribe not a family! The hunting part is the best part and one can only hope that your great, great grandchildren to see improvement in the economy and living conditions. | |||
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