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Originally posted by bondy:
Infinito Safaris in SA http://www.infinito-safaris.com/Home.html would be in that price range. I just completed a PG hunt with them and was extremely happy with the results. They are members here also.

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Originally posted by Mauser K98:
I have checked out Namibia for a plains game hunt and they seem to have a lot of "Bang For Your Buck".

This would be my first African hunt, so I want to check out South Africa also.

The reason for looking at South Africa, is the airlines. They go to or connect in Johannesburg, so why not stay and hunt in South Africa if the price is right.

The game I would like to hunt is Oryx, Springbuck, Impala and Zebra.

Some of the outfitters in Namibia I'm looking at are, Otjandaue Safaries, Omatako Hunting Trails and Gras Hunting Ranch. These outfitters have 7 day hunts and range from $6,000 to $7,000 for 4 animals, 1 X 1 and 1 observer in the field. Looking for something in this range in South Africa.

Thanks for any information.

MauserK98

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Originally posted by kelly's africa:
Hi- Send me your e-mail and I shall forward information. Best- Alan

www.kellysafrica.com

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Originally posted by Stonecreek:
There is great plains game hunting in both places. I chose Namibia for my first hunt largely because it was a bit less expensive and the country has a reputation of being tourist- and hunter-friendly.

If you do a "farm" hunt, as the bulk of hunting in both countries is, then Namibian hunting farms are typically larger on average than S.A. hunting farms. You may have to hunt several farms in S.A. for different game, whereas Namibian farms are typically large enough to offer a fuller range of game on a single property. There are execptions, of course, but this is the norm.

For example, the farm I hunted in Namibia had almost 200 square miles (50,000 hectares) in a single block, whereas many S.A. hunting farms may be only a couple of thousand hectares, or even smaller.

Insofar as transportation, you can fly to Windhoek via Europe and avoid Tembo airport in Johannesburg -- a place that is infamous for bureaucracy, red tape, long waits, and rampant theft.

I'm in no way discouraging or dissing a hunt in S. A. and would gladly do one myself, but at the moment, I believe Namibia holds the advantage for plains game.

BTW: Don't look for the "package" hunts with X number of days and X number of animals of A,B,C,and D species. When you pencil it out, if you'll simply pay the daily rate (which usually includes everything but the trophy fees), then shoot the animals that you want, you'll come out just as good financially and have more flexibility in what you hunt. You may find that your host will discount, or even comp you a head or two, if you're shooting (buying) quite a bit of his game.

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Originally posted by Mauser K98:
I have checked out Namibia for a plains game hunt and they seem to have a lot of "Bang For Your Buck".

This would be my first African hunt, so I want to check out South Africa also.

The reason for looking at South Africa, is the airlines. They go to or connect in Johannesburg, so why not stay and hunt in South Africa if the price is right.

The game I would like to hunt is Oryx, Springbuck, Impala and Zebra.

Some of the outfitters in Namibia I'm looking at are, Otjandaue Safaries, Omatako Hunting Trails and Gras Hunting Ranch. These outfitters have 7 day hunts and range from $6,000 to $7,000 for 4 animals, 1 X 1 and 1 observer in the field. Looking for something in this range in South Africa.

Thanks for any information.

MauserK98