I'm off to Africa, first Namibia, then Zimbabwe and finally some travels in Southern Cape Province in one week. Be gone for over a month.

On the list is gemsbok, springbok, hartebeest and tuskless cow elephant. Plus whatever else might be left on quota unsold.

Good hunting to everyone going over this season.

Bon Voyage

try to post while you are traveling!

John,

Are you visiting the KNP at all?

You might be ready for Africa, BUT are we ready for you

Enjoy the packing and repacking and all the preperations. Enjoy the trip and the hunt.

Se'ya the 1st. You will have to be well prepared for us

NitroX, as we have a long long ride from the states to Africa, how long is the flight from Australia to Africa, and what is the route ya'll take?

I forgot to post above, I will be joining Jaco and compatriots for a braai in Pretoria. Thanks to Jaco for offering.

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Cunningham,

I will be flying over Adelaide to Perth, then Jo'burg, flying time 15.25 hours (incl 3.5 hours to Perth). Coming back Jo'burg to Sydney, is listed as 11.75 hrs, plus 2.25 hours.

Does anyone know why the longer return journey is actually shorter in time?

Enjoy your trip John! Please send photos for the AR trophy albums in the Nickudu Files!

I think it's got something to do with the winds. Flying to SA you will most probably have a nose wind and going back you will have a tail wind. It makes a huge difference in the flying time.

I will arrive in Johannesburg the end of Aug for 10day trip in the Limpopo province.

Wish you luck and now I wish I was there extra days.

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Originally posted by Jaco Human:
I think it's got something to do with the winds. Flying to SA you will most probably have a nose wind and going back you will have a tail wind. It makes a huge difference in the flying time.

That was my guess too. The winds in the South Southern Ocean are West to East ("Roaring Forties") but the flights are well North of that area I believe. Predominant wind direction is probably the answer. Thanks.

Have a great time and a safe trip. M

John,

Good luck and hope you have a wonderful trip.

John,

Have a great trip!

I am looking forward to another one of your excellent detailed reports. Have a great trip.

Best of luck, John. When I went in March I had the direct Sydney-Jo'berg flight. Flying time similar, longest 14 hours of my life, chewed pain killers all the way.

Consider buying noise cancelling headphones duty free - you can actually hear the dialogue in the movies.

Best wishes,

mike

I have flown Atlanta to Joberg twice, and back of course.

Everybody complains about the plane and the flight. I found the SAA crew to be very good.
The food was also very good, for plane food.
I do not see why there are so many complaints.... but I must admit I would cling to the wing to get there.

I consider it part of the adventure...

The only thing that makes me nervous is my baggage.
As long as I and IT gets there at the same time I am happy.