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Hi, I would like some advice from the forum, I will be in europe sailing on the first week of august, and figured that If I am allready half way across the world, I might as well make the most of it. what would you guys recomend for a first safari for this year in the august time frame, I know its a bit late to be looking , but I figure someone might have good might have some good openings or a last minute deal. I am available after the 8th of august for as many days as necessary so without going crazy with expenses, what would be everyones advice, or does anyone have a great offer I just cant refuse??? I can be gone until the 28th of august because I am going to canada bird hunting on sept 1.... | ||
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Never too late to look at Africa. When one area is winding down, another is just beginning. Plains game or dangerous game? Regards, David Keith Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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My advice is don't go. The whole "trip of a lifetime" thing is a big lie. It's addictive and you will be ruined for life. DSC Life Member NRA Life Member | |||
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Too true. Don't go unless you are prepared to take on a demanding mistress. | |||
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Patricio, If no dangerous game are on the radar, Namibia would be my choice for a first safari. Great trophy quality, good prices, good acommodations and great hunting... Saludos, Bernardo | |||
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My friends talked me into going to Namibia. 13 animals on the list, I want them all. This October. I'm under no illusions about this trip of a lifetime business. At my age, I will be back a lot... | |||
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Don't sweat the petty things and DAMN sure don't pet the sweaty things while over there!! | |||
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Any time is a good time.The best time when youre free.August isnt to bad not too cold and not too hot.The sunsets are still red and the beers still cold  lots of choice so dont get bushwacked. Dave davenport Dave Davenport Outfitters license HC22/2012EC Pro Hunters license PH74/2012EC www.leopardsvalley.co.za dave@leopardsvalley.co.za +27 42 24 61388 HUNT AFRICA WHILE YOU STILL CAN Follow us on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/#!/leopardsvalley.safaris | |||
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august is one of my favorite times. check the outfitter forums - there should be some real specials available | |||
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From Europe, your best bet is Namibia flying Lufthansa from Frankfurt. Believe me, this is your best option from almost every angle. You avoid JNB, shorter flying time, no overnights en route, no problem with permits, value for money, etc etc. Now the problem you are going to have to deal with is a firearm. Not sure where you are going in Europe but it's not easy to hang around in most countries in Europe while toting a rifle and ammo. Most recently, most European airlines are refusing ammo in checked bags (other than Lufthansa). I suggest you just rent a rifle from your outfitter. Russ Gould - Whitworth Arms LLC BigfiveHQ.com, Large Calibers and African Safaris Doublegunhq.com, Fine English, American and German Double Rifles and Shotguns VH2Q.com, Varmint Rifles and Gear | |||
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Send a PM to Mark Young. ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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Never said it was the trip of a lifetime... Its just the first trip because I can finally afford to go and travel like I like to, fathers not a hunter so its hard to get him to foot a safari...... I apreciate the advice and will pm a few of the outfitters and agents here. I think plains game this time around, or might go dg if I find the right deal... Definitively plan on renting a firearm as I dont think I can go sailing around the mediterranean with one hahaha Allready have lufthansa and a layover in frankfurt coming back from croacia, so will just fly from there to namibia...... | |||
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Lufthansa flies to Windhoek from Frankfurt? I thought only Air Namibia did that. | |||
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Sir, Take note of the special we have in the advertised hunts section. PM send. Regards, Charl van Rooyen Owner Infinito Travel Group www.infinito-safaris.com charl@infinito-safaris.com Cell: +27 78 444 7661 Tel: +27 13 262 4077 Fax:+27 13 262 3845 Hereford Street 28A Groblersdal 0470 Limpopo R.S.A. "For the Infinite adventure" Plains Game Dangerous Game Bucket List Specialists Wing-Shooting In House Taxidermy Studio In House Dip and Pack Facility In House Shipping Service Non-Hunting Tours and Safaris Flight bookings "I promise every hunter visiting us our personal attention from the moment we meet you, until your trophies hang on your wall. Our all inclusive service chain means you work with one person (me) taking responsibility during the whole process. Affordable and reputable Hunting Safaris is our game! With a our all inclusive door to door service, who else do you want to have fun with?" South Africa Tanzania Uganda | |||
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now that would make a GREAT "Walter's Corner" discussion: "10 Reasons a safari as a mistress is better than a mistress on safari" NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003 Don't Save the best for last, the smile for later or the "Thanks" for tomorow | |||
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