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Looking to hunt Kudu
07 June 2011, 01:15
GracedogLooking to hunt Kudu
I'm looking for a plains game hunt in either Namibia or South Africa with a reputable outfit with a proven track record where I have a good chance at a 50+inch Kudu, and where I might be able to bring my wife. I am hoping such an outfit would have options for her to participate in on days that she chooses not to accompany me out in the field. Any solid info would be appreciated
07 June 2011, 01:19
shakariPM Luan who posts here. He's very careful about how many kudu he takes off of his property but those he does take are mucking fonsters!
He'll also be able to lay on plenty of activities for your wife.
Louis Van Bergen has some nice ones one his personal ranch (SA). I have been on his ranch a couple of times and looked over a bull or two-- he is very selective
My buddy shot one last year off Louis place.. smallest one Louis took all year.. he taped out at 53 in
http://www.spiralhorn.co.za/
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07 June 2011, 01:40
donnerTake contackt with jaco hurst from Matswane safaris he will help you and your wife with all your wishes
He shooting a lot of kudus in the 51-56 range!
www.matswanesafaris.com07 June 2011, 01:43
boltshooterReview Matwetwe Safaris. Hendrik Botha's operation is tops.
May 13, 2011 I killed a 54" kudu (that was accompanied by another kudu trophy of similar size).
07 June 2011, 03:23
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07 June 2011, 03:46
GraftonI can highly recommend PH Jan du Plessis, Sebra Hunting Adventures in Namibia.
Great area for big kudu, beautiful scenery.
07 June 2011, 03:56
TerryRNot SA or Namibia but Botswana, try Clive Eatons ranch near Ghanzi. tholosafaris@gmail.com or I believe Wendell and maybe Mark Young book for him. He definately has kudu over 50 + inches. Price is right also
07 June 2011, 04:13
CHWineMy good friend Andre Viljoen hunts RSA in numerous places and is a small operator. Knows how to fit a hunt when bringing the wife along.
www.besthunt.co.za
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07 June 2011, 05:21
JustinTimberlineA second nod for Jan du Plessis, Sebra Hunting Adventures in Namibia. Several heavy kudu over 50 inches in all shapes and sizes. I preferred the wide, open curls and I got what I wanted. Also several 40+ inch Gemsbok bulls.
07 June 2011, 07:08
DC RoxbyShona Hunting Adventures in Namibia would be a good bet. My dad hunted with them last year and we are both hunting with them in 2012. The accomodations are outstanding and they can arrange all kinds of activities for non-hunters. My dad's wife absolutely loved it.
My dad killed a 54" kudu and saw many other bulls during his hunt. Shona hunts the Kaoko-Etosha Conservancy well as private farms.
http://www.shona-adventures.com/Here's a link to my dad's trip report with Shona:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...121072241#3121072241
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07 June 2011, 07:53
L. David KeithIf your looking for Kudu in the 55-60 inch range, you should consider the area, PH success rates over the last 3 years and cost. Many now charge surplus trophy fees according to length of horn. Time of year will matter greatly. If I can advise you on such a hunt, drop me a line.
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07 June 2011, 10:00
Brian ClarkTake a look at Cruiser safaris, they have fantastic Kudu, run a great camp and are priced very nice. They will take good care of you from before the hunt to after the hunt.
07 June 2011, 10:31
Safari-HuntLook no further and have a look at the offer we are currently running.
$225 day rates 1x1 and $175 2x1 perfect for the father and son hunts. And observers at $150 per day.
Just follow the link for further info.
Kudu deal.
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07 June 2011, 11:58
Arild IversenI second what CD Roxby said, contact Johann Veldsman and his Shona Hunting Adventures
www.shona-adventures.com.
He post here on AR as Shona.
Johann runs a supreme outfit in a remote and breathtaking landscape.
No fences and free roaming animals.
We saw several kudus that was bigger than the one I finally took while we was there.e
Read my hunting report "Shona Hunting Adventures, Namibia" on page two in Hunting Reports.
Arild Iversen.
08 June 2011, 01:21
GracedogThank you, all of you who replied to my post. I am looking to hunt in 2013. This will be my first, and probably only, trip to Africa. I am a working man, and have hunted all over North America by saving from week to week. I realized that the one thing left on my bucket list is a Greater Kudu, and it is time to take the steps to make it happen. I am not looking to go over and kill 12 animals in a week. I would be happy with just 3 or 4, with an impala, and maybe a Nyala added into the mix. If I were to go there, and just come back with a good Kudu, my with would be fulfilled. I guess that now I have some "homework" to do. Thanks for your help.
08 June 2011, 01:30
twoseventyTry Andre at Eitaalo Safaris in Namibia. Nice family, lots of fun for the hunter and spouse and I shot a 60 incher year before last. Check out Eitaalohuntingsafaris.com.
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08 June 2011, 23:30
Tom In TennesseeHaHa...me too "am a working man"....went on my "only" trip to Africa around ten years ago....booked my second before leaving....been back every year since except this year as I am saving $$$$ for the Big one next year..
08 June 2011, 23:41
Hunting For AdventureA second for Spiral Horn Safaris.
www.spiralhorn.co.zaShot a 56.5" there two years ago and i'm heading back this year. Saw loads of kudu in the mid to upper 50's. No shit.
Tom Addleman
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08 June 2011, 23:47
Tom In TennesseeThere is a huge privately owned farm about an hour outside of Lusaka....I spent one day on it killing time before my flight out just looking around with intent to kill any Kudu over 58".....must have seen 20 in the 50" to 54" category...never seen as many big Kudu in one place anywhere!Was hunting with Peter Chipman, Kwalata Safaris. Booked thru Weshixon@weshixon.com
09 June 2011, 00:44
450/400 Jeffrey'sI've hunted with John X Safaris 8 times in the past 20+ years in RSA. Can't say enough good things about them. I have 2 50"+ kudus on the wall I've taken with them. I've hunted with two generations of van Zijl's and consider them my friends. You can't go wrong here:
http://hstrial-cvanzijl.homestead.com/