Anyone hunted Ethiopia and loved it?

02 February 2012, 19:05

Anyone out there hunted in Ethiopia and really swears up and down that it was fantastic? I excuse Rich Elliott from commenting as he has been there about a hundred times.

Living in Cairo makes getting there very cheap and very quick..

Anyone out there able to talk me into this?

02 February 2012, 19:08

BNagel

Hard, different, unique -- words like that probably closer to what you'll hear.

02 February 2012, 19:25

joester

I haven't been there (yet) but love their food & met many Ethiopians in the US, genuine & sincere for the most part...I wish they'd open some affordable plain-vanilla hunts for the more common plainsgame that may be available...

02 February 2012, 20:02

Die Ou Jagter

Next on the bucket list.

02 February 2012, 20:03

Wink

Been to Ethiopia a bunch, but never hunted there. I know I'd like it though.

03 February 2012, 03:58

Kathi

http://forums.accuratereloadin...701030911#4701030911

Link to photos and report. INCREDIBLE country!!!
You will love the place.

03 February 2012, 04:16

retreever

I have a friend here in Pa. who has hunted Ethopia and had a bang up safari and is returning for a second one.

Mike

03 February 2012, 07:24

jdollar

quote:
Originally posted by BNagel:
Hard, different, unique -- words like that probably closer to what you'll hear.

you left out 2 words-VERY EXPENSIVE!

03 February 2012, 18:48

dogcat

Need more love here..

I know others have been...

Tell the highs and lows...

03 February 2012, 22:12

Fritz Rabe

I took a few clients to Ethiopia already and loved it. Depending on where you go - Rift Valley, Danakil Desert or the lakes the one is completely different to the other.
Ethiopia has the biggest Crocs I've ever seen. No lie. 18 - 19 foot is doable if you put the time and effort in. Dik-dik you can hunt with a slingshot - they are so tame and in quantity.
Interesting people. Good game animals. Great food. Horrible traveling.

04 February 2012, 00:19

7kongoni

I think George Caswell took a 70 lb. jumbo there many moons ago. Obviously, those were better days.

04 February 2012, 18:57

Bill/Oregon

Stay away from the Afar ...

04 February 2012, 19:45

Die Ou Jagter

Bill ?

04 February 2012, 23:00

BNagel

quote:
Originally posted by jdollar:
quote:
Originally posted by BNagel:
Hard, different, unique -- words like that probably closer to what you'll hear.

you left out 2 words-VERY EXPENSIVE!

Yep, and even though I grew up there and would love to go I just watch Shockey and Buchanan do it. Moja is still a no go (DVD) and there's been Brittingham, Lipscombe and Pocius before (VCR).

05 February 2012, 02:08

JBrown

quote:
Originally posted by jdollar:

you left out 2 words-VERY EXPENSIVE!

Yeah, Ethiopia is very expensive for a standard hunt. But being that he is currently living there, I would guess that he is in a prime position to pick-up a "quota clean-up" hunt for a great price.

Personally I would not ask this forum, I would get in contact with all the outfitters in the country and try to find out what they might be able to offer you. Many concessions have an abundance of one or two species that they would be able to offer you. Plus you might be able to add some other stuff if they have quota left over.

Jason

"You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core."
_______________________

Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt.

Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry
Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure.

-Jason Brown

05 February 2012, 11:57

Nakihunter

Reading Kathi's hunt report stirs some old memory of reading somewhere that Ethiopia is quite a bit like the tropical jungles of India. Very thik jungle with rain and mist. Also the scenario of monkeys alarm calling at the sight of a leopard sounds just like India.

11 March 2012, 00:50

Kathi

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxx1kj6781o

Ethiopia hunting video

11 March 2012, 00:55

Matt Graham

quote:
Originally posted by Fritz Rabe:

Ethiopia has the biggest Crocs I've ever seen. No lie. 18 - 19 foot is doable if you put the time and effort in.

Can you take crocodile in Ethiopia at the moment?

11 March 2012, 03:06

Bwana Moja

No croc hunting in Ethiopia.

11 March 2012, 03:28

leopards valley safaris

Thanx Kathi great video the Bushbuck are identical to the EC Bushbuck, our bucks faces are not as red, but bodies are just as dark and contrasting.

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

30 July 2012, 00:00

Kathi

http://www.jimshockey.com/phot...2012-Ethiopia/page-1

Link to photos of Jim Shockey's 2012 Ethiopia hunt.

07 June 2021, 19:40

Timbavati

I just returned from ET. Regarding the end-of-season "clean up" hunt, the ET governmant collects trophy fees in advance of hunting there and will probably do so on your clean up. Be prepared for this.

quote:
Originally posted by JBrown:
quote:
Originally posted by jdollar:

you left out 2 words-VERY EXPENSIVE!

Yeah, Ethiopia is very expensive for a standard hunt. But being that he is currently living there, I would guess that he is in a prime position to pick-up a "quota clean-up" hunt for a great price.

Personally I would not ask this forum, I would get in contact with all the outfitters in the country and try to find out what they might be able to offer you. Many concessions have an abundance of one or two species that they would be able to offer you. Plus you might be able to add some other stuff if they have quota left over.