Everything is packed except for the guns. I leave tues. for my son's house, and we are outta here Wed. for Atlanta to Joberg. Overnite at Afton, then up to Bulawayo. We are hunting with Martin Pieters Safaris. We are going to the Omay North for tuskless ele, hippo, and a pair of cow cape buffs. Really looking forward to the trip, and a chance to hunt with my son, 2x1 the whole time. If we're lucky, and tag out early, I hope we can do some tiger fishing on lake Kariba. We are both taking 375 H&H mags. Wish us luck.


Mad Dog

Good luck! I missed meeting you and your son by a few weeks at Cruiser's in 2008. This Zim trip is what I'd like to do with my boys when they are old enough to handle a .375.
I'm really interested in booking with Martin Pieters, looking forward to an awesome report!

Best of luck to you and your son. I'll be in Chewore South in 7 weeks, introducing some Ele to the the CEB #13 from my .458Lott. I expect outstanding results.

i hunted with Martin in Omay north last Oct. fantastic hunt but be prepared for some walking over hill and dale. tiger fishing was pretty good when i was there. if Bruce Cronje and Mike M(the camp manager) are still there give them my best. you can find my hunt report here on AR. absolute best of luck to you both( you will love the little pool sitting on the ridge above the lake).

Good luck!

Are you staying at the Ume or Mckenzie camp?

good luck have a fantastic hunt i dream of heading back to hunt there. Did it in 2007 with Matt stanton at Marty's palce and had a ball

Good luck.

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Originally posted by Fjold:
Good luck!

Are you staying at the Ume or Mckenzie camp?

Frank, not sure which camp we are hunting out of.


Mad Dog

Best of luck...have a great trip...

Good luck. Don't take change back in Zim $'s.

Buena suerte Mike! I know you and your son are set for a great adventure with Mart and the gang. Look forward to your report when you get back... with elephant on the menu I am betting Ume Camp.

Wishing you fair winds and fresh tracks.

Good luck and safe travels. Like Russell I would bet you will be in the Ume camp and hunting the Tiger Bay Jess were it will be flat, thick, and loads of fun.

Good luck,and have fun!

All the best to you and your son for a very successful safari!

I hope you guys have a great hunt - be safe and have fun!

Good hunting. My son and I just got back from the Ume camp last night. You should have no trouble finding hippo to shoot at and there seemed to be lots of elephant down at the lakeshore.

Mad dog and Dan, Have a great hunt...Long time coming, and "Make the Shot"

The Best Mike & Cherie

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Originally posted by Mad Dog:

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Originally posted by Fjold:
Good luck!

Are you staying at the Ume or Mckenzie camp?

Frank, not sure which camp we are hunting out of.


Mad Dog

Well if you're at Ume the camp manager, Mike and waiter there Luthon(?) will take good care of you.

If you hunt with Pierre, Farunga and Steve you'll be happy.

Tell them all I said "Hi", please.

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Mad dog and Dan, Have a great hunt...Long time coming, and "Make the Shot"

The Best Mike & Cherie

Thanks Mike! Tell Cherie I said HI.


Mad Dog

Thanks to all you guys. The boy[man] and I are looking forward to the trip!



Mad Dog

Heading out to Dan's place in a couple hrs. I'll report back in, in a couple of weeks.


Mad Dog

Good luck, travel safe and shoot straight!

Look forward to reading your report and viewing pics upon your return.

Best regards!

Good luck! Don't forget to write!

Have a great trip and tell Bruce Cronje hello for me. He's a fun PH to hunt with.

Boys, got back yesterday. Dan and I had a helluva hunt. Will try to post report and pics tomorrow.


Mad Dog

Hope you guys had fun. Can't wait to see the pictures and the write-up.
Jas