this time tomorrow i will be getting ready to board the second leg of a loooong trip to the Caprivi via LA, Heathrow, Joburg, Kasane Bots, then 4 hours in a Landcruiser to camp. about 2 full days of travel before the real fun starts. this is my first elephant hunt and have watched all the video/read all the books on shot placement that i can stand. time is near to see if i have learned anything. no matter what, i know i will have a good time- i always do!!!

Sure!!! Rub it in!!!
seriously, hope you have a great time and a safe trip.

Good hunting and Godspeed Jerry!

Wishing you all the best. Elephant hunting is the best!

Just got back from the Caprivi last week. You are about to have the adventure of your lifetime! Bring lots of camera chips, you are going to burn them up on the hundreds of elephant you will see!

Who are you hunting with and where in Caprivi?

Hunted elephant in the Caprivi a few years ago, it was pretty amazing. Good luck and have fun.

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Originally posted by MikeE:
Just got back from the Caprivi last week. You are about to have the adventure of your lifetime! Bring lots of camera chips, you are going to burn them up on the hundreds of elephant you will see!

Who are you hunting with and where in Caprivi?

hunting with Karl Stumpfe on a hunt i bought at this year's DSC auction. don't know exactly where but i think it is in the Sobbe area.camera batteries are charged and ready.

Good Luck Jerry, and stay cool!

Jim

Best of luck to you. There is nothing like being among them.

Jerry,
I'm sure you will have a great hunt/safari. Karl really works hard to
make sure you get the full experience going after elephant!

Have a safe trip, can't wait to see your hunt report.
Tell Karl "hi" from Jim & Kent.
Jim

Best of luck, Jerry. I know you will have a blast.

Good luck and safe travels. Take lots of picures and write a great report upon your return. Most of all, enjoy the experience as elephant hunting truly is a special opportunity.

Jerry say to Karl. The best with the ele hunt.

Mike

thanks for that,Mike. i will always be indebted to you for a suggestion several years back about taking a battery operated fan. it made a huge difference in my ability to get some sleep 2 years ago during my Oct buff hunt with Martin Peters on Lake Kariba. i left it with the PH and bought another one 2 weeks ago for this trip( it will also be left with Karl). little tips like that from the members here are one of the best reasons i know to check here regularly.

Good luck and enjoy your hunt. Might as well start planning your next elephant hunt because it is virtually impossible to do just one.

Good luck. Travel safe. Just did the SLC to Atlanta to Joburg to Maun and a 4 hour drive to Kanana and it was worth every second of that long couple of days. I would do it tomorrow if I could. Good luck. Enjoy every second.

Mike, that's what i am afraid of!!. of course i felt the same way after my first buffalo hunt so many options, so little time- and money! retiring next year, so time won't be a problem but the money??? wonder if the wife will look askance at a reverse mortgage??

Wish you luck!!

Jerry: I'm sure that Fred Thompson or Robert Wagner will get you set up after you retire! LOL! Hope you have a GREAT HUNT and A GREAT TIME!