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Hi, I'm new to the forums although have been reading for a while. Last fall my wife and I made our first Safari for plains game in Namibia and were very successful and are now hooked. 2 weeks ago my wife purchased a 7 day plains game safari in South Africa which we'll take in Aug 08 bringing our children 18-23 as observers. After putting them back on the plane in Joburg we were planning 2 weeks in Zimbabwe for Cape Buffalo and Leopard. Given the current situation in Zimbabwe we were wondering of other options. The PH we used in Namibia-Fritz Nolte sometimes has consessions in the Caprivi but for now seems more interested in booking his 07 openings. Anyone have any thoughts? Also-if any moderators read this post how to I change my display name-it should read "Brillo" Thanks, CB | ||
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Africa is full of great hunting destinations for the species you mention. Most of the the Dangerous Game hunting we offer is in Tanzania but as I said, there are plenty of destinations for you to choose from.......I'd suggest one of the first decisions you need to make is whether you want to hunt in a true wilderness area or whether you'd prefer a fenced area such as you'd find in South Africa for example..... | |||
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My vote would be for Zambia. I hunted with John DuPlooy's Muchinga Adventures in the northern Luangwa Valley and had a super hunt taking two buff, hippo and croc. I was immediately followed by AR members SBT and 3006. SBT took a super lion... 3006 a very nice tom leopard! Others on this Forum like BillC have hunted with Peter Chipman and have great things to say about him, also. The hunting is excellent and it was easy to get in and out of Zambia, almost as easy as Tanzania. Check out these threads.... https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6321043/m/362104735 https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/6321043/m/227105265 On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling Life grows grim without senseless indulgence. | |||
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bwanarm, I recommended Tanzania with Tanzania Bundu Safaris to CB since I know Johnnie is completely sold out in Zambia through '08. Otherwise he would definitely be one of my top choices and you know the Luangwa is one of my favorite spots on the continent. Mark MARK H. YOUNG MARK'S EXCLUSIVE ADVENTURES 7094 Oakleigh Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89110 Office 702-848-1693 Cell, Whats App, Signal 307-250-1156 PREFERRED E-mail markttc@msn.com Website: myexclusiveadventures.com Skype: markhyhunter Check us out on https://www.facebook.com/pages...ures/627027353990716 | |||
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I will hunt Zimbabwe again this year for buffalo but it's hard to beat Tanzania if you've never been there, especially the Selous reserve. | |||
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I would plan on Zim but have a backup plan. Zim has a tremendous Leopard population and good Buff in some areas. If you have an Outfitter that hunts more countries than Zim, set up an alternate plan. I was there in February and had no problems, but could be the end of the Bozo show in the future. I'm returning next year for Leopard, Buff and Sable. If it's hit the fan: Plan B  Zambia! Good hunting, LDKGray 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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Bwanamrm hit the nail on the head. Zambia is a fantastic place for both Leopard and Buff. Sadly, Mark is also correct, Muchinga is sold out for 2008. You might contact them however, and get on a cancellation list though they seldom experience such. John | |||
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