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1st trip is booked
02 April 2010, 05:49
opus721st trip is booked
Thanks to everyone for their advice on my first African safari!
I made it official and booked a 10 day Dande Zimbabwe Buff/PG with Charlton McCallum. It's going to be a long year, the trip isn't until 2011. I had some great conversations with PH's I'd still love to have the opportunity to hunt with, but felt CMS was the best fit for me.
02 April 2010, 05:59
K EvansCongratulations.....words written by someone else can not adequately describe the fun you are going to have! You will probably book your next hunt before you finish your first one...Africa is addicting.
Karl Evans
02 April 2010, 06:10
safari-lawyerYou've chosen wisely. Buzz, Myles, et al will take really good care of you.
Will J. Parks, III
Yep, a long year. The only good thing is that reality will likely live up to expectations.
Congrats,
Dean
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02 April 2010, 06:50
MartyYou have chosen wisely. There are many good operators out there, you are going with one of the best.
A year will be gone before you know it. Get fit, and start loading and shooting!
02 April 2010, 06:52
JudgeGquote:
Originally posted by opus72:
I made it official and booked a 10 day Dande Zimbabwe Buff/PG with Charlton McCallum. It's going to be a long year, the trip isn't until 2011.
When are the dates. I'll be there in August with Sandra Bullock and Cindy Garrison for a video shoot.
O.K. I was kidding. It's still April Fool's Day. Only Sandra is coming.
JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
02 April 2010, 07:15
Idaho SharpshooterI hunted Buff with Myles in December of 2008. Will you be in Makuti area? That was a classic tent safari, and just unbelievable scenery. Wait until you see your first wild Elephant. Tents under a pole frame, and thatched roof. What a crew. Their cook does incredible things with plains game to work with. Royal (Myles cook) makes the best popcorn. Buffalo tenderloin; my mouth is starting to water at the thought.
Good choice, they will exceed your expectations. Have the $$$ for some PG, we saw 31 Eland the same morning I got my Buff.
Rich
02 April 2010, 07:45
opus72I was hoping to do the trip in August, but didn't want to miss my son's first day of school so I'll be making the trip in mid-September. I'm guessing it will be getting pretty warm by then, but after a hot & humid SC summer I should be able to handle it.
I'll bring plenty of money for plains game. On the 10 day buff hunt, I also can hunt 2 IMPALA, 1 DUIKER, 1 GRYSBOK, 1 KLIPSPRINGER, 2 HYENA, 10 BABOONS, 1 KUDU, 1 WATERBUCK, 1 BUSHPIG, 1 ELAND, 1 WARTHOG, 1 ZEBRA.
Can't wait! Lot's of range time coming my way and I'll probably be introducing the SC deer population to the 416 Rigby cartridge this fall.
02 April 2010, 08:06
JudgeGI'll be there in mid-August. I'm hunting a tuskless and PG.
I know you'll have a great time and will see lots of buffalo. Just start saving for your next trip, of course.
JudgeG ... just counting time 'til I am again finding balm in Gilead chilled out somewhere in the Selous.
02 April 2010, 08:12
Idaho SharpshooterOr, start saving what looks to be a B-I-G shipping and taxidermy bill. That should be an awesome hunt.
Rich
No reedbuck, tsessebe, steenboks or blue wildebeests on license?
Regardless, that's quite a list and you'll have an excellent time.
02 April 2010, 18:20
Aaron NeilsonGood for you man, and good luck!!!
Aaron Neilson
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www.huntghr.com 02 April 2010, 18:44
MuletrainCongratulations! The time will pass quickly.
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02 April 2010, 21:13
L. David KeithYou will be in good hands
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Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt:
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142Hunting 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#212108409Natal: 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#926103994110 days in the Stormberg Mountains
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017
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03 April 2010, 02:50
TrophyShotPrintsI am very excited for you my friend...Wow...You'll have a great time
Aloha!
Roland
05 April 2010, 04:17
retreeverBrett, Buzz is my friend and you booked with a good guy.
Mike
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05 April 2010, 17:18
sactollerCongrats, my first trip to Africa is in 73 days, to Namibia.
If you wish to torment yourself, here is a countdown clock.
http://www.7is7.com/otto/count...t%20African%20Safari
Jason Z Alberts
“If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude than the animated contest of freedom, go from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you." – Samuel Adams
05 April 2010, 18:10
opus72Congratulations Jason and good luck! Please post pictures on your return. I wish I only had 73 days to go!