Does anyone know which blocks in Tanzania have been returned? Monday the 15th is the deadline to return but I suspect everyone returning blocks would have done so by now.

As far I know plenty of Outfitter has lost there Hunting Blocks in the Selous Game Reserve or got No renewal of the Huntinglease.

Lane,

I've not seen or heard anything but as stated above the companies in the North Selous have lost their blocks because of the newly established national park which affected a huge portion of the Selous.

In return, the government has offered some of these companies blocks in other parts of the country which were either turned in or vacated.

Its a merry go round there as usual.

There were some good operators who had put much time, effort and dollars into their areas only to lose them to the NP.

The usual TZ screw up. The TZ government couldn’t organize a one car funeral procession.

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The usual TZ screw up. The TZ government couldn’t organize a one car funeral procession.

Announcement from the Tanzania Government "We would like to inform all concerned that our long serving, hard working, 10 year old head of the department has retired. He has done a great job of promotion during his time. He is replaced by a well educated and knowledgeable 3 year head"

There you have it my friend, never loose faith in how well they will run things!

I have a hunt scheduled with Mike Angelides (McCallum Safaris) in Sept/Oct of this year in Lukwati North. Presently, Mike is building camps and plans to be operational this year. Barring the unforeseen (unlikely that the unforeseen would happen, especially this year!), I plan to be there.

John,
Good luck and hopefully hassle free and safe travel. What airline are you with?

KLM

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John,
Good luck and hopefully hassle free and safe travel. What airline are you with?

Thanks Lane. For some reason, with all the extracurricular crap that's gone on this year, I'm particularly anxious to go.

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Originally posted by JohnDL:
I have a hunt scheduled with Mike Angelides (McCallum Safaris) in Sept/Oct of this year in Lukwati North. Presently, Mike is building camps and plans to be operational this year. Barring the unforeseen (unlikely that the unforeseen would happen, especially this year!), I plan to be there.

You'll be fine with Mike and Lukwati North is super. Should be a great safari!

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Originally posted by JohnDL:

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Originally posted by ledvm:
John,
Good luck and hopefully hassle free and safe travel. What airline are you with?

Thanks Lane. For some reason, with all the extracurricular crap that's gone on this year, I'm particularly anxious to go.

I hear you my friend...loud and clear. What a crazy damn year! I wish you all the good luck in the world! Great spot, great outfitter, and great PH! As long as the world doesn’t go even more bat$h!+ crazy...you should have an outstanding time and hunt.

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Originally posted by JohnDL:
I have a hunt scheduled with Mike Angelides (McCallum Safaris) in Sept/Oct of this year in Lukwati North. Presently, Mike is building camps and plans to be operational this year. Barring the unforeseen (unlikely that the unforeseen would happen, especially this year!), I plan to be there.

Mike's Outfitt is First Class. You will have a Great Time there