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Can anyone please recommend a decent Namibian or South African outfit for a simple (7 day or less) plains game hunt? I’m looking to book this winter for a 2009 or 2010 hunt. I’ve looked at so many websites that I’m a little overwhelmed. I’d really like to hunt kudu and wildebeest, along with warthog, baboon and impala. Maybe zebra and hartebeest too. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, as I’ve never been there (yet!). -eric " . . . a gun is better worn and with bloom off---So is a saddle---People too by God." -EH | ||
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Namibia has many great outfitters and areas. For the money I believe Dirk and Rita with Omalanga Safaris offer one of the best deals in Africa! They have everything a hunter might want, First class lodge, Remote tent camps and over 250.000 acre's. I believe their 08 price is $285 for a 1x1 hunt. I have hunted with them and at least 10 or 15 AR members have hunted with Dirk and Rita in the last two years. Troy Hibbitts posted a great hunt report on his recent hunt with Dirk and Rita . Check it out at Hunting Reports Africa lot of great photos! I will Be hunting with Dirk next week ( all of September ) I will post a report when I get back in October . Robert Johnson | |||
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Thanks Rob! -eric " . . . a gun is better worn and with bloom off---So is a saddle---People too by God." -EH | |||
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Eric Try www.holstein-namibia.com I am there agent over here in the UK. I can send you some prices if you want. Mike Taylor Mike Taylor Sporting With kind regards Mike Mike Taylor Sporting Hunting, Fishing & Photographic Safaris Worldwide +44 7930 524 097 mtaylorsporting@gmail.com Instagram - miketaylorsporting | |||
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Best way is just keep checking them all out and keep narrowing it down based on the criteria you use. Many many nice places to go, another you can check out, which is where I went last year: http://www.astra-jagdfarm.co.za/ -------- There are those who only reload so they can shoot, and then there are those who only shoot so they can reload. I belong to the first group. Dom --------- | |||
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Gras Ranch. I was there in 2005 and had a wonderful time. There are many posts here from others also. here is the link http://www.zingelasafaris.com/ Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum | |||
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First of all, if you don't already belong, you should join Safari Club International. Their magazine will help educate you and their annual banquets/auctions aren't bad either. Secondly, you should go to the Reno, NV convention in January. You could then talk with BUNCHES of outfitters and pick up literature. That's not too far of a drive from Bakersfield. | |||
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Here's a good outfit in RSA. I hunted with them in 2004 and really enjoyed myself. http://www.guwelahuntingsafaris.com/ This outfit was formerly known as "Mafigeni Safaris" and run by Claude and Jill Kleinhans. "I ask, sir, what is the Militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them" - George Mason, co-author of the Second Amendment during the Virginia convention to ratify the Constitution | |||
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Contact TJ Safaris, they work with Kalahari Hunting Safaris, and I've been really satisfied with them. My buddy bagged two trophy that can stay in SCI record book, (a 58" Kudu), I bagged two in two times, one is the hartebeest. They and an American hunters winned a special award for trophy hunting, 5 trophy on 8 were in the record book, but I don't remember which organization gave the prizes. bye Stefano Waidmannsheil | |||
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I've got several great outfits to choose from between RSA and Namibia. One even has salt water fishing available, all have excellent trophy class animals. Go for at least 7 days, you will really be kicking yourself if you go for less time than that, it is too long a ride. ~Ann   | |||
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I will add to your confussion. If you have the time and want to attend a convention to talk with outfiters then go to Dallas, it has most of the outfitters you will find in Reno but it is more relaxed and they have expanded to 4 days this comming year. OK Reno is closer but Dallas is more fun and we have a gathering of 30 to 40 AR members in Dallas. | |||
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 I too hunted and safaried with Dirk & Rita. My wife and I had a wonderful time and would heartily recommend them. I also recommend that you follow Ann's advice. The flight/s are long so I would not go for less than 10 days, 14+ if you can swing the time. Best of luck. | |||
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Check out John La Sala He offers many different options and is a stand up guy. Good Luck Jim "Bwana Umfundi" NRA | |||
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Eric: Check your personal messages. TWL 114-R10David | |||
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Hi Eric, I have an excellent area in RSA if your looking for trophy animals. There are plenty of mature animals but the potential to take upper level trophies is very real. Check your PMs and I'll give you some pics to look at. Daily rates are very affordable as are trophy fees. Good hunting, David Gray 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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Teat Hound, Just returned from a 10 day with: Neil Barnard @ www.nbsafaris.co.za Took 7 animals and had a truly awesome time. Very comfortable accomodations, new equipment, very knowledgeable staff. I am going back in '09 and will definitely go with Neil. E-mail me and I can send you pics or look at the post on here. Randy Benefactor Member NRA SCI California Rifle & Pistol Assoc. Drive a 69 Chevelle SS396 | |||
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You're off to a good start, asking for reoommendations from people who have hunted with various outfitters/PH's. Here's another one. Three of us had the time of our lives, so much so, were going back in less then a month! http://www.sandriver.co.za/ Swift, Silent, & Friendly | |||
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Hi Eric It can be a very confusing task booking a trip to Africa. It took me a while before I decided to book with an operator. In the end I booked with Johann Veldsman from Shona-hunting adventures in Namibia. The good reviews on this forum and other references as well as Johann's ability to understand my needs all helped me to make this decision. Check out their website at www.shona-adventures.com I suggest you contact him, he will also be able to give you advice on your whole trip. | |||
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Thanks for the info, folks. REALLY appreciated. -eric " . . . a gun is better worn and with bloom off---So is a saddle---People too by God." -EH | |||
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Shona is good as is Sebra Hunting Adventures both in NW Namibia both great prices and animals. I hunted with Jan duPlessis near Kamanjab he owns Sebra. I killed gold medal kudu,gemsbuck,warthog and a hartman's zebra in 5 days of hunting though the safari was booked for 10 days. Then we traveled to Etosha park and onto an eland hunting area where I hunted eland solely for a few days. BEWARE of pkg rates that do not refund trophy fees for unkilled game. | |||
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I saw that someone had already mentioned Shona Adventures and Sebra. I just got back in late July from huntin with Johann (Shona) and Jan (Sebra). Both guys work extermly hard for their clients. Johann has two areas to hunt, one close to Jan and another further south near Otjwarongo. I have hunted with Johann two years in a row and am planning my third trip back. If you want to contact someone in the states about hunting with Shona, e-mail me @ david@shona-adventures.com or setterrun@mebtel.net. I would be happy to answer any questions about Johann and his operation. | |||
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Eric, I was in your position about a year ago. After exhaustive research I chose to hunt with Karl Stumpfe of Ndumo Hunting Safaris (http://www.huntingsafaris.net/). I hunted with Karl in July and had a fantastic time. He offered an exceptional package of plains game in Namibia, including most of the species that you mention. Of the ten animals that I took, five qualified for NAPHA Gold Medal. But more than excellent trophy quality, Karl made sure that I also had a varied and interesting time when not in the field. I am still preparing my hunt report for AR but will send you a PM with a draft version. Good luck, Peter | |||
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At Limpopo, close to the Stockport border control RSA/Botswana, Clive Perkins runs a very good operation, http://sportsmanssafaris.com/ We hunted there in 2006 and have booked again for May 2008. Nice camp situated right on the riverbanks of Limpopo, and splendid terrains with both bushveld and riverine forest with lots of game. They do pick up at Johannesburg Airport, and the ride take approx five hours with airconditioned mini bus. Arild Iversen. | |||
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I'm probably a little late on this, but give JJ Hack a try. I hunted twice with him and both trips were great. Several others here have also hunted with him and given his operation very high recommendations. Another unique thing about JJ - besides booking the hunts, he is an RSA PH and he'll be right there with you when your hunting. That's a big plus. http://huntingadventures.net/ Tom Z NRA Life Member | |||
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Antonie Louw E-mail Address(es): makalaan@mweb.com.na website: This is done by a client in the USA is www.makalaan.com I'm going on my second trip with him in about a week. Excellent trophys, good PH and good food, good staff, basically an all round good experience. One very important idea, go for a longer time. I went for 8 days the first time, WAY TOO short, going for 18 this time. Also, Antonie offers side trips to Etosha Park, GO. See something besides the hunting camp. | |||
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Teat Hound, I hunted with Mike Kibble of Progress Safaris last year and a mate and I took 58" and 55" Kudu, 40" and 42" Gemsbok bulls, 44" Gemsbok cow and a 16" and 17.5" Springbok........oh and a 25" Red Hartebeast  www.progress-safaris.com Verbera!, Iugula!, Iugula!!! Blair. | |||
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JJHACK did a great job for us in june 07. We can't say enough good things about the food, lodging and most importantly the hunting! jmr | |||
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Eric, I just returned from hunting Namibia with Karl Stumpfe-Ndumo Safaris. To say I had a great trip is an understatement. It was my first trip and I took 17 animals. 12 Springbok, 10 culls and 2 trophy. Two Gemsbok (one 39 15/16ths RW), a Kudu (56 11/16ths, RW), an Eland (38 4/16ths RW). Karl tells me that I was very lucky. I saw seemingly thousands of animals. I should get some pictures up in the next fews days. I suggest that you at least correspond with Karl and see what he offers. I think he is at home for a few days now and then I believe he has bull elephant hunts booked for a period of time. I think his website is www.huntingsafaris.net. Josh | |||
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Josh, For a first trip, you took some fine animals. Congratulations to you and Karl!! Verbera!, Iugula!, Iugula!!! Blair. | |||
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go to the SCI Convention in Reno in Jan. there will be a ton of plains game hunts at the auctions in both RSA and Nam. my first 2 trips to Africa were auction hunts in Zim and RSA that i paid about 50 cents on the dollar for and had the time of my life. everything was first class, including the trophies. even if you don't buy an auction hunt, essentially every African outfitter and booking agent will be there sellimg plains game package hunts at discounted prices. you can check out currently available auction hunts ( the list is growing every week) at the SCI website.good luck-fair warning, however- once you go, you are hooked and you WILL go back!!!! Vote Trump- Putin’s best friend… To quote a former AND CURRENT Trumpiteer - DUMP TRUMP | |||
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Jochen Hein of Okatjuru Safaris is a great choice for a first hunt. www.okatjuru.com You'll want to check with him about impala -- they have black-faced impala in the area which require extra CITES mumbo-jumbo of some sort. | |||
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I have just returned from Namibia and a ten day hunt with CEC Safaris with Cornelius & Elaine Coetzee. This was my first trip to Africa and everything exceeded my expectations from the quality of the plains game to the hospitality of the Coetzee's. We had an absolute ball with them. My first African animal was a 58.5" Kudu which I am told is an excellent animal. Highly recommend CEC. | |||
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