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vegard_dino
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Hi all

I am seeking a safri, done like it was a 100 years ago..Yes, I am crazy Smiler

What I like, if it can be done, is to go out and hunt, hunt for the food we need and sleep in small camps. No need for the large camps and the 4*4.

Yes, I know it will be HARD work, but still I love to try it.
Have anyone done a safari like these?

Oh, yes, thats tru, where to go?
Well, I am thinking of Namibia and also the deep green jungels of CAR, Cameroon and so.

I find the jungel great, and so I find the northern part of namibia.

Thanks for looking


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What about one of the self guided hunts in the Cameroon. Sounds pretty close to what you're looking for.


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You may wish to look into a safari with Natasha Illum Berg. She hunts Tanzania. She used to be independent but now hunts with Robin Hurt Safaris. Her specialty is foot safaris.

She is the only licensed female PH in Tanzania. In talking with othe PH's, they have nothing but great things to say about her competence.

My friend and I will be doing 3 weeks with her in October. I hope it works out--I'll have to work at cleaning up my language before then!
 
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One of Robert Johnson's posts on this thread:

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This type of hunt is about adventure it's not a trophy hunt and it's not for everyone! In fact 95% hunters would hate it! Zone banal areas (areas open to self guided hunting ) can be heavily poached or offer limited animals. There are areas that still offer reasonably good hunting but you must be willing and able to walk many miles from any roads. Its hard to truly understand how much harder this type of hunt is! Once your group is dropped off everything is carried by porters. You will walk 5-15 miles a day in 100 temps and 90% humidly! On my hunt I know we packed over 100 miles ( I lost 20 lbs ) Some days were very grueling! During my hunt I shot Harnessed bush buck, Western heartabeast, Red river hog, Western roan, Northwestern buffalo, I had opportunities but passed on Oribi, Warthog, and Duikers.

Would I go back? Yes! ( My wife would kill me ) I love adventure, exploring new areas, and hunting. There noting like hunting and tracking with true African bushmen. If you ever go on this type of hunt you will come back with a new sense of respect for the African bushman and have a hunting experience you will never forget! (good and bad)

There is a book called African hunter guide to NYATI Chapter 5 really explains this type of hunt. You can all so email Cam and he will email you a full description of his hunts (25 pages).


You will also probably find PHs in Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Namibia, and other countries who will do a back pack safari on request.


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Zimbabwe Professional Hunters that offer foot Safaris;

Andy Hunter.

Doug Carlisle.

Nick Murray.

Buzz Charlton.

All hunt in Chewore Safari Area.
 
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We came across an old-style walking safari last September in the Selous. They had lots of porters and support staff in addition to the normal trackers and cooks. The hunt had two hunters and they had arranged to have their walking hunt through Luke Samaras on his massive concessions in the Selous. They were mostly after buffalo. If I were looking for this type of hunt, I'd check with him.
Here's a pic I took as they were camped on a sand river. You'll see the nicer tents in the far background where the hunters stayed. The hunters, trackers, and such were out hunting when we happened to come by.


 
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In one of his books Walt Prothero wrote about a hunt he did in Namibia that was a back pack hunt. I think you're pretty broad on your desire. You might want to be more specific on the game hunted to narrow down the places to hunt.

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Blair338/378
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I think that was Mountain Zebra pack in hunt?


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I´ve also read an article about such an hunt for mt zebra.. Other species also possible. Can´t remember who the outfitter was.

I would think Cam Creig who arranges selfguided hunts would be the right one to contact.
I would like to try that for Cameroun myself one time.


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vegard_dino
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Hi all

Thank for good replys and information.

Well, yes, Cameroon has been on my mind, but then it have to be a jungle only.

Thanks for the names to the ph´s in Zimbabwe, I will mail them.

Where I like to go? Well, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
I am seeking it to be back pack style, with the lowest number of staff as I can get.

Hunt for what we eat and sleep where we find it best, for one night or more.

Thanks for helping
Cheers


Cheers all
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Jeff Wemmer
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Also try John Sharpe
 
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Adrian Parham
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If the adventure is more important than the number of animals taken( and it should be) then you should have a great time. Just be sure you are willing to return to wherever your home is with only memories. I have more trouble with the thought of coming home empty handed than I should. Cheers, Adrian
 
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vegard_dino
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Hi

Yes, I know what you mean......But, I am ready for a looong walk, and lots of great memories.

I know that a hunt/safari like these one will be more for the trip, memories, than the # of games taken. And thats fine.

Will give John Sharp a mail to. Thanks.
Any one who know someone in Namibia who do these things? For Smiler crazy men like me?? Smiler


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Try KarlS from Ndumo Safaris he has some very big areas in the north of Namibia I have been trough some of the area on the way to Angola and there is 100's of miles without even cattle fences. That should do it for you.


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Hi

WOW

How was the land? Did you go to Angola to?
Will give him a mail/call

Thanks for helping


Cheers all
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Hello
I have a friend who has a very undeveloped(no fences, only a few waterholes) farm near the damaraland.If you go into the mountains and hunt mountainzebra you have to work hard. I can organise this relativly cheap. Send me a pm if you interested.

And that's not crazy, that's the best way to do it Wink

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I think he hunted mt zebra, springbok, and gemsbok. I'd look at the book and tell you who he hunted with, but it's currently packed in the depths of my truck in my transition from Ohio to Alaska. If anyone else could look at the book and post the outfitter it would be appreciated. The book is Safari: A Dangerous Affair by Walter Prothero.

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May fordings never be too deep, And alders not too thick; May rock slides never be too steep And ridges not too slick.
And may your bullets shoot as swell As Fred Bear's arrow's flew; And may your nose work just as well As Jack O'Connor's too.
May winds be never at your tail When stalking down the steep; May bears be never on your trail When packing out your sheep.
May the hundred pounds upon you Not make you break or trip; And may the plane in which you flew Await you at the strip.
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Doug Carlisle is your man. Very honest and one of the best PH'S in Zimbabwe. He hunts several areas sou you will have to talk regarding what you want to hunt.
 
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vegard_dino
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Hello and thanks all for helping me in finding my dream safari Smiler, and to who I can ask for helping me do so.


Cheers all
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Originally posted by vegard_dino:
Hi

WOW

How was the land? Did you go to Angola to?
Will give him a mail/call

Thanks for helping


Yes, was in Angola as well for more info but unfortunately the pics are not up anymore you can view the post here.

Angola

Photos of the trip to Angola.


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Vegard_dino,

Check your PM box.


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Vergard_dino

I'm not sure if this is wild enough for you but in Botswana we offer a safari out in the Kalahari desert where you camp out in a spike camp with no showers, pop up tents, limited staff and hunt on foot. Every 3 days or so you would return to a base camp for showers, resupply and then be gone again. Hunitng will be excellent for all Kalahari species.

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Mark, Whats the general daily rate for that type of hunt and what species can be found?
 
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