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I plan to explore around Gonarezhou Park in Zimbabwe, after hunting in Mozambique. I want to see the land/bush and history, not a hunting trip of course. I will hire a good guide and take a week. Has anyone done this? There some ancient sites over there. IHMSA BC Provincial Champion and Perfect 40 Score, Unlimited Category, AAA Class. | ||
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Brian, I've hunted Malapati, which is just across the river from Gonarezhou, back when Nixon had the area. The Buff and Elephant would cross the mostly-dry riverbed into his area. He would take a 100 pounder every few years. The area has since been purchased by a "Greenie" group and closed to hunting. There must be some great animals to see in the park itself. | |||
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Yes, Thanks. That is one of the areas that I am interested in, including the Great Zimbabwe ruins. (iron age) Must be some pretty interesting country over there. You are fortunate to have hunted there. IHMSA BC Provincial Champion and Perfect 40 Score, Unlimited Category, AAA Class. | |||
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Brian, Great plan. I have been going to go explore it myself. In fact it was on the books when COVID hit. You will not be disappointed. PH Alan Davies a good friend of my best friend Nigel Theisen lives near. Alan at one time prior to Nixon had Malapati. Alan has shown me some impressive pics over the years. Through my conservation side of life...I have come to know Hugo van der Westhuizen, the Frankfort Zoological Society manager of Gonarezhou—seems an outstanding fellow and I believe he manages the park well. Stay the course and do this—good plan!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ J. Lane Easter, DVM A born Texan has instilled in his system a mind-set of no retreat or no surrender. I wish everyone the world over had the dominating spirit that motivates Texans.– Billy Clayton, Speaker of the Texas House No state commands such fierce pride and loyalty. Lesser mortals are pitied for their misfortune in not being born in Texas.— Queen Elizabeth II on her visit to Texas in May, 1991. | |||
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Thanks Lane, Very encouraging. I have read everything I could get on SE Zimbabwe from Crooks Corner to the Save. We like to just explore Africa for at least two weeks weeks after hunting, often employing an informed guide/historian/naturalist. Brian IHMSA BC Provincial Champion and Perfect 40 Score, Unlimited Category, AAA Class. | |||
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A must to see in Gonarezhou is the mighty Chilojo Cliffs! | |||
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I did this and it is well worth the effort. When there, swing north and see the Great Zimbabwe ruins. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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Could not agree more. Did my first elephant hunt near there and wondered at the cliffs. If I recall the word means "the pink inside the elephant's mouth." Clive Stokil was PH with Horst Isselbacher outfitter. Regards, Tim | |||
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been there a few times and was always a worthwhile trip - incidentally you can also do some tiger fishing there | |||
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Why not explore Niassa if you are in Mozambique? ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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butchloc, tim, husky, Cal, Lane, These are all great suggestions. So far, I will plan to do them all. fairgame, I don't even know about Niassa! I had a quick look at it on google, Looks like beautiful country. Thanks so much to all. I hope to receive more ideas. Good medicine for my cabin fever. Brian IHMSA BC Provincial Champion and Perfect 40 Score, Unlimited Category, AAA Class. | |||
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Brian- what an adventure you are in for. I have a mate who is an excellent guide who ran his private camp and safaris in Gonas. He is still doing private tours if you keep his details are ant@privateguidedsafaris.com | |||
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Buzz, Thank you. I will keep his details. IHMSA BC Provincial Champion and Perfect 40 Score, Unlimited Category, AAA Class. | |||
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Buzz, I checked his excellent website. Looks perfect. IHMSA BC Provincial Champion and Perfect 40 Score, Unlimited Category, AAA Class. | |||
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Brian Been there twice while hunting in the area lots of game best part the park has very few visitors. Saw some big tuskers and large groups of buffalos including a freak bull with 55” horns no boss. Have a great time Chris | |||
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Thanks Chris, That's very encouraging. Brian IHMSA BC Provincial Champion and Perfect 40 Score, Unlimited Category, AAA Class. | |||
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