Hunting in the Ngorongoro Crater for the Big 5

28 April 2006, 17:08

Immagine this:

The Govermnet of Tanzania has decided to auction a hunt for the Big 5 in the Ngorongoro Crater. This is to be a "as long as necessary" hunt offering 3 x buffalo, 1 lion, 1 leopard, 1 black rhino and 1 elephant.

Below is a sample of what to expect:

Buffalo # 1

Buffalo # 2

buffalo # 3

Lion # 1

Lion # 2

Leopard

Black rhino

elephant # 1

elephant # 2

and just cause they are feeling generous they will throw in a Robert's Gazelle (Unique to tanznaia) for free!

"...Them, they were Giants!"
J.A. Hunter describing the early explorers and settlers of East Africa

hunting is not about the killing but about the chase of the hunt.... Ortega Y Gasset

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28 April 2006, 18:27

JJ_Miller

My PH on my last Tanzania hunt, Brian Van Blerk, and I had this exact conversation. He says for the ele at #100 per side and the rino plus the other trophies, all could be taken in one day, the hunt would be around $ 750,000.00 to 1 million. And it would sell in one day. He says he knows of a client in Germany that would pay that much and never question it.............JJ

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28 April 2006, 18:45

dogcat

If Texans were really smart, they would have the big 5 somewhere near Austin and do the same thing.

The Ngorogoro crater "high fenced sanctuary" (yes I know there is no fence there) is a open air zoo. Those animals are not "gun smart" and the guy should be able to kill all 5 in about 2 days. I assume the hunter will shoot them from the truck.

No thanks for me. This won't be a hunt.

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28 April 2006, 20:52

patrkyhntr

quote:
Originally posted by JJ_Miller:
My PH on my last Tanzania hunt, Brian Van Blerk, and I had this exact conversation. He says for the ele at #100 per side and the rino plus the other trophies, all could be taken in one day, the hunt would be around $ 750,000.00 to 1 million. And it would sell in one day. He says he knows of a client in Germany that would pay that much and never question it.............JJ

What'd I tell ya. No way I can bid on this one.

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28 April 2006, 21:19

shakari

It's a world heritage site......and a paradise...... and incidentally has a few lodges on the rim, one of which is (or at least was for many years) on the list of the the top 10 best hotels in the world. The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge just has to be seen to be believed. It's truly exquisite. If you're ever in Tanzania and want to celebrate a special occasion that's where you need to go. It ain't cheap but it's worth every penny.

Mike

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29 April 2006, 20:26

MARK H. YOUNG

In my opinion if one travels all the way to northern Tanzania and does not take in Ngorongoro they have done themselves a great injustice. Whatever it costs is well worth it. Sadie and I were very impressed. Actually everybody I've spoken to about the Crater has had the same reaction. WOW!!!

One full day in the Crater is enough but it may be the wildlife experience of a lifetime.

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29 April 2006, 20:35

Tim Carney

Problem with the crater is, no surprise, too many tourists. It's a herd of open-roofed safari vehicles clustered at the gate at the foot of the crater rim at 0-dark-thirty waiting for opening minute; a cluster of such vehicles at the hippo pool for lunch where the black-shouldered (or is it yellow-billed) kites are snatching chunks of chicken from slow-moving tourists' hands, and dust plumes looking like small dust devils all the day long as vehicles surge from one herd/pride/sighting of the BIG FIVE or less prestigious critter to the next. It is, in fact, a zoo and not a place to think of a hunt. But it's the only unfenced place I know of to see all FIVE in the same day.
Regards

01 May 2006, 02:34

Art S.

Hard to believe that John Hunter turned down a 99 year lease on a big chunk of the crater for 45 rupees a year. In his book "Hunter", he says he discussed it with his wife, but they decided it was so inaccessable that they would never use it!

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01 May 2006, 12:24

BwanaBob

quote:
Problem with the crater is, no surprise, too many tourists.

Well, maybe the Tanzanian government will add a few of these to the trophy list, too. I reckon it would be real sporting taking a charging safari car with my .500 double!

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01 May 2006, 14:00

shakari

Some pics of the Ngorogoro Crater Lodge.... if you need to earn some brownie points with your better halves - this IS the place to take them.

It's the most bizarre experience to be in the middle of Africa and walk into this incredible opulence...... quite what the Masai must think of it all, I can't imagine!

Hope they're the right size Terry!