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Botswana elephant
02 June 2008, 13:23
Small BoreBotswana elephant
Hi,
I'm new to this forum as I'm not much of an African hunter but I have just come back from a bit of a bash in the Okavango Delta.
We were in for 16 days and hunted elephant, red lechwe, impala and guinea fowl.
Our outfiter was Mark Kyriacou of Big Game and Bird Safaris operating out of Maun.
Our PH was Grant Albers and we were assisted by Mark's son George Kyriacou, also a PH.
I must say the whole thing was beautifully arranged, the camp was professionally and seamlessly organised and the atmosphere among the whole party was convivial and relaxed.
Top class advice and steady guiding from Grant, he really made the whole thing tick and my host, michael, bagged a big old bull with 70lb and 72lb ivory. I shot my first lechwe and impala and we saw all the big five (save rhino) and lots else besides - sometimes very close!
I heartily recommend all those concerned, from the trackers, Jackson an Matiti, to Mel, the camp organiser, tho the cook, the skinners and everyone else. A really professional operation.
If you want to read the whole story and see some pictures have alook at ARTICLES on
www.vintageguns.co.uk02 June 2008, 21:20
UKhunterClick on that link from ozhunter.
Now THAT is what I call a Hunt Report!
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03 June 2008, 02:29
Carolina CounselThat was a spectacular read.
03 June 2008, 07:19
L. David KeithWelcome to the forums Small Bore. Congrats on a great hunt. The Kyriacou's are A-1 folks and my go-to Outfitters for Botswana. Maybe you'll now become an African Hunter?
LDK
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03 June 2008, 19:41
Fallow BuckLDK,
I keep trying to convince Small bore that we need to go back to Africa together, if for nothing else than to sit about and smoke some nice cigars with some good malts!!
Unortunatley he insists on going everywhere with his old muskets!!!
Rgds,
FB
Thank you very much for posting the link. Probably one of the best pieces I have had the pleasure of reading. A top notch story.
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My word what a wonderful story, this man can write!
Thanks so much.
(When I was a kid my father used to tell me that God hated a coward, I finally realized he has even less use for a fool.)
04 June 2008, 20:16
Fallow BuckSB,
I've now read the piece, and it is indeed a great read. I'll start to read your book now instead of just looking at the pictures of pretty guns that are in it!!
Rgds,
K
05 June 2008, 06:57
slimtimGreat writing and great story. The picture over the shoulder of the hunters as they face the elephant is very impressive.
Tim
06 June 2008, 15:47
Arild IversenA great story, a great trophy, the English language at its best
Arild Iversen.
07 June 2008, 10:00
Use Enough GunThanks for sharing a wonderful experience with all of us.
07 June 2008, 10:10
jdollarcongratulations on a good hunt. i have known Mel and Grant for several years and they truly are top notch people and a lot of fun to spend time with.
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11 June 2008, 14:47
Sambar 9.3quote:
Excellent read, thanks!
Cheers, Dave.
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