Hunters: Gerald and Richard Corey
Non-hunter: Rosemary Corey
Outfitter: Campbell Safaris Website: www.campbell-safari.co.za
Email: helmuth@campbell-safari.co.za Tel: +27 11 454 0293
PH: Helmuth Fischer (Owner)
Country: RSA
Location: Kalahari Desert
Date: September 5-15, 2010
Species taken: Eland, hartebeest, gemsbok, waterbuck, wildebeest, springbuck, steenbok, duiker, warthog

This is our second safari both in RSA . This one was no comparison to the first. This one was real hunting. We had to walk and stalk every animal collected. Helmuth does not believe in driving and spotting. Also no shooting at waterholes or hides except for bow hunting, and handicapped.
My brother and I have hunted throughout our lives and are no longer horn hunters, so the trophies we took are trophies to us but not in the book. We collected both male and female animals. For the first time hunter, this is the place I would recommend. both because of true hunting and cost. I was able to shoot seven animals for under $8,000 this included trophy fees and board & room for the two of us (not including airfare). The accommodations were first class and the meals were outstanding!
The three trackers and their wives are the staff. The ladies do the housework, laundry, and help with the cooking. The head cook was Elize Boshoff (wife of the game manager, Bossie).
Helmuth and his wife Debbie (owners) were outstanding hosts. Debbie took time to be with my wife and assisted and joined us at every meal.
We had scheduled this hunt in early May but a week before we were to leave, we found out that Rosemary had to have open heart surgery. Panic!! Got a hold of Helmuth and he told us not to worry, but he would reschedule us to a later date after Rosemary’s recovery. Also, Helmuth had us booked at the Dakota Inn (located at the Rand Airport in Johannesburg) They also rebooked us for the later date. Helmuth’s travel agent, Janet at Sandown Travel was able to get our airline tickets rebooked for the later date.
Booking with Helmuth means you fly to Joberg. He handles all the gun permits, and letters of introduction. Then he flies you in his own plane to Campbell (approx. 300 air miles). He flies out of the Rand Airport. Google Helmuth Fischer. You’ll be surprised to learn about his flying capabilities. His ranch consists of 13,000 acres. In the 10 days we were there we never covered all 13,000 acres .Kalahari is made up of red sand and white pans, two ft grasses are everywhere, and every bush and tree had thorns with my name on it!
The days start between 6:30 and 8:00 walk and stalk until about 11:00 and have brunch. Then you had time to relax, or sleep until about 4:00 pm then it’s walk and stalk until dusk. Then you return and relax with a refreshing drink and have a wonderful dinner.
The hardest hunt we had was for my duiker. It involved one and a half days of walking finally finding one.
Here are some pictures.

Richard & Helmuth with Wildebeest



Richard's Gemsbok



Gerald's Steenbok



Gerald's Gemsbok



Gerald's Eland



Richard's Duiker



Gerald's Springbok



Richard's Hartebeest





Here are some shots of the lodge and room and food preparation. The lodge is well kept up and laundry is done daily if you wish. The exterior is clean as well. True solitude

Lodge



Our room



Typical brunch



Kitchen with Elize & Eldina



Meat processing area





here are some photos from a ground level hide. I couldn't believe how close the birds and animals would get to us. the mineral block was only 10 ft. away,the water hole 60ft.

Sandgrouse




Hartebeest



Zebra



Guineafowl



Two headed Impala !!!!!



A Sunset



Here is what I do best



thanks for looking, hope to see some of you at Dallas in Jan.

Gerald C

Great pictures. Thank you!
It looks like you both had a great time.

Great report and pics! That's what Africa is all about!

Nice report. Congrats on a fun adventure for you and your buddy.

Enjoyed your pix! Congratulations on an obviously enjoyable hunt.

Great report and pictures,glad you and your buddy had a great hunt..

Great pics....thanks for sharing

Beautiful pics. Looks like a nice lodge too.

Great report, sounds like you had a great hunt. Love the pictures from the hide.