Kathi at Wild Travel set up my plane flights. There were many problems with Delta but she was a great help and it was tough going. Missed flights due to plane malfunctions, lost luggage, customs, etc. Kathi was on the phone with me constantly and worked very hard to get me there with my gear. She was a great help and I recommend her to anyone traveling anywhere! Thanks Kathi!!! SAA was a great airline!
I Hunted with Dirk for 11 days. It was my first African hunt. I would not change anything about my time with them. Dirk is a great guy and knowledgable PH. I took nicer trophies than I had expected or hoped for. We saw plenty of game. There were interesting things everywhere we went. The country was quite good for seeing game and stalking.
Rita went all out on details to make the lodge perfect. A different dinner table theme each night and wonderful food. She keeps the place well organized and very comfortable.
The staff kept the place in great shape. They worked hard at their jobs and it was very much appreciated. I highly recommend Okanduka Siebe to anyone looking for a first class Namibian experience.

Congrats on some really fine antelope!!
Is that a puff adder? Tell us some more.

Yes it is a Puff Adder. I guess it was still early for many snakes.
I flew from Idaho Falls where I live then had to land 20 minutes later due to flap malfunction. That delay(1.5hrs) made me late for all future flights. I arrived in Dulles at 1:30am with rifles but NO baggage(ammo- 7mag&375hh). Kathi really helped in this situation rebooking me on connecting flights and later finding my lost bag(it arrived in camp 3 days late). Dirk loaned me Blaser 338 which I shot 3 animals with. When I received my ammo I used my Browning Safari 7mm for all other animals.

Congrats on a great hunt. I am taking my family to Namibia in July - looking at your pictures gets me more excited about the trip!

Thanks for posting.

Thanks for a great hunt report. Sorry about the wife.

dukxdog
Looks like you had a good hunt. Your Eland sure looks nice! Bird hunting is always a nice addition to a hunt.
Dirk and Rita are very nice honest people and I think for the money they offer one of the best plains game hunts in all of Africa .
Huge remote ranch, trophy quality second to none, honest hard working people, good food and reasonable prices!
It's little wonder they are booked two years in advance!

dukxdog sorry about the wife, I think a buffalo hunt is one of the best ways to get over hard times. Keep your head up and enjoy life !

Wow, Dukx:
Very fine animals. I'm impressed by the eland, too. I'm working with Kathi on a trip, and look forward to her help.
Very sorry to hear about the surprise when you got home. Hope no children are involved, as that makes it hurt a LOT more. Been there, done that.

Hello again. Dirk and Rita do run a first class operation. It was a great place to start my African hunting!

Bobby,

For crying out loud what a story. Glad you had a good safari in Namibia. We'll hope your arrival home next year after hunting with us is a little less traumatic.

Mark

Congrats on a great hunt, and truly sorry to hear about the missus doing a runner the way she did. Must be much owrse than it sounds when reading it!

"Drown your sorrows in dust and blood my son, with the smell of gunpowder in your nose, not whisky and gin" a wise man told me one day....

Good luck with Nyati next year!

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dukxdog sorry about the wife, I think a buffalo hunt is one of the best ways to get over hard times. Keep your head up and enjoy life !

I agree with Robert. Book a buffalo hunt with Dylan Cloete of Zuka Africa. Not only will you get great buffalos, I guaran-damn-tee you wont' think about the ex for a minute (except maybe when you pull the trigger ) .
Every cloud has a silver lining. Chin up!

Dave

While many may read your tale of woe about your wife up and out. There are also many of us whom are envious as hell of your renewed freedom.
Here's a bit of advice my father gave me when my first wife went on the lam with the guy she was banging at the time, " go out and scrape your horn then go collect some horn. You'll feel like a new man an wonder why you didn't think of that sooner!! " Know what he was right.

Dux: great hunt and thanks for dharing. No surprise Kathi came through for you. She's the CATS' meow when it comes to customer service. jorge

That's a tough trip Duk. I used to live in IF 20 years ago (Navy) I'll bet it's changed a bit since then.

I wonder, maybe if I move my Africa trip up from '08 to '07 Wifezilla will leave?

Sounds like a great hunting trip...

I am sorry you had to go through that when you returned. I am sure you are better off for it. I was in Tanzania this year and a buff hunt will cure you for sure.. Good Luck and keep your head up!!

Too bad you didn't know her intentions before you left. You could have stayed longer.

Hope I wasn't the judge assigned to your divorce!

I wouldn't fret to much duk. Sounds like you got a good deal. One woman traded for a hell of a safari. I'd trade my old woman for one.

Sorry about your bad news ending to an otherwise great trip. Have been there, and it WILL get better.
Nice trophies, great photos, thanks for posting.

Art

Update...Tanzania 2 Buff hunt booked for Sept.'07 Heading to Reno 1/23 to hang out with friends.

duxdog:
Good for you!! Where in Tanz are you going in Sept. We have booked a two buff hunt for the first of Oct. Have a great time in Reno.

Be sure to stop and see Dirk and Rita they will be at the Trails End Pavillion Booth number: 62 Good luck on your hunt.

Nice pics, and congrats on your safari.

dukxdog My canadian took a hike also I was sad at first. Now I wouldn't take her back for anything, their everwhere, and I won't have to put up with the noise about how much I hunt. Congrats on the great trip and nice animals. Single is good.

I'm on my 4th wife and haven't made it to Africa yet. Sounds line a decent trade off to me .