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Our Hunt In Kigozi And Ugalla, Tanzania, 2009
15 November 2009, 22:37
safari-lawyerOutstanding. Thank you, Saeed.
Will J. Parks, III
15 November 2009, 23:38
Zoboomafoo_dudeFantastic pictures! Thanks so much for sharing them with us.
17 November 2009, 10:11
.458AubsGreat pics and thanks for taking us on the hunt
18 November 2009, 01:58
TrophyShotPrintsThank you for sharing...
18 November 2009, 02:32
shootawayI really liked the second to last buff video.
20 November 2009, 12:40
JCHBAmazing photos especially the scenery and the small details like the flowers and other close-ups.
20 November 2009, 17:07
daleWfantastic photography! great hunt
20 November 2009, 17:24
daleWThe croc shot was amazing! I never thought that shot was coming. outstanding!!
20 November 2009, 17:44
jhaneySaeed,
Your photographs are fantastic! You have been able to capture the reason most of us return to Africa year after year. It is not the glamour game alone, it is the subtleties of the African bush which you have so marvelously garnered. Thanks so much for sharing your passion.
Jim
20 November 2009, 17:54
SaeedGlad you all are enjoying our photos and videos.
I have plenty more to post, as time permits.
22 November 2009, 22:50
AnotherAZWriterThanks Saeed. Great videos.
30 November 2009, 07:35
RomoFantastic...thanks for sharing. Very well done, sir!
30 November 2009, 13:09
BwanamichHI Saeed,
Always fun and enjoyable reading your reports.
The areas in your thread title should read "KIZIGO" instead of KIGOZI.....
"...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
17 December 2009, 06:43
retreeverSaeed, always enjoy reading and looking at the pics and antics of the crew on safari.
Regards,
Mike
Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting
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17 December 2009, 08:22
FjoldWow, that hour just flew by. That was great Saeed, thanks.
Frank
"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
- Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953
NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite
28 December 2009, 08:41
zhabaWow Saeed thanks heaps for the pictures and video that looks like a fantastic trip. As much as i love buffalo that croc you shot is truely an outstanding trophy well done
21 February 2010, 09:59
Guillermo AmestoyMr. Saeed: I was a litle boring far away from home,alone,and You saved my night, with this another amazing report,thanks for sharing you time and show Us those wonderfulls trips and friend relations ship examples, shurelly i will have goods dreams,I hope some day came back to Africa again and live a experience like Your.Kind Regards and Many thanks. Guille
"Every ignored reallity prepares its revenge!"
21 February 2010, 17:18
ddrhookThanks for the wonderful Pictures. great as always
11 August 2010, 08:11
Tsiu BearCongrats on the harvest. Great shot on the Croc.
When in doubt book an expensive hunting trip.
19 August 2010, 10:27
TexKDI clicked on the videos without reading the comments here first. Then I watched the zebra , then the croc to see what that was like.
Then I came to post and saw a few others had something to say about the croc as well. It is worth repeating that the croc shot has it all. Shot placement, accuracy, timing, and power. I heard the safety click before the shot broke but I felt he had to settle more after raising up.
I realize your preference for the buffalo but I can say with some certainty that no crocs want to be around when Saeed is nearby.
05 November 2023, 05:06
lavacaSaeed,
I'm looking at hunting Ugalla in 2025. I've never hunted the Tabora region before, but I see you hunted Kizigo and Ugalla in 2009. I realize 15 years is an eternity in Tanzania as far as game quality, but thought I'd ask. I read your whole report and see you had a pride lion on bait, but are there huntable lion? I've heard the leopard are relatively small, but that doesn't matter much, it's the hunt. Seems like there are plenty of buffalo and that's what matters most. Also, I've been after a roan and East African kudu for years. I understand there are topi as well. Welcome any thoughts.
05 November 2023, 05:39
Saeedquote:
Originally posted by lavaca:
Saeed,
I'm looking at hunting Ugalla in 2025. I've never hunted the Tabora region before, but I see you hunted Kizigo and Ugalla in 2009. I realize 15 years is an eternity in Tanzania as far as game quality, but thought I'd ask. I read your whole report and see you had a pride lion on bait, but are there huntable lion? I've heard the leopard are relatively small, but that doesn't matter much, it's the hunt. Seems like there are plenty of buffalo and that's what matters most. Also, I've been after a roan and East African kudu for years. I understand there are topi as well. Welcome any thoughts.
We were hunting with TGT.
They had some "research" teams checking on lions.
And I suspect they did not want us near any lion that could be shot.
05 November 2023, 07:23
lavacaI've heard that about TGT. so not surprised. Concession is under new management. I think there should be good lion there and your photos lend support to that belief. Why not?
05 November 2023, 22:03
BwanamichWhich Ugalla block are you looking at?
"...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
06 November 2023, 07:24
lavacaBwanamich,
Very good question. Amateurish for me not to know.
06 November 2023, 07:32
lavacaIf I recall, part was a game reserve and part was a communal area.
06 November 2023, 07:37
SaeedI hunted with TGT several times, at no time were we allowed near any shootable lions.
Frankly, you are better off hunting the Selous, with an outfitter who does not favor special clients.
06 November 2023, 08:23
lavacaSafe to say I won't be hunting with TGT. I need to find out some more, but this area in Ugalla is intriguing.
06 November 2023, 09:20
lavacaIf TGT controls it, that's going to be a deal breaker, but I don't think that is the case.
06 November 2023, 13:33
StormsGSPquote:
Originally posted by lavaca:
If TGT controls it, that's going to be a deal breaker, but I don't think that is the case.
Don't think TGT has any Ugalla blocks any more, I think they just have 2 Maswa blocks and a WMA.
As far as I know, Harpreet has one Ugalla block, and the Africab guys have the other. I have second hand info about the Africab block, not sure about Harpreets.
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