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You guys are getting this all wrong, you're supposed to invite me. I will however pay my airfare, my bar bill (you'll be glad) and if I don't miss I will even pick up my trophy fees. It's just one of those huge cosmic coincidences that my translation and photography fees work out to precisely the same amount as Toufic's daily rates.  _________________________________ AR, where the hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history become the nattering nabobs of negativisim. | |||
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OK who speaks the lingo a little better than my school boy French? ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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I loved this report! Thanks, gents, for taking the time to share your experience in Burkina Faso. I am to the point in my hunting that I am sort of cherry-picking. Those roan and buffalo look terrific to me! Bravo to both of you! Mike Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer. | |||
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Enjoyed the report guys and I am in awe at your rifles. They sure are pretty. It looks like a little slice of heaven you guys found in Burkina Faso. ____________________________ If you died tomorrow, what would you have done today ... 2018 Zimbabwe - Tuskless w/ Nengasha Safaris 2011 Mozambique - Buffalo w/ Mashambanzou Safaris | |||
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Wink, Have not heard from Judge G but if we can get Fairgame to commit....we have four for 2015. | |||
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There are some interesting observations on lion hunting in Burkina Faso in African Hunter II. In brief, the respondent reports that the quota is far too high. And that hunting very late in the season, when the grass is short, and the water is scarce, is best. Apparently, also very interesting to me, is the notion, reported as fact, that many, if not most, males, even old males, are nearly maneless. This seems to be a common trait among West African lion. Odd thing. Mike Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer. | |||
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Great report. One of the most interesting things I found about Burkina Faso was that the crocodiles don't attack humans. I still played it safe and stayed away from the waters edge.  DRSS Searcy 470 NE | |||
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Thank you for an outstanding report with great photography, gentlemen. One question is still hanging though; What happened with Rachel and her tickets? ___________________________________________________________________________________ Give me the simple life; an AK-47, a good guard dog and a nymphomaniac who owns a liquor store. | |||
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Toufic has a system for purchasing drinks with booklets of coupons you are supposed to pre-purchase. All of your drinks are in fact pre-paid and each time you are served a coke or tonic you are supposed to give Rachel a coupon, or "ticket". We tended to be one booklet in arrears with this system, not really understanding it the first days, running up a certain number of drinks on credit. But yes, in the end Rachel did get her tickets. _________________________________ AR, where the hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history become the nattering nabobs of negativisim. | |||
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The "pay for your drinks" feature on western safaris was one of those things I found odd and very different from my other trips to Africa. Unless it was water or coffee you were charged for everything you drank. Even a shot of Masol in your water cost you. I could understand if we were a long way from civilization and everything needed to be flown or shipped in very expensively but not the case here. It definitely would not be a big deal in my decision to hunt western Africa, just a very different custom than one is used to in southern or eastern safaris. Is this common in central Africa as well? On the plains of hesitation lie the bleached bones of ten thousand, who on the dawn of victory lay down their weary heads resting, and there resting, died. If you can talk with crowds and keep your virtue, Or walk with Kings - nor lose the common touch... Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And - which is more - you'll be a Man, my son! - Rudyard Kipling Life grows grim without senseless indulgence. | |||
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Observer or non-hunter rates on Toufic's price list are relatively low and I'm guessing that there are many more non-hunters going to this camp than you might see in a Tanzania tented camp. Hanging around the pool all day, instead of hunting, can make for some pretty thirsty clients. Either way, it's a very small amount in the total for a safari. The coupon system does simplify the accounting, not needing to keep cash for change or run separate tabs for each client. It's easy, on your first day buy a booklet, when you run out of coupons buy another. _________________________________ AR, where the hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history become the nattering nabobs of negativisim. | |||
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Forrest and Wink, A great report. It's nice to get such a detailed view into some of the unique hunting destinations. By the way Forrest, your "tanker" buddy said he would build me a 9.3 just like yours! Well, maybe he didn't say that, but I think it might look at least half as nice. If I'm lucky.  | |||
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Wink and Forrest; your photo's and report were excellent, congrats! Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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Wink and Forrest two of my AR friends, what a wonderful hunt. I am smiling writing this and will go back and reread it for a second time. Memories are so precious. Wink Pierre was right, once you hunt buf it is under your skin and have to hunt them again. The best, Mike  | |||
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I, too, reading this report for the second time truly enjoyed your report Wink and ForrestB...I still would like to visit this place and enjoy being in an altogether different kind of place in Africa. Photos are great and splendid and the report wonderful...Thanks again | |||
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Hi William I feel really ashame not having read this before, I just discover it. Shame as I was supposed to join You in Burkina. A fantastic report, bringing back plenty of fond memories. You really have a knack for racounting, and you provide an honest and very vivid report. On the african hunting forum, Skansen is asking for help for hunting a lion in Burkina. Can You help him Thanks J B de Runz Be careful when blindly following the masses ... generally the "m" is silent | |||
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JB, I sent Skansen a note and suggested that he PM Wink for some background on his hunt. I am sure Wink would be happy to help. Hope all is good with you. Mike | |||
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Great report. Man that 9.3X64 oozes class! "When the wind stops....start rowing. When the wind starts, get the sail up quick." | |||
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I'll be there in 2 weeks....report to follow :-) | |||
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Great report and pictures - looks a fun spot | |||
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skansen did PM me and I replied. Networking is what AR is all about. _________________________________ AR, where the hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history become the nattering nabobs of negativisim. | |||
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Jean-Bernard, It would have been good to have you with us. We had a great time. _________________________________ AR, where the hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history become the nattering nabobs of negativisim. | |||
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Awesome! Rusty We Band of Brothers! DRSS, NRA & SCI Life Member "I am rejoiced at my fate. Do not be uneasy about me, for I am with my friends." ----- David Crockett in his last letter (to his children), January 9th, 1836 "I will never forsake Texas and her cause. I am her son." ----- Jose Antonio Navarro, from Mexican Prison in 1841 "for I have sworn upon the altar of god eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man." Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Arbroath April 6, 1320-“. . .It is not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom - for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself.” | |||
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Forrest and Wink, what a pleasure to read to AR friends on safari together. The best to you both. Mike | |||
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Great photos. Good report. | |||
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This intrigues me. I may reconsider my decision to never hunt Africa again. What languages does Toufic speak? George  | |||
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French and Arabic for sure, probably Moshi and Gourmanche as well. _________________________________ AR, where the hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history become the nattering nabobs of negativisim. | |||
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I speak English, Greek, and Spanish. It sounds like communication would be problematic. George | |||
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