The Accurate Reloading Forums
Ten Days in Tanzania with Pierre van Tonder
Ten Days in Tanzania with Pierre van Tonder
There is just something wonderful about a picture of a beautiful lady with a double rifle on her shoulder!
Look'n good, Cherie!
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.”
28 July 2012, 19:42
bwanajayCongrats Wink on a great Safari. Tanzania is like Texas, Flat land to Mountains, it has it all.
28 July 2012, 19:52
jbderunzquote:
Originally posted by Wink:
Jean-Bernard,
You just haven't been keeping up with current events. I've been wearing my "serious" disguise for a few years (see link below):
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/9851035311In fact, I think you need to start going to the Rambouillet Game Fair again. I ran into Pierré van Tonder in April and it was quite a surprise since I didn't know he now had an agent in France. In fact, the agent lives near Strasbourg if you want to meet that person. PM me if interested.
Sorry William
I wasn't aware of your hunting trip in Namibia.
Nice trophies, and incredible pictures.
Yes you look like d'Artagnan in Europe and like a pirat in Africa.
Please Pm me the adress of PVT's agent.
kind regards
J B de Runz
Be careful when blindly following the masses ... generally the "m" is silent
29 July 2012, 06:03
retreeverThank you , Rusty.
Cherie
Michael Podwika... DRSS bigbores and hunting
www.pvt.co.za " MAKE THE SHOT " 450#2 Famars
A female redhead helping to stuff the buffalo into the landcruiser?
"There are worse memorials to a life well-lived than a pair of elephant tusks." Robert Ruark
29 July 2012, 20:16
jeff hCongrats, good report
thanks for posting
NRA LIFE MEMBER
DU DIAMOND SPONSOR IN PERPETUITY
DALLAS SAFARI CLUB LIFE MEMBER
SCI FOUNDATION MEMBER
quote:
Originally posted by Bwanamich:
Excellent Impala for the Selous
well done all around.
I wasn't planning on taking another impala, but when I saw this one I changed my mind. Did I say I was happy about the impala?
I also want to add a comment about photos in general. I just handed my camera, whether the Nikon DSLR or the Canon pocket camera, to Clinton van Tonder and he took the photos. I take no credit. What I have posted is a mix of photos from both cameras, which just goes to show you that you can take very nice photos with a pocket Canon S95, such as this one:
_________________________________
AR, where the hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history become the nattering nabobs of negativisim.
30 July 2012, 01:42
elk88101Great report great hunt
I have hunted the same camp also with Biebs
Great place real good outfit
I will also return.
Larry
03 August 2012, 11:33
bobby7321Hey Wink! Great report. Sharing camp with you was great fun.
We just got into Dar, but I'll post a report and start editing all the video once I get home.
Glad to see you got home safe after that charter incident. You should see how they ended up getting that plane out haha, and yes I had the camera rolling the whole time.
I'll be in touch soon.
-bobby
03 August 2012, 12:59
Winkquote:
Originally posted by bobby7321:
Hey Wink! Great report. Sharing camp with you was great fun.
We just got into Dar, but I'll post a report and start editing all the video once I get home.
Glad to see you got home safe after that charter incident. You should see how they ended up getting that plane out haha, and yes I had the camera rolling the whole time.
I'll be in touch soon.
-bobby
We are all hoping to see photos or video of that plane. I like to think your safari turned out great and can't wait for the report and images.
_________________________________
AR, where the hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history become the nattering nabobs of negativisim.
03 August 2012, 18:43
WinkThanks to bobby I've a couple of photos of the final resting place of the light aircraft which ended up in the bush at the end of the Mseguni airstrip:
Judging from the smoke in the upper right hand corner of the second photo, Kinky and Johnny Masai still have access to matches.
_________________________________
AR, where the hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history become the nattering nabobs of negativisim.
03 August 2012, 22:18
L. David KeithWink, congrats on a great adventure and glad no one was hurt in the crash. Those are some excellent photographs and fine trophies.
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/6881000262Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142Hunting 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#212108409Natal: 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#926103994110 days in the Stormberg Mountains
http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322Back 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."
06 August 2012, 01:42
WinkOne last group photo of the great team that made my safari both fun and successful:
From left to right: Clinton van Tonder, me, Mbijani, Kingui, Sweetness (the driver, who's nickname changed daily), and the game scout David.
(A little HDR treatment allowed me to lighten up the African's faces)
_________________________________
AR, where the hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history become the nattering nabobs of negativisim.
16 August 2012, 19:25
Jaco HumanGlad you enjoyed the hunt, I had quite a big shock when I saw yout post on FB about the crash. Glad all of you are OK. Thanks for sharing your trip.
Life is how you spend the time between hunting trips.
Through Responsible Sustainable hunting we serve Conservation.
Outfitter permit no. Limpopo ZA/LP/73984
PH permit no. Limpopo ZA/LP/81197
Jaco Human
SA Hunting Experience
jacohu@mweb.co.za
www.sahuntexp.com 16 August 2012, 19:45
daleWcongrats on a great hunt....love the picture of the bloody face from the scope...classsic!
22 August 2012, 10:30
Use Enough GunHey Wink: Just noticed and read your report and viewed your great pics! Congrats on a successful hunt with the Von Tonders. Glad you survived the "forced landing".
01 September 2012, 04:16
THORNELL2Great pictures and a wonderful hunt.
01 September 2012, 19:48
gerrybCongrats on a great hunt. The plane while scary will be something you will never forget.I hope you hade plenty of baby wipes as I would have needed them. Good job!
02 September 2012, 19:16
capebufI hunted with Pierre in 2007 for cape buffalo and it was a great time.Congards on your safari.Pierre is a great guy,great staff also..
18 November 2012, 21:42
PulicordsWink: PM sent regarding your crash. Glad to see you came out of it okay!
19 November 2012, 03:08
Steve416Congratulations ...for so many reasons!
I love the Selous.
Great pictures.
19 November 2012, 05:01
pagosawingnutYou survived, congratulations. Great trophies and sounds like a great time. You'll be booked again I bet.
23 November 2012, 15:18
DB BillThe photos were great - especially the last couple of your buff with a sneer on his face.
DB Bill aka Bill George
23 November 2012, 23:06
Bwana338retreever
How were you able to take pictures of the terminal and plane.
Trying to take my camera out to take a picture of our Airplane, i was almost tackled.
All those armed guards watching the airport place and it was a NO PHOTO area.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
"You've got the strongest hand in the world. That's right. Your hand. The hand that marks the ballot. The hand that pulls the voting lever. Use it, will you" John Wayne
24 November 2012, 06:07
fujotupuBwana338:
The facility at Tanzanair is private and you can take all the photos you like - it may not be wise to photograph the remaining surrounding areas.
10 December 2012, 05:01
THORNELL2Fantastic photos and excellent report.
_________________________________
AR, where the hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history become the nattering nabobs of negativisim.
20 April 2013, 18:08
fairgameGreat photo.
Zambia is calling mate.
ROYAL KAFUE LTD
Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com
Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144
Instagram - kafueroyal
20 April 2013, 18:23
matt u[QUOTE]Originally posted by fairgame:
Great photo.
QUOTE]
+1
quote:
Originally posted by fairgame:
Great photo.
Zambia is calling mate.
And I will definitely go one day and hunt with you.
_________________________________
AR, where the hopeless, hysterical hypochondriacs of history become the nattering nabobs of negativisim.
22 April 2013, 17:52
Wendell ReichGreat report. That is a Cessna 206, I believe. It does not require a "co-pilot" someone was riding along to log it probably. Hey, hours are tough to come by!
Glad nobody was hurt! Well, except your forehead, but that was self inflicted. All the photos from my first hunt in Zim had scope cuts. Every single one.
Good pictures and a nice report.
23 April 2013, 00:06
jens poulsenGreat report!.
Thanks for sharing.
Viva la france..
DRSS: HQ Scandinavia. Chapters in Sweden & Norway
01 May 2013, 22:28
Andrew McLarenLovely trophies.
Good shot placement [as seen on some photos] makes good bullet performance of lesser importance!
Whatever, it sure all worked out for you. Congratulations!
Andrew McLarenProfessional Hunter and Hunting Outfitter since 1974.
http://www.mclarensafaris.com The home page to go to for custom planning of ethical and affordable hunting of plains game in South Africa!
Enquire about any South African hunting directly from
andrew@mclarensafaris.com After a few years of participation on forums, I have learned that:One can cure: Lack of knowledge – by instruction. Lack of skills – by practice. Lack of experience – by time doing it.
One cannot cure:Stupidity – nothing helps! Anti hunting sentiments – nothing helps! Put-‘n-Take Outfitters – money rules!
My very long ago ancestors needed and loved to eat meat.
Today I still hunt! 03 May 2013, 18:18
Tim ViningAny landing you walk away from is a good landing!! Great Hunt, love the pictures, in a truly spectacular part of the world.
Tim
16 April 2015, 01:08
martine-aMerci pour votre message,
votre histoire est fantastique et vos photos sont très belles, j ai pu reconnaître Dominique, Sinjore,Clinton,pascale...
Les aventures sont exceptionnelles en Afrique et les gens très accueillants, je repars bientôt!!!
Pierré et Clinton sont des guides pationnants.
j ai découvert la chasse an Afrique au Cameroun avec un guide exceptionnel aussi qui m'a fait découvrir les merveilles de la brousse...
Bonne continuation
Martine A
16 April 2015, 08:32
Ackley Improved UserGreat trophies and report. Congrats. AIU
16 April 2015, 18:54
Big Wonderful WyomingWonderful adventure!
16 April 2015, 20:06
surefire7Great trophies, great adventure. And you survived! Congratulations!!
16 April 2015, 22:46
shotgun46Congratulations nice buff
