I just finalized my maiden voyage to Africa. I'll be hunting plains game in Namibia in May with Intoafricahunting. Who else is traveling to Namibia around May 11?

I'll be there May 9th.

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I will be hunting with Intoafricahunting in September. This will be my first trip to Afrcia as well

I will be hunting with Willem Mans at Kum Kum Game farm in S Namibia in late September,my first trip to Africa.Delta to JBG,then SAA shuttle to Upington RSA,the best location for meeting PH as hunt area is just N of the Orange river the S border of Namibia. Anyone else hunted there?

I'll be there May 13.

450/400 who are you hunting with.
What kind of firepower are you first timers taking. I'm thinking 300 WBY with 180 gr TSX or Hornady Spire point.

I am hunting with Janneman Brand of Kalahari Safari. This is my second trip, the first time was to Zimbabwe in 2005.

I am taking a Brno 21h in 8x57 loaded with either 196 gr Woodleighs or 180 TSX. My wife is going with me. This will be her first time hunting big game of any kind.

I am also taking a 450/400 loaded with 400 gr Woodleighs.

I vote for the Barnes, I took Hornady's last time and I think they are too soft, especially when you shoot the smaller stuff.

I am taking a .300 RUM and have not settled on bullets yet but they will be 200 grain.

450/400; You will enjoy hunting with Janneman. We have hunted with him twice and enjoyed every minute of it. I shot all my critters with my 30-06 with 180g bullets

I'll be there on September 6th. I'm taking a Kimber 375 H&H and a Springfield action in 35 Whelen, both with TSX bullets.

Cheers,

Larry

May 30-June 13 is when I'll be in Namibia

I'll arrive Windhoek on April 30 and stay until May 18. Going through Frankfurt from Albuquerque, NM.

Larry Sellers
SCI Life Member

Bryan, what game did you take with Janneman and at what distances. I am wondering if shots are farther rather than closer.

I arrive July 5th and depart July 20th. 14 day PG/Leopard with Vaughan Fulton. Overnight in JNB at Afton Guest House on July 4th.

May 30 to June 11

August 1-21 for me.

Oct 1-11 Plainsgame and 1 day of birdshooting. Taking a Ruger Magnum Rifle in 375 H&H 260 Accubonds, and a 338 RUM on a Stiller Action, shooting 250 gr Swift A Frames........counting the days.......

I just returned from Namibia a week ago, vacationing, visiting friends, and some hunting. I took .375 H&H (zebra, 2 wildebeest). My son took a .308 Win (springbok), and my hunting buddy took a .338 WinMag (kudu, oryx, 2 warthogs).

Namibia hunters, be prepared for high grass and thick foliage in the next few weeks. The Kalahari is very green right now.

Namibiahunter

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Namibia hunters, be prepared for high grass and thick foliage in the next few weeks. The Kalahari is very green right now.

I assume that's going to make it a more difficult hunt? Or will it make it easier with better cover? My wife and I are going in May.

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Originally posted by Namibiahunter:
Namibia hunters, be prepared for high grass and thick foliage in the next few weeks. The Kalahari is very green right now.


Originally posted by 450/400:
I assume that's going to make it a more difficult hunt? Or will it make it easier with better cover? My wife and I are going in May.

I think it works both ways- it's harder to see the animals but it's also harder for the animals to see you. With the wind blowing in my favor I was able to get within 40 yards of my zebra.

Namibiahunter

NICE! I can't wait.

My family and I depart Phoenix on July 21st and return to Phoenix on Aug 4th. We are hunting with Omuramba Hunting Lodge. This is our first trip to Africa. We are hunting the standard plains game animals.

We are flying Phoenix-Chicago-Frankfurt-Windhoek and back again.

My Son (13) and Daughter (10) are shooting a Savage 7MM-08 and I am taking my Kimber Montana .300 WSM. I am shooting 180gr TSX. I am still working out the load for my kids.

My son and I will be in Namibia for our first ever trip to Africa August 16-26. we will be hunting with Vaughan Fulton. Am I excited...

My wife and I are going for our first trip August 21 - Sept 4 with Peter Delport.

Leaving Aug. 3, Toronto/Amsterdam/Frankfurt/Windhoek, arriving Aug. 5.

Plainsgame hunt with Dirk Rohrman, Omalanga Safaris, Otavi. First trip to Africa for myself, wife and 2 step-kids.

Flying back out of Windhoek Aug. 16.

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Originally posted by WannabeBwana:
Leaving Aug. 3, Toronto/Amsterdam/Frankfurt/Windhoek, arriving Aug. 5.

Plainsgame hunt with Dirk Rohrman, Omalanga Safaris, Otavi. First trip to Africa for myself, wife and 2 step-kids.

Flying back out of Windhoek Aug. 16.

Be right behind you arriving Windhoek the evening of the Aug 12. Rita is going to meet us and go to Joe's Beer House that evening and onto one of the camps the next day. Maybe we can meet and share a thought or two. This will be our (wife & I)second trip with Dirk & Rita. You will have a great time.

Heading to the Caprivi 9/20 for buffalo w/ Vaughan Fulton. The wife might even tag along on this one.

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Originally posted by ARTP:

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Originally posted by WannabeBwana:
Leaving Aug. 3, Toronto/Amsterdam/Frankfurt/Windhoek, arriving Aug. 5.

Plainsgame hunt with Dirk Rohrman, Omalanga Safaris, Otavi. First trip to Africa for myself, wife and 2 step-kids.

Flying back out of Windhoek Aug. 16.

Be right behind you arriving Windhoek the evening of the Aug 12. Rita is going to meet us and go to Joe's Beer House that evening and onto one of the camps the next day. Maybe we can meet and share a thought or two. This will be our (wife & I)second trip with Dirk & Rita. You will have a great time.

ArtP,

PM me.

We're actually booked at Rita and Dirk's until the 13th, and our flight out is on the evening of the 16th. We're still trying to decide what to do with the extra 3 days. Maybe lounge around camp, or go to Swakopmund so the kids can see the dolphins, seals, etc.