I have a client who has to move his hunt, outfitter wants to fill this spot, so, he is offering a very nice incentive to anyone who can come for these dates. (There is a little bit of flexibility with the dates)

Dates:23rd to 31st May, 2013.

Ok, so to avoid the questions I always get ...
1. No, you can not do this next year!
2. No, you can not do this in September or any other date outside of this window, (except for possibly moving the dates a back or forth a bit.)
3. No, if you are booked on this hunt, he will not give you a free Kudu and Eland because you saw this post.
4. No you can't move your booked hunt to these dates and get the discount ... that sort of defeats the purpose.

But, thanks for asking.

If you can only do this as a 1x1, call me and we can discuss it. It is possible under the right circumstances.

Ok, details:

Outfitter: Tholo Safaris, Botswana 110,000 acre ranch. This place has more huge Kudu than I have ever seen anywhere in Africa. Hands down ... ever. On my hunt, I literally saw 5-10 50" + Kudu Bulls EVERY DAY!

This place is sick with Eland! The best Eland hunt I know of. They use Bushman trackers to hunt the Eland here. Do a search for "Tholo Safaris" on AR and you will find some reports.

Cost:
Day Rates
$425 per/day - 1x1
$325 per day/person - 2x1
$200 per day for observers
$100 per day for cameraman joining the safari

This Kudu and Eland is to be split between the two hunters, just to be clear.

INCLUDED IN THE DAILY RATE:
Meeting on arrival in Maun.
Full services of your professional hunter.
Full camp and staff services.
Full accommodations.
Meals and drinks local alcohol, in moderation
Daily laundry in camp.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE DAILY RATE:
Trophy fees on animals killed or wounded.
Dip & Pack
Air freight of trophies to final destination
Gun import permits of $150 per gun.
Gratuities
Ammunition. Shotgun 12g & 20g @ $1 per round.
Hotel costs before and after safari contract dates.
Road transport from Maun to camp and return $600
Road transportation from Windhoek $950 Round trip
(currently)12% Botswana government VAT on total bill

Blesbuck $650*
Duiker $ 350
Eland $ 1500
Ostrich $ 500
Gemsbuck $ 1000
Hartebeast $ 900
Impala $ 400
Jackal $ 150
Kudu $ 1200
Steinbuck $ 300
Springbuck $ 450
Warthog $ 450
Blue Wildebeast $ 500
Zebra $ 1050
Birds per week $ 300
Black Wildebeest $ 1500*
Water buck $ 1600*
Giraffe $ 4750*

* Animals with low quota. If you want one, let me know and I will see if one is available.

You can also download the pricelist here: Tholo Pricelist

My webpage on Botswana - Botswana

Some Hunt Reports
GeoffM24's Hunt with Tholo
Lucky1's Safari
Graylake and Mrs. Graylake's Safari

I can't seem to find my Tholo report??? Oh well, here are some photos.

I've never shot an eland. Anyone wish to do a 2/1 with me (and I get the eland)...

If anyone is thinking about their first safari, I'd love to join them (toting my own freight, of course) and I'd even do camera duty. I've hunted with several folks (including my daughters) on their first trip and would like to share the joys of a newbie, again!

Ok, maybe some clarification is due here.

The outfitter does expect that you will shoot some additional animals. I take for granted that this is the case.

So, instead of forcing a package on someone with X number of animals and discount it by the cost of a Kudu and Eland, I am leaving it up to the hunter to choose what he wants.

On the final bill, 1 Eland and 1 Kudu will be given at no charge. It is up to the hunters to decide who gets what.

Or, the total savings of $2700 will be split between the two hunters if they take Eland and Kudu.

Any questions, just call or email.

Thanks.

I am not going to charge any extra to have JudgeG on the hunt.

I know, it's generous of me. No problem.

Nor will I discount it because you chose to take JudgeG with you. (Sorry Ernest, I couldn't help myself )

Can this be done as a bowhunt?

Yes, he has a ton of bowblinds over waterholes. Probably one of the best bowhunts I have in Africa. Most (not all) bowhunts are on smaller properties where the game must drink from a certain water source.

At last count he had 25 bow blinds on his property. He may have more now. All but one or two were concrete, ground level blinds with vertical shooting slits.

You can even do a combo. Sit in the bowblind morning/evening and rifle hunt in the mid-day.

You have to experience the Bushman trackers hunting Eland. Hands down the highlight of the hunt.

I hunted there last spring.

AMAZING place, hands down.

The eland are amazing and a wonderful hunt behind the bushman trackers.

Lots and lots of kudu.

Heck, lots and lots of everything.

If you go, take a shotgun and pop a few birds. I wish I had.

any chance of including a cape buff on this oneÉ

Wendell,really thought there would be a discount
hunting with his honor. I was informed that it should be other way around. guess even. be delighted to hunt with him. Hope they can stand two Marines at once. have pm the judge will contact you.

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Originally posted by JudgeG:
I've never shot an eland. Anyone wish to do a 2/1 with me (and I get the eland)...

If anyone is thinking about their first safari, I'd love to join them (toting my own freight, of course) and I'd even do camera duty. I've hunted with several folks (including my daughters) on their first trip and would like to share the joys of a newbie, again!

be my 1st trip. i love to hunt with another Marine. pm sent. will need advice. i am in and will contact wendall tomorrow.

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Originally posted by invader66:

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Originally posted by JudgeG:
I've never shot an eland. Anyone wish to do a 2/1 with me (and I get the eland)...

If anyone is thinking about their first safari, I'd love to join them (toting my own freight, of course) and I'd even do camera duty. I've hunted with several folks (including my daughters) on their first trip and would like to share the joys of a newbie, again!

be my 1st trip. i love to hunt with another Marine. pm sent. will need advice. i am in and will contact wendall tomorrow.

Congrats.

You will have a great time.

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Originally posted by invader66:

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Originally posted by JudgeG:
I've never shot an eland. Anyone wish to do a 2/1 with me (and I get the eland)...

If anyone is thinking about their first safari, I'd love to join them (toting my own freight, of course) and I'd even do camera duty. I've hunted with several folks (including my daughters) on their first trip and would like to share the joys of a newbie, again!

be my 1st trip. i love to hunt with another Marine. pm sent. will need advice. i am in and will contact wendall tomorrow.

Congrats! You will enjoy your hunt in Africa and with the Judge immensley! Have Ernest bring his daughters along, as they are far nicer and much, much easier to look at than he is! LOL!!

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Originally posted by carpediem4570:
any chance of including a cape buff on this oneÉ

Only reasonable way to include a Buff is to buy a Buff hunt in another country. Bots Buff are pricey, limited, and most are sold out well in advance. Now that most every Buffalo in Bots will be done dor after this year, any leftovers were probably sold.

Zim or Moz. I have had a coule guys do a split hunt, hunting here and then a Buff or Elephant hunt in another country.

Invader66,

Give me a call, will help you and the judge sort out details.

Invader is in! Unfortunately, the Judge had a conflict and can't make it.

Invader is going to do this as a 1x1, there is room in camp for another 1x1, or 2x1 with or without observers.

Anyone interested, let me know.

Still open!

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Ok, so to avoid the questions I always get ... 1. No, you can not do this next year! 2. No, you can not do this in September or any other date outside of this window, (except for possibly moving the dates a back or forth a bit.)3. No, if you are booked on this hunt, he will not give you a free Kudu and Eland because you saw this post. 4. No you can't move your booked hunt to these dates and get the discount ... that sort of defeats the purpose.

Wendell,

I really got a chuckle out of this.

Mark

Amazing how quick we learn to diffuse the inevitable incoming questions, isn't it?

Just for my clarification, is one slot still open or both? If one, can I come along with my son as the hunter and myself as an observer/camp follower or bird hunter and how much would either option cost if available? What is the expectation of "additional animals" composed of monetarily speaking?

Wendell - Man, this fits me PERFECT (A dream come true for sure). But look, can I move this to August - I swamped until then ok? Actually can I do it August 2014? Great man, thanks!!!

I actually have myself and 2 buddies, so either I need two free Eland or would it be ok if we all start shooting at the same time???

I totally understand the shooting additional animal thing, so we'll take 2 Jackals as well.

According to you this place is "sick with Eland", so is that something we need to be worried about? Is it contagious by chance?

Lastly, please send the contract/bill to the attention of Dave Fulson - at Safari Classics in Dallas, TX.

P.S. - Man, you were fat back then! I like the new/improved "slimmer" Wendell.

Aaron, yea, anything you want, just put it on your schedule and have Dave send me a $30k trophy fee deposit, and you can move it anywhere you like.

BTW, I wasn't fat, I was fluffy.

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Originally posted by Wendell Reich:
Aaron, yea, anything you want, just put it on your schedule and have Dave send me a $30k trophy fee deposit, and you can move it anywhere you like.

BTW, I wasn't fat, I was fluffy.