Limpopo Big Game Safaris is offering a 7 Day Zebra cull hunt.
Due to the current droughts in the Northern part of South Africa we have to reduce the our Zebra herds. There is an estimation of 90 to 100 Zebra on the property. We have to cull at least 40 Zebra to get the numbers back to a manageable amount of animals.

$000,00 1 x Arrival day
$1750,00 7 Hunting Days including Accommodation @ $250,00 per day
$000,00 1 x Departure day
$375,00 Per Zebra, Minimum 5 per hunter
$3625,00 Total cost

Hunt Includes
01. Service of a Licensed Professional Hunter
02. The service of trained trackers
03. The service of trained skinners
04. Hunting vehicle
05. Field preparation of trophies
06. Accommodation, meals and drinks
07. Daily laundry service
08. Airport Pickup in Polokwane

Hunt does not include
01. All air travel before and after the contracted period of the Safari
02. Accommodation and travel charges incurred before and after the contracted period of the Safari
03. All air charters
04. Gratuities to Professional hunters and other staff members
07. Preparation, packing, documentation and export of trophies

www.lbgsafaris.com
lbgsafaris@yahoo.com
+27 711528411

We have done our game count and have additional species to cull.
The cull quota is as follow.
160 x Impala @ $110.00 each
100 x Blue Wildebeest @ $230.00 each
100 x Waterbuck @ $230.00 each
60 x Zebra @ $375.00 each

Is this females only or are non trophy males also included in the cull? How large a property would one be hunting?

Hi Tom

It is primary females but the odd male will also be taken. These are usually males with broken horns.

The farm is devided in two. The one side is 1052ha and the other is 1340ha.

We also cater for bowhunters should it be a requirement.

Regards
Bossie

PM sent.

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Originally posted by Open Carry:
PM sent.

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Regards
Bossie

Good day everyone

The current available dates for this hunt is as follow. Thank to everyone that made an inquiry and confirmation. I will make frequent updates as we make more bookings.

These are the available dates

March 21 to 28
April 17 to 30
May 19 to 31
June 16 to 30
July 01 to 10
July 29 to 31
August 01 to 06
August 14 to 31
September, October, November is still open

Kind regards
Bossie Mostert

Our New dates are as follow

March 21 to 28
April 17 to 30
May 19 to 31
July 01 to 10
July 29 to 31
August 01 to 06
August 14 to 31
September, October, November is still open

Good day everyone.

If there is anyone attending the following shows, please feel free to visit the African Trophy Pursuit booth. There you will meet PH Freddie van Zyl. Freddie is the ranch and lodge manager where all the above hunts will take place. If you need any more information he would be glad to answer all your questions.

20 to 22 January….Great Rocky’s Sport Show, Billings, MT #150
27 to 29 January….Arkansas Big Buck Classic, Little Rock, AR #124
3 to 5 February….Oklahoma Tackle, Hunting & Boat Show, OK #714
10 to 12 February…Bismarck Tribune Sport Show, Bismarck ND
17 to 19 February…Mid-South Tackle, Hunting & Boat Show, Grove OK #544

Kind Regards
Bossie Mostert

Our New available dates are as follow

March 08 to 15
March 21 to 28
April 17 to 30
May 19 to 31
July 01 to 10
July 29 to 31
August 01 to 06
August 14 to 31
September 01 to 24
October 4 to 31
November is still open

Sir:

I'm not in any way trying to cause problems for your excellent offer, but I noticed in the new "tipping" thread above that you allocate or expect a tip of about $130 per animal. For 5 zebras that's not excessive, but shoot or add in 20 impalas @ $110 each and it becomes somewhat over the top to me. What is your position on this on these cull hunts?

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Originally posted by Gatogordo:
Sir:

I'm not in any way trying to cause problems for your excellent offer, but I noticed in the new "tipping" thread above that you allocate or expect a tip of about $130 per animal. For 5 zebras that's not excessive, but shoot or add in 20 impalas @ $110 each and it becomes somewhat over the top to me. What is your position on this on these cull hunts?

Sir where did you read that. Please copy my exact words here.

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Originally posted by Limpopo Big Game Safaris:

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Originally posted by Gatogordo:
Sir:

I'm not in any way trying to cause problems for your excellent offer, but I noticed in the new "tipping" thread above that you allocate or expect a tip of about $130 per animal. For 5 zebras that's not excessive, but shoot or add in 20 impalas @ $110 each and it becomes somewhat over the top to me. What is your position on this on these cull hunts?

Sir where did you read that. Please copy my exact words here.

There is a thread on tipping, and someone mentioned that he was told it is normal to allocate a specific amount for every animal shot.

It does not mean that you have specifically mentioned it.

I'm not in any way trying to cause problems for your excellent offer, but I noticed in the new "tipping" thread above that YOU allocate or expect a tip of about $130 per animal . For 5 zebras that's not excessive, but shoot or add in 20 impalas @ $110 each and it becomes somewhat over the top to me. What is your position on this on these cull hunts?

Saeed did you see the YOU in the sentence?
You means ME, I not someone else.

My sincere apologies. I was mistaken, it was Caracal who used the $130/animal tipping figure, not you.

I was wrong, and should have double checked my memory before posting. Again, my apologies.

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Originally posted by Gatogordo:
My sincere apologies. I was mistaken, it was Caracal who used the $130/animal tipping figure, not you.

I was wrong, and should have double checked my memory before posting. Again, my apologies.

Your apology has been accepted, thank you for clearing the air Sir.
We all make mistakes from time to time but it takes a man to admit his mistake. Thanks for being that man.

It takes a real gentleman to acknowledge an oversight. Good for you Gato for clearing the air quickly.

LBGS - These per animal fees are quite tempting.
Could you enlighten us on what you would consider a suitable tip for this hunt? A good portion of my reluctance to make a hunting trip to Africa (in addition to the long long flight) has been (in many cases) overwhelming fees such as tips, transportation between concessions, etc. Keep in mind that I have no intentions of having any animals mounted or any portions thereof transported. For me it would be all about the hunting and the Africa experience.

CB

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LBGS - These per animal fees are quite tempting.
Could you enlighten us on what you would consider a suitable tip for this hunt? A good portion of my reluctance to make a hunting trip to Africa (in addition to the long long flight) has been (in many cases) overwhelming fees such as tips, transportation between concessions, etc. Keep in mind that I have no intentions of having any animals mounted or any portions thereof transported. For me it would be all about the hunting and the Africa experience.

CB

Now lets see I have always wanted a double rifle in a 470Nitro....LOL....just a joke

When I am being asked about tips in camp I always get this uncomfortable feeling in me.

In my experience as an Outfitter I have seen that gifts are more appreciated than cash.
I have received a fair amount of gifts such as, Binoculars, Telescopes, Ammunition,Range finder, Cell phone, pocket knifes and flash lights.
These are all items that I see and use every day. Yes they can be expensive but I assure you that it cost double this side of the pond.
I have also advised some of my clients (who asked) to rather buy small pocket knives for the tracker and skinner than tipping them a bunch of cash that they will piss out over the weekend.

When I use or look at the gifts I received I always remember who gave it to me and when. Cash is something that goes from one hand to another and is quickly forgotten. If I was asked how much I was given by someone I would not be able to tell, but I assure you that I know every gift and where it came from.

Yes I have received cash as a tip, some more and some less,( all equally appreciated) that usually went towards something for the house or my family.

So to answer your question, I think any type of gift that you could hand to your PH, Tracker and Skinner will be more appreciated and remembered than a bunch of cash. I have had a long discussion with new staff in camp that had this impression that a tip is something that was expected and something they deserved. I have made it very clear that a tip is a gift and not something you can or should demand.

In my camp, tipping is totally up to the clients discretion and not something I expect.

Staff in my camp know that the only thing they should expect is their salary at the end of the month.

Kind Regards
Bossie Mostert

Well done. Finally a person who recognizes the tip as thanks for going to extra mile. Thanks for the information. Good luck filling your cull hunts.