Subscriber-Written Trip Report
On Tsessebe Hunting in Northwest Territories Zambia

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Nchila Wildlife. Box 50 PO; Ikelenge NWP; Zambia; Tel. 011-26-9794-640206; Email: nchilawildlife@iwayafrica.com; Web www.nchilawildlifereserve.com Personal Guide (if any): Pete Fisher / Mike Burman Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: x2 rifle, 1 with bow, riffle 46" Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: bow, very large body, near one ton Roan - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: large animal, 64" Sitatunga - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: book Duiker, Bush - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: book Tsessebe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: book Hartebeest, Lichtenstein - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: not yet measured, but definite book Eland, Livingstone - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: not yet measured, but definite book Waterbuck, Defassa - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: not yet measured, but definite book Game Sought But Not Taken: Reedbuck - Availability: needed a little more time Bushbuck, Harnessed - Availability: needed a little more time Game Condition Comments: Excellent condition. No browse lines, no sick animals. Should have excellent kudu conditions with rising population of kudu and bushbuck.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: Delta Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: Usual airport hassles, everyone has their hands out for tips - advise you use Gracy Travel - they have excellent service.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Reasonable for animals available Amount: $0 Trophy Fees: moderate Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: moderate Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Advise business class 777 boeing Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Paid by outfitter Amount: $0 Other Costs: Standard - no tsetse flies! Very few mosquitos. Reasonable total cost for animals hunted. Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None! Many times to Africa, well organized logistics. Highlights of Hunt: Sitatunga with rifle, buffalo and sable with bow on same day. 28 July 2012 - I saw at least 100 sitatunga Equipment Recommendations: 2 pair of tennis shoes to dry out, use water drainage Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why? Best African hunt for ladies to experience real Africa - took my wife and sister and brother in law who got all of his animals.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Ancil L. Lindley III MD Contact Information: Tel. 850-682-9196 - PO Box 695 | Crestview | FL | 32536 E-mail: charlotte_8@cox.net Hunting Experience: Extensive - first person to take SCI 4th pinnacle with bow and rifle Physical Condition: Good for 69 year old, overweight guy

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Are you kidding me? This is a fantastic experience! Hard to get there. Requiring small plane, but well worth the wait!

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