Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Botswana Hunting

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Clive Eaton; Tholo Safaris. PO Box 1490; 0216 Hartbeespoort; Madibeng (Brits); Northwest Province; South Africa; Tel. 011 +27(0)82 404 3373 (RSA); Email: info@tholosafaris.com; Web www.tholosafaris.com Personal Guide (if any): Riaan Taljaard Booking Agent (if any): Global Adventure Outfitters. 77 Sugar Creek Blvd Center; Suite 400; Sugarland; TX; 77478; Tel. 281-494-4151; Email: goainc@gmail.com; Web www.mbogo.net Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: CT-3; 68 lbs./66 lbs. Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI - Gold Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large stallion Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very large Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI - Gold Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 55"+ Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: In CT-3 I saw an average of 40 bulls a day and that many cows plus plains game frequently. All animals in CT-3 and Tholo camp were in prime condition but rain is needed badly as it's very dry. All but elephant were in Tholo's camp.

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 and Botswana Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: Delta excelled; but Botswana checked our luggage to San Diego instead of San Antonio, but we corrected it in Atlanta

COSTS

Hunting Fees: See additional comments Amount: $80000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Global Adventures Outfitters' failure to pay Tholo $26,740 Highlights of Hunt: Dropping my elephant in his tracks with a side brain shot and the whole hunting experience was awesome. Equipment Recommendations: .416 Rigby rifle Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Robert King Contact Information: Tel. 210-827-6700 - P.O. Box 2110, Canyon Lake, TX 78133 E-mail: rking6700@gmail.com Hunting Experience: 50+ years, 8th safari to Africa Physical Condition: Excellent for 62 years of age

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? yes Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? yes If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? We are seeking by legal means a refund of $26,740.00 plus legal fees from Global Adventure Outfitters for failure to pay Tholo on my behalf.

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Notes on hunt report: Barbara, My attorney has had "no luck" in any response from the estates attorney but we will proceed with legal action.  Since we all had to pay Clive the part that Greg did not, this hunt cost close to $80,000 plus first class travel, etc.  So it's not fair to disclose all this drama and extra expense due to Global's failure to perform, but Tholo Safaris went all out to work with us to see that our safari went well. We are seeking by legal means a refund of $26,740.00 plus legal fees from Global Adventure Outfitters for failure to pay Tholo on my behalf.

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