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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On African Safari Company, The Hunts |
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Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 11, 2011 to July 26, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zambia -
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| Hunt Area: |
Mulobezi, Chifunda, Shiwa N'gandu |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
African Safari Company, The. PO Box 581; Kasane; Botswana; Africa; Email: Ian@theafricansafaricompany.com; Web www.theafricansafaricompany.com |
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Guide (if any): |
Kevin Louw, Charlie Harvey, Soren Lindstrom |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Soren Lindstrom. Po Box 616; Kasane; Email: sorenlindstrom@yahoo.co.uk; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 47 |
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Oribi - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good |
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Hartebeest, Lichtenstein - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good |
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Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 39 |
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Grysbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good |
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Puku - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Saw many, never enough time to judge |
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Wildebeest - Availability: |
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Condition Comments: |
Mulobezi was amazing, plains game were everywere. Chifunda was a bit less populated, this was counter to what I had been led to believe from sources, but we saw lions daily. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
British Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Club class through London was perfect. This was my third time to do that route and I have never had any problems with guns, ect. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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$0 |
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Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Mulobezi Camp was one of the best I have been in,the staff and food were first rate. Taking a Buffalo with my double on the fist morning in Chifunda, huge Sable in Mulobezi. Shiwa is always a wonderful place. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert Sharpe |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 214-707-9406 - 4531 Arcady, Dallas, TX 75205 E-mail: rsharpe71@sbcglobal.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
This was my sixth African safari. Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa |
| Physical Condition: |
Average for 40 |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On African Safari Company, The Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
8031 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 9, 2010 to August 17, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zambia -
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| Hunt Area: |
Mulobezi GMA |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
African Safari Company, The. PO Box 581; Kasane; Botswana; Africa; Email: Ian@theafricansafaricompany.com; Web www.theafricansafaricompany.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Kevin Louw |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 45 inches |
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Hartebeest, Lichtenstein - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Super |
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Condition Comments: |
Sable were plentiful- saw several in the 46-47 inch range after taking mine. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta and South African Air |
Airline
Service: |
N/A |
| Airline
Comments: |
Delta crushed my "indestructible" aluminum double rifle case in Atlanta enroute to Joberg. Otherwise air travel was good. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$11000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$2840 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Sable was $3000 non-refundable |
Amount: |
$4560 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Business Class |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
$1800 Observer $500 Road Transfer |
Amount: |
$2300 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking a beautiful 45" sable with classic shape and horns with thick bases. The serenity of the Mulobezi GMA with it's beautiful Dambos. Having my wife behind me on the stalks! The glory of autumn leaves and wonderful weather - Africa at its best. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
We took three different repellants for tse tse flies and the best was Avon Skin So Soft. I always recommend taking protein bars in a day pack. Don't assume there will be a backup rifle in your safari camp. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Mulobezi and some of the other GMA's surrounding Kafue offer what must be the best sable hunting in Afria. Probably not the place for a first African safari though. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
William Muhs |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 801-479-9585 - 5504 Holly Ct., Ogden, Utah 84403 E-mail: montvest@qwestoffice.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
55 years. Fourth African Safari |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent for a 60yr old! |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? |
Notified Personal Guide? |
Notified Booking Agent? |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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After a great trip to Joberg on true flat bed seats in Business Class - worth the money/miles - our safari got off to a difficult start when we learned that the rifle did not make it. The Swissport baggage folks informed us that the rifle case was crushed in Atlanta and would not arrive until the next evening. After overnighting in Joberg we flew to Livingstone Zambia where we awaited the rifle. In case it was damaged we frantically searched for a backup rifle as our PH did not have another rifle. It takes 7 days to get paperwork approved by Zambian officials and we did not want to delay our hunt. The rifle made it to Joberg but not to Livingstone. The Swissport folks in Joberg said the police believed the rifle to be damaged. We said not to send it as we had to depart for our hunting concession. In the meantime, Howard Shackleton, owner of Shackleton Lodge on the Zambezi offered to rent his 30-06. It was over 50 years old as was the fixed 3x Weaver scope. Hardly what one would like on an expensive hunt but I was grateful to have something besides Kevin's .458 Lott for plainsgame. We had scheduled one night at Shackletons both going into Mulobezi and on our return as it was a convenient stopping point before embarking on a rough 7 hour trip into the concession. The rifle proved adequate on sighting in but I decided not to take any shot over 150 yards. We were at the southern camp in Mulobezi which is a nice setup. The concession is huge necessitating long 2 hour rides into the beautiful Dambos which held most of the game although I took my Sable much closer to camp. I really wanted a nice Sable and was thrilled to make a successful stalk on a beautiful 45" bull. I also took a really nice Leichtenstein Hartebeest fairly close to camp. I had never hunted Warthog during my 3 other Africa hunts but had fun taking a huge tusker. The Reedbuck was one of the smartest animals I have hunted in Africa and I was happy with a very nice buck. Kevin Louw is a very hard working PH and knew the area well which is important for such a large GMA. My wife enjoyed the safari despite breaking out from the tse tse fly bites on the 7th day. This GMA is remote and beautiful, bordering Kafue National Park. Just be prepared for 3-5 hours driving on rough roads every day. One day we drove over 150km and much of that was through very boring (no wildlife) hardwood forests enroute to the Dambos. Animals were not skittish nor overhunted. Anti-poaching patrols were encountered and we saw no signs of poaching. Zambian Wildlife does a good job in this area and I highly recommend Mulobezi. We saw tons of lion and leopard tracks. This area has few cape buffalo and I would not take out a license for one. We enjoyed our visit to village schools and also a meeting with the area Chief. I will never forget the kid's faces when we gave them a real soccer ball! This hunt was a last minute booking as I had a hunt scheduled in the Caprivi (Namibia) for Sable which was cancelled just 10 days before our scheduled departure. I went to work contacting everybody I knew to see if we could find a sable hunt in Zambia as we did not want to lose our flight reservations. It was a miracle to find an open quota with Ian Gloss' operation and Kevin had a two week break so we did a mad rush to get all the paperwork completed and left as scheduled. As a postscript, we examined the rifle at the Tambo police station on our return. The case was indeed crushed. I had to unlock it and then have the police pry it open. Since the case could not be reused, the Swissport folks shipped it home several weeks later in another case. Delta airlines has reimbursed me for my rifle, scope, and rifle case.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On African Safari Company, The Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
7410 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 13, 2009 to September 1, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zambia -
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| Hunt Area: |
Mulobizi |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
African Safari Company, The. PO Box 581; Kasane; Botswana; Africa; Email: Ian@theafricansafaricompany.com; Web www.theafricansafaricompany.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Kevin Louw |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Several large males. 16 10/16. |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent 46 and 47. |
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Roan - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good 27 X 9. |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average 51. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Eland - Availability: Ran out of time and bait, hunting cats and the population of both was not high. |
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Buffalo - Availability: |
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Condition Comments: |
An outstanding amount of above average trophy animals, especially sable. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
British Air |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Great connection and no problems with firearms. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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Airfares: |
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$0 |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Tsetse flies were bothersome. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing two leopards and one cheetah walking around in daylight and having many 45 inch plus sable to stalk and photograph. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Repel Eucalyptus for the tsetse. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert and Marion Logan |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 403-246-9576 - Calgary, Alberta E-mail: loganr@telusplanet.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Over 40 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Above average. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| 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? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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We were very happy with this hunt.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On African Safari Company, The Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
7357 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 27, 2009 to July 6, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe -
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| Hunt Area: |
Matetsi 4 Concession |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
African Safari Company, The. PO Box 581; Kasane; Botswana; Africa; Email: Ian@theafricansafaricompany.com; Web www.theafricansafaricompany.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Kobus Botha |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tommy Morrison; Sporting International, Inc.. 15608 South Brentwood; Channelview; TX; 77530; Tel. 800-231-6352; Fax: 281-457-5412;Email: sport@sportinginternational.com; Web www.sportinginternational.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 38-40 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Two, medium-large. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Reedbuck - Availability: Scarce numbers. Very difficult to spot. We saw two potential shooters and both were already running away. Unable to track in heavy brush/rocky terrain. |
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Kudu - Availability: |
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Waterbuck - Availability: |
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Condition Comments: |
Abundant water in June/July and high brush made spotting game very challenging. Animals appear to be heavily poached as we spotted and pursued poachers one morning and found a number of snares in the bush while we were on stalks. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Very basic service in coach. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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$0 |
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$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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$0 |
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Airfares: |
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$0 |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Difficult hunting but we understood that going in. Low antelope populations. Hilly and rocky terrain makes stalking antelope over distances on foot impossible to follow spoor. All hunting was spot first, stalk second. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Cape buffalo was taken on first day. We spotted the lone Dugga Boy feeding 1,500 yards away in a scenic river valley and stalked to within 20 yards of him where he was brutalizing a river bank tree. He then walked right to us and the first kill shot was made at 14 paces. Could not have been a better total experience. It had it all. Lion encounters (three large males) at night while driving back to camp was surreal. Numerous elephant encounters. Being in Africa again. Africa! Observing my 32 year old son, Chas, handling and managing his stalks and shootings with our PH. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
But I would recommend going later in the season (August/September) when it's much drier and the overgrown bush is less problematic. We knew going in that this would pose an added difficulty, but it was the time when we could both be away from family/work. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Allan B. Spence MD |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 956-689-2456 - 336 S 8th Street, Raymondville, TX 78580 E-mail: abs101549@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Lifelong (59 years) hunter in S Texas, deer, nilgai, etc. Second African safari. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| 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? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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We hunted sunrise to sunset and had lunch in the bush for 10 straight days. Enjoyed every moment of it, even the expected ennui. While we did not get any of our antelope, the Cape buffalo spot, stalk and kill was as good as it gets and worth every penny for hunt. We took fabulous animal encounter photos and simply had a great time with our hunting team. Treasured memories (again) for a lifetime for a father/son duo. Already scheming to get back to Africa.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On African Safari Company, The Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
7523 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 1, 2009 to May 19, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana -
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| Hunt Area: |
Tamafupa Camp and CL 3 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
African Safari Company, The. PO Box 581; Kasane; Botswana; Africa; Email: Ian@theafricansafaricompany.com; Web www.theafricansafaricompany.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ian Gross |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 70 pound. |
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Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 67 pound. |
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Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 64 pound. |
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Condition Comments: |
We saw during the hunt about 600 elephants, mostly bulls. Quite a few were 40-50 pounds. On top of this we spotted 20 other species. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| 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: |
Lufthansa and South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Though we flew into Victoria Falls, we had no problems with our rifles. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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$0 |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The whole hunt. This was the second elephant hunt we did with Mr. Gross and he will always go the extra mile for his customers. This he did again. We ended up shooting one 70 pound, one 67 pound and one 64 pound elephant. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
If you look for good elephants, Mr. Gross can help you. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Casimir Ehrnrooth |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 011-358-500-702988 - Tupaurori 6A, 00570 Helsinki Finland E-mail: casimir@kura.fi |
| Hunting Experience: |
6 times on safari, Alaska, Europe, Asia. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| 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? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On African Safari Company, The Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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AND PLACE OF HUNT |
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ID: |
6235 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 8, 2007 to July 15, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Zimbabwe -
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| Hunt Area: |
Makuti and Mhondoro Ranch |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
African Safari Company, The. PO Box 581; Kasane; Botswana; Africa; Email: Ian@theafricansafaricompany.com; Web www.theafricansafaricompany.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Graeme Jones |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tommy Morrison; Sporting International, Inc.. 15608 South Brentwood; Channelview; TX; 77530; Tel. 800-231-6352; Fax: 281-457-5412;Email: sport@sportinginternational.com; Web www.sportinginternational.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Sable - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Rhebok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Hyena - Availability: Trip was too short. |
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Condition Comments: |
All the game that I saw was very healthy. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| 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 SAA |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
We had no problems with any of our flights and or guns/ammo. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Being able to take an excellent Cape buffalo. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I had a great time and was able to almost get every animal I wanted but I ran out of time. I enjoyed every aspect of the hunting trip. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jonathan Greene |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 281-460-9103 - 701 Crestbend, Houston, TX 77042 E-mail: smp3210@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have been hunting for my entire life and think of myself as a very seasoned hunter. |
| Physical Condition: |
Very good. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| 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? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Be ready to do your fair share of walking in terrain that is anything but flat. Also Graeme was an excellent PH and I would love to hunt with him and The African Safari Company again in the near future.
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