DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): De Duine Safaris. PO Box 1037; Vryburg; South Africa; 8600; Africa; Tel. (+27)83 378 9949; Email: bemeyer@mweb.co.za; Web www.phbert.co.za Personal Guide (if any): Abrie Van Wyk & Bertus Meyer Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Game was plentiful. This is game ranch country, so they will be able to find most of the plains game one is looking for. In this area, the trophy quality is lower than other areas of South Africa but so are the prices. For a Father-Son hunt where my 12 year old son was the primary hunter, this worked out better for us.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Good Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Good Name of Airline: Emirates Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: Emirates is a good, well run airline.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: See the website Amount: $0 Trophy Fees: See the website Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: none Amount: $0 Other Costs: The usual (tips, etc.) Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None Highlights of Hunt: My 12 year old son was the primary hunter on this trip. This requires a patient and easy going PH. And Abrie and Bertus fit this bill so to speak. They were great PHs for my son. And we had a successful and good trip. As the Father, I will remember it for a life time. Equipment Recommendations: This is game ranch country, so the hunting is fairly easy. In this area, which is dry, the game ranches tend to have lots of open spaces, which makes spotting the game easy. For someone looking for an easier hunt, this is a good choice. So, no special equipment required. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Aaron Adkins Contact Information: Tel. 713-429-5681 - 11985 Pelicano Dr. Ste G # 388 | El Paso | Texas | USA | 79936 E-mail: aaronkadkins@hotmail.com Hunting Experience: This was my sixth hunting trip to Africa. Physical Condition: Average

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

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On De Duine Safaris Hunts

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 6625 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: January 31, 2008 to February 4, 2008 Place of Hunt: South Africa Vryburg

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): De Duine Safaris. PO Box 1037; Vryburg; South Africa; 8600; Africa; Tel. (+27)83 378 9949; Email: bemeyer@mweb.co.za; Web www.phbert.co.za Personal Guide (if any): Bert Meyer Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Great. Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: White blesbuck. Good. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Perfectly run operation. Great camps. Wonderful lion hunt. Tracked lions on foot. No baiting.

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: No trouble.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0 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: Highlights of Hunt: My wife and I both took lions. They both charged after being hit right. Killed both in charge. Equipment Recommendations: .375 Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Great adventure. Everything you would want in a lion hunt.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Herb and Marca Atkinson Contact Information: Tel. 575-622-0040 - 110 W Country Club Rd., Suite #1, Roswell, NM 88201 E-mail: herb@herbatkinson.com Hunting Experience: Extensive. Physical Condition: Good.

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

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On De Duine Safaris Hunts

Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 6019 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: March 17, 2007 to March 27, 2007 Place of Hunt: South Africa

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): De Duine Safaris. PO Box 1037; Vryburg; South Africa; 8600; Africa; Tel. (+27)83 378 9949; Email: bemeyer@mweb.co.za; Web www.phbert.co.za Personal Guide (if any): Bert Meyers Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Rhinoceros - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 85 inches. Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 23 inches. Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lioness. Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 57 inches. Duiker, Bush - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 14.5 inches. Southern bush duiker. Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 43 inches. White blesbok. Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 76.5 inches. Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 70 inches. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Excellent time, Bert went out of his way to guarantee comfort and excellent fair chase hunting locations. Rhino and lion hunts where better than expected.

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:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $30000 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: Highlights of Hunt: Taking two lions and darting a very large rhino. Bird hunting was also a treat. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? First class. Everything went smoothly. PH is excellent.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Angelo Hionis Contact Information: Tel. 610-506-9307 - PO Box 48, Thornton, PA 19373 E-mail: hionishome@verizon.net Hunting Experience: World - South Pacific, Europe and America. Physical Condition: Good.

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

Berts fees are very reasonable and will work with you if asked.

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On De Duine Safaris Hunts

Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 696 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: August 18, 1998 to August 30, 1998 Place of Hunt: South Africa North Cape Several ranches in Kilahari Area

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): De Duine Safaris. PO Box 1037; Vryburg; South Africa; 8600; Africa; Tel. (+27)83 378 9949; Email: bemeyer@mweb.co.za; Web www.phbert.co.za Personal Guide (if any): Bertus Meyer and Kobus Meyer Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 15 3/4 inches Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: red hartebeest, 23 7/8 inches Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Also bird hunter. I saw sand grouse, Egyptian geese, spur wing geese, ducks, guinea fowl and franklin. Very good game condition will continue unless there is a drought.

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: South African Airlines Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: $200-250 per day Amount: $2400 Trophy Fees: reasonable competitive with with any I've seen Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: went smoothly Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: South African Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Pick up and return to airport Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Birds not as plentiful as in Mexico and Montana except sand grouse which were excellent. Highlights of Hunt: Professional hunters who are very friendly. They worked hard to produce top trophies. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? I would recommend it as a typical South African ranch hunt.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Don Gambril Contact Information: Tel. 205-752-3806 - 2 Old North River Point, Tuschloosa, AZ 35406 Hunting Experience: I have been on five African Safaris to Botswana, Zimbabwe twice, and South Africa twice. I have also hunted in Mongolia, Mexico, Canada (four provinces), Alaska and the Western United States. Physical Condition: I am 64 years old and had by pass surgery in 1983 (5 way).

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Yes Notified Personal Guide? Yes 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

I am submitting the following story for consideration on a hunt that is very good and affordable. The thing that is not made clear normally is the difference between the ranch type hunts in South Africa and the true African experience that one has on the camp type safaris in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Mozambique. I have had the pleasant experience of both. I honestly don't believe the first time hunter has any idea why he is paying $500 to $1,200 daily fee for one and as low as $200 a day for others. Both are fine and offer chance at wide varieties of game. However the true African experience one reads about, or at least the closest one can come in our time is much more expensive by necessity. This isn't always clear to the first time safari hunter. The report I am sending is with a new company and as you know there are countless game style ranches in South Africa from 250 acres up to 100, 000. The ranch accommodations are often plush. These are what I would call average. The daily price is very reasonable the trophy fees are also average or lower. The father and son work as a team. They own several ranches that sport different type of game of the plains variety. The effort they will go to see that the hunt is acceptable to the client is unsurpassed. They furnish requested drinks including delicious South African wines. The food is very good and they will adjust to the hunter's need or requests. We had several cook out lunches including "T" bone steaks. I have told them that I felt that they would do well to place an ad in "The Hunting Report." I am enclosing their fax, phone, and telephone along with their address so you can send them information required to advertise.

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