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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Hilary Daffi Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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ID: |
8186 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
February 5, 2011 to February 27, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Tanzania Lunda |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Hilary Daffi Safaris. PO Box 1525; Arusha; Tanzania; Tel. 011-255-27-250-4177; Web www.daffisafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Hassanali Ladak |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent |
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Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 52# tusk, 6' long |
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Kudu, Lesser - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 24" |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 14" |
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Dik-Dik - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 14" |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Missed the shot |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
This February the savahah and bush were thick and green making spotting plains game difficult. Lions and elephant were abundant and migrate in and out of the adjacent Ruaha National Park. Game was in excellent physical condition. |
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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: |
KLM |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Like all international flights, one must simply endure. |
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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: |
No problems. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Everyday was a highlight: 1st day having a big tom leopard on the bait: taking the lion on the 3rd day with chance encounter; taking my trophy elephant the 7th day. The staff was excellent the folks were friendly and engaging. Seeing Tanzania from Kilimanjaro-ngorongoro crater, masai land. Its all good. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Wear tetse proof clothing--get in the best physical shape possible. Develope a good attitude and enjoy the entire experience |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Hillary Daffi and his PH Hassanali are the Lion Kings. While no one can gaurantee 100% success on lions these guys produce and were 100% in 2010 and to date in 2011. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Tim Vining |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 509-882-1161 - 1121 Wilson Highway: PO Box 626, Grandview, WA 98930 E-mail: timvining@msn.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Hunted extensively in the US and have made five hunting trips to Africa. I have also hunted Canada, and Russia. |
| 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 Hilary Daffi Safaris 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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| Report
ID: |
7811 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 6, 2010 to July 17, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Tanzania Lunda |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Hilary Daffi Safaris. PO Box 1525; Arusha; Tanzania; Tel. 011-255-27-250-4177; Web www.daffisafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Andrew and Asanelle |
| 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: 52 pounds. |
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Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 170 pounds. |
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Hyena - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Impala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Lion - Availability: Passed on two fair cats looking for bigger. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Very dry, lots of lions, elephants and leopard in day. Light plains game and buffalo scarce. |
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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 KLM |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$40000 |
| 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: |
Very dry, plains game scarce. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Saw 10 legal bull elephant from truck, took mine the first hour. 52 pounds, 74 1/2 inches long. |
| 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: |
Phil Majerus |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 920-979-2901 - PO Box 100, Lomira, WI 53048 |
| Hunting Experience: |
30th trip to Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair to 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 Hilary Daffi Safaris 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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| Report
ID: |
7483 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 5, 2009 to July 17, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Tanzania Southeast of Tabora |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Hilary Daffi Safaris. PO Box 1525; Arusha; Tanzania; Tel. 011-255-27-250-4177; Web www.daffisafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
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| 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: |
Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average to very good. |
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Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Hippopotamus - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Topi - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Ok. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Zebra - Availability: Had to leave early. |
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Condition Comments: |
Lion and leopard are the best I have seen. |
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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: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
KLM |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Lost luggage, airline would not deliver it when found. Items were missing. |
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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: |
Number of lions to choose and the PH and his competent staff. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
If a big lion is your objective this is the place. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Phil Majurs |
| Contact
Information: |
PO Box 26, Lomira, WI 53048 |
| Hunting Experience: |
28 African safaris. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair. |
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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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Tanzania is as close as you can find to the days of Roosevelt, Ruark and Hemingway. I don't think it will be there for many years to come. So, do it now while there's still time.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Hilary Daffi Safaris 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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| Report
ID: |
6976 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 1, 2008 to August 21, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Tanzania Lake Chaya |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Hilary Daffi Safaris. PO Box 1525; Arusha; Tanzania; Tel. 011-255-27-250-4177; Web www.daffisafaris.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Bariki |
| 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: 6 foot 4 inches. |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 40 inches. |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 24 inches. |
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Duiker, Bush - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 5 1/2 inches. |
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Oribi - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 4 inches. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lichtenstein hartebeest. Good. |
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Dik-Dik - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Bohor reedbuck. Very good. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Kudu - Availability: Just not an area with a lot of kudu. |
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Condition Comments: |
Very healthy population. |
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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: |
KLM |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$34500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$12000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$4400 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Trophy handling and dip and pack. |
Amount: |
$1300 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Classic East African tented safari, prevalant game, wonderful staff. My wife went and loved it. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
The hunt was everything a Tanzania safari is supposed to be. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
R. Stephen Irwin MD |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 406-887-2415 - 29882 Smugglers Point, Polson, MT 59860 E-mail: rsirwin@saintjoes.org |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive in North America, second African trip. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good (62 years 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? |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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