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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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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ID: |
8408 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 9, 2011 to July 24, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana NG32- Qorokwe Camp |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Garth Robinson |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Carter, Ivan. Web www.ivancarter.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 74X63 |
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Condition Comments: |
Wildlife is very abundant in the delta. A beautiful picture around every corner. |
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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: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
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N/A |
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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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$0 |
| Commercial
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: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking a beautiful 74 lb Elephant Bull in the Okavango Delta. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
.470 or bigger double |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Very well run organization with best elephant areas in Botswana.
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Justin Hayes |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 4323641000 - 808 N 5th Street | Alpine | TX | USA | 79830 E-mail: justin@bbtco.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Canada, Argentina, Africa, Western US. |
| 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? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
8234 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 1, 2011 to June 18, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana NG 32 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joekie du Toit |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Robert Kern; Hunting Consortium, The. Blue Ridge Estates; 45 Spring House Lane; Berryville; VA; 22611; Tel. 540-955-0090; Fax: 540-955-0091;Email: hunt@huntcon.com; Web www.huntcon.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 55+ lbs |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air Namibia |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Great to avoid the gun hassles and bribery to Johannesburg. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$50000 |
| 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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$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: |
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| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
First class outfit with lots of elephant and excellent PH. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mark Stevens |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 780-875-3970 - Box 1846, Lloydminster SK S9V 1N4, Canada E-mail: markrstevens@hotmail.com |
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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 Johan Calitz 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: |
7900 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 12, 2010 to October 1, 2010 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Mozambique Niassa L2 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Edwin Young |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tomkinson African Safaris. PO Box 692; Pennington; 3652; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-82-6559588; Email: info@tomkinsonafricansafaris.com; Web www.tomkinsonafricansafaris.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Lion - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Approximately 7 year - 25 3/4 skull. |
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Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 36 inches. |
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Bushbuck, Chobe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 14 1/2 inches. |
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Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 38 1/2 inches. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Bait. |
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Hippopotamus - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Bait. |
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Hyena - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Camp meat. |
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Bushpig - Availability: Not a primary priority - missed only good shot opportunity. |
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Condition Comments: |
All game shot were older animals - all were in excellent condition. Sable, eland, bushbuck and waterbuck numbers were the highest I've seen in 8 safaris. Elephant numbers were high. |
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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 Air Malawi |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Delta to Joburg and Air Malawi to Lilongwe, Malawi then Nyassa Air Taxi |
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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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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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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: |
Getting full black full maned lion on second to last night. Daily multiple elephant encounters with relatively relaxed bulls, cow and calves. Tsetse flys were not bad - weather perfect - days 80s to low 90s nights 50-65 |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Incredible wilderness experience - great camp and PH. Availability of elephant, sable, waterbuck and chobe bushbuck was hard to believe. Camp on Lugenea River was beautiful. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Barry J. Jacobsen |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 406-581-1277 - 2107 Spring Creek Dr., Bozeman, MT 59715 E-mail: barryjj63@q.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
8th African safara - South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania (Selous), third time in Mozambique. 16 North American species - Alaska, Canada - live in Montana. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good for 63 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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This was an exceptional safari- not easy but big country and a PH that likes to walk. For those that disparage night hunting of lion from a blind- the absolute darkness, the tension of lion so close, the shot,growling- sounds of an animal having a hard time breathing then silence (you hear allot of sounds) and not knowing whether the lion is dead or just waiting for you will make you review your life! Lion died 53 yard from blind and just 80 yards after being shot. The safari area has exceptional numbers of sable, eland, waterbuck, Chobe bushbuck, bush pig and elephants. We saw several in the 50-65lb class and we weren't even looking for elephant-this is a hugh wilderness and 100 lbers have been taken in adjacent concessions in recent years. This concession has not been hunted for elephant. There are huntable numbers of hartebeest. Lion tracks were seen daily for 5 days (3 different big males) then not till end of safari. Lion travel up and down Lugenea and Luatize River systems. Tracking lion was difficult but possible particularily in burned or sandy areas other areas has grass or hard soils that precluded tracking. Several large crocs were seen. For those traveling to Mozambique take US currency with dates of 2006 or newer-airport departure taxes need to be paid in US Dollars and they will not accept any US Dollars older than 2006. Finally, I have hunted with three other excellent PHs (Tony Tomkinson, Jason Van Aarde and Craig Middleton) and Edwin Young was as good as any- a real professional with a happy staff and camp.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
7401 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 16, 2009 to July 22, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana NG41 Joverega Camp |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ronnie Crouse |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 56 pounds. |
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Condition Comments: |
We saw several bulls and other plains game. |
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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: |
South African Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Had three pieces of luggage. Two were lost for 4 days (clothes) 1 for 2 weeks (rifle). |
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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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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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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: |
Spending time with a top notch PH - Ronnie Crouse. Approaching many bulls. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
A straight shooting rifle. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Absolute top notch safari company. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Stephen Mayes |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 270-586-8228 - 510 North Main Street, Franklin, KY 42134 E-mail: biggamehunter375@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
28 years. |
| 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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On the second morning while traveling looking for tracks that may have crossed the road in the night we saw this old bull (50+) years old. He was by himself and only viewable from the back of the truck. We glassed him and based on his ivory length,how both sides matched,and being unbroken Ronnie Crouse and I decided to get a closer look and see if an opportunity would present itself. We took a beautiful old bull ! What a way to start an elephant career.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
7361 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 2, 2009 to July 6, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana NG 34/Sankuyu |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Louis Pansegrouw |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 66.6 X 44.5 pounds. |
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Condition Comments: |
Excellent camp, PH and camp staff. |
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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 Airlines and Air Botswana |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems with gun travel at all. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$53300 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3659 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$4400 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
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| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent camp, excellent PH and excellent staff. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Raymond Yu |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 310-472-0131 - 15510 Azzure Court, Los Angeles, CA 90077 E-mail: raymondkyu@yahoo.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Worldwide. |
| Physical Condition: |
Ok. |
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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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This is my second elephant. My first elephant was shot in Tanzania in 2002. I shot this elephant on the second day of my hunt. It is probable that I might see a bigger elephant than the one I shot if I just took my time. Now, I have an excuse to go back to Botswana again to harvest a bigger one. Keep on upgrading.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
7532 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 27, 2009 to July 9, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Okavango Delta NG 34 Sankoyo Camp |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Willy McDonald |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Bill Williamson; Fair Chase, Ltd Africa . PO Box 27679; Austin; TX; 78755; Tel. 512-345-4891; Fax: 512-343-8156;Email: billww@fairchaseltd.com; Web www.fairchaseltd.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: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 53 and 51 pounds. 72 and 71 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Heavy mass. 52 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game was plentiful and unspooked. Saw 5-20 bull elephants every day. That being said, poaching was evident. Poacher's vehicles included a Maun municipal water truck and a police car. |
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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 Air Namibia |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Service and food quality much better on Lufthansa than Air Namibia. Air travel today is a beating. No lost bags. |
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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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$0 |
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$0 |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
No problems whatsoever. The hunt exceeded my expectations. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Saw bull elephants every day. 11th day we found a great shooter. I took a side brain shot at 12 paces. It was everything I had trained for. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Practice shooting in the situations you anticipate. For me, this meant shooting off sticks and free hand. Gun was zeroed at 25 yards. Can't say enough about Monty Kalogeras and his safari shooting school. He put me in the exact situations I encounted. This provides great confidence. Make sure you're in good walking shape. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
My PH, the Great Willy McDonald, took great care to produce my experience. He's knowledgeable and works very hard. I hope to hunt with Willy again and highly recommend him. A lot of fun too! Henny and Alta manage the camp and its staff superbly. Henny encourages the staff to strive for excellence in something they enjoy. The product is superb. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Rob Nash |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 214-762-4277 - 10233 Inwood Rd., Dallas, TX 75229 E-mail: rnash4101@yahoo.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
35 years in the US. Mainly Texas. Two horseback hunts in the Yukon. This was my second African, dangerous game hunt. Numerous Argentina bird hunts. |
| Physical Condition: |
Pretty good for a 50 year old smoker. |
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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 Johan Calitz 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: |
7346 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 28, 2009 to June 12, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Masame |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Garth Robinson |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 50 pounds. |
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Condition Comments: |
Lots of elephants in great shape. |
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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 Air Botswana |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Air Botswana always late. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$50000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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$0 |
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Airfares: |
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$0 |
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| Other Costs: |
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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: |
Tracking elephant for 2 to 5 hours and always finding them. |
| 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 Gegenheimer |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 903-872-6626 - PO Box 3077, Corsicana, TX 75151 E-mail: info@cottonmesawhitetail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Lots. 21 trips to Africa. |
| 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? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
7294 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 6, 2009 to May 21, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana CT2, NG42, NG34 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Joekie du Toit |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Wes Hixon; Wes Hixon Outdoor Adventures. PO Box 101; 19204 Highway 11; Wild Wood; GA; 30752; Tel. 800-550-5125; Email: weshixon@weshixon.com; Web http://www.weshixon.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: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 68 pounds. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 38 inches. |
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Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 52 pounds. |
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Tsessebe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
CT2 and NG42 are buffalo and elephant areas. Quotas on other game are low and hunters after buffalo and/or elephant aren't usually concerned with plains game. |
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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 Air Botswana |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
I consider any airline "good" if my rifles and baggage arrive with me. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$106000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$9000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
No charter needed. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Using my Blaser .470 NE to shoot two elephant and Cape buffalo. Meeting new friends and taking over 1,200 pictures of wildlife, etc. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Open sights and double rifle with Norma African PH solids. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Wes and Johan's companies combined to give me a "perfect" hunt and lifetime memories. Ability to change camps and aquire permits. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
W. Derek Jolly |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 706-397-2177 - PO Box 1722, Rocky Face, GA 30740 E-mail: wdjolly@hughes.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
New Zealand, Namibia, Alaska, Quebec, British Columbia, Mexico and North America. |
| 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 Johan Calitz 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: |
7227 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 4, 2009 to April 20, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana NG34 - Sankoyo Camp |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Corelius DuPlessis |
| 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): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Steenbok - Availability: Below trophy size minimum in this area. |
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Condition Comments: |
All animals in wonderful condition. Very calm and unpressured unlike anything I have experienced in 10 other African safaris. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Fair |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta and Air Botswana |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Direct and efficient. No problems with gun transport. Make certain bags are under 50 pounds. 1-4 pounds over in each bag cost me $150 each. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$76000 |
| 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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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
I was disappointed with the experience and enthusiasm of my PH for elephant hunting but the two very experienced PHs in camp assisted, and though he tried hard and we were successful, this is the only portion of the experience that gives me any pause at all. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Up close and personal on over 20 bulls, less than 20 yards. Seeing over 20 bulls per day. Having the good fortune to take a 67 pound monster on the last afternoon and a fine very mature buffalo on a traditional tracking hunt. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
You cannot lose weight in this camp with the menu even if you walk 20 km per day. And I mean an individual order each night, five-star menu. Beyond my wildest. Henny you're too much! |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Magnificent animals and super areas, animals calm and unstressed or spooky. The best camp and ammenities in my extensive African experience and I thought all of them were first class, but this is another step above. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Mike Ambrose |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 713-805-4937 - 52 Crestwood Circle, Sugar Land, TX 77478 E-mail: mvambrose@caldive.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Nine African safaris, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Argentina, Canada, New Caledonia, USA. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good for 62 and a light smoker. |
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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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I cannot recommend this hunt enough. It was everything it was proported to be and Greg Rodriguez of Global Adventures Outiftters made all the arrangements smooth and hassle free. The Johan Calitz hunting areas are without equal in my experience and I will be booking again for 2011. What can I say, wish I could return sooner.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
6100 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 7, 2007 to May 26, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana NG41 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Johan |
| 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: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 62 and 60 pounds. |
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Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Old male with black mane. |
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Lechwe, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 25 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
All 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: |
South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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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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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
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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: |
Ron Mostyn |
| Contact
Information: |
4545 Bissonnet #110, Bellave, TX 77401 E-mail: ron@constructionsupervisor.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Lifelong. |
| 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? |
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ADDITIONAL
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Two pieces of advice.
1. On the return trip don't take the 3 pm flight from Maun to Joberg if your flight home departs at 7 pm. They check your rifles twice in Joberg and that took two hours.
2. Don't take any Cycline drugs for Malaria or anything else because the sun will burn you and make you sick even with sunblock.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
5059 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 20, 2005 to October 2, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Mozambique Nyosse Sable Camp |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| 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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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Wonderful. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Crocodile - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Hippopotamus - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
Abundant game and all with thick bases. |
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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: |
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Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
LAM is an experience. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$20000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$5000 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Wonderful new experience. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Tetse flies. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
New country, great seafood in Pemba, J Calitz is most professional and delivers. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
George Willeford |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 512-454-9250 - |
| Hunting Experience: |
Africa seven times. |
| Physical Condition: |
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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 Johan Calitz 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: |
5087 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 3, 2005 to September 2, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Garth Robinson |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Robert Kern; Hunting Consortium, The. Blue Ridge Estates; 45 Spring House Lane; Berryville; VA; 22611; Tel. 540-955-0090; Fax: 540-955-0091;Email: hunt@huntcon.com; Web www.huntcon.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: |
Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 63 pound tusks. |
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Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 44 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
Fantastic tracking lions. Many animals. Too many elephants - habitat so destroyed. |
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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: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Business class, chairs fully reclined. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Expensive but well worth it. |
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: |
Elephant and Cape buffalo, great hunts. Lion charged, shot by 1 of 4 PH's at 15 yards between eyes as lion died knocked PH down. All on video. My husband shared the hunt with me and joined the four PH's as the lion charged. Five guns exploded at once and the PH being charged got his second bullet in. |
| 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: |
Dorothy Fossel |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 406-682-5073 - PO Box 974, Ennis, MT 59729 |
| Hunting Experience: |
13 years in New Zealand, Argentina, Montana, Colorado, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, Tanzania, Mexico and Maine. |
| 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
4278 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 17, 2004 to July 29, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Delta Ivory Camp Chose Kukama Camp |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Johan Calitz - Terry Palmer - Kobus Schoeman |
| 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: |
Tsessebe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Lechwe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Baboon - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Warthog - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Lots of game - tremendous amount of elephant. |
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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: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airways and Air Botswana |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$700/day plains game hunter $300/day for observer |
Amount: |
$12000 |
| 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: |
Tips - $5,000. |
Amount: |
$5000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Absolutely None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
This was the first safari for my three daughters. They saw everything - lions, leopards, elephants, etc. Camp absolutely great people terrific. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
None - they have everything. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I am returning. If you don't mind spending the money you won't find a better operation. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Rick Young |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 281-469-6766 - 13645 Westland E Blvd |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive Worldwide. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent but anyone can hunt with Johan. |
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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 |
 |
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
3402 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 24, 2003 to May 7, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Okavango NG32 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Ronny Crous |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Robert Kern; Hunting Consortium, The. Blue Ridge Estates; 45 Spring House Lane; Berryville; VA; 22611; Tel. 540-955-0090; Fax: 540-955-0091;Email: hunt@huntcon.com; Web www.huntcon.com |
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: 79.5 pounds/76 pounds. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Lots of elephant. Saw up to 64 bulls a day, on average of 30 -35 bulls a day. Saw one other bull with estimated tusk weight of over 70 pounds. |
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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: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airlines, Air Botswana, Lufthansa. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$60000 |
| 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: |
Absolutely none, except an exciting brushfire which almost destroyed the camp. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Ronny Crous, an exceptional PH. Unbelievable fun and knowledge of flora and fauna. The Hunting Consortium did and excellent job preparing for this safari. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Without reservation. An experience of a lifetime. Second time I went with J. Calitz. Again, Ronny Crous was outstanding. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Horst Baier, MD |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 305-585-7340 - 2 Grove Isle PH 8, Miami, FL 33133 E-mail: hbaier@miami.edu |
| Hunting Experience: |
More than 10 years in Northern Canada, Europe, Africa. This was my eighth safari. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent for my age. |
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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 |
 |
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
3031 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 7, 2002 to September 19, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Okavango Delta and Mababe |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Henk Vorster. |
| 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: |
Lechwe, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Tsessebe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Good to excellent. Did not hunt elephant, but saw hundreds during stay. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
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| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
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| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
South African Airways and Air Botswana. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Air Botswana was rough on gun cases. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Donated hunt - Dallas Safari Club. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Roundtrip for Louise and me. Atlanta Departure. |
Amount: |
$3700 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Extra days were $600 per day touring. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting the Delta. Seeing birdlife and elephants everywhere. His camp by boat is super - called "Ivory". |
| 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: |
Earle Mimms |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 864-944-9635 - 505 Rouddhouse Pointe. E-mail: earleandlouise@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Acutally hunted Kenya in 1974 - 50 years. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average for 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 |
 |
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
3127 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 7, 2002 to August 28, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Okavango Delta (NG32 and NG41) |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Johan and Kobus Calitz. |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jeff C. Neal; Jeff C. Neal, Inc.. 2651 E 21st St; Suite 304; Tulsa; OK; 74114; Tel. 918-299-3580; Fax: 918-299-3582;Email: Nealhunts@aol.com; Web www.jeffcnealinc.com |
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: Two. 70.5 pounds X 69/66 X 62 pounds. |
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Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 41 inches. |
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Crocodile - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Nile crocodile. 13 feet. |
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Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large Tom. |
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Eland - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Livingston eland. Gold medal SCI. |
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Hyena - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold medal SCI. |
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Kudu, Greater - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Two. 55 inches and 54 inches. |
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Lechwe, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two. Gold medal SCI. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Gold medal, 50 inches. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Warthog - Availability: Could not find one big enough. Saw many, but not large. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Few animals. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
A very large population of elephant, buffalo, lechwe, impala, leopard. Overall game condition was very good, with many trophy class animals. Plenty of habitat. |
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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: |
Northwest, KLM, SAS. and private charter. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$1,400 per day. |
Amount: |
$30000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$46700 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$20350 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Used frequent flyer miles. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
1/3 of share of total charter cost (three hunters). |
Amount: |
$1835 |
| Other Costs: |
$7,000 tips, transportation, videographer and $4,000 dipping and packing. |
Amount: |
$11000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Absolutely none. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Johan Calitz is the most professional hunting company I have hunted with worldwide. Camps were 4 star, equipment was the best money can buy. Game areas were abundant with wildlife. John Calitz made all possible efforts to accomadate his clients and ensure success. I could not recommend him and his company high enough. A true legend in the making. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
All guides throughout this safari were first class, extremely well trained, very respectful guides. Were very good judges of trophy quality and willing to put on the extra effort. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jay E. Link |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 715-466-2234 - PO Box 210, Minong, WI 54859 E-mail: jaylink@linksnacks.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Worldwide. |
| 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? |
|
|
 |
ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
 |
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
2975 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 3, 2002 to August 21, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Chobi/Okavango Delta. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jokie pronounced "yukie". |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jeff C. Neal; Jeff C. Neal, Inc.. 2651 E 21st St; Suite 304; Tulsa; OK; 74114; Tel. 918-299-3580; Fax: 918-299-3582;Email: Nealhunts@aol.com; Web www.jeffcnealinc.com |
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: 59 by 53. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Lechwe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Hyena - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Grey. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Leopard - Availability: Did not stay, plenty of leopard. |
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Eland - Availability: Left early. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Saw 30 to 50 bull elephant everyday. First class PH's; the finest I've ever hunted with. I highly recommend Johann Calitz. |
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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: |
South African Air. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
SAA first class, dynamite. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$30000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$30000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$30000 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$10000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$5000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None, absolutely perfect. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Being charged by an elephant for the first time. Wife shot her first animal. |
| 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: |
Jimmy John Liaufand |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 217-344-3200 - 1002 W. Armory, Champange, IL E-mail: jj@jimmyjohns.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| 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? |
|
|
 |
ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
 |
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
2882 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 15, 2002 to April 25, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana NG32, Qorockwe Camp. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Cassie De Bruin |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Cassie de Bruin; Gaza Safaris. PO Box 820; Phalaborwa 1390; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-15263-6231; Fax: 011-27-1528-35169; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 58 x 55 |
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Condition Comments: |
The elephant population is in great shape in this area due to the ample supply of water from the Delta. Tremendous elephant movement was 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: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
South African, Air Botswana |
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| Airline
Comments: |
SAA performed well as did Air Botswana. No problems encountered |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$23800 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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$4200 |
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Airfares: |
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$4800 |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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$2000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking an elephant with long and thick classic ivory that measured far better than it weighed. Seeing over 260 elephant bulls in nine days, many in excess of 50 pounds. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent concession, a first class camp and equipment. Great PH. This is African hunting at it's finest. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Gregory B. Jacobs |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 212-327-2853 - 171 East 84th St. Apt 29B, New York, NY 10028 |
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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
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
2368 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
August 24, 2001 to September 8, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana CT-2 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Mike Murray |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 67 x 66, 76 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 55 1/2. |
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Condition Comments: |
Many large bull elephant, other game exists but not abundant. |
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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: |
British Air, SAA |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
British Air mis-tagged my baggage in Chicago, took half my ammunition in London and lost my bag of clothes for my entire three-week trip. Took SAA back and they lost a bag too. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$50000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$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: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing many bull elephant, tracking and passing many big bulls. Charged by lion four times, seeing many big lion. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Best elephant outfit in Botswana. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
James Reinert |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 312-456-7011 - 1343 N. Mohawk St., Chicago, IL E-mail: ireinert@usequities.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
20 years in North America; fourth trip to Africa. |
| 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? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
2375 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 11, 2001 to July 31, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Ngamiland Gcoverega |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Luke Blackbeard |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jeff C. Neal; Jeff C. Neal, Inc.. 2651 E 21st St; Suite 304; Tulsa; OK; 74114; Tel. 918-299-3580; Fax: 918-299-3582;Email: Nealhunts@aol.com; Web www.jeffcnealinc.com |
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Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average old bull. |
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Hyena - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Huge. |
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Condition Comments: |
Saw over 180 bulls (elephants) during the first ten days before taking one. |
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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: |
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of Airline: |
South Africa and Lufthansa |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$40000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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$0 |
| Commercial
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: |
Lots of poisonous snakes and long grass. Watch where you step. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking the elephant with the last Rigby made in London (a 470 Nitro ordered in 1997, delivered in 1999). |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
You will see many elephant bulls. This is my second elephant, by far the better hunt of the two. First was in Zimbabwe. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Ed Yates |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 717-252-2571 - 690 Grand Manor Dr., Wrightsville, PA 17368 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive |
| 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 Johan Calitz 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: |
2627 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 2, 2001 to June 10, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Cassie De Bruin |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 68/64 exact weight. |
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Condition Comments: |
First class camp; saw 25 bulls per day; shot my elephant on ninth day of a 14-day safari. During the nine days I passed up four good shootable bulls. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
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of Camp: |
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of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Lufthansa and SAA |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
SAA was a pain. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$21000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$15,000. |
Amount: |
$15000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
$4,000. |
Amount: |
$4000 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1800 |
| 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: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing 25 bull elephant a day; seeing three outstanding lions (Metro Golden Myer class); Plenty of game. |
| 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: |
Gary Ganz |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 219-874-8740 - P.O. Box 587, Beverly Shores, IN 46301 |
| Hunting Experience: |
31st safari. |
| Physical Condition: |
O.K. |
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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 Johan Calitz 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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ID: |
2088 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 18, 2000 to August 7, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana 6 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Johan Calitz and Luke Blackbeard |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 60 pounds. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 43 1/2. |
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Lechwe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 26 1/2. |
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Condition Comments: |
Johan Calitz Safaris is the best organized, well run, well equipped safari company in Africa today from start to finish. No detail was overlooked which made the safari a wonderful adventure. Johan is a master of his profession and works hard to keep it that way. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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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 Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
It's still a mess going through Johannesburg at peek rush. The Atlanta flight was great. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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$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 |
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$0 |
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Total cost. |
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$34000 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing quality bull elephant every day, 306 bulls, 1,500 buffalo, 92 male lions, 19 females and three cheetahs. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would recommend this hunt because it |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Pemble Davis |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 662-748-2007 - Box 428, Merigold, MS E-mail: Pemble@deltaland.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have a lot of experience in North Ameirca and have been on 11 hunts in Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
53 years old and in excellent condition. |
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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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My wife and I just returned from a Safari in Botswana. We were part of a group that consisted of 15 people--six hunters and the rest burned up the film with camcorders and cameras! Fifteen people are quite a large group for any safari company to handle as you can imagine. This was my 11th safari and I completed the Big 5 while in Botswana.
The Johan Calitz Hunting Safaris Company is the most complete organized company I have ever hunted with in Africa. The company never receives much recognition from your publication that I have been a subscriber for 15 years. I hope this will change after reading the following.
Your subscribers should know that Botswana offers the best hunting in Africa today for big game. The company I hunted with has the best support personnel and the very best professional hunters in Africa. Terry Palmer, Darryl Dandridge, Luke Blackbeard, Gavin Godfrey, Ronnie Crous, and Donnie Leinenburg are just a few of them. They have the best office staff I have ever had the privilege to be associated with before and after the hunt. Every detail is planned out carefully before the client arrives and there was not one flaw in the whole operation.
There were three elephant hunters who all took elephants over 60 pounds. There were two buffalo hunters who took 42-inch buffalo and very good swamp animals. One lechwe measured 28 1/2, which will score in the top 20 for sure. The rest were 26-27 ranges. Dr. Jon Meyer of Jackson, Mississippi, went to the Kalahari and had an excellent plains game hunt taking six animals. He and his wife, Dr. Cindy Allen, said they had great accommodations.
Our party of 15 were scattered all over Botswana. Philip Lewis of Memphis, Tennessee, hunted in the Chobe, which had more water than usual for this time of the year. He took an excellent 60-pound plus elephant the very first day of his hunt. Joe Janoush of Jantran of Rosedale, Mississippi, took a nice 60 pounds plus bull with long ivory from the NG4 1 section. Joe has an artificial leg that gave him a little disadvantage, but not too much. I hunted in two areas and saw an 85 pounds plus bull not far from the Chobe National Park. We were in very thick Moponte and the wind changed during our final approach to the elephant. Needless to say, we could not catch him. My wife who was waiting on us from the truck saw him as he went back towards the park. The camp manager, Hank, verified this was the same big bull that he had seen. This was a great bull -- one of a lifetime, but it was not meant to be! I did take an elephant that was 60 pounds, which was a nice bull, but I will go back one day for a larger one!
I also took a buffalo as they had a tag that was not sold so I elected to purchase it after seeing 700-800 buffalo. The one that I took measured slightly less than 44 inches with 17 1/2-inch boss.
The company also offers fantastic photo safaris conducted by Abercrombie and Fitch. They are first class in first class photo areas.
I am not in the least concerned about the Botswana elephant, lion, or buffalo population declining any time soon because I personally saw the following animals in just two of the nine areas: 306 bull elephants (72 over 50 pounds, 46 in the 60-pound range, and 88 in the 40-50-pound range), nine male black maned lions and three male blonde maned lions, 19 female lions, and about 1,200 buffalo. Other animals I saw were cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeest, hippos, crocodiles, plus lots of other game. I only hunted in the swamp for lechwe one day and saw four males and many female animals. The lechwe that I took was a 26-inch animal.
The water in the Okavango was extremely high and there was difficulty getting around without getting stuck a few times, but that's part of hunting in this area. All of the hunters saw approximately the same number of animals in the four different areas.
The person responsible for putting together these great safaris is none other than Johan Calitz. He is amazing and is the best Professional Hunter that I have had the pleasure of hunting with. His staff is unsurpassed in anything I've been associated with in my 11 trips. Johan is a superb person to be with and a great hunter. He works non-stop for his clients at all times, and is a master at making things run smooth and on time. His camps are unsurpassed and are located all over Botswana in the best areas.
Everyone on this trip has been to Africa at least three times so they were all experienced African hunters. Both the hunters and non-hunters all said this was the best trip they had ever experienced, and this was thanks to Johan Calitz.
This was not my first elephant hunt as in 1998 I hunted the Chewore area in Zimbabwe for 15 days and never saw an elephant over 50 pounds. I only saw 43 bulls on that trip. Botswana is clearly the best place to see trophy elephant on a daily basis in Africa today.
I hope this gives your readers a good incite on hunting in Botswana. It is expensive, but worth every cent.
The two buffalo hunters were Allen Wilson from Merigold, Mississippi and Woodson Whitehead from Memphis.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
2084 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 2, 2000 to July 15, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Okavango Delta, Qorokwe Camp |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gavin Godfrey |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jeff C. Neal; Jeff C. Neal, Inc.. 2651 E 21st St; Suite 304; Tulsa; OK; 74114; Tel. 918-299-3580; Fax: 918-299-3582;Email: Nealhunts@aol.com; Web www.jeffcnealinc.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: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 67 x 63. |
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Lechwe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 27 1/2 x 27 1/4 inches. |
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Crocodile - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 13 inches 8 inches. |
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Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 51 1/2 x 51 1/2 inches. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 13 3/8 x 13 1/2 inches. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Not measured. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Not measured. |
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Condition Comments: |
This is an absolutely superior location to hunt elephant in. We saw as many as 37 bulls a day. The average day we saw 20-25. |
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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: |
South African Airways |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$19600 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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$21450 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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$6000 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$1500 |
| Other Costs: |
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$500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Not a single problem. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting with Johan Calitz Safaris. Based on 12 safaris to Africa, I can confidently say that this outfitter is the best in all of Africa. The camps and concessions are superior. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would recommend the hunt without reservation. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
C. Thomas Kunz |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 212-735-3240 - Skadden Arps, Four Times Square, New York, NY 10036 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive hunting experience. |
| 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? |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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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ID: |
2087 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 1, 2000 to June 20, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Maun |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
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Guide (if any): |
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| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
See comments. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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Ability: |
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of Food: |
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of Airline: |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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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: |
See comments. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
See comments. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
See comments. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Robert G. Vial |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 214-712-4501 - rvial@vialaw.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
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| Physical Condition: |
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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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Sixty days ago my wife and I would have warned you that all African safaris have their unique collection of problem -- lack of game, crummy equipment, worn out facilities, bad food, incompetent staff, six flat tires a day, etc., etc. Johan Calitz Safaris of Maun, Botswana, proved to my wife and me that he could (and did for 21 days in July 2000) deliver the
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
2082 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 16, 2000 to June 30, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Okavango Delta Vindumtiki Camp |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Don Price |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Sitatunga - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 69 4/8 SCI. |
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Lechwe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 62 5/8 SCI. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: 22 6/8 SCI. |
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Tsessebe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 49 6/8 SCI. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Condition Comments: |
Good game conditions. |
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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: |
Air Botswana |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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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: |
I had difficulty finding and seeing sitatunga among tall papyrus and reeds. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting in the swamp from a mokoro (a native dug out canoe) and poling in silence among papyrus and reed is a unique experience. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Shorts and canvas ankle boots for walking in swamp when necessary. The sandy bottom water is clear. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This is a different sort of hunt, very sporty. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jose A. Martinez |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 011-5411-4311-8029 - Florida 1065, Buenos Aires, Argentina 1005 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in Kenya, Tanzania, Namibia, Ethiopia, Cameroon, CAR, Mongolia, Scotland, Spain, Alaksa, Argentina, Paraguay and Bolivia. |
| 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 Johan Calitz 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: |
2083 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 6, 2000 to June 21, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Maun NG - 32 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gavin Godfrey |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Jeff C. Neal; Jeff C. Neal, Inc.. 2651 E 21st St; Suite 304; Tulsa; OK; 74114; Tel. 918-299-3580; Fax: 918-299-3582;Email: Nealhunts@aol.com; Web www.jeffcnealinc.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: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 64 pounds. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 40 inches. |
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Lechwe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 23 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
All animals appeared to be in excellent 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: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
American Airlines, South African, Air Botswana |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
My guns were lost in new York for one day. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$21000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$12450 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$4400 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Rifle permits, videographer, tips, ground transport. |
Amount: |
$4250 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The diversity of the game seen and the quality of the trophy animals. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Calitz runs a first class operation. Everything was handled very well. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Thomas H. Shaffer |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 209-929-1256 - 301 East Miner E-mail: Tomerp@msn.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
This was my second trip to Africa. I have also hunted in Alaska, Canada, Mexico and throughout the western United States. |
| 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Johan Calitz 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: |
241 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 7, 1999 to April 21, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Botswana Mikusi |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Johan Calitz; Johan Calitz Safaris. PO Box 20380; Boseja; Maun; Botswana; Tel. 011-267-686-3282; Email: johan@calitzsafaris.com; Web www.johancalitzsafaris.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Johan Calitz |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 80 pound, 72 pound |
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Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 40 inches |
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Condition Comments: |
Game is in excellent supply and condition, saw many elephants in 60 pounds plus category. |
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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: |
South African Airlines Air Botswana |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Was very firm with Air Bots to have my guns arrive with me! |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$41000 |
| 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. Elephant obtained on first day of hunt late in the day. First elephant taken in Botswana--tusks are number one and two for 1999. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Excellent hunt for elephant and cape buffalo. Trackers are able to go almost eight hours to obtain wounded buffalo. Great Work! |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Very fortunate and satisfying to get an 80 pound elephant. Tusks weighed and confirmed by authorities in Maun. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would absolutely recommend the trip. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
R. Gary Madden |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 318-741-1541 - 34 Dover Circle, Bossier City, LA 71111 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted throughout the United States. This is my fourth African safari. |
| 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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