DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kowas Adventure Safaris. No. 233; Windhoek District; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-62-581-558; Fax: 011-264-62-581548; Email: kowasadv@iafrica.com.na; Web www.kowasadventure.com Personal Guide (if any): Danie Strauss and Imamnual Vataleni Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 36 inches. Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 52 inches. Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 24 inches. Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 5 inches. Warthog - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Zebra, Burchell's - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Game Sought But Not Taken: Blesbok - Availability: The game was there. One of of the four of us took one, the rest of us ran out of time. Game Condition Comments: There was a considerable amount of game throughout the hunt with numerous trophies available.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Good Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: Air Namibia, Lufthansa Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: Everything went smooth, guns were easily declared at customs. Two long 10 hour flights.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Hunt package - one oryx, one kudu and one springbok. Amount: $3900 Trophy Fees: Nine animals. Amount: $5920 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $2400 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: $1,200 tips split among four hunters. Amount: $300 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: The only problem was it is over. Highlights of Hunt: The entire hunt was a success from accommodations, host, PH, game available, food and entire staff. Equipment Recommendations: Accurate rifle. Be able to shoot off of sticks. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Absolutely the best hunt I have been on, well above expectations.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Ike McClendon Contact Information: Tel. 806-662-5580 - PO Box 366, Miami, TX 79059 E-mail: ikemcclendon@yahoo.com Hunting Experience: 10 years. Hunted 10 states in US, Mongolia and Namibia. Physical Condition: Excellent. Well, good anyway.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 6095 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: May 15, 2007 to May 21, 2007 Place of Hunt: Namibia Dordabis

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kowas Adventure Safaris. No. 233; Windhoek District; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-62-581-558; Fax: 011-264-62-581548; Email: kowasadv@iafrica.com.na; Web www.kowasadventure.com Personal Guide (if any): Danie Strauss Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 162.5 cmm Silver. Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 213 cmm Gold. Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 35 cmm Gold. Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 203 cmm Gold. Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 102 cmm Gold. Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 214 cmm Gold. Blesbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 107 cmm Gold. Game Sought But Not Taken: Leopard - Availability: Not enough time - there were three different leopard tracks in the area. Game Condition Comments: Excellent. The quality of the animals and the personal treatment exceeded our expectations.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Name of Airline: South African Airlines Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: No problems - I thought that the seats had a little more leg room than the last trip.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $7000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $1680 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Dipping, cleaning and bleaching and transportation to shipping. Amount: $400 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Lots of game, excellent trackers, wonderful accommodations, great gourmet food. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Our hosts treated us better than family. Small operation. My son and I were the only ones there.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Joel F. Smith Contact Information: Tel. 410-876-2289 - 1800 Green Mill Rd., Fricksburg, MD 21048 E-mail: lazyjfs@aol.com Hunting Experience: I've been on at least 20 guided hunts. This is one of the best. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 4955 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: September 11, 2005 to September 20, 2005 Place of Hunt: Namibia Windhoek District Dordabis

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kowas Adventure Safaris. No. 233; Windhoek District; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-62-581-558; Fax: 011-264-62-581548; Email: kowasadv@iafrica.com.na; Web www.kowasadventure.com Personal Guide (if any): Matheus Theofelus Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 24 inches. Kudu, Greater - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 50 inches. Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 34 inches. Warthog - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 10 inches. Zebra, Burchell's - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 10 inches. Game Sought But Not Taken: Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Not interested. Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Not interested. Varmint - Availability: Jackal. Steenbok - Availability: Duiker - Availability: Game Condition Comments: We saw numerous animals: Kudu, oryx, Warthog, springbuck, baboon, ostrich, impala, giraffe, duiker, zebra, steenbuck, jackal, blue and black wildebeest, which I did not hunt. Also, all kinds of birds, for wind shooting lovers.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Good Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Fair Name of Airline: Copa Airlines and South African Airlines Airline Service: Fair Airline Comments: with SAA luggage was lost for two days: However, food was good. With Copa everything was fantastic. We went to Sao Paulo, Brazil, then Johannesburg and Namibia. (17 fly hours in total).

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $2560 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $2500 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Shot six animals, two gold medals, one silver and one bronze. NAPHA Namibiam Professional Hunters Association. Equipment Recommendations: Range finder, in order to make good distant judgement. Practice with shooting stick. I used a .338 mm with a 230 Nosler failsafe. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Fantastic experience. After a long hunting day you can lie down, relax and have a beer with friends.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Carlos E Young Contact Information: Tel. 011-507-279-4027 - Panama City. Panama. E-mail: cyoung@paypro.com.pa Hunting Experience: First time in Africa Physical Condition: 37 years old, non smoker, Six feet and 203 lbs. Good physical condition.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Unless you want stalk and crawl like a sneaky predator, you must have a good marksmanship, because most of the shots were over 200 yards. Be prepared to walk around two miles, crawl about 200 yards and stalk all day. For perfect shots, I would recommend practice and a good range finder. The outfitter was fantastic, friendly Namibian people, since your arrival at the airport, you will receive care from all Kowas family. Great place to take your spouse, the farms have everything to make you feel at home. We enjoy the accomodation and hospitality. Also, you can try, your game at dinner and breakfast some kudu liver hum delicious.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 5263 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: August 24, 2005 to September 6, 2005 Place of Hunt: Namibia Dordabis Conservancy

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kowas Adventure Safaris. No. 233; Windhoek District; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-62-581-558; Fax: 011-264-62-581548; Email: kowasadv@iafrica.com.na; Web www.kowasadventure.com Personal Guide (if any): Danie Strauss Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 57 1/2 inches. Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 48 inches. Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Big. Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 15 inches. Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 4 3/4 inches. Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 62 inches of horns. Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 38 inches. Varmint - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Jackal. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Abundant game. When the animals were skinned, all exhibited fat.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: South African Airlines Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: They need to get better seating in their new Airbuses! No room! A real mistake to go to the Airbuses and leave the 747's.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $11000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. I have been on a scheduled hunt at least once a year since 1969 and this one was the best ever. Great people and great facilities. Highlights of Hunt: Everything. The Strauss family says that you will arrive as a stranger and leave as a friend - forever. They are absolutely correct. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? No reservations whatsoever about a friend of mine hunting with Kowas.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Dr. Heber Simmons, Jr. Contact Information: Tel. 601-982-8585 - 1855 Crane Ridge Drive E-mail: hebersimmonsjr@aol.com Hunting Experience: Hunted outside Mississippi on a scheduled hunt every year since 1969. Have the Grand Slam in sheep (#202 in the Grand Slam Club). Hunted in Africa for last five years (South Africa - 2 years, Zimbabwe - 2 years, Namibia - 1 year.) Have hunted in all of the western US states, all provinces of Canada, Scotland. Going to New Zealand for red stag and chamois this year. Whitetail hunt here every week during the MS season. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Danie and Ansie Strauss are some of the nicest people I have ever met. I will be glad to talk with anyone about a potential hunt with Kowas. My wife went with me on this trip and had a great time.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 4804 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: May 20, 2005 to May 30, 2005 Place of Hunt: Namibia Kowas

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kowas Adventure Safaris. No. 233; Windhoek District; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-62-581-558; Fax: 011-264-62-581548; Email: kowasadv@iafrica.com.na; Web www.kowasadventure.com Personal Guide (if any): Christi Liebenberg Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 53 inches. Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Excellent. All trophies were gold medal by the standards of the Namibian Professional Hunters Assn. (NAPHA). The Hartebeest was "Gold Field".

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Good Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: American and British Air Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: Coming back I had to fill out forms, unlock gun case and wait for processing at every airport (Windhoek, Johannesburg, London, Chicago). Going was no problem.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: $6,000 plus airfare. Includes my wife, Jo-Mae, in camp. Amount: $6000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None other than being sick in bed with flu one day. Highlights of Hunt: The wonderful people at Kowas (owners Ansie and Danie Strauss, their family and staff). Killing large kudu. Hunting Steenbuck 2 1/2 days in fairly high grass. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Kowas is a game farm without domestic animals and no high fences. My wife and I both had a great time. Trophy quality, hunting conditions and people were all great.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Brian Maris Contact Information: Tel. 928-527-8527 - 2115 N Fox Hill Rd., Flagstaff, AZ 86004 E-mail: brian.maris@nau.edu Hunting Experience: Moderate. First trip to Africa. Physical Condition: Good. We walked several miles each day, stalking (and in one case, tracking a wounded animal which was recovered).

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

We stayed an extra week, rented a car and toured Namibia. We spent three days at Etosha Park and three days at Mount Etjo (another game farm). Mt. Etjo was good but Etosha was wonderful. We could have spent five or six days there. I highly recommend it.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 4720 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: May 25, 2004 to June 1, 2004 Place of Hunt: Namibia

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kowas Adventure Safaris. No. 233; Windhoek District; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-62-581-558; Fax: 011-264-62-581548; Email: kowasadv@iafrica.com.na; Web www.kowasadventure.com Personal Guide (if any): Danie Strauss and Matheus Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 52 inches. Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold medal. Wildebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold medal. Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Gold medal. Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold medal. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Game in excellent condition. Sand grouse hunting was super.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: South African Air and Delta. Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: Never again on SAA. Over 18 hours in economy was terrible. My trip this year is via Germany on British Air via London.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Included kudu, oryx, springbok for eight days hunting. Amount: $3270 Trophy Fees: $1,030 for wildebeest and hartebeest, $175 for bird hunting. Amount: $1205 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: $1,740 per person. Amount: $3480 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: $770 observer fee for wife, $1,500 for three days of touring following hunt. Amount: $2270 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Highlights of Hunt: Fair chase stalking for nice trophies. Danie is a great PH and his staff really looks out for you. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Cannot think of a better first time safari in Africa. Danie now heads Namibia PH Association.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Bill Muhs Contact Information: Tel. 406-587-3672 - 3435 Sentinel Dr., Bozeman, MT E-mail: bjm@littleappletech.com Hunting Experience: 50 years in Africa, US, Canada and Alaska. Physical Condition: Excellent.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 4810 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: June 12, 2003 to June 25, 2003 Place of Hunt: Namibia Dordabis Conservancy

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kowas Adventure Safaris. No. 233; Windhoek District; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-62-581-558; Fax: 011-264-62-581548; Email: kowasadv@iafrica.com.na; Web www.kowasadventure.com Personal Guide (if any): Danie Strauss Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Gold. Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold SCI #34. Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Well fed, excellent condition and plentiful, all game is free roaming.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: South African Airways Airline Service: Fair Airline Comments: Poor service and poor food.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: 10 days at $250 a day. Amount: $2500 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $5330 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $1900 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None, it was a perfect 10-day hunt. Highlights of Hunt: Walking and stalking. The real way to hunt. Equipment Recommendations: Sunscreen. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? The service, food and personal attention the entire staff renders makes the trip a memory of a lifetime.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Larry Eulert Contact Information: Tel. 918-885-2161 - PO Box 709 E-mail: l.e.e1046@gbronline.com Hunting Experience: US, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, South Africa and Namibia. Namibia hunting experience was by far the best. Physical Condition: Fair to good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter? Notified Personal Guide? Notified Booking Agent? Seeking any kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter or guide? If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

I just found and joined "The Hunting Report" and thought other hunters might be interested in my hunting trip to Namibia. I will be leaving October 2, 2005 for another trip to Namibia to the same outfitter as 2003.

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