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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Kuvhima Safaris Hunts |
Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.
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DATE
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ID: |
8772 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 9, 2012 to July 13, 2012 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Limpopo Private Concessions |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Kuvhima Safaris. PO Box 607; Lephalale; 0555; South Africa; Tel. 011-83-320-8866; Email: kuvhima@mweb.co.za; Web www.kuvhima.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Andre Stewart |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Steve Turner ; Travel with Guns. Tel. 210-858-9833; Web www.travelwithguns.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold Medal |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Silver Medal |
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Impala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent Representation Trophies |
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Condition Comments: |
Short five days of hunting - plain game hunt. Healthy animals - good condition. Terrain dry due to drought and winter months. |
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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: |
AA + British Air |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Good performance - on time - no baggage problems |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Donated hunt bought at Houston SCI auction |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Some included, others reasonable |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included with donation |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$2200 for one passenger, charge was 75,000 air miles |
Amount: |
$2200 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Misc, airline fees +/- 400 |
Amount: |
$400 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None! |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting with grandsons (21+25) on their 1st Africa trip, their father, and one observers. Boys shot three animals each. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Rented PH rifle - recommend |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
Warm, friendly people, well organized, sincerely want to please. Competent PH + staff. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bob Harper |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 972-235-9619 - 311 Fall Creek | Richardson | TX E-mail: hunters@outdoorvisions.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive - worldwide - Africa five times |
| Physical Condition: |
Not applicable - grandsons did 2-3 hour stalks - easy terrain to hunt |
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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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I bought this hunt at Houston/SCI fundraiser. My first experience with a donated hunt. My grown son & I attend the function and on a spur of the minute decision decided to bid on the hunt as it offered 7 days; 5 days hunting for 2 hunters & 2 observers; plus $2,000 in trophy fees. We had talked about someday taking his sons (my grandsons) to Africa; but felt it was a long way off.
We got caught up in the bidding & placed the top bid. When told of our luck, the boy's mother said, "I'm going too." So our party was now five; three adult observers & two first time Africa hunters (ages; 25 & 21).
We set off on July 9th & arrived in Jo'burg on the morning of July11th, and went to the Sand River Guest House to stay overnight and get over jet lag. Sand River is an excellent guesthouse and I personally recommend it highly when flying in or out of Joberg and you want to stay overnight.
The next morning Kuvhima Safaris picked us up for the four-hour drive to the lodge and hunting area. The trip was very interesting and the terrain varied.
First morning of hunt both boys had excellent representative Impala trophies on the ground before 11 am. The next day was more difficult hunting for Gemsbok as several spot & stalk opportunities proved that " It can be easy or difficult, but thats hunting."
One Gemsbok was taken after a long afternoon stalk and another wounded and tracked for several miles before dark came on. The P.H. felt confident they would find it dead in the morning due to the massive blood loss. Sure enough at first light the next day the wounded animal was finished off. The next day we traveled a short distance to another private concession that contained a large quantity of Blesbok. In 3 hours of hunting both boys & my son collected Gold Medal caliber Rowland Ward animals.
We returned to Kuvhima Safaris home base and spent the next two days searching for an exceptional record class Impala that my son decided he wanted to hunt. Several animals could have been taken; but the one exceptional trophy proved too elusive.
Day seven we departed for Kruger national park with Kuvhima personnel as our tour guide. Kruger is an exceptional value and a must see for the first time Africa visitor. Be sure to see the Elephant museum that features the all-time big tuskers of Kruger.
After two days in Kruger Park we returned to Sand River Guest House and retained one of their staff to take us sightseeing around Jo'Berg.
Tour stops included the Rowland Ward office & shop; an exceptional hunting store in Pretoria named "Safari & Outdoor" and visits to the new Anthropology museum and the South African Military museum.
I will personally recommend these facilities as more than worth a visit while in South Africa.
The following are some comments about our trip:
A) I was 'leery of a donated trip. Felt like we would not be treated same as paying customers. We could not have been treated nicer by the entire Kuvhima staff. We had the company owner as our P.H. and he went out of his way to insure we were "Happy Campers". This goes for the entire staff. Accommodations and food were excellent. Kuvhima is a well run, responsible, and ethical safari company.
I would recommend Kuvhima Safaris to anyone seeking an excellent plains game hunt with competent professionals.
B) Most of our airline fees were paid for by air miles. The result was a round about itinerary of some long six & nine hour layovers to get seats with air miles. (Using miles saved us over $6,000; so it was worth the inconvenience).
We bought a "Priority Pass" for airline lounges to spend time in the lounges with easy chairs, TV, newspaper, drinks, snacks, and a quite environment. Well worth the money not to spend long hours in the main terminals!
C) A nights layover at a guesthouse in Jo'berg lets you get over jet lag. Too many people rush on to the next flight or Safari area and feel bad for several days due to fatigue from overnight flights. Worth the time & money.
D) Using air miles is complex for overseas travel. We used Steve Turner of Travel with Guns to arrange all our ticketing. We paid him a small fee to handle and all worked out perfectly. Money well spent to let a pro handle complex ticketing (5 people traveling together, using air miles).
E) All together or group had 17 different aircraft changes: with five duffle bags. ALL baggage arrived as scheduled! Unbelievable!
Summary: A super trip. Seeing grandsons enjoy Africa for first time was an event I will long remember. Kuvhima Safaris truly did exceed our expectations and I recommend them highly.
~ Bob Harper
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A great experience! Well run safari company - great people to hunt with!
~Bob Harper
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Kuvhima 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: |
8341 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 9, 2011 to May 18, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Limpopo Province |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Kuvhima Safaris. PO Box 607; Lephalale; 0555; South Africa; Tel. 011-83-320-8866; Email: kuvhima@mweb.co.za; Web www.kuvhima.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Hannes Von Rooyan |
| 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: |
Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Condition Comments: |
This outfitter is outstanding! It will meet and exceed your expectations, and you will gain friends for life! Animals are plentiful! |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Excellent |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Excellent |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
N/A |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta leaving from Atlanta |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Delta was pretty good and gave us a direct flight from the US to SA. |
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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: |
None! Tons of animals to see and hunt. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Wildlife everywhere and culture. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
It is a trip that you will not forget! |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Kim Sager |
| Contact
Information: |
PO Box 201818 | Anchorage | Alaska | USA | 99520 |
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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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Do not over pack! They do your laundry every day, so you will hardly need anything extra. Bring lots of data cards for your video/camera. We took nearly 1000 photos in 10 days! Communicate with your guide and lodge manager about what you want and the trip will be perfect.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Kuvhima 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: |
7343 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
July 3, 2009 to July 10, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Limpopo Marken |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Kuvhima Safaris. PO Box 607; Lephalale; 0555; South Africa; Tel. 011-83-320-8866; Email: kuvhima@mweb.co.za; Web www.kuvhima.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Andre Stewart |
| 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: |
Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: SCI Bronze. |
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Caracal - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: SCI Gold. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Bushpig - Availability: Insufficient sightings. |
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Oribi - Availability: Too far away. |
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Condition Comments: |
8 other hunters. Group succeeded in securing a total of 35 great trophies (31 of 35 qualify for SCI book). |
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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 |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
We chose cheapest option. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
$450 a day per person. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Variable per species. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
$1,650. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Curios, trinkets, incidentals. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None within control of outfitter or PHs. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing 5 first time hunters enjoy their maiden safari, two long-sought trophies for myself. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Without question, Kuvhima is a premier destination and operation. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Loring S. Jones |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 205-979-5210 - Ste 212, 1025 Mtgy Hwy, VA, AL 35216 E-mail: l3@joneswaldrop.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| 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 Kuvhima 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: |
6959 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 21, 2008 to September 29, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Limpopo and Free State |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Kuvhima Safaris. PO Box 607; Lephalale; 0555; South Africa; Tel. 011-83-320-8866; Email: kuvhima@mweb.co.za; Web www.kuvhima.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Hannes Van Rooyen |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Nyala - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: White blesbok. Average. |
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Blesbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Black blesbok. Average. |
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Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Reedbuck, Mountain - Availability: Had opportunity but could not find it in scope. Very wary animals. |
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Condition Comments: |
Some game are very thin because of lack of food (overgrazing). Rainy season is approaching and the game will benefit. |
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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 |
| Airline
Comments: |
Had unruly child behind us in economy class, this is the chance you take in economy. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$19000 |
| 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: |
Nyala, wildebeest, waterbuck. Talking to South African farmers about politics. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Lodge was outstanding, PH and staff were excellent. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Walt Miller |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 949-858-1702 - E-mail: arow2222@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
US, Canada, Alaska, Argentina, Africa (twice). |
| 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 Kuvhima 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: |
7036 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
September 3, 2008 to September 8, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
South Africa Limpopo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Kuvhima Safaris. PO Box 607; Lephalale; 0555; South Africa; Tel. 011-83-320-8866; Email: kuvhima@mweb.co.za; Web www.kuvhima.co.za |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Andre Stewart |
| 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: |
Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Male and female. |
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Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Male and female. |
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Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Warthog - Availability: Did not see a big enough trophy. |
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Steenbok - Availability: Ran too fast. |
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Condition Comments: |
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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: |
Donation plus $1,350. |
Amount: |
$1350 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$9850 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Two days at Kruger Park $790 and transfer fee $200 |
Amount: |
$990 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting zebra in the highveld mountains. |
| 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: |
Timothy A Halstead |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 651-778-1702 - 1297 Burns Ave., St. Paul, MN 55106 E-mail: thalstead@minnesotasci.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Minnesota, Quebec. This was our first trip to Africa. |
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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 am just adding a quick note to my report that my wife and I had a wonderful time hunting with Andre and Yolanda Stewart of Kuvhima Safaris. Everything was perfect and couldn't have been better.
Upon arriving in Johannesburg, Andre and Yolanda were there to meet us and we collected our luggage and rifle. I used riflepermits.com to pre-approve my rifle before I even arrived. There were approximately 35-40 other hunters in the SAPS office trying to collect their weapons. A representative of riflepermits.com met me there with my completed permit. They then jumped me to the head of the line, where all I had to do was open the rifle case and verify the serial number and get a signature by the SAPS officer and I was done. I was out of the office in 2-3 minutes. Andre mentioned that he had never been in and out of the airport so fast. The cost for riflepermit.com was $90, but well worth it. I have read "many" horror stories about the Johannesburg airport and wanted to get out as fast as possible.
We then drove to the Kuvhima lodge in the Limpopo region. The scenery was breathtaking. I hunted for a total of 6 days, and harvested 11 animals. One day, we came across a female and calf kudu, which had become tangled in a cattle fence. They were both exhausted from trying to free themselves. Andre and I untangled them, but they were too exhausted to run away. We got them in a position where they were sitting upright and left them alone so they could gain their strength. We told the concession owner and he looked for the animals the next day, but they evidently had recovered and walked away. This I will never forget.
The hunting was fantastic. All my animals will make the record book and the both the blesbok and red hartebeest were Gold Medal animals. The food was wonderful. The lodge staff was polite, courteous and did everything possible to make you feel completely pampered. I don't get treated that well at home. The rooms were spacious and immaculate. There was a water hole off the back deck where you can watch animals come to drink in the evening. It was always entertaining just to watch and see what would come next.
After hunting, Andre took us to spend two days touring Kruger National Park. We saw elephants, buffalo, and lions, along with tons of regular animals. I took nearly 2,000 pictures. The highlight of the Kruger trip is when we had three young male lions surround our vehicle. They were paying more attention to a group of elephants, than to us.
After Kruger, we left Andre and Kuvhima Safaris and flew to Cape Town for three days of sightseeing. We visited the Cape of Good Hope, took a boat ride out to an island to observe a bunch of seals, an spent an afternoon at the boulders penguin colony. We took a tram ride up to Table Mountain, went to an aquarium and an arboretum. We spent a lot of time at the waterfront area of Cape Town where there are lost of restaurants and shopping. We stayed in a B&B which was newly remodeled in a building built by the Dutch in 1771, and spent a Saturday morning at an African craft bazaar.
Our entire trip to Africa was perfect. No "glitches or gotcha's" along the way. I have no reservations at all recommending Andre Stewart and Kuvhima Safaris to anyone. You will have a fantastic time.
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