DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kwalata Safaris. PO Box 51128; Lusaka; Zambia; Tel. 011-260-97-794870; Personal Guide (if any): Peter Chipman 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): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Lion - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good black mane. Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Crocodile - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 13 foot 9 inches. Hippopotamus - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Puku - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Bushbuck, Chobe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lechwe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: We shot everything we hunted.

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 Airlines Airline Service: Fair Airline Comments: Lost guns in Johannesberg for one day.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: For 21 days including spouse. Amount: $3500 Trophy Fees: 12 animals. Amount: $15000 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $1800 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $30000 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Airline lost rifles for one day. Highlights of Hunt: Getting my lion and leopard and interacting with the local people. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Very honest outfitter and good game population.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Tom Veurink Contact Information: Tel. 616-281-5111 - 6754 Chancery Dr SE, Alto, MI 49302 E-mail: lindar@wittetravel.com Hunting Experience: South Africa twice, New Zealand, Yukon, Ontario, Quebec and USA. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Kwalata Safaris Hunts

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 5051 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: August 13, 2005 to August 24, 2005 Place of Hunt: Zambia Lower Lupande and Blue Lagoon/Kafue Flats

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kwalata Safaris. PO Box 51128; Lusaka; Zambia; Tel. 011-260-97-794870; Personal Guide (if any): Leslie Long and Sarge Karim 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): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 72 inch X 54.5 pounds and 75 inch X 60.3 pound Crocodile - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 16 foot 2 inches. Puku - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 16.5 inches. Bushbuck, Chobe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 14.5 inches. Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 37 X 13 inch boss. Grysbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 2 inches. Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 4 inches. Lechwe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Kafue lechwe. 50 1/2 inches. Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 32 inches. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Terrific dangerous game area with adequate plains game. Plenty of elephant (20 sightings per day). Good buffalo, lion and leopard. Very high concentration of crocodile and hippo. Exceptional trophies available.

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: British Airways. Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: British Air strike caused a two day trip loss as flights were rescheduled. Gracy Travel did an excellent job of rescheduling.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Including elephant trophy and 12 day hunt. Amount: $35000 Trophy Fees: Reasonable for 9 additional animals of trophy quality. Amount: $9145 Permits/Licenses: Included. Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: British Air $2,300, Zambia Air to concession $280. Amount: $2580 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Observer fee. Amount: $3000 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None, no suprises. Highlights of Hunt: High quantity of elephants and taking of a magnificent bull. Classic stock on buffalo herd and taking of a huge crocodile. Camp setting on Luangwa River and camp staff were all terrific. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? It's hard to beat terrific PH's and satff in a great game area. Zambia was pleasant and safe also. Wes Hixon can set you up for a wonderful experience.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Dean Mori Contact Information: Tel. 724-929-3231 - 304 Todd Farm Rd., Belle Vernon, PA 15012 Hunting Experience: 34 years. Zambia, Tanzania, South Africa, British Columbia, NWT, Alaska, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and Pennsylvania. 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: 4396 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: September 6, 2004 to September 22, 2004 Place of Hunt: Zambia Lower Lupande (Luangwa Valley)

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kwalata Safaris. PO Box 51128; Lusaka; Zambia; Tel. 011-260-97-794870; Personal Guide (if any): Peter Chipman 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): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 24 7/8 skull, 7-8 year old male. Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 38.5 inches, thick boss. Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 39.5 inches, okay boss. Hippopotamus - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Mature bull. Puku - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 17 inches. Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 13.5 inches. Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Mature stallion. Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Camp/food. Game Sought But Not Taken: Crocodile - Availability: Did not hunt hard, not as plentiful as in other parts of the Luangwa. Waterbuck - Availability: Game Condition Comments: There are good numbers of the available game, and I passed on kudu, warthog, baboon, grysbok and hyena. A lot of resident buffalo and elephant, and we saw lion most everyday. Lots of leopard spoor at bait sites and three-day sightings. Felt like hunting in a National Park given the amount of big game. Species such as Lichtenstein's hartebeest, eland and Cookson's wildebeest are not present in this GMA. We did see a herd of roan, with a 24 inch bull (I shot a 27 incher in the Caprivii, so was not interested). No signs of current poaching, and game not skittish.

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 and Air Zambia Airline Service: Fair Airline Comments: SAA Airbus cramped, service declining, entertainment center the saving grace. Air Zambia flight from Lusaka to Mfuwe (2 hours from camp) cheap and top-notch.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: $1,500 a day for 18 days (now 21 days for lion). Amount: $27000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $600 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Not required, $300 Air Zambia Commercial flight. Amount: $300 Other Costs: Dip and pack $750, gun permit $50/each, ammo tax $2 a round. Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Finalizing hunt details was difficult due to changing SAA flight schedules, and heavy workload of booking agent. Highlights of Hunt: Taking a battle-scared mature lion after 9 days of hunting, tracking buffalo on foot from the river to the hills, interacting with the local villagers in the Malama district, experiencing Zambia for the first time. Equipment Recommendations: Suggest a illuminated recticle for lion or leopard, low power scope okay for early season whereas a 3-9x would be ideal for Sept-Nov. Buffalo hunting can be as easy or as hard as you choose to make it. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Hunting concession shares a 60km border with the Luangwa River and has excellent trail system, so hunting is good all year long. Peter is a highly-skilled PH, excellent cat hunter, and good company.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Bill Campbell Contact Information: Pennsylvania. E-mail: bill@wyodata.com Hunting Experience: South Africa, Selous, Caprivi Strip, Zambezi Valley, Luangwa Valley, Alaska, Western US. Physical Condition: 40 years old and in good shape.

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

Don, as promised here is the report on my trip to the Luangwa Valley. Sorry for the length of this report, but it was an exciting hunt with a lot to tell... This was my sixth trip to Africa, and definitely one of the most enjoyable. I was successful in taking what I was after, a mature bush lion. He's full of character with numerous scars and missing the end of his tail. Very large bodied with an estimated weight of 450-500lbs and a 24 7/8" skull. I shot him through the heart from a tree blind at about 50-yards with a Ruger Mark II .458 Lott and a .500gr hand-loaded Woodleigh softpoint. Peter has taken a number of dark-maned lions the past two years since hunting was reopened (10 for 10 on lion hunts), and there are still quite a few more known to be in the park side (South Luangwa National Park). Peter felt I could get a darker-maned lion, however, this was my second hunt having been unsuccessful last year on a tracking hunt in West Caprivi, and my main criteria was that the lion be mature and not a "pride male". I got a brief glimpse of a huge black-maned lion that was calling for several nights near to our camp, from across the river, but he never made a mistake and may have been bait-smart given the way he acted. We spent two nights in a tree blind hoping to catch him at first/last light. This was an unbelievable experience, with all types of creatures visiting, including a scrap between the big lion and the local male, and lion and hyena. Given the number of ele in the area, a tree blind is the way to go. Peter is an honest, professional and courteous person, who was a pleasure to spend time with. He has considerable experience hunting in Tanz and Zambia, and has now shot 63 lion in his 15-year career. His learner PH (Sarge) is great company, energetic, polite and would be terrific to hunt with (he'll be guiding hunters starting next year, 2005). Peter maintains a strong working relationship with the authorities, his partner Martin Simwaka (who is actually active in the business), game scouts and local villagers. The camp is 1st class offering great service (there was some 25 people in camp), large straw huts with shower, a real toilet and large double beds (!). Meals were multi-course and made to order (chicken, beef, game meat, etc). The camp is located along the Luangwa River in the middle of the concession, and there is an excellent trail-road system providing access to a lot of huntable area. What's nice about this concession from a logistical standpoint is that one can take the Air Zambia flight from Lusaka into Mfuwe for only $150 each way then drive the ~2hrs to camp. This saves an expensive air charter, and is one of the reasons why Peter went after this area (there were 26 people/companies after the Lower Lupande GMU). The concession also offers the opportunity to interact with the local tribes people, who still live a primitive and harsh existence. Huts are traditional mud and thatch, and there are no "modern day conveniences". However, these were the friendliest and seemingly happiest people that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting, and in no way did this detract from the trip (just the opposite). Upon my request, Peter arranged for the purchase of classroom supplies, which we distributed to the two small schools in the Malama chiefdom. It was a small donation relative to the overall cost of the trip, helped in part by my three children who all kicked in a few dollars from their allowance. However, I found it to be very rewarding and the amount of material that we were able to obtain was surprising. I plan to do this again whenever possible. For those hunters who prefer to not interact with the local people, the concession offers plenty of area where there are no human settlements. Again though, I think one should experience this taste of "real Africa" before it is gone. Interestingly enough, I shot the lion not more then a mile from one of these bush villages. The Lower Lupande offers very good hunting, although it does not have a huge diversity of game (no eland, sable, wildebeest, hartebeest, etc., but we did see some roan which is encouraging). I saw just one snare in 17-days of hunting. It is definitely big game country, and we had all sorts of animals in/around camp at night including hyena, leopard, lion/lioness, elephant and even a herd of buffalo the last day. The trail-road system throughout the concession is excellent. I saw a lot of leopard sign in addition to three in daylight, and more then half of the lion baits were visited by at least one. They are 10- for 10 on leopard also. None of the concessions in the Luangwa Valley has an endless supply of black-maned lions, and I think that trophy quality was high thanks to the closure but is bound to decline although overall numbers of lion seem very good. There will be more taken out of this area in the years to come, but historically, the Luangwa Valley produces blonde to ginger colored lion. And anyway, I don't think the color of the mane dictates the quality of the trophy, although I suspect I'm in the minority on this one. Regarding buffalo, what is attractive is that on a 7-day buffalo hunt, one can shoot croc, hyena and hippo in addition to the available plainsgame (based on available quota). And the trophy fees for the croc and hippo are currently quite reasonable (buffalo, croc and hippo all $1300/each - which is less then I've seen elsewhere). The concession has a quota of 20 buffalo per year, and Peter estimated that there are between 1000-1200 buffalo in the resident herds and in the hills. I think one can expect to shoot a heavy-bossed, old buff of about 36-39 inches, and there is the possibility of 40+ as they shot 4 or 5 this year including one of 44-inches. I had the scope on a wide ~43-45 inch bull, but he was too soft up top. Earlier in the season the bush is thick which is good for stalking the herds, whereas later one can choose to hunt either the herds near the mountains or track the bachelor bulls near the villages after they visit the Luangwa to drink or cross from the park, heading to the hills in early morning. The cost of a buffalo hunt is very reasonable, currently under $9000 for a 7-day hunt including all typical costs, noting again that no charter is needed to reach the concession unlike other GMA's in the Luangwa, the Zambezi Valley or the Selous for example. I had one piece of equipment fail, the Warne Quick Release rings designed for the Ruger Mark II. The two small "tabs" snapped, allowing the Leopold 1.5x5 to shift in the mount slightly. Fortunately it was not significant, and the Lott compensated for a less then ideal ~175 yard shot on the first buffalo (due to the point of aim moving to the right). I did not find this until I got home and removed the scope. Zambia, from my limited experience, appears to be safe, hunter-friendly and well integrated. It also seems to be a country on the rebound, and the attitudes of people I met were positive. Lusaka was clean and far less intimidating then other African cities that I have been in. The process at the airport was not quite as smooth as earlier this year in Harare (Zim), but I think most outfitters offer a meet-greet service to handle the paperwork. I got through with no problem, but was asked by the airport police and army guy for some "meat" the next time I came through. $20 made sure my rifles made it on the plane, which some people would have a problem with. I highly recommend staying at the Taj Pamodzi Hotel if overnighting in Lusaka, it is a true 5-star hotel with great food, clean rooms, a huge exercise facility, outdoor pool, etc. Cost was under $100 USD per night. I also suggest that one arranges their flight schedule if possible so as to not overnight in Johannesburg, which avoids the gun registration problems. I cut the hunt short by one day, which given the flight schedule cut the trip by two days. Flight arrangements were made by Kathi Klimes of World Travel (email kathi@wldtravel.com; or telephone 708-425-3552). I called Kathi on the rented Iridium 9505 satellite phone, and within an hour she had me re-ticketed (w/o charge) and even had located me isle seats on what was a full plane back to JFK. Please tell your readers that they are free to email me at bill@wyodata.com if I can answer any specific questions about this area and hunt, or Zambia in general. Regards, Bill

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 4326 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: August 27, 2004 to September 4, 2004 Place of Hunt: Zambia Lower Lupande

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kwalata Safaris. PO Box 51128; Lusaka; Zambia; Tel. 011-260-97-794870; Personal Guide (if any): Ron Cowan 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): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 38". Crocodile - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 15'. Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Very good with grat buffalo.

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 Air Airline Service: Poor Airline Comments: Lost our guns. They arrived on day four of a seven day hunt. We had to borrow guns and collected most of our trophies with firearms that were not our own.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: $6,800. Amount: $6800 Trophy Fees: $6,800. Amount: $6800 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: $350. Amount: $350 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Great crocodile. Very old Buffalo. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Emery Reynolds Contact Information: Tel. 405-755-3540 - 4120 W Memorial Rd., Oklahoma City, OK 73120 E-mail: wersjrber@aol.com Hunting Experience: Tanzania 2003. 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: 3490 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: July 19, 2003 to August 2, 2003 Place of Hunt: Zambia Lower Lupande

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Kwalata Safaris. PO Box 51128; Lusaka; Zambia; Tel. 011-260-97-794870; Personal Guide (if any): Peter Chipman 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): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Puku - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 16 inches. Leopard - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 180 pound, 15 7/8 inches. Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 40 inches Hippopotamus - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. Bushbuck, Chobe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 16 1/8 inches. Lechwe - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Kafue lechwe, 30 inches. Game Sought But Not Taken: Grysbok - Availability: Sharpe grysbok, missed only shot. Game Condition Comments: This area has a large amount of game. We saw hundreds of buffalo daily.

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 Air. Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: SAA changed their flight schedule from Atlanta to Johannesburg and cancelled scheduled flight from Johannesburg to Lusaka forcing an over night stay in Johannesburg costing us a day off our hunting schedule. This delay caused us to miss the three time a week commericial flight from Lusaka to Mufwe. We would wait for two days on the next flight or charter. To prevent loosing additional days we charterd to Mufwe and back at a cost of $1,500 each way.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $16125 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Included. Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Roundtrip. Amount: $3000 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Taking my first big tom leopard. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Very good hunt.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Ralph M Marcum Contact Information: Tel. 205-678-0178 - 175 Bonnie Blue Lane, Columbiana, AL 35051 E-mail: rmmarcum@synergysouth.net Hunting Experience: This was my fifth African safari. Hunter New Zealand, Mexico (10 times), Alaska (5 times), Canada (8 times), and most of the western states. I have taken over 100 species of game. 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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