DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Lew Harris Safaris. PO Box 100556; Renosterspruit; 9326; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-51-441-7616; Email: harris@dorea.co.za; Web www.lhsafaris.com Personal Guide (if any): Morgan Harris Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lioness. Great. Caracal - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Huge. Game Sought But Not Taken: Springbok - Availability: Very few large males. Varmint - Availability: Porcupine. Warthog - Availability: Game Condition Comments: Game was in excellent condition. A lot of plains game, but I had taken them on previous hunts so was not interested. But did see a huge sable, a huge kudu..very wide. A lot of blesbok, impala. Some very large eland. Some real nice sized warthogs. A lot of zebra.

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: South African Airlines

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0 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: Highlights of Hunt: I decided to hunt a lioness with my .475 Turnbull lever action rifle. This is NOT a canned lion hunt. The lions are roaming freely on 26,000 acres. They are killing game, breeding, and being lions. Saw multiple tracks each day while hunting pains game. A large male circled camp each night. Lions roaring most nights. Chilly feeling to wake up at 2 am and hear a lion roaring near camp. Took two days of scouting to find a lioness track large enough to follow. Took two days to track and find the lion. At one point, the lioness had hidden in a thicket..as we followed the tracks, she had doubled back and hid in this thicket. As we walked by she bolted and literally scared all of us...she was only 10 feet away. Took a few more hours to find her, then a 25 yard shot with my .475 and then my son (14 yrs old) getting the final kill shot into her. A wonderful, magnificent trophy. My son was the most excited at getting a shot at his first "big five' game animal. This was a hard, tough, walk and stalk and track hunt. Overall a four day hunt. Second highlight was treeing a caracal and my son shooting his 'second cat' on his African safari. Morgan's brother, Ryan, filmed the hunt for us. Can't wait to get the final DVD. They do an excellent job of filming, editing, narrating and putting fantastic music to the hunt. It's so much fun to watch your hunt 'live' on DVD...even years later, brings back great memories. This will be our third DVD with them. Eating the lion and caracal. Yes, we had the tenderloins...grilled. My son and I both finished off the entire plate! They were tender, full of beefy - almost elk-like- flavor. No one else would touch them...but don't waste it. It was delicious! I told my son: No one, in the entire world of six billion people, right now, is eating lion and caracal together at this very moment...just you and me! What could be more special. Equipment Recommendations: I wanted to use my .475 turnbull lever action. Open sights. Off hand shooting. Exciting hunting... getting close. That .475 shoots straight and is lightning fast. Every one in camp wanted turns shooting it. Used Barnes triple X 400 grain. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why? Fantastic hunt. Great, fun and knowledgeable PH. Morgan knows the territory and knows his animals. He's a great, big five PH. He also got along really well with my son. My son wants to hunt with Morgan again. We also had a lot of laughs because Morgan was there with his younger brother, Ryan, who was filming for us.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Brett Valette Contact Information: Tel. 303-478-8878 - Karval, Superior, Colorado 80027 E-mail: bvalette@aol.com Hunting Experience: Several times to Africa. Canada, USA, Iran. Hunted monkeys in Borneo with a blowgun. 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

We stayed at the Serapa 5 star lodge. They had a spotlight lit at night by the water hole. You can sit outside your individual suite, sip wine and watch animals come to drink all night long if you want. The water hole is only 30 yards away, but the camp is surrounded by an electric fence to keep the free roaming lions out! There are rhino's there also. Always good wine available. Staff were kind of cold. But I've had this interaction before in other African camps. Beautifully decorated rooms and dinning area. Vehicles were first class. A lot of free roaming lions at this place. It's 26,000 acres...that's a lot of places to hide. One night we heard the lions roaring, we went out on the truck with spot lights and could not find those lions. We did find a lion kill. Last year, Morgan told the story of a lion creeping into the water hole at night and killing an antelope in front of the guests at the lodge. There are the small enclosure canned lion hunts available in the Kalahari area...but this is NOT one of them. Being on foot, stalking a lion is unforgettable!

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Lew Harris Safaris Hunts

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 7291 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: May 27, 2009 to June 5, 2009 Place of Hunt: Zimbabwe Dete 3

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Lew Harris Safaris. PO Box 100556; Renosterspruit; 9326; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-51-441-7616; Email: harris@dorea.co.za; Web www.lhsafaris.com Personal Guide (if any): Morgan Harris Booking Agent (if any): Butch Manasse; Butch Manasse Outdoor Adventures. PO Box 20403; Cheyenne; WY; 82003; Tel. 307-637-5495; Fax: 307-637-6059;Email: butch@worldwide-hunts.com; Web www.worldwide-hunts.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. Game Sought But Not Taken: Elephant - Availability: Moved out of area but definitely present most of time. Game Condition Comments: Game condition good - Generally abundant. Brush thick this time of year. Plenty of lion and leopard in area (no lion permits yet).

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Guide/PH Ability: Good Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: Delta Airline Service: Good Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $10895 Trophy Fees: Non trophy hunt for buffalo and elephant. Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Included. Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: From Seattle to Victoria Falls. Amount: $2000 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Tips. Amount: $900 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Elephants had moved out of area on my arrival - my friend who arrived three days before me saw plenty of elephants and took non-trophy bull. Highlights of Hunt: Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? I plan to go back next year. This hunt is for hunter who has already been to Africa and wants to just hunt elephant and buffalo (non trophy).

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Michael Parnell Contact Information: Tel. 509-866-2042 - 2840 Riverwalk Pl., E. Wenathee, WA 98802 E-mail: mparnell1@charter.net Hunting Experience: 9th trip to Africa. Physical Condition: Average.

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 Lew Harris Safaris Hunts

Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 7035 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: September 19, 2008 to October 1, 2008 Place of Hunt: Zimbabwe Binga and Hwange and Gwayi River

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Lew Harris Safaris. PO Box 100556; Renosterspruit; 9326; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-51-441-7616; Email: harris@dorea.co.za; Web www.lhsafaris.com Personal Guide (if any): Morgan Harris Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 67 pound and 62 pounds. Hippopotamus - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Not scored - average. Civet - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Game Sought But Not Taken: Leopard - Availability: Not enough time - not therer when leopard came to bait. Will hunt again. Game Condition Comments: Elephants severely over populated in this area habitat is heavily damaged and in need of relief. Herd reduction plans are in process.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Good Name of Airline: South African Airlines Airline Service: Fair Airline Comments: Lack of communication between Victoria Falls and O.R. Tambo. Lost bags could not find for two days. PH is working on it.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Elephant $15,000 1X1 and $13,500 2X1 non export. Amount: $13500 Trophy Fees: On hippo all else included. Amount: $4000 Permits/Licenses: Included. Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $2200 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None - lost bags at airline. Outfitter had rifles to use while waiting. Highlights of Hunt: Taking an elephant, one of the biggest thrills in my hunting career so far. Seeing Victoria Falls and Wild Zimbabwe. Equipment Recommendations: Head (bug net) malaria tabs, sunscreen and bliste kit. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? This is the most affordable opportunity I know of to hunt elephant - I am having reproduction of my elephant and tusks made.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Colorado Buck Contact Information: Tel. 254-559-4350 - PO Box 113, Old Glory, TX 79540 E-mail: heycoloradobuck@aol.com Hunting Experience: 30 years. Professional outfitter, guide and host hunting tv shows. 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

Note: This was all filmed and will air on "where in the world is Colorado Buck". Find airtime and networks on web site: www.heycoloradobuck.com.

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Lew Harris Safaris Hunts

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 7586 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: March 20, 2008 to March 30, 2008 Place of Hunt: South Africa Northern Cape

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Lew Harris Safaris. PO Box 100556; Renosterspruit; 9326; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-51-441-7616; Email: harris@dorea.co.za; Web www.lhsafaris.com Personal Guide (if any): Morgan Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Lion - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: And lioness abundant. Buffalo, Cape - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Sable - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Tsessebe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lechwe, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Game Sought But Not Taken: Impala - Availability: Time. Wildebeest - Availability: Time. Hartebeest - Availability: Time. Game Condition Comments:

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: Delta Airline Service: Good Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $0 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: I could not stay long enough. Highlights of Hunt: My lion hunt was amazing. He made mock charge out of nowhere when I shot him. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Lew Harris Safaris does everything. You don't need to bring a thing with you actually. You have 24 hour care, guides are clued up and amazing. The areas are spectacular. I have already booked another hunt for 2010 and 2011.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: John Miller Contact Information: Hunting Experience: I have been to Africa a few times on plains game. Physical Condition: 50 years old and fit like a bull.

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

This company is for everyone. I went on a 1 X 1 safari and I can truly say that the personal attention and quality I got, they could cater for up to 14 people and never skip a beat. Unbelievable, Thanks Lew Harris Safaris.

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Lew Harris Safaris Hunts

Below is one sample of such a Report which is made available to you FREE of Charge.

DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 2099 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: July 2, 1998 to July 13, 1998 Place of Hunt: South Africa Kwazulu-Natal and Free State Mkuze, Harrismith, Blomfontein

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Lew Harris Safaris. PO Box 100556; Renosterspruit; 9326; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-51-441-7616; Email: harris@dorea.co.za; Web www.lhsafaris.com Personal Guide (if any): Ferdi Vazyl Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Nyala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 69 5/8 SCI. Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 73 6/8. Lechwe - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 63 2/8. Rhebok, Vaal - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 22. Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 88 6/8. Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 65 6/8. Waterbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 27 inches with broken horn. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: All game was healthy and in excellent condition. I hunted three separate and distinct areas with two days to travel during the hunt.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Good Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: American Airlines and South African Airways Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: No problems.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: $350 per day for hunter and $150 per day for an observer for 11 days. Amount: $5500 Trophy Fees: Amount: $7800 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $1500 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Highlights of Hunt: The vaal rhebok taken on one of the first five permits ever in Sterkfonteindam National Park. My daughter took her first impala on her 21st birthday, a present from Lew Harris. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? I would recommend the hunt without reservation. I will hunt with Lew Harris Safaris again.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Mike Nice Contact Information: Tel. 408-264-0372 - 1801 Laurinda Drive, San Jose, CA 95124-5614 Hunting Experience: This is my third African hunt. I have also hunted elk in the Rockies. Physical Condition: Bad ankle.

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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