DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Melody African Safaries. PO Box 246; Alexandria; Eastern Cape; 6185; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-46-653-0742; Email: melodysafaris@absamail.co.za; Web www.melodysafaris.co.za Personal Guide (if any): Louis Lategan Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent Duiker, Common - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent Game Sought But Not Taken: Bushbuck - Availability: Wounded and lost Game Condition Comments: All hunting areas we hunted had abundant game that were well managed. Habitat for animals was well taken care of.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Good Condition of Equipment: Good Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: Delta and SAA Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: SAA had outstanding service. Delta service was Good not outstanding.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: $7530- 6 animals- 2 people(1 observer)-12 days Amount: $7530 Trophy Fees: $ 850 for lost Bushbuck above total Amount: $850 Permits/Licenses: Included above Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: $ 2780 round trip Denver to Port Elizabeth Amount: $5560 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Additional sightseeing tour to Capetown-$ 1160. Tips- $1300. Dip and Crate-$1100.Shark Dive- $600 Mi Amount: $5360 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None Highlights of Hunt: Took many fine trophy class animals. PH said Grey Duiker is Rowland Ward "Gold Animal". Had the best hunting in my life. Equipment Recommendations: Bring good shooting sticks and practice sitting and standing shooting off sticks a lot. Bring the rifle you shoot best. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why? Louie Lategan my professional hunter has lived within a 100 mile radius of the hunting area all of his life. He was raised on a farm and is intimately familiar with the habitat and game animals of the region. He has hunted all of his life, farmed, was a policeman, and now runs Melody Safaris.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Raymond Cassel Contact Information: Tel. 716-474-2651 - 6161 N. Dunkirk Ct. | Aurora | CO. | USA | 80019 E-mail: casselrl@aol.com Hunting Experience: I would recommend this trip to anyone who wants a real hunting experience. Physical Condition: Age 64. Fair 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

We did 6 days of hunting and 6 days of touring. Louis Lategan and Angie guided us on all of this activity. They are gracious hosts and it made the trip a memorable and wonderfull experience.

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Melody African Safaries 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: 7966 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: September 9, 2010 to September 18, 2010 Place of Hunt: South Africa Eastern Cape Various Ranches

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Melody African Safaries. PO Box 246; Alexandria; Eastern Cape; 6185; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-46-653-0742; Email: melodysafaris@absamail.co.za; Web www.melodysafaris.co.za Personal Guide (if any): Louis Lategan Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Caracal - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: With dogs. Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Duiker, Common - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Oryx - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Impala - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Blesbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Zebra - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Warthog - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: I did not hunt but took my son (Jax) and son in law (Jason). They did all the hunting and were successful in taking one each of every animal, but were challenged until the last afternoon of the hunt.

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: Fair Airline Comments: Lost one bag.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Bought at Safari Club Auction, Reno. 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: Success on all animals wanted, with last one coming on last day. Equipment Recommendations: We rented guns from outfitter. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why? Absolutely. Outfitter (guide) family, accommodations, food all were first class. Him and his family were very knowledgeable about game, area, customs and were great to me and my family.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Sterling Mize Contact Information: Tel. 806-675-6085 - R2 Box 14, Crosby, TX 79322 E-mail: sterlingmize@yahoo.com Hunting Experience: Extensive. Physical Condition: Africa 5 times.

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 Melody African Safaries 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: 5395 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: June 20, 2005 to June 29, 2005 Place of Hunt: South Africa Eastern Cape

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Melody African Safaries. PO Box 246; Alexandria; Eastern Cape; 6185; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-46-653-0742; Email: melodysafaris@absamail.co.za; Web www.melodysafaris.co.za Personal Guide (if any): Louis Latigan Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 47 inches. Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two. 16 and 14 inches. Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 31 inches. Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 24 inches. Blesbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Two. Good. Reedbuck, Mountain - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. Springbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: Game in excellent condition and plentiful.

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: Poor Airline Comments: Crowded.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $5000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $1000 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $2200 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: I was surprised by long shots - up to 400 yards. Highlights of Hunt: Kudu - I had choices and turned down a narrow horn 51 inch for the one more to my liking. Equipment Recommendations: Good optics. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? It was a great trip.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Robert Muckleroy Contact Information: Tel. 817-326-5070 - Granbury, TX E-mail: fmuckleroy@charter.net Hunting Experience: Extensive. 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 Melody African Safaries 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: 2843 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: July 9, 2002 to July 18, 2002 Place of Hunt: South Africa Eastern Cape

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Melody African Safaries. PO Box 246; Alexandria; Eastern Cape; 6185; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-46-653-0742; Email: melodysafaris@absamail.co.za; Web www.melodysafaris.co.za Personal Guide (if any): Louis Lategan Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Eastern Cape. 51 inches. Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 22 inches. Reedbuck, Mountain - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 7 2/8 inches. Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 12 inches. Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Cape Bushbuck. Susan. 12 inches. Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Eastern Cape. Susan. 44 inches. Game Sought But Not Taken: Steenbok - Availability: Missed. Game Condition Comments: Animals were in great shape and abundant.

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 and Delta. Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: No problems.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: $4,000 package, $1,050 observer. Our daughter age 11 was free. Amount: $5050 Trophy Fees: Second Kudu for Susan $1,195, Mountain Reedbok $325, Velvet monkey for daughter Karyn $40. Amount: $1560 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $5000 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Dip and crate Amount: $900 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: Everything! Abundance of game. Tracking the Wildebeest. Our daughter first game animal, Louis was very patient. He could spot animals like know one else. Susan's and my kudu's. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Family operation. We felt like it was home only better. Louis is very friendly and well respected. Became a good friend in a short amount of time.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Chris and Susan Cassidy Contact Information: Tel. 970-858-7393 - 1925 L Road, Fruita, CO 81521 E-mail: cassidy@gj.net Hunting Experience: First to Africa. Many trips to Alaska, Canada, and western US. 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 Melody African Safaries 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: 1177 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: September 17, 1999 to September 24, 1999 Place of Hunt: South Africa Eastern Cape

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Melody African Safaries. PO Box 246; Alexandria; Eastern Cape; 6185; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-46-653-0742; Email: melodysafaris@absamail.co.za; Web www.melodysafaris.co.za Personal Guide (if any): Louis Lategan Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 34 inches Blesbok - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 18 1/2 inches Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good Antelope, Klipspringer - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 3 1/2 inches Reedbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 8 inches Bushbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 12 1/2 inches Game Sought But Not Taken: Nyala - Availability: Missed. Lynx - Availability: No time. Game Condition Comments: Note: Hunter also took a cape spring (Average) 12 inches. Very good.

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 Africa Air Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments:

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $7080 Trophy Fees: Amount: $4665 Permits/Licenses: None Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $1281 Charter Airfares: None Amount: $0 Other Costs: Dip and crate Amount: $500 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Highlights of Hunt: Abundance of game, variety of hunting terrain, guides very friendly and ability to find game of trophy quality. Equipment Recommendations: None. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why?

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Fred Leonard Contact Information: Tel. 616-241-5406 - 8850 100th S.E., Alto, MI 49302 Hunting Experience: This was my fourth trip to Africa. I have also hunted all over the United States and Canada. 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

«« Back to the Report List

Get Instant Access to Our Complete Database »»