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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
8216 |
Weapon
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Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 12, 2011 to April 25, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Forest Concessions, Youkadouma Area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
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Guide (if any): |
Charlotte Ladefoged |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 28 1/4" |
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Sitatunga - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 17 1/2" forest sitatunga |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Hog, Giant Forest - Availability: No luck |
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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: |
Excellent |
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of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
Good |
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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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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Shooting my bongo and sitatunga on same day. |
| 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: |
Roger McCosker |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 775-240-3462 - 3035 Idlewild Drive, Reno, NV 88505 E-mail: rogermccosker@gmail.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive |
| Physical Condition: |
Good |
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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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Bongo Hunting in Cameroon with Ngong Safaris April 2011
I recently returned from hunting bongo and sitatunga in the rain forest of Cameroon with Ngong Safaris, with outfitter Borge Ladefoged of Denmark. Borge came highly recommended, and he has had a hunting concession in Cameroon for over 20 years. I personally met him in January 2011 at the Safari Club Convention in Reno, referred by a very experienced hunting friend. During my hunt, I was successful in taking a quality bongo, sitatunga and a couple of blue duikers.
Borge runs a very well organized camp and staff. All employees, including the pygmy staff, are well trained and accommodating: from the cooks, waiters, drivers, trackers and certainly his professional hunters.
I had the good fortune of being guided by his daughter, a focused 25 year old Danish blond, who knows how to hunt. To guide in Cameroon, you have to go through two years of training, which she completed last year. She has assisted many bongo hunts before, but my hunt was her first as lead guide/professional hunter. Our hunt was a three hour exhaustive pursuit, in the dense, scrappy rain forest. Charlotte directed our five pygmy trackers with the true focus of the professional she has been trained. The hunt was not easy. The bongo doubled back twice, and once we jumped him, he took off. Yet we caught up with him again, after another 40 minute chase. He even went into the river (and we followed), downstream first, then later, back up the stream.
The bongo hunt was one of the most exhilarating hunts I have ever experienced. Later, on the way home, I had the opportunity to take a forest sitatunga on the same day, which was very satisfying. Charlotte also guided me to successfully taking a couple blue duikers. In summary, I had a very positive hunting experience with Ngong Safaris.
Roger McCosker
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
6776 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 5, 2008 to June 12, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Borge Godefogen |
| 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: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Sitatunga - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Time. |
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Condition Comments: |
Great hunt with a lot of roads and plenty tracks. |
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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: |
Air France and KLM |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Don't use Air France if possible. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$25000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$9500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$5000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$7000 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotels. |
Amount: |
$500 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking bongo after this being my second hunt. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Excellent condition with good trackers and dogs. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Phil Majerus |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 920-921-2901 - PO Box 100, Lomira, WI 53048 E-mail: biggamehunter@dotnet.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Over 20 trips to Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair to good. |
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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 Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
7266 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 8, 2008 to May 23, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Lokomo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Kim Hansen |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Goldenberg; Premier Safaris. PO Box 651; Apopka; FL; 32704; Tel. 407-889-9778; Fax: 321-978-9204;Email: premiersafaris@att.net; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 26 inches. |
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Sitatunga - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 23 inches. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Lack of effort on my part. |
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Condition Comments: |
Forest was so thick, very few animals were seen. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
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| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Poor |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$55000 |
| 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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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Killed bongo on day one, sitatunga on day two. Seeing lowland silver backed gorillas. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Take personal weapon!! |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Difficult to answer. Guides were good. It was a year before I got my trophies. A box of souveniers didn't arrive including a backpack taken from poachers; and a crossbow and arrows I purchased from the pygmies did not arrive. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Don Wall |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 864-877-7811 - 115 Peachtree Drive, Greer, SC 29651 E-mail: turmowall@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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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 Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
6770 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 4, 2008 to January 16, 2008 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Northern Province Ngong |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
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Guide (if any): |
Borge Ladefoged and Kim Hanson |
| 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: |
Eland, Giant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 118 3/8 SCI. |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: SCI 72 7/8. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 63 2/8 SCI. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Bushbuck - Availability: Did not see a good male. |
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Condition Comments: |
This is a huge concession with no villages and virtually no poaching. The resident giant eland are estimated at over 400 and expanding. 5 to 6 bulls are harvested annually. I saw over 90 eland including 6 mature bulls. There are lots of western roan. I saw at least a dozen bulls in the 28 to 30 inch range. There are lots of western hartebeest. I missed one that was very, very big. This hunt uses 4 or 5 trackers who are excellent. |
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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: |
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of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
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Comments: |
Air France provided good service to Douala. National Airways of Cameroon provides service between Douala and Garoua. NACCAM isn't much, it is difficult to find its departure gates. I had two hours delay going and some things were stolen from unlocked side pouches on my luggage. The return flight was 5 or 6 hours late and my luggage was lost between Garoua and Douala. It was time consuming and very costly to finally get it to the US a week later. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$21000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$6743 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Delta and Air France $12,000, NACAM $500. |
Amount: |
$12500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$2600 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Getting giant eland and western roan. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Take a medium jacket, warm hat and gloves. It is cold riding on top in the mornings. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
It was a good operation that provided what was promised, with no negative surprises. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Dick Fruchey |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 307-856-3325 - PO Box 311, Riverton, WY 82501 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive including 10 African safaris. |
| Physical Condition: |
Pretty good. |
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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 Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
6199 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 8, 2007 to May 20, 2007 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Rain Forest Locomo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
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Guide (if any): |
Fred Romley |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Sportsmans Adventures. 5930 Lynden B Johnson Freeway; Dallas; TX; 75240; Tel. 972-490-1558; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Sitatunga - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Hog, Giant Forest - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Duiker - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Small. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Dwarf buffalo. None seen. |
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Condition Comments: |
Plenty of game, but difficult to hunt the rain forest. |
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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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Airline lost my luggage and firearm, recovered five days late. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$24000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10205 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2100 |
| Charter Airfares: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$815 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Hot and humid. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Taking a bongo. |
| 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: |
Jim Davis |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 847-394-4216 - 913 S Wapella Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair. |
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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 Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
5282 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
March 1, 2006 to March 12, 2006 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Garova |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
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Guide (if any): |
Borge Ladefoged |
| 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: |
Roan - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 28 inches. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 26 inches. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: |
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Oribi - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: |
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Warthog - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Buffalo - Availability: Northwestern buffalo. Did not see. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Did not see. |
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Topi - Availability: Did not see. |
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Condition Comments: |
Primarily a Giant eland, roan, hartebeest area with good numbers of these. All other animals relatively scarce to unseen. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
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| Name
of Airline: |
Delta and Cameroon Air |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Delta is now charging for alcohol on all flights - including international. Cameroon Air had frequent delays. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Auction purchase. |
Amount: |
$8700 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$400 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Hunting is more like jump shooting than spot and stalk. Frequently requires snap shots at alert, partially obscured animals. Hot, 100-110 degrees, at this time of year. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Frequent sighting of Livingston eland. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Personal fan and cooling scarf. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Good for the primary animals - eland and roan. Well-run operation. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
J.A. Tyburczy |
| Contact
Information: |
427 Glen Haven Dr., Spring Creek, NV 89815 E-mail: battydiver@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Eight African safaris. |
| Physical Condition: |
Fair. |
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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 Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
4433 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 10, 2004 to June 24, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Locomo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Borge Ladefoged |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Goldenberg; Premier Safaris. PO Box 651; Apopka; FL; 32704; Tel. 407-889-9778; Fax: 321-978-9204;Email: premiersafaris@att.net; |
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: |
Bongo - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 25". |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Peters. |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Bay. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Sitatunga - Availability: Not enough rain. |
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Condition Comments: |
Rainforest. Tough hunt. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Fair |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Cameroon Air |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Always late. |
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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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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Lack of rain. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Bagging a bongo on the 21st day of the hunt. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Different kind of hunt - rain forest. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Roger Card |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 231-972-2413 - PO Box 366, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804 |
| Hunting Experience: |
12 African safaris. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average. |
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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 |
 |
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
4351 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 10, 2004 to June 24, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Locomo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Borge Ladeforged |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Goldenberg; Premier Safaris. PO Box 651; Apopka; FL; 32704; Tel. 407-889-9778; Fax: 321-978-9204;Email: premiersafaris@att.net; |
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: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 25 inches. |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Peters duiker. |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Bay duiker. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Sitatunga - Availability: Not enough rain. |
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Condition Comments: |
Rainforest, tough hunt. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Fair |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Cameroon Air |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Always late. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
Total approximately. |
Amount: |
$30000 |
| 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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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Lack of rain. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Bagging a bongo on the 21st day of the hunt. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Different kind of hunt - rainforest. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Roger Card |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 231-972-2413 - PO Box 366, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804 |
| Hunting Experience: |
12 African safaris. |
| Physical Condition: |
Average. |
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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 |
 |
Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
3979 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 26, 2004 to February 12, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Area 14 Garoua |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Borge Ladefoged |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tommy Morrison; Sporting International, Inc.. 15608 South Brentwood; Channelview; TX; 77530; Tel. 800-231-6352; Fax: 281-457-5412;Email: sport@sportinginternational.com; Web www.sportinginternational.com |
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: |
Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Lord Derby. Very good bull. |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Western. Mature male. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Western. Good bull. |
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Duiker, Bush - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Western. Very good male. |
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Varmint - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Baboon. Medium size male. |
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Oribi - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Did not need one. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Nigerian Bohor. Missed my opportunity. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Missed my opportunity. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Bushbuck - Availability: Could not find any males. I spent most of my time on the eland! |
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Condition Comments: |
Things in general were in great shape. The game was abundant and in very good condition. |
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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: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France/Air Cameroon |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Your ammunition has to be in its own locked metal box! This is now being enforced in Europe. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
12 day Lord Derby Eland and plains game safari 1x1. |
Amount: |
$25395 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Eland $3,966.50; Roan $2,273.48; Hartebeest $1,173.02; Duiker $239.44. |
Amount: |
$7652 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Tips |
Amount: |
$907 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotel and food. Going and on return over night - Paris and Doula. |
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The feeling of satisfaction after a long and hard nine days chasing the giant Lord Eland and taking a great all time bull of 49"+. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
A good sturdy pair of hunting boots. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
The eland is one of the three great antelope of Africa to hunt: bongo, giant eland and mountain nyala. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
William Paulin |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 805-736-8595 - 123 W Ocean Ave., Lompoc, CA 93436 E-mail: paulins@onemain.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Not to far from the SCI World Hunting Award Ring |
| Physical Condition: |
Good |
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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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Lord Derby Eland Under the fog of the Serengeti Dust The planning for my hunt for a majestic Lord Derby or giant eland began in Borge Ladefoged's bongo camp in Cameroon in 2001. I was sharing the camp with Shawn Merriman of Colorado, and we both expressed an interest in hunting the Lord Derby eland. Borge talked about these largest of Africa's antelope with great enthusiasm saying they could be the toughest of all antelope to hunt. Hunting them can be from modestly physically demanding to extremely demanding (as mine turned out to be), he said. Shawn returned to Cameroon in 2003, and took his eland with a muzzleloader. I left for my hunt the day after the January 2004 SCI Convention ended, traveling Air France from Los Angeles to Paris, where I spent the night. The next day there was a two and half hour delay because of a snowstorm in Paris and the plane had to be de-iced. I traveled on to Douala, on the west coast of Africa between Nigeria and Guinea, and spent the night there before flying on to Garoua in the far north of Cameroon where Borge met me. From there, we drove about an hour and half into the savanna to our camp, passing the small village of Ngong, which is also the name of the hunting concession. Borge, the owner and professional hunter of Ngong Safaris, was my PH for the 11 and half days of my hunt. He lives in Denmark with his wife and two daughters, but has hunting concessions in both the north and south of Cameroon. His south camp is in the rain forest where he hunts bongo, sitatunga, forest buffalo and other forest species. The north camp where this safari took place has a completely different climate and terrain than the rain forest where I hunted on my previous trip.
The concession was teaming with good numbers of wild and free Lord Derby eland, western roan, western hartebeest, oribi, western bush duiker, Nigerian bohor reedbuck and warthogs. There was also harnessed bushbuck, but I only saw females on this trip. The rams eluded me probably because we spent most of the first nine days hunting eland. On the third day of the hunt we spotted a small herd of eland in the tall grass. Two trophy bulls were moving from our left to right. My shot was from only about 100 yards away, and they were broadside, but I could only see horns and a small portion of the head of one of the bulls. I thought they would move into an opening but they turned and disappeared instead. I was disappointed, but on the other hand pumped up, if that makes sense. I had encountered my first specimens of these majestic animals, and they were a lot bigger than I had expected.
Although there was no shortage of these beautiful animals where we were hunting the challenge grew greater and greater after I missed my first chance. We made a number of unsuccessful stalks that took anywhere from three to five hours. The ashes from the burned grass combined with a very fine powder from the Serengeti Desert made breathing tough at times. Worms emerging from the ground left holes that were ankle twisting blister building, feet-and-leg grinders. This was a much hotter and drier climate than where I had previously hunted bongo in the rain forest.
I shot a nice roan just before dark on the fifth day. (It was so cold that I had worn a down jacket and gloves all day. The dust from the Serengeti blocked the sun and kept the temperature down.) We had stalked within shooting distance when the roan came out from behind a tree and was started towards us. I rested my rifle on Borge's shooting sticks and waited until I got a clear and quartering shot at 120 yards. The bull humped up when the 300-grain Nosler bullet from my .375 H&H Magnum struck it. It then ran approximately 25 yards before going down in a large cloud of dust.
When we all arrived at the spot, we found only one drop of blood, however. The roan was gone! We started to track the bull but we quickly ran out of light. In Africa, dusk is short and darkness comes quickly. Borge said we would look for the roan in the morning. We both felt my shot had been a good one, but we shouldn't push the animal. We returned to the spot the next morning at first light, and found one more drop of blood. We were able to follow the roan's tracks though, and ten minutes later we walked up on the bull. It had died on the trail, facing its back trail, waiting to ambush whatever had caused its pain. I was pleased and relieved that we had found it and did not have to track it for two or three days, as can happen. The western roan is probably one of the toughest-to-kill animals in Africa, ranking up there with the Cape buffalo. The roan was the second most important animal for this safari, as the Lord Derby eland is by far the most majestic animal.
On day seven, not long after first light, we encountered a great bull western hartebeest into the Toyota; Hamadu my head tracker shared a piece of the liver he was eating. I ended up eating that piece, as well as the balance of the liver. I had never tasted any better.
Little things, such as this, are what make big memories. On day eight, not too long after first light, we came across the fresh tracks of another group of eland. After a brisk, 40-minute walk, we caught up with the herd and carefully moved ahead of it so we could be downwind. We backed off after seeing no bulls, though. We met up with the same herd a short time later and saw it did have a bull. We stalked that herd all morning and every time we got close to it, there were cows between the bull and us. Borge felt we had pushed the animals hard enough, so we headed back to camp for a lunch break. As we walked back toward the Toyota, we came across the very large tracks of a lion. We looked further and found small group of lion had been "working" the area. Borge said he would have to warn the villagers that there was a pride near them. Back in camp, the first order of business was to take a shower and shed all the trail dust before lunch. A great commotion occurred when five vehicles with horns blaring arrived in a cloud of dust. When the entire group was assembled, they had two trumpeters march in front of the group to announce their arrival. I walked out of my Ronda Val to find myself in the middle of the group of men shaking hands with everybody in sight. I was amazed to learn the Lamido, a Cameroon VIP as powerful as a king, had arrived with the region's governor, police chief and an assortment of bodyguards. A total of 20 people were there to have drinks and friendly talk with Borge. What an honor! I could only watch and enjoy Borge talking with everyone, as I did not speak their French language.
We had seen quite a few warthogs that morning. One had very large tusks. That came between us and the herd of eland we were stalking. We let him go on his merry way not to interfere with the main quarry. Later on n the afternoon, too late to try to stalk one of them, we encountered a big herd of eland with three trophy bulls. We left them before dark promising ourselves that we would return early the next morning to try to find them again. Borge and I knew it would be the big day.
We found the herd's tracks at 6:45am on the ninth day. Borge parked our vehicle off the side of the two-track trail, and he and I loaded our rifles while the trackers picked up our extra water bottles. We would need them that day. An hour and a half later we spotted the herd moving away in front of us. The eland hadn't seen us, but they were moving away. Even undisturbed, the long legs on these animals allow them to travel faster than humans can walk. To catch up, we walked briskly, then trotted, and even ran for a while. We caught up with them several times, almost. Each time I had no chance to shoot. Eventually, I had a one shot opening, but I wasn't quick enough. A cow and small bull walked in front of my target, then the entire herd moved away. Borge said the animals allowed us to get that close because they were tired. We had pushed them for at least six miles that morning.
There was nothing to do except follow their tracks and hope to catch up with them again. A half-mile down the trail we ran out of tracks, and it was a while before our trackers were able to find them. An hour later, though, Borge suddenly set up the shooting sticks and said, "Shoot that bull there!" We had come upon the herd again. The bull was walking away from us, and I had no choice but to risk a "Texas heart shot". He kicked both hind feet and stumbled when I shot, got back on its feet, then staggered again. "Shoot again!" Borge yelled, and I did. The bull went down kicking, but it was dead before we reached it. My first bullet had traveled the entire length of its body before the perfectly shaped mushroomed bullet stopped just under the skin on its neck. "WOW, what a bull" I said when I realized what I had done.
I was pleased to have taken a giant eland bull, let alone a bull with 49-inch horns. What a trophy! We had chased that herd for six hours, but much to my surprise I was not very tired. We did tire out the herd, though. Borge said we had run these eland into the ground.
This was only the ninth day and we still had two and half days more to hunt. Borge, the crew and I kept on hunting and, on the eleventh day, Borge spotted a western bush duiker. When we started the stalk, it disappeared in the tall grass and ten reappeared. It obviously did not have a clue we were around. Borge again set up his shooting sticks and before long I had the fourth trophy of my safari. The last full day and one half of my safari, we saw two large herds of roan antelope, two herds of western hartebeest (one with a particularly large bull), and a big herd of giant eland with two or three bulls. That last morning, we stopped along the river for one last chance for the bushbuck. Instead of bushbuck, we spotted crocodiles in a large pool, a very good western bush duiker and another great western hartebeest bull. The safari had gone extremely well, with outstanding results to make this a very memorable trip.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
3986 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 4, 2004 to January 14, 2004 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Northern - Garoua area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Borge Ladefoged |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Goldenberg; Premier Safaris. PO Box 651; Apopka; FL; 32704; Tel. 407-889-9778; Fax: 321-978-9204;Email: premiersafaris@att.net; |
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: |
Eland, Giant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 50" |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 26" very old. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Western - SCI 61 1/8 |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Nigerian Bohor - SCI 16 1/8 |
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Oribi - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Bushbuck - Availability: Saw, but couldn't get a shot. |
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Condition Comments: |
Great |
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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: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Very high cost for over weight baggage. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
|
Amount: |
$24000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
|
Amount: |
$6000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
|
Amount: |
$2000 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
|
Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
|
Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
|
Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Bagging eland on third day. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Bring tennis shoes. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Roger Card |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 989-773-5069 - PO Box 366, Mount Pleasant, MI 48804 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Average |
| Physical Condition: |
Average |
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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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
3366 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 1, 2003 to June 16, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Zone 28 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Berg Ladefoged |
| 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: |
Elephant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Forest elephant, 45 pound, 5 foot - 8 inches. |
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Condition Comments: |
Elephant tracks everywhere. Bongo, sitatunga, duikers also plentiful. Gorillas seen almost daily. |
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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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France. |
Airline
Service: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Bags delayed. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$28000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$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: |
Besides taking the elephant at 8 yards, we were even closer to another bull, before it unfortunately winded us and ran off. Fellow huntress took a giant forest hog, probably as the first woman ever. Fellow hunter took a good bongo and duikers in record class. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Gloves for walking in the jungle. If it rains a lot it can be problematic to get washed clothes completely dry, and one should accordingly bring three sets of light clothing and sneakers which can be easily cleaned after walking in mud. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
This is the only place in the world where you can hunt forest elephant with a very reasonable chance of success. According to authorities as Tony Sanchez Arino anything over 40 pounds ivory in the forest must be considered very large. A huntress before me took a 52-pounder. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jens E Perto |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 011-45-4582-5700 - 19 Fredensvej, DK 3460 Birkerod E-mail: jp@jaegerne.dk |
| Hunting Experience: |
25 African hunts, 6 Asian hunt, 4 American hunts and 60 European. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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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
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Due to the density of elephants in this area the government's allocation of elephant licenses this year was increased from 2 to 3 and is expected to be further increased to 4-5 in 2004 and the years to come. Air France lost our guns in Paris on our way from Copenhagen to Douala and they did not arrive before our charter plane departed for Lokomo next day. In order to be sure to have your own guns from day one in camp I'd next time seriously consider one nights stay in Paris which also will help American hunters to fight the jet lag.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
3222 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 10, 2003 to January 21, 2003 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Garoura |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
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Guide (if any): |
Borge M. Ladefoged |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Goldenberg; Premier Safaris. PO Box 651; Apopka; FL; 32704; Tel. 407-889-9778; Fax: 321-978-9204;Email: premiersafaris@att.net; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Eland - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Duiker, Bush - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Western bush duiker, gold. |
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Bushbuck, Harnessed - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Oribi - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Small. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold. |
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Varmint - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Serval, average. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Reedbuck - Availability: Missed two opportunities. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Tall grasses. |
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Duiker, Red-Flanked - Availability: Never saw. |
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Condition Comments: |
PH's are good, camp is nice and adequate, food is wild game dinners, cold cuts for lunch, vehicles are well maintained. Trackers are outstanding. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Good |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Airline did not deliver bags. |
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$22000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10650 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Included. |
Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotel in Paris $175, hotel in Dovala $175. |
Amount: |
$350 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Eland was 48 inches by 14 inches and dark maned. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Take out luggage insurance. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
We have hunted with Ngong before. Borge is honest and he delivers on what he promises. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Stan Gunderson |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 985-863-7154 - 461 Parlange Dr., Pearl River, LA 70452 E-mail: stantongun@aol.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Nine safaris to Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
Above average. |
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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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
2687 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 18, 2002 to January 30, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Ngong |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Borge Ladefoged |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tommy Morrison; Sporting International, Inc.. 15608 South Brentwood; Channelview; TX; 77530; Tel. 800-231-6352; Fax: 281-457-5412;Email: sport@sportinginternational.com; Web www.sportinginternational.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Eland, Giant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 44 to 46 inches. |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 26 to 29 inches western roan. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 21 to 24 inches western hartebeest. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 7- to 8-inch Bohor reedbuck. |
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Duiker, Bush - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Four inches western bush duiker. |
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Civet - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold medal. |
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Oribi - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 4 1/2 inches. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Makes book. |
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Condition Comments: |
Large amount of excellent roan and good eland. |
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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 |
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of Airline: |
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Airline
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COSTS |
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Fees: |
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Amount: |
$25000 |
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$0 |
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$0 |
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Airfares: |
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$0 |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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of Hunt: |
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Recommendations: |
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Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Luke L. Tesvich III |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 504-348-2735 - 5029 Dueling Oaks, Marrero, LA 70072 |
| Hunting Experience: |
Extensive. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent; better than average condition is needed on this 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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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Ngong 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: |
2721 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 5, 2002 to January 17, 2002 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Savanna Ngong |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Borge Ladefoged (owner) |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tommy Morrison; Sporting International, Inc.. 15608 South Brentwood; Channelview; TX; 77530; Tel. 800-231-6352; Fax: 281-457-5412;Email: sport@sportinginternational.com; Web www.sportinginternational.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Eland, Giant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 46 inches. |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 26 inches. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent Nigerian hartebeest. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent Nigerian reedbuck. |
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Bushbuck, Harnessed - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 12 inches. |
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Civet - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Plenty. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Huge body animal. |
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Condition Comments: |
Plenty of game that didn't appear to be chased to hard. Reasonable opportunity to take several of each species. |
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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: |
Delt and Cameroon Air. |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Cameroon Airlines changed schedule without notice. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$12000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$7525 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$2000 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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$1898 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
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$525 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Seeing over 300 giant eland in 12 days and spending time with my PH and now friend. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Tremendous giant eland herds. PH worked hard to take only truly excellent trophy. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Kevin A. Tabler |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 907-263-7600 - 18722 Snowy Plover Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516 E-mail: tablerk@unocal.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
All six continents. |
| 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 Ngong 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: |
2376 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
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of Hunt: |
May 15, 2001 to May 26, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Lokomo Area 28 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
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Guide (if any): |
Borge Ladefoged |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tommy Morrison; Sporting International, Inc.. 15608 South Brentwood; Channelview; TX; 77530; Tel. 800-231-6352; Fax: 281-457-5412;Email: sport@sportinginternational.com; Web www.sportinginternational.com |
Trip
Arrangements
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Bongo - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 29 6/8. |
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Sitatunga - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 20 6/8. |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 1 10/16. |
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Condition Comments: |
Very good. In the forest you don't see the game, but the spoor was significant; elephant, buffalo, bongo, sitatunga and duiker. |
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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: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Very thorough on gun and ammunition inspection. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
12 days 1x1 safari. |
Amount: |
$12452 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Bongo $2,450.72 x 2, sitatunga $1,547.28, blue duiker $147.50. |
Amount: |
$6595 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Hunting license $1,102.50, Visa and Fire Arms Permit $220.50. |
Amount: |
$1323 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1691 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2863 |
| Other Costs: |
Hotel $427, tips $820, airport $60. |
Amount: |
$1307 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
None, everything went very smooth! Checking in with Air France took about one hour (to check guns and ammunition). |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
A great outfitter, the best guide, outstanding lodge, five-star meals, and an awesome forest. It |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Call Tommy Morrison at Sporting International for the full list of equipment. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I personally don't feel there could be any outfitter as good as Ngong Safaris. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
William A. Paulin |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 805-736-8595 - 123 west Ocean Ave., Lompoc, CA |
| Hunting Experience: |
All six continents: Africa eight trips, Asia eight trips, South Pacific two, South America two, North America 121, Europe six. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good, 61 years old. |
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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 just wanted to give an overall observation on Borge's Ngong Cameroon bongo hunt. First as you can see in the report I rate him and his operation tops all the way through. Starting at 4:15 every morning, coffee and a bit to eat and we were loaded and off at 5:00. Even though I took a bongo on the first and third day, we maintained the same routine. What it says is that Borge is dedicated to give his hunter's 100 percent every day of his/her hunt. After I took the second bongo we hunted just as hard for the sitatunga, which all came about on the next to the last day of the hunt. Like I said in the report, there could not be any better outfitter and PH than Borge with Ngong Safaris.
After our morning hunt, coming back to the lodge between 12:00-12:30, we would have lunch and a rest. Then in the afternoon we would be off with the pygmies calling for duikers.
I have a short story about a charging blue duiker. The caller had made his nasal duiker call about 2 1/2 times and a blue duiker came over a small rise directly at me, full bore. It all happened so fast my reaction was not quick enough that I shot behind him. I even tried a second shot but to no avail. It was such a shock; we all rolled on the ground and laughed. (Almost killed by a charging blue duiker.)
We also saw many monkeys, two gorillas, one crocodile, some very colorful birds and many butterflies (a whole rainbow of colors). The size of some of the trees in the forest was overwhelming. I would rate this experience as the ultimate antelope hunt. One other thing that happened was when we got in on the sitatunga and there were seven dogs that actually had the animal down when we got to it. Borge went in and tried to move the dogs off, the sitatunga got up and then I shot. Borge grabbed it by the horns and about got his back broken as it put him on his backside. After Borge and the dogs were clear, I got a second shot to put him down for good. I would say it is probably the tightest quarters I have ever had to shoot in.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
2255 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 15, 2001 to May 26, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Lokomo, Area 28 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Borge Ladefoged |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tommy Morrison; Sporting International, Inc.. 15608 South Brentwood; Channelview; TX; 77530; Tel. 800-231-6352; Fax: 281-457-5412;Email: sport@sportinginternational.com; Web www.sportinginternational.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bongo - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 29 6/8. |
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Sitatunga - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 20 6/8. |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 1 10/16 blue duiker. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
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Condition Comments: |
Very good condition. In the forest you don't see the game, but the spoor was significant; elephant, buffalo, bongo, sitatunga and duikers. |
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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: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Very thorough on gun and ammunition inspection. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
12 days 1 x 1 safari. |
Amount: |
$12452 |
| Trophy Fees: |
$2,450.70 x 2 for bongo, $1,547.28 for sitatunga, $147.50 for blue duiker. |
Amount: |
$6596 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
$1,102.50 for license, $220.50 for Visa and firearm permit. |
Amount: |
$1323 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1691 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2863 |
| Other Costs: |
$427 for hotel, $820 for tips, and $60 at the airport. |
Amount: |
$1307 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
There were no problems. Everything went very smooth. Checking in with Air France took about one hour because of the guns and ammunition. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
A great outfitter, the best guide, outstanding lodge, five star meals. An awesome forest is the best of bongo hunting. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Call Tommy Morrison of Sporting International for the full list of equipment. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I personally don't feel there could be any outfitter as good as Ngong Safaris. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
William A. Paulin |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 805-736-8595 - 123 West Ocean Ave.. Lompoc, CA 93436 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have been hunting on all six continents. I have been on eight trips to Africa, eight trips to Asia, two to South Pacific, two to South America, 121 in North America and six in Europe. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good, I am 61 years old. |
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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 Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
2722 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 13, 2001 to May 28, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Lokomo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Borge Ladefoged (owner) |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tommy Morrison; Sporting International, Inc.. 15608 South Brentwood; Channelview; TX; 77530; Tel. 800-231-6352; Fax: 281-457-5412;Email: sport@sportinginternational.com; Web www.sportinginternational.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 29 inches. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Dwarf buffalo. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Peter's duiker. |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Hog, Giant Forest - Availability: Didn't see; other hunter shot one. |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Plenty of game in excellent condition. |
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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 and Air France. |
Airline
Service: |
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| Airline
Comments: |
No problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$20000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4960 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Frequent flyer |
Amount: |
$900 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3000 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips $750, meet and great $150. |
Amount: |
$900 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Excitement of the chase and tracking buffalo. Spending quality time with my dad. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Will get your animas. Long way to go not to be in the best areas. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Kevin A. Tabler |
| Contact
Information: |
18722 Snowy Plover Circle, Anchorage, AK 99516 E-mail: tablerk@unocal.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
All six continents. |
| 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 Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
2252 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
April 3, 2001 to April 15, 2001 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Unit 28 |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Borge Martin Ladefoged |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Charles Goldenberg; Premier Safaris. PO Box 651; Apopka; FL; 32704; Tel. 407-889-9778; Fax: 321-978-9204;Email: premiersafaris@att.net; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 31 1/2 inches. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large blue duiker. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Large Peters duiker. |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Large yellowback duiker. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: (Dwarf elephant). Unable to catch up with a single large bull. Pairs are not hunted, as it is too dangerous. |
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Condition Comments: |
All game was in excellent condition, with several large trophies seen. |
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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: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Luggage was lost for two days, I recommend you fly Air Cameroon. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$19500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3200 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2100 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
One night lodging and food. |
Amount: |
$200 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Heavy rains limited two afternoon hunts for duiker. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Hunting with pygmies, and seeing silver-back gorillas. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Long sleeve shirt, long pants and gloves. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Large number of top quality trophies. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Denis Hyatt |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 509-466-1428 - N. 14909 Willow Rd., Mead, WA 99021 E-mail: dh0628@earthlink.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have extensive hunting experience. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good to 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 Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
1867 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 1, 2000 to May 13, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Rain forest near Congo and CAR borders. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gerald Jeault |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tommy Morrison; Sporting International, Inc.. 15608 South Brentwood; Channelview; TX; 77530; Tel. 800-231-6352; Fax: 281-457-5412;Email: sport@sportinginternational.com; Web www.sportinginternational.com |
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: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Nearly 31 inches. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Large. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Small blue duiker. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Elephant - Availability: Lack of rain. Elephants move more after rains allowing for location of tracks to follow. |
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Condition Comments: |
A difficult hunt from a mental perspective because so little game is actually seen. The jungle is so dense. However, when it rained, abundant signs of game were seen. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Good |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Excellent |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Fair |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Poor |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Northwest and Sabena |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
Northwest lost all my luggage on trip to Cameroon and trip home. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$14000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$3500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1500 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$4000 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3500 |
| Other Costs: |
Meet and greet. |
Amount: |
$540 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Lost luggage so I lived out of my carry-on briefcase and borrowed .375 H&H from PH. Also, illness. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Dwarf forest buffalo. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Long sleeve shirts and gloves. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
I would recommend the hunt only if they were prepared to actually view little game. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Rand Hunter |
| Contact
Information: |
5415 Bristal Parke Drive, Clarkston, MI E-mail: Randhunter@MSN.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
This was my eighth African safari. |
| Physical Condition: |
Above average. |
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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 Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
3258 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 10, 2000 to January 21, 2000 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Garoua Ngong |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Geroud |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tommy Morrison; Sporting International, Inc.. 15608 South Brentwood; Channelview; TX; 77530; Tel. 800-231-6352; Fax: 281-457-5412;Email: sport@sportinginternational.com; Web www.sportinginternational.com |
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: |
Reedbuck - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Nigerian reedbuck, bronze. |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Bronze. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Eland - Availability: Lord Derby eland, on a 12-day hunt I saw one herd. PH could not stalk. |
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Roan - Availability: Bad shot on my part. |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Nigerian hartebeest, PH could not determine sex. |
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Buffalo - Availability: NW buffalo, Never saw one. |
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Topi - Availability: Western topi, saw a couple. Always out of range and running. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Never saw one. |
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Condition Comments: |
Ngong Safaris does not have a huntable herd of Lord Derby eland. Average number of roan. I made a bad shot and lost animal. Abundant hartebeest, but my PH could not determine sex until they ran off! Poaching is a big problem. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Fair |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Poor |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Delta nad Cameroon Airlines. |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$10730 |
| Trophy Fees: |
Eland $3,560, roan $2,040, reedbuck $470, warthog $410. |
Amount: |
$6480 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
Hunting license $1,306, Visa & Firearms $261. |
Amount: |
$1567 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$1724 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
The hunting area had one Lord Derby herd. There were three hunters. No one got an eland. My PH did not know how to hunt. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
None. Worst hunt I have ever had. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
No |
| Why? |
Bad area, bad guide. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Bryan Fitzgerald |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 501-868-5073 - 5610 Rummel Road, Little Rock, AZ 72223 E-mail: b.l.fitzgerald@att.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have been hunting 45 years including USA, Canada, Argentina, New Zealand, Australia, Russia, Scotland, and seven countries in Africa. |
| Physical Condition: |
I am 65 years old and in good health. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? Yes |
Notified Personal Guide? Yes |
Notified Booking Agent? Yes |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? Yes |
| If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought? |
Outfitter offered a discount to come back. I told him I would not hunt this area again. He offered a discount on a bongo hunt to be arranged at SCI show with Tommy Morrison. At the SCI show we reached an agreement. I paid a deposit and Tommy was to confirm with a contract. The contract was not the discount we agreed upon. I asked and got me deposit back. |
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ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL |
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This Hunting Trip Report Form is for a January 2000 Lord Derby eland hunt with Ngong Safaris. I noticed in the SCI Annual Hunter's Convention "Evening Auction Guide" that Ngong Safaris has donated a Lord Derby eland hunt that they value at $21,000.
I booked my hunt with Tommy Morrison and his company, Sporting International. This was the worst hunt I have ever taken. I shared camp with Byron and Sandra Sadler, who had taken bongo with Ngong Safaris in 1999. They saw eland several times but were unable to take one. After six days of not seeing a eland or shooting anything, I shot a warthog. My PH, Geroud, upon sighting game, would have everyone get out of the safari vehicle and gather at the back for him to access the animal. After the animal ran off, he would make his determination. I could not get Geroud to change until I went to the outfitter.
After much complaining, I got to see eland for part of one day. Geroud made a bad stalk, we went left, and the eland went right. Geroud then announced that the trackers were tired, and we would return the next day. It was about 2:00 p.m. I never saw another eland.
I got a shot at a roan, and I made a bad shot. We tracked the roan the rest of that day and the next without finding it. I never got a shot at a Nigerian hartebeest because Geroud could never determine which was the male. I never saw a buffalo, elephant, bushbuck, waterbuck, lion or hippo.
I will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
310 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 5, 1999 to May 18, 1999 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon South East Lokomo |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gerald Feault |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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Game Animals Taken: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 26 inches |
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Hog, Giant Forest - Availability: - Trophy Size: 9 1/2 inches |
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Condition Comments: |
Many animals including forest sitatunga, red bufalo, elephant and seven species of duikers/small antelope. |
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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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Excellent |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Good |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Trophy Fees: |
bongo $2589.29, giant forest hog $446.43 |
Amount: |
$3036 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1563 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
Copenhagen to Douala |
Amount: |
$982 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3571 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Success depends on sufficient rain, but although only ten days of rain occurred, three bongos could have been taken. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Getting the rare giant forest hog. Apparantly number one for Cameroon. Also the pygmy trackers. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Extra boots as many small rivers must be crossed, and drying boots will take time due to humidity. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
The forest hunt is a very different experience from a savanna hunt. Very recommendable to all hunters who are looking for true adventures. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jens E Perto |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 011-4538114702 - 156 Allegade, Fredericsberg C. Denmark 2000 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have been on 14 African safaris, five Asian, 40 European, and three American. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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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 Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
323 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
February 10, 1998 to February 23, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Garova |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gerald |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tommy Morrison; Sporting International, Inc.. 15608 South Brentwood; Channelview; TX; 77530; Tel. 800-231-6352; Fax: 281-457-5412;Email: sport@sportinginternational.com; Web www.sportinginternational.com |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Roan - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: 24 inches |
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Duiker - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: red Flanked Duiker, in top 20 on SCI |
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Duiker - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Grimm's duiker |
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Oribi - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Eland, Giant - Availability: Could not get in position for shot at male. I saw them twice and walked/jogged for hours after them. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Never saw one. |
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Condition Comments: |
Game very scarce overall. There was lots of water so it might have disapeared, but my impression was that the game was scarce. |
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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: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France/American |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Air France (Miami to Paris to Dovala and back to Paris). Excellent, never looked at guns. American (Paris to Miami) good. No problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$12000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$2500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Dust storms out of the north and the scarcity of game. Everything else excellent! |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Red flanked duiker, because this is not an area where they are known to exist in numbers. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good shoes because lots of walking. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
Depends on his experience in Africa and what he is looking for. This is not for everyone. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jorge del Roasal |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 305-662-3785 - 9400 Old Cutler Road Lane, Coral Gables, FL 33156 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I have hunted in various places world wide. This was my 13th African safari. |
| Physical Condition: |
Very good. |
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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 Ngong 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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| Report
ID: |
317 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 14, 1998 to January 26, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Near Garoua |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Gerald Jault |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Tommy Morrison; Sporting International, Inc.. 15608 South Brentwood; Channelview; TX; 77530; Tel. 800-231-6352; Fax: 281-457-5412;Email: sport@sportinginternational.com; Web www.sportinginternational.com |
Trip
Arrangements
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Eland, Giant - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average Lord Derby eland |
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Hartebeest - Availability: Scarce - Trophy Size: Average |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very good |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good |
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Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Roan - Availability: Did not see any sizable bulls. |
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Condition Comments: |
Did not see a lot of game. While we saw big herds of eland and roan, good bulls were few and far between. |
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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: |
Good |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
No problems. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$12000 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4500 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$300 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$5400 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Not a lot of game. While I was not unhappy, this had to be my least favorite safari. Too expensive for what you get. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The people were very nice. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Beware of the Tse-Tse flies! |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
No |
| Why? |
While I did get most of what I was after, I could not recommend this hunt with a clear conscience. I have mixed feelings. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Raj S. Paul |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 713-461-4898 - 2323 Bauer, Houston, TX 77080 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I am a very experienced hunter. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good. |
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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 Ngong 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: |
1480 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
January 1, 1998 to January 10, 1998 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Cameroon Ngong, two hours south of Garoua. |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Borge Ladefoged; Ngong Safaris. Vestermarken 2; 5772; Kvaerndrup; Denmark; Tel. 011-45-6227-2743; Fax: 011-45-6227-2742; Email: bl@ngong-safaris.dk; Web www.ngong-safaris.dk |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Borge Landefarged |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
Walter Fondren; Adventure International. Three River Way; Suite 120; Houston; TX; 77056; |
Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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Required: |
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Hartebeest - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gold SCI. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: The one I shot had two snares. |
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Reedbuck - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Small. |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Small. |
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Roan - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Silver. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Eland, Giant - Availability: Lord Derby eland. Poaching weather, lack of game. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Never saw. |
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Kob - Availability: Never saw. |
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Waterbuck - Availability: Never saw. |
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Topi - Availability: Never saw. |
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Condition Comments: |
Numerous signs of poaching. My buffalo had two snares on feet. My trackers caught one poacher and two got away. Reports of tracker being killed by poacher on neighboring concession. |
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SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor) |
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| Quality
of Outfit: |
Fair |
Guide/PH
Ability: |
Fair |
| Condition
of Camp: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Good |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Poor |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Poor |
| Airline
Comments: |
See comments. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$11500 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$4000 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1600 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$2600 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$0 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips and other fees at airport. |
Amount: |
$1250 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
Considerable poaching. Two of us hunted Lord Derby and all we saw were a few immature bulls. I did one stalk. My friend never did. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Took nice Nigerian hartebeest. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
N/A |
| Why? |
Must consider cost and chance of success. This is an inexpensive Lord Derby hunt. I am returning in 1999 to hunt lord derby but will do so with Matene in the C.A.R. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Gary Parker |
| Contact
Information: |
6270 Country Club Drive, Columbus, NE 68601 |
| Hunting Experience: |
I've had 17 trips to Africa, six to Alaska, CIS and other places. |
| Physical Condition: |
Excellent. |
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IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt) |
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| Notified Outfitter? Yes |
Notified Personal Guide? Yes |
Notified Booking Agent? Yes |
| Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide? No |
| 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 use Adventure International for booking because of incorrect information and lack of attention to details.
Two of us had hunted for Lord Derby for seven days with no luck and seeing very few animals, and we had only three days left. I requested we not spend 11:30 am to 4:00 pm in camp, but use this time to hunt. The heat of the day is not the most productive, but we were running out of time. Both of our PH's refused to provide these extra hours in the field for us.
I made it very clear to Borge prior to the departure from camp, provided written instructions prior to departure, and numerous faxes (see attached) when we returned to United States. My instructions were not followed and Ngong Safaris did not respond to my numerous faxes and provided no assistance when they realized they had made a mistake.
Delays by Air France were experience in both directions.
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To: Ngong Safaris From: Gary Parker Date: March 9, 1998 Re: Shipment of trophies
Concerning the shipment of trophies for Gary Parker and Everett Madson, please advise Borge on the instructions concerning said shipment:
Master Airway Bill and all documents should state:
Cosign to:
Mr. Gary Parker C/o T.O.H. International 1510 Midway Court - E/201 Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Phone 847-806-9170
Attn: Lisa Jamnik
Master Airway Bill should be to Chicago, Illinois.
Please advise when shipment has been made by faxing a copy of Master Airway Bill to T.O.H. International, Attention: Lisa Jamnik 847-806-9177 (fax), or to Gary D. Parker 402-563-4189 (fax).
Please check on any special crating or bagging of baboons to separate from balance of trophies.
Should you have any questions on the above, please feel free to contact me by fax 402-563-4189 or phone 402-564-0860 (evenings at home) or 402-428-7200 (business hours at office).
I hope Borge had a successful conclusion to his eland season.
P.S. Please advise on status of trophies. I assume you have completed bongo hunts, and trophies from earlier hunts will be shipped.
Faxed again on May 27, 1998 Borge, can you please advise on status of or trophies and shipping details.
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To: Gary Parker From: Borge Martin Ladefoged of Ngong Safaris Date: October 22, 1998 Re: Response to fax concerning shipping of trophies
Thank you very much for your fax, as I have received two times.
In my last fax, I mentioned to you, that I would fax you back as soon as I had some news. I was in contact with Garoua Wednesday, and since that time the telephones has not worked, but today, it worked.
A good friend of mine (Esaie) has been on Cameroon Airlines, and found out, that the boxes left Garoua two weeks ago, but is passing Ndjamena to Abidjan to New York, by Air Afrique so the boxes are on the way.
In Garoua they could not tell Esaie what number of flight they have used between Abidjan and New York, but they proposed you (your shipping agent) to contact Air Afrique in United States, and get information.
The reason the trophies are sent to Omaha is my mistake. I overlooked the destination Chicago, but I think it would be very easy to get them shipped further to you as soon as they are in the United States. It would not be a problem in Europe. I excuse that mistake.
I hope this information can help you and will not give you further problems.
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To: Borge Ladefoged of Ngong Safaris From: Gary Parker Date: October 26, 1998 Re: Shipment of trophies
I am in receipt of your fax dated October 22, 1998, which provided some additional details, but still does not solve the problem or respond to my earlier and numerous requests.
As originally communicated to you at the conclusion of the hunt and in numerous faxes, the shipment should have been to Chicago, Illinois. Contrary to statements in your fax, "...I think it would be very easy to get them (to) ship further to you as soon as they are in USA," is not accurate. Only the original shipper (Ngong Safaris) can change the final destination.
Since all arrangements have been made for clearance in Chicago, my instructions were not followed, and you are the only one who can change final destination of shipment. I am again asking you to make contact on your end to change final destination from New York to Chicago, Illinois (reference earlier faxes for specifics).
I sincerely hope you can respond favorably to avoid continued delays and expense.
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To: The Hunting Report From: Ngong Safaris Date: January 1, 1999 Re: Gary Parker's complaint
I have mailed you recommended all conversation I have had with Gary Parker.
First of all is his report to you not true. He did not mention to me, that he was unhappy with the hunt, but he was sorry that he did not get a giant eland. Eland hunt is not a guaranteed hunt, and they can be very difficult to hunt, you know that for sure, so I think it is very strange to complain something 10 months after the hunt is over. In Europe you have to do it immediately, and signed by PH and the hunter.
Gary Parker arrived January 28, 1998 and left February 2, 1998 and got 11 days hunt. That's what he paid for. Of on or another reason they thought they could stay until February 11, 1998, (without my opinion) where the next clients came in, that was not possible, but he was unhappy with that.
He say he did not see much game. That is not true. And that he did not walk, that is not true. We tracked eland three times, but without luck, the bulls where not in these groups, and another time we had a long walk to try to find them. On that walk, Gary Parker wounded a big warthog that we never found.
When you hunt eland, you are so concentrated as we did, you do not have much time left to try to take other animals.
Normally we do have a rest from lunchtime to 16.00 in the afternoon, and that is normal. Nobody is able to hunt day after day from early morning to late evening, but we do not have a fixed time where we had to be back in the camp.
I am the only PH in Cameroon who has sent trophies home this year. The reason is that the new minister changed the way to get signed the zites.
He wanted to sign them in Yaounde instead of in Garoua. I mailed all documents to the Danish General Consul of Denmark, and he got signed all the zites for me, so I was able to ship out the trophies.
I did that with Parker and Madsons in September, but made a mistake. Instead of sending them to Chicago, I shipped them to Omaha. I excused that mistake in the conversation papers. Then I tried to change the destination, but Camair refused that, because the boxes were in that moment in Ndjamena. (Chad)
The boxes returned to Douala, and than Camair accepted to change the destination, and did it, but the boxes were still there for two weeks ago. The reason is that Cameroon Airlines had thrown away the original LTA.
In the meantime I was in Cameroon in December. I send my man down to Douala to arrange the problems, that's how we found out, Camair have thrown away the original LTA.
My man in Garoua is a good friend of the Director of Camair, and he has promised to take care of that case.
I have really done a lot to arrange that problem, so I am sad, that Gary Parker do not want to understand how much I have done. I made a mistake with the first LTA b got it arranged. It is not my mistake Camair have thrown away the papers, and not shipped the boxes.
I have hunted many of the famous hunters from the United States and Europe and nobody has ever complained anything about my outfit, or the way I handle the things.
I hope my explanation is satisfying.
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