DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Nick Nolte Safaris. PO Box 611; Omaruru; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-570-888; Email: nick-nolte-safaris@omaruru.na; Web www.nicknoltesafaris.com Personal Guide (if any): Fred Booking Agent (if any): Northern Zululand Safaris. PO Box 248; Pongola; 3170; South Africa; Tel. 011-27-34-414-1058; Email: mkuzesaf@mweb.co.za; Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Dik-Dik - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Record Book Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very Good Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very Good Game Sought But Not Taken: Antelope - Availability: Very tall grass and bush made visability difficult Eland, Cape - Availability: Game Condition Comments: All game harvested were in prime condition

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Good Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Good Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: Delta and South African Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: From the U.S. business class is a must for the very long flight

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Includes Trophy Fees--$15,000. Includes three non humters Amount: $15000 Trophy Fees: Amount: $0 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: For four family members--$44,000 Amount: $44000 Charter Airfares: Video photographer--$6,000, tips $2,000 Amount: $8000 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: The contract driver was over one hour late to meet our arrival in Windhoek and then showed up in a vehicle that was too small for our party of six with our luggage. By luck my son had rented a pickup truck so we could easily accommodate all of us and the luggage. Including my family, two hunting friends and video photographer--7 in our group. We did not know until last evening of the trip that the cook was fired three days before our arrival. This put a big strain on Isabel Nolte to run the kitchen. In addition she was burdened with two young children that were ill the first half of our trip. So as a result the breakfasts and lunches were below par until we suggested some changes. Dinners were always excellent and included very good South African wines. The guest rooms were first class and always well maintained and very clean. They also were nicely appointed with attractive furnishings. Laundry was done on a daily basis. Highlights of Hunt: Taking a world class Dik Dik on the third day of the hunt. Very abundant game for viewing and photography. The Noltes were very helpful in pointing out local sights to my adult children who did some side trips in the vehicle that they rented in Windhoek. The town of Omaruru is about ten miles from the lodge and is a very attractive and clean town. In fact probably the cleanest town I have seen in my seven trips to Africa. The town had several very good restaurants and some high end shops that were far better than most African curio stores. In addition there is very clean and high-end grocery store in Omaruru. Equipment Recommendations: Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why? In spite of a few glitches the Noltes worked very hard to make everyone's trip a pleasant experience and provide good hunting opportunities. They were willing to make changes when requested. I would suggest they consider hiring a manager when they can afford one.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: David E. Combs Contact Information: Tel. 562-595-7401 - P.O. Box 2767 | Long Beach, | California | USA | 90801 E-mail: davidcombs@earthlink.net Hunting Experience: Many years world wide Physical Condition: Good for an old codger

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

I should mention the Nolte's property around the lodge is only a few thousand high fenced acres, so hunting is limited there. Our morning drives to other properties ranged from 30 minutes to one hour. So the further hunts can make for some very full days. The other properties were a mix of fenced and open range. The Nolte's hunting vehicles were in very good condition and quite comfortable. I did request an afternoon of bird shooting which was arranged for me.I bagged a few guinea fowl and some francolin grouse. A pleasant change of pace. We enjoyed the game birds for dinner the following evening.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 7703 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: July 13, 2009 to July 31, 2009 Place of Hunt: Namibia Omaruru

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Nick Nolte Safaris. PO Box 611; Omaruru; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-570-888; Email: nick-nolte-safaris@omaruru.na; Web www.nicknoltesafaris.com Personal Guide (if any): Basie Marais Booking Agent (if any): Keith Atcheson; Jack Atcheson & Sons, Inc.. 3210 Ottawa St; Butte; MT; 59701; Tel. 406-782-2382; Fax: 406-723-3318;Email: office@atcheson.com; Web www.atcheson.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 62 kilos/136 pounds. Kudu - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Three. 49-54 inches. Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Two. 36 inches. Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Three. Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Three. Wildebeest, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Three. Game Sought But Not Taken: Roan - Availability: Failed to find a male worth taking. Nyala - Availability: Dik-Dik - Availability: Game Condition Comments: Excellent area and outfitter for leopard (over bait) and basic plains game (kudu, gemsbok, wildebeest, impala, steenbok, etc.). Other hunters in camp took giraffe, brown hyena, Damara dik-dik.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: Lufthansa and Air Namibia through Frankfurt Airline Service: Fair Airline Comments: Air Namibia is fine - no problems. Lufthansa refused to permit my wife's carry on despite the fact that it met the size requirements. Airline said the bag was "too heavy" to carry on. It was gate checked after my wife hastily removed our prescription medications. Unfortunately, she put the medication under the seat in front of her and then forgot she had taken it out of the carry on bag and left it on the plane. Lufthansa customer service was unfriendly and unhelpful in trying to retrieve the medications and we never did get them, even though they were in prescription bottles with our name, address and phone number on them. One of our children subsequently became ill with strep throat and we could have used the antibiotic. However, Isabel Nolte contacted a pharmacist in Omaruru who agreed to meet us at the pharmacy and dispense a replacement (same exact prescription) on a Sunday when the pharmacy was closed. Isabel did a tremendous job in calming my wife's concerns and helping my son get back on his feet (and on the truck) within 2 days.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Three hunters and one observer for 14 days. Amount: $17250 Trophy Fees: Amount: $16790 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $300 Commercial Airfares: Lufthansa $5,756 (four passengers), Air Namibia $6,505 (four passengers). Amount: $12261 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: VAT $3,022, dip/pack/transfer $1,400, travel days $1,200. Amount: $5622 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: We had trouble arranging access to the farm where we were to hunt roan and nyala and were ultimately restricted to a blind. Highlights of Hunt: Unexpected leopard. We received news of a leopard that had killed a calf in a kraal and were able to set up a blind to hunt the tom when he returned to this natural kill for a second time. Equipment Recommendations: None. Weather was cool in mornings and warm in the afternoons in July. Spotting from truck and then stalking on foot. Not a lot of walking. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? The Noltes run a first class operation and are very nice people who will do whatever it takes to ensure that you have a great experience. The game is abundant and you will take excellent trophies.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Thomas J. Cunningham Contact Information: Tel. 312-443-1731 - 5220 Benton Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515 E-mail: tcunningham@locklord.com Hunting Experience: 20 years - many states in the US, Canada, and Africa three times. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

This was a great hunt to experience with my family, including my wife, who accompanied us as an observer, and my two sons (who were 12 and 15 at the time of this hunt). The boys took excellent trophies and had an absolute blast. We were very impressed with the quality of the lodgings and meals - my wife was very comfortable. The Nolte family is very warm and friendly and went to lengths to make sure that my wife was happy and had plenty of opportunities to do non-hunting things on the days she chose not to accompany us into the field. They are very professional and run a first class operation. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a good leopard or plainsgame in Namibia.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 6788 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: July 1, 2008 to July 14, 2008 Place of Hunt: Namibia Omaruru

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Nick Nolte Safaris. PO Box 611; Omaruru; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-570-888; Email: nick-nolte-safaris@omaruru.na; Web www.nicknoltesafaris.com Personal Guide (if any): Nick Nolte Booking Agent (if any): Keith Atcheson; Jack Atcheson & Sons, Inc.. 3210 Ottawa St; Butte; MT; 59701; Tel. 406-782-2382; Fax: 406-723-3318;Email: office@atcheson.com; Web www.atcheson.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Good. Impala - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Hartmanns mountain zebra. Excellent. Zebra, Burchell's - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Game Sought But Not Taken: Game Condition Comments: All species were abundant and in good shape. Kudu have suffered several years of rabies and are somewhat limited in numbers but good trophies are available with effort.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: British Air and South African Airlines Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: British Air - Business Class was hard to beat (Seattle-London-Cape Town) South African Airlines is not so reliable.

COSTS

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

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Highlights of Hunt: We saw good numbers of all species of animals daily. We took 10 animals including a very nice big leopard. I think Nick Nolte is probably the best leopard hunter in Namibia if not all of Africa. Equipment Recommendations: Good optics, camera and flashlight. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? You could not spend two weeks in a more friendly environment with excellent food and service and lots of game.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Morgan J Mercer Contact Information: Tel. 360-574-7333 - 616 NW 139th St., Vancouver, WA 98685 E-mail: joe-ariel@qwestoffice.net Hunting Experience: Extensive in the NW US. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Nick and Isabel Nolte run a first class operation and are a great pleasure to be with. The facilities are very nice and comfortable and food was excellent. Their staff is courteous and competent and the trackers and dogs which accompanied were invaluable in finding game which was well hit but hard to put down.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 8690 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: March 19, 2008 to March 26, 2008 Place of Hunt: Namibia

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Nick Nolte Safaris. PO Box 611; Omaruru; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-570-888; Email: nick-nolte-safaris@omaruru.na; Web www.nicknoltesafaris.com Personal Guide (if any): Nick Nolte Booking Agent (if any): Keith Atcheson; Jack Atcheson & Sons, Inc.. 3210 Ottawa St; Butte; MT; 59701; Tel. 406-782-2382; Fax: 406-723-3318;Email: office@atcheson.com; Web www.atcheson.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent Kudu - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Average Hartebeest - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Excellent Game Sought But Not Taken: Eland - Availability: Needed more time Game Condition Comments: Gemsbok and warthog are everywhere. Kudu, especially big bulls, had recently been devastated by a rabies outbreak. Great leopard and cheetah hunting, as well as ostrich, giraffe, zebra, klipspringer and dik-dik.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: Air Namibia Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: Inbound flight from Jo-Burg was delayed and some luggage arrived the following day. Isabel was able to track it down in short order and had it delivered. She knows how to get things done!

COSTS

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

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: My wife had to miss the first 2 days in the field as she couldn't sleep due to a reaction to the anti-malarials (Malarone) we were taking as a precaution (though there really weren't any mosquitoes in the area). We didn't realize this was the problem until Nick asked us what we were taking. Once she stopped taking it, she slept well and had no further problems. I just had bad dreams. Highlights of Hunt: Taking a huge Gembsok and Hartebeest. Nick and Isabel are tremendous and very friendly. Their son Ben was a delight, as were the other members of their family that we got to meet, get to know, dine with, and even stay with for a night away at another ranch. The facilities are very nice, and the food is great. This is a very wife- and family-friendly trip (there is even a swimming pool). My wife was a bit apprehensive before the trip, but she spoke to Isabel in advance and was assured that there would be lots for her to do. She did stay behind one day to go shopping, sightseeing, etc., but preferred to accompany me in the field instead to see the abundant wildlife, including birds and baboons. Equipment Recommendations: Laundry is done daily, so you don't need much hunting clothes. Make sure the color isn't too light or it may stand out too much. Everything has thorns, so I prefer long sleeves and pants, also sunscreen, leather shooting gloves, a good hat, and sunglasses Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? yes Why? Terrific plains game hunt, especially for a first safari.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Don Sangster Contact Information: Tel. 905-270-7865 - 2455 Conquest Drive | Mississauga | Ontario | Canada | E-mail: donsangster2@sympatico.ca Hunting Experience: Extensive (Canada., U.S., Africa). Physical Condition: Good

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

ADDITIONAL HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Be aware that this isn't the wide open savannas...etc.

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 6334 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: September 1, 2007 to September 14, 2007 Place of Hunt: Namibia Omarura

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Nick Nolte Safaris. PO Box 611; Omaruru; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-570-888; Email: nick-nolte-safaris@omaruru.na; Web www.nicknoltesafaris.com Personal Guide (if any): Marris Burger Booking Agent (if any): Keith Atcheson; Jack Atcheson & Sons, Inc.. 3210 Ottawa St; Butte; MT; 59701; Tel. 406-782-2382; Fax: 406-723-3318;Email: office@atcheson.com; Web www.atcheson.com Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Wildebeest, Black - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Mountain zebra. Excellent. Zebra - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Hartebeest, Red - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Steenbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Excellent. Game Sought But Not Taken: Eland, Cape - Availability: Two opportunities but brush obstructed shot. Game Condition Comments: Non stop action. Game was always seen as was other wildlife. Multiple ranches and concessions with varied geography and game. Bring lots of ammo and film.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Excellent Name of Airline: Luthansa and Air Namibia Airline Service: Good Airline Comments: Supervisor at Lufthansa in Kennedy Airprot was flustered that I had firearms, even though my ticket informed them.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: $350 a day. Amount: $4900 Trophy Fees: Amount: $9676 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $0 Commercial Airfares: Amount: $0 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Amount: $0 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: Need extension on game room. Highlights of Hunt: Great people, relaxed and safe county. Non stop action. Finally getting a leopard (one day in blind). Equipment Recommendations: Good boots, rangefinder, good binoculars. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? I could not have had a better hunt. Nick and his wife were great. PH Marris Berger (at 24 years old) was super to hunt with. Staff was great. Jack Atcheson Jr helped plan a wonderful safari.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Dr. Peter W Mollica Contact Information: Tel. 917-747-6663 - 50 Schooner Dr., Southhold, NY 11971 E-mail: pmollica@kingsbrook.org Hunting Experience: Extensive. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

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DATE AND PLACE OF HUNT

Report ID: 4892 Weapon Used: Rifle How Hunt Was Conducted? Guided Date of Hunt: July 24, 2005 to August 7, 2005 Place of Hunt: Namibia Omaruru Aroa

OUTFITTER, GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS

Outfitter (or safari company): Nick Nolte Safaris. PO Box 611; Omaruru; Namibia; Tel. 011-264-570-888; Email: nick-nolte-safaris@omaruru.na; Web www.nicknoltesafaris.com Personal Guide (if any): Nick Nolte Booking Agent (if any): Trip Arrangements (if self-guided): License Required:

GAME DESCRIPTION

Major Game Animals Taken: Leopard - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Springbok - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Warthog - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Gemsbok/Oryx - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Game Sought But Not Taken: Kudu - Availability: Looking for 55 inch minimum. Rabies outbreak and missing the rut probably contributed. Game Condition Comments: Last year this outfitter had an amazing 13 for 13 hunters success rate on leopard. This year one client missed his shot at a cat - otherwise 100 percent success.

SERVICE RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality of Outfit: Excellent Guide/PH Ability: Excellent Condition of Camp: Excellent Condition of Equipment: Excellent Quality of Food: Excellent Trophy Care: Good Name of Airline: South African Airlines. Airline Service: Excellent Airline Comments: SAA is flying 747's out of Dulles - Service, food, etc were excellent.

COSTS

Hunting Fees: Amount: $7350 Trophy Fees: Included bait animals. Amount: $5250 Permits/Licenses: Amount: $75 Commercial Airfares: For two people - roundtrip. Amount: $3635 Charter Airfares: Amount: $0 Other Costs: Tips, packing/dipping, airport transfers. Amount: $700 Total: $0

SUMMARY REMARKS

Problems of Hunt: None. Highlights of Hunt: Leopard kill has an excitement of it's own. Lots of game available. 330 yard shot at zebra - successful. Equipment Recommendations: 10x binoculars/range-finder was helpful. Would You Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? Yes Why? Loads of game, competent guide, lovely wife - she's a great cook.

HUNTER INFORMATION

Hunter Name: Robert Adey Contact Information: Tel. 863-294-7531 - 1616 First St. SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880 E-mail: pauladeyvmd@aol.com Hunting Experience: 10 African safaris. Physical Condition: Good.

IMPORTANT NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

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

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