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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Safari Bongo 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: |
8225 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 19, 2011 to June 8, 2011 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic -
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| Hunt Area: |
Rafai |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Safari Bongo. Via Bovecchio 45; Barberino di Mugello; Tel. 011-39-055-8420670; Web www.safari-bongo.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jacques Lemaux |
| Booking
Agent (if any): |
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Trip
Arrangements
(if self-guided): |
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| License
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GAME
DESCRIPTION |
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| Major
Game Animals Taken: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Green score SCI 88 6/8 |
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Duiker, Yellow Backed - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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| Game
Condition Comments: |
Beautiful area of mixed forest & savannah; Saw evidence of numerous other species (buffalo, giant forest hog, bush pig, bushbuck, other duikers, even a lioness), but my focus was on the bongo.
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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: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
Air France |
Airline
Service: |
Excellent |
| Airline
Comments: |
Air France flights were very good. No baggage issues. Due to changes in the Air France schedule, I used a travel agent, travelwithguns.com run by Steve Turner. Steve Turner was incredibly helpful in making all arrangements, providing detailed itineraries, etc. Though I previously made travel arrangements on my own, I will definitely use Travel With Guns again! |
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COSTS |
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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. From the arrival in Bangui through departure, Jacques had the entire hunt well organized and orchestrated. Jacques uses multiple camps and rotates between them and actually rests different areas for a year or two at a time. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Jacques is passionate about bongo hunting and the C.A.R. in general. Having the opportunity to pursue and take a great bongo fulfilled a long-term dream of mine. The area is spectacular and Jacques encourages direct interaction with the local villages which greatly enhances the hunt. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Extremely hot & humid/wet weather so coordinate with Jacques to ensure you bring the appropriate clothing and gear. |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
yes |
| Why? |
As described above, Jacques is passionate about hunting bongo or more precisely hunting BIG bongo. He manages his area carefully and has been delivering outstanding results for a number of years. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Michael Lambert |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 847 989 7293 - 754 Lyster Road | Highwood | IL | U.S.A. | 60040 E-mail: michaeljaylambert@yahoo.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
Multiple trips to Africa & Asia as well as extensive hunting throughout the U.S. including Alaska. |
| 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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Jacques came highly recommended to me for bongo and it is easy to see why. He's absolutely focused on providing hunters with the best opportunity to hunt big bongo. Jacques has outstanding hunting areas and carefully monitors and manages his hunts to ensure long-term success. In fact, he still has large areas that he hasn't even hunted. His team, from trackers to camp staff, is skilled and helpful. Jacques employs a significant number of local villagers and also employs a couple of incredibly skilled Pygmy trackers from the Bayanga area. This is completely fair chase. While Jacques does employ dogs, his preference is to use only one or at most two small dogs. The dogs worked in conjunction with the trackers to alert us to the bongo's presence. But by no means was this some pack of dogs baying a bongo. In fact, we heard exactly one bark that alerted us to the bongo's presence. Extremely sporting and challenging hunt. The area is beautiful. There was no evidence of snares or commercial poaching. Camps are basic, but comfortable. Tents under thatched roofs, hot showers, daily laundry, food was good and plentiful with an emphasis on game. Jacques' goal is to find the next world record bongo and he uses that goal as motivation for himself and his staff. He has a tremedous hunting area with great genetics and he's being very careful not to over hunt any one area. Jacques is completely committed to hunting in the C.A.R. He has a very long history of hunting in that country and it's the entire focus of his business. He went to great lengths to forge strong and productive relationships with the local villagers. There was ample evidence of plenty of other game. In fact, a hunter in a different camp with a different PH was unsuccessful for bongo, but took 10 different species in the area. So there are definitely good opportunities for other animals especially duikers.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Safari Bongo 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: |
7289 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
May 5, 2009 to May 21, 2009 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic -
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| Hunt Area: |
Rafei Area |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Safari Bongo. Via Bovecchio 45; Barberino di Mugello; Tel. 011-39-055-8420670; Web www.safari-bongo.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jacques Lemaux |
| 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: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Very large. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Yellow-backed duiker. Very large. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Weyns. Very large. |
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Duiker, Blue - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Duiker, Red-Flanked - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good. |
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Hog, Red River - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Good male. |
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Oribi - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Average. |
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Sought But Not Taken: |
Hog, Giant Forest - Availability: Saw five. I missed. |
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Buffalo - Availability: Saw one that was huge. |
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Bushbuck - Availability: Didn't see any big ones. |
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Condition Comments: |
CAR is one of the best places in Africa tracking bongo not hunting on a plate form. Jacques L. is very intense and very experienced. |
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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: |
Fair |
| Airline
Comments: |
Only one flight to Bangui and they know it. |
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COSTS |
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| Hunting
Fees: |
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Amount: |
$32190 |
| Trophy Fees: |
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Amount: |
$6997 |
| Permits/Licenses: |
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Amount: |
$1119 |
| Commercial
Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$3638 |
| Charter Airfares: |
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Amount: |
$4899 |
| Other Costs: |
Tips. |
Amount: |
$1189 |
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SUMMARY
REMARKS |
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| Problems
of Hunt: |
I missed a giant forest hog. |
| Highlights
of Hunt: |
Following the tracks of the bongo. The pygmies are great. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
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| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
It is the real Africa still wild, no problems anywhere on the hunt. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Jason Bruce |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 209-327-8089 - 21 Teal Crt. E-mail: jsbwelding@comcast.net |
| Hunting Experience: |
Once or twice. |
| Physical Condition: |
Great. |
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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 Safari Bongo 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: |
5120 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 25, 2005 to July 10, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic -
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| Hunt Area: |
Rafai |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Safari Bongo. Via Bovecchio 45; Barberino di Mugello; Tel. 011-39-055-8420670; Web www.safari-bongo.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jacques Lemaux |
| 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: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 31.5 inches. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Yellow-backed duiker. |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Sweyn's duiker. |
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Bushbuck, Harnessed - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Bushpig - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Peter's duiker. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Hog, Giant Forest - Availability: Hunted it only for two days. |
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Condition Comments: |
The area is home land of the largest bongos in Africa. Every trophy taken in the last two years was over 30 inches. Fantastic area for yellow backed duiker. I saw 8 on one morning. Quality and quantity of duiker is 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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Always fly with the best company, even if it's the most expensive. Safety comes always first. |
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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: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The hunt is done on foot and it's held therefore with teams formed of trackers of the zone assisted by Pygmy and their dogs. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good and light rain gear comfortable walking boots that can easily dry. Malaria Profilassis (I took Malarone). |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
A great hunt for fantastic memories. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Flippo Ricci |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 011-39-335-7191219 - Via Delle Forbici 12, Florence, 50133, Italy E-mail: fr@stefanoricci.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
CAR was my 16th safari in Afirca. Including South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Tanzania and Sudan. Many other countries over the world. |
| Physical Condition: |
Good practice jogging and climbing often. |
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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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It was probably my best experience in Africa. PH Jacques Lemaux, great hunter, great man. Bong hunting done on foot with the Pygmy's is incredible. Yellow backed duiker is hunted along the borders of the forest in the morning or in the evening by meeting or by calling. In the area can also be hunted: giant forest hog, forest sitatunga and leopards. The numerous open savannahs allow you to cover quite long distances by car and let you check different salt marshes in a day.
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Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Safari Bongo 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: |
5296 |
Weapon
Used: |
Rifle |
How
Hunt Was Conducted? |
Guided |
| Date
of Hunt: |
June 25, 2005 to July 10, 2005 |
| Place
of Hunt: |
Central African Republic -
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| Hunt Area: |
Rafai |
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OUTFITTER,
GUIDE AND BOOKING AGENT DETAILS |
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| Outfitter
(or safari company): |
Safari Bongo. Via Bovecchio 45; Barberino di Mugello; Tel. 011-39-055-8420670; Web www.safari-bongo.com |
| Personal
Guide (if any): |
Jacques Lemaux |
| 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: |
Bongo - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: 31.5 inches. |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Yellow backed duiker. |
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Duiker - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: Sweyn's duiker. |
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Bushbuck, Harnessed - Availability: Average - Trophy Size: |
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Bushpig - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: |
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Duiker - Availability: Abundant - Trophy Size: Peter's duiker. |
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| Game
Sought But Not Taken: |
Hog, Giant Forest - Availability: Hunted it only for two days. |
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Condition Comments: |
The area is home land of the largest bongos in Africa. Every trophy taken in the last two years was over 30 inches. Fantastic area for yellow backed duiker. I saw eight on one morning. Quality and quantity of duiker is 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: |
Good |
Condition
of Equipment: |
Excellent |
| Quality
of Food: |
Good |
Trophy
Care: |
Excellent |
| Name
of Airline: |
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Airline
Service: |
Good |
| Airline
Comments: |
Always fly with the best company, even if it's the most expensive. Safety comes always first. |
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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: |
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| Highlights
of Hunt: |
The hunt is done on foot and it's held therefore with teams formed of trackers of the zone assisted by Pygmy and their dogs. |
| Equipment
Recommendations: |
Good and light rain gear, comfortable walking boots that can easely dry, Malaria Prophylactics (I took Malarone). |
| Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend? |
Yes |
| Why? |
A great hunt for fantastic memories. |
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HUNTER
INFORMATION |
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| Hunter
Name: |
Filippo Ricci |
| Contact
Information: |
Tel. 011-39-335-719-1219 - Via Delle Forbici 12, Florence, Italy 50133 E-mail: fr@stefanoricci.com |
| Hunting Experience: |
CAR was my 16th safari in Africa. Including South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Tanzania. |
| Physical Condition: |
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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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It was probably my best experience in Africa. PH Jacques Lemaux is a great hunter and great man. Bongo hunting done on foot with the Pygmy's is incredible. Yellow backed duiker is hunted along the borders of the forest in the morning or in the evening by meeting or by calling. In the area can also be hunted. Giant Forest hog, forest sitatunga and leopards. The numerous open savannahs allow you to cover quite long distances by car and let you check different salt marshes in a day.
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