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Stalker62
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Don't take your own rifle.
I do.
I hate it.
Every time.
Ruins the journey.
Almost ruins the trip.
Don't take your own rifle...
shotguntom
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what do you want to hunt? What sort of landscape? Free range and wild or happy with fenced? If you provide some info on what you want and expectations you want people will find it easier to offer advice. I agree on the not taking your own rifle statement.
PAULT
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Yes but can go higher new to this so unsure.
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Stalker62
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@PAULT
Unless you are a massive introvert ...
Or are...
Do (if you can) go with a pal, or a small group of friends.
FWIW I am both - but the pleasures of sharing your experiences of Africa, cannot be underestimated.
This even extends to the planning of the trips (which can be two years in the making).
The meals, the Sundowners, the swapping of stories/lies/disasters, are very much part of the craic.
Nice to share it with mates....
PAULT, I agree whole heartedly with Stalker1962 about going with a friend or friends. The other thing is GO. It is the experience of a lifetime. It really is. Do it with a friend or two. To save an waful lot of hassle, if your outfitter has a reasonable rifle, then consider using theirs. Whatever you decide, make sure you go.
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Have a look at this....looks like a brilliant deal. At about 2500 quid it would give you enough money for flights, tips and transport of trophy's.
Namibia is a good bang for your Buck. Firearms importation is a doddle. There’s lots of good hunting on hunting farms. You can hunt management oryx for as little as €150 per animal.
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As other have said just do it! Are you wanting to bring back trophies or are photos and memories enough for you? Are you wanting to shoot plains game or dangerous game or both?
If you want trophies you will need to be quick due to the likelihood of an import ban and also account for several thousand pounds extra for trophy handling and shipping. Otherwise go with someone with a good reputation for honesty, ideally with a reference you can speak to. If taking your own rifle is important to you bear in mind that rules out Zimbabwe due to the UK/EU arms embargo. This is unfortunate as Zim is keenly priced and Charlton McCallum Safaris are truly excellent!
For a first safari experience there is a lot to be said for visiting South Africa in that it is well developed with decent infrastructure relatively speaking. You can get there easily (Virgin direct from Heathrow is easy) and there are many outfitters to choose from in many areas of the country. Personally I have had an excellent experience from Chris Troskie of CT safaris and would not hesitate to reccomend him. He has some well priced cull hunt packages for both PG and DG and runs a tight ship with absolute integrity.
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He was with us from the airport on arrival to the airport when departing which is reassuring when negotiating the challenges of Jo’burg. You will also have the camp to yourself which avoids Willy waving around the campfire with an overbearing foreigner who has a limitless budget. Feel free to PM if I can help.
If you want trophies you will need to be quick due to the likelihood of an import ban and also account for several thousand pounds extra for trophy handling and shipping. Otherwise go with someone with a good reputation for honesty, ideally with a reference you can speak to. If taking your own rifle is important to you bear in mind that rules out Zimbabwe due to the UK/EU arms embargo. This is unfortunate as Zim is keenly priced and Charlton McCallum Safaris are truly excellent!
For a first safari experience there is a lot to be said for visiting South Africa in that it is well developed with decent infrastructure relatively speaking. You can get there easily (Virgin direct from Heathrow is easy) and there are many outfitters to choose from in many areas of the country. Personally I have had an excellent experience from Chris Troskie of CT safaris and would not hesitate to reccomend him. He has some well priced cull hunt packages for both PG and DG and runs a tight ship with absolute integrity.
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I would take my rifle every time if I can despite the slight headache of the flights. Quite simply you know what you are getting. My last camp rifle shot a 3 inch group and the other camp rifle had a lens missing from the scope though did hold zero ! If I take my own then a spare scope or spare rifle comes with me in case of failure.Don't take your own rifle.
I do.
I hate it.
Every time.
Ruins the journey.
Almost ruins the trip.
Don't take your own rifle...
Stalker62
Well-Known Member
@PAULT
@Selous
I have done both.
Taxidermy it protracted, expensive, heart-breaking, soul-destroying, and takes for ever.
I was very fortune to take a very good Kudu on my last trip to Mozambique - the quote for getting the horns back was over £7,000. Needless to say, those magnificent horns are still in northern Mozambique.
Take a decent camera/phone.
That is all our wee squad ever do now. It took me a couple of decades, but I (and the others) are so done with importing 'trophies' from overseas.
Just a couple of decent photographs (strategically placed around you home), to remind you of such special times, and call it good...
@Selous
This is the only advice you really, (and I mean really) need to heed.
I have done both.
Taxidermy it protracted, expensive, heart-breaking, soul-destroying, and takes for ever.
I was very fortune to take a very good Kudu on my last trip to Mozambique - the quote for getting the horns back was over £7,000. Needless to say, those magnificent horns are still in northern Mozambique.
Take a decent camera/phone.
That is all our wee squad ever do now. It took me a couple of decades, but I (and the others) are so done with importing 'trophies' from overseas.
Just a couple of decent photographs (strategically placed around you home), to remind you of such special times, and call it good...
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