LEVERGUNS S. Africa SAFARI 2010

86er · Post by **86er** » Fri Mar 20, 2009 4:27 pm

The 2009 Leverguns Safari is a short 6 weeks away. If you are interested, you can still make it. Airfares are the lowest they have been and the $U.S. is very high compared to the R. RandRSA. Let me know if you want to go this year May 2-10.

FOR 2010 I'd like to know if anyone has mild interest, maybe interest or a high level of interest. The only way to get the great prices on the hunt and the airfare is to plan a year ahead . Next year we are looking at $2400 for the daily rates and as of now $1242 airfare. You can shoot animals with a quota and VAT of as little as $150, but $300 should be considered a good price point for Impala, Blesbok and Warthog. I will personally chapperone this trip and serve as your PH for an animal or two if you'd like. Please post with interest, questions and comments so I can get the planning stage and details solidified soon. Thanks

Mike Rintoul · Post by **Mike Rintoul** » Mon Mar 23, 2009 5:20 pm

I'd be interested in a 2010 trip for elephant, hippo and buffalo. One for the 45-70, one for the 50 Alaskan, maybe one with the 500 Linebaugh. Let me know the details by PM or e-mail.

Travis Morgan · Post by **Travis Morgan** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:47 am

Anyne wanna sponsor me, as a gunbearer/skinner/whiskey taster?

piller · Post by **piller** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 8:52 pm

Mild interest at this point. Have to see what the finances do for this year. I definitely want to go to Africa before I am too old to enjoy it.

Travis Morgan · Post by **Travis Morgan** » Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:19 pm

MAn, with prices THIS low, I'm gettin' itchy! Got any horse I can shoe for trophy fees? I wanna bring my horse and shoot a water buffalo on the run, ala "Rooster Cogburn"!

H&R BANG · Post by **H&R BANG** » Mon May 25, 2009 7:34 am

If you want to go, don't hesitate, sign up! I went this year with my brother. We were the only ones to sign up, so it was very very small group. There was one other hunter in camp. A nice fellow from France.

Photos of my trophies:

This is my 50" Kudu shot with a Marlin 1895 45-70 with a 400 grain Barnse Original flat point. The shot was at a bad angle quartering away. The bullet broke the last rib, penetrated through the chest, and ended up in his neck. Total penetration was about 40". He turned and ran about 100 yards before dropping. He had expired before we reached him.

The bullet expanded to almost 2X and retained 97% of its weight.

My Wildebeest was also taken with the Marlin using the new 400 grain Barnes Busters. The first shot went high, but took out both shoulders. He went down and could not get up. I finished him with a shot though the lower chest. Both bullets exited and were not recovered. From left to right, Me, Willem, and Willem's tracker.

My Impala was taken with my little girls gun - a TC Encore in 30-06. The shot was after a quiet stalk at about 100 yards. The 180 grain Swift A Frame Remington factory load penetrated the chest and exited. He dropped on the spot.

My PH Willem, was so impressed with the Marlin, he is buying it from me. Well, actually a trade for a future hunt.

Don't wait, sign up and GO!

86er · Post by **86er** » Mon Jun 08, 2009 9:24 am

Gents:

It's time to start the preliminary planning for the 2010 Safari. I have arranged with South African Airways for a 2 for 1 discount if we fly off-season. We would leave from NY-JFK and fly direct (10.5 hrs). The off-season that is okay to hunt would be late April or August. The airfare would be approximately $1310 R/T split by 2 or $655 each R/T. The flights to NY would be on your own but we can arrange a place to stay overnight at no charge or very inexpensive. To keep the cost down I recommend we do the following: 1) Two rifles per box declared by one person. The cost of the licensing and meet and greet service is $130 so it would be split by 2 hunters. 2) Cut the trip a day short to take advantage of the airline discounts. 3) Pick 3 fairly inexpensive animals for deposit purposes. We need quota permits and therefore a deposit on trophies. However, it is not a committment to shoot those animals, rather it is considered a credit. So it you pick Impala $300, Warthog $250, Blesbok $300 you will pay a deposit on $850 and a final payment on $850 just before departure to RSA. Upon arrival you do not have to shoot any of those animals if you choose not to, but you have a $850 credit to put towards whatever you want. 4) Two per room - there is daily cleaning and laundry service. Two per room will make an appropriate gratuity about $10 each per day instead of twice that for a private room. 5) If anyone is bringing back trophies we use one crate and one service to pool the cost, 6) Live with horns , skull mounts or substitution taxidermy to save on the cost. Substitution taxidermy is when they put your horns on a cape that has been pre-mounted on a form. It is less than 1/2 the cost of having your entire trophy prepared traditionally. Either way you don't need to pay a dime for trophies until one year after returning. 7) Solicit your friends, family and others to join us. The more hunters we have (up to 12) the lower I can negotiate the price. This does not mean crowding. We will have one PH per 2 hunters and no more than 2 people per chalet for quarters. We are hunting on 16 concessions with 130,000 hectacres total, so we will not be overlapping one another at all.

Here is an estimated breakdown:
One Hunter - Airfare to NY $275 (varies depending on where you are from, etc)
Airfare to RSA $655
Gratuities $250 - PH and camp staff all inclusive but optional - up to you
Trophies $1000 ($850 credit + one more animal or one upgrade)
Ancillary cost $70 (airport food, magazine, etc plus firearms import cost)

Daily Rate April 24 $150
25-29 $350
30 $150
VAT $336
$2386

Daily Rate Aug 7 $150
Aug 8-12 $350
13 $150
VAT $302.40
Discount 10% - $240
$2112.40

As far as incentives goes how about this…

First person to send his deposit gets to hunt one Warthog for free.
Client who hunts most animals gets a culling cartridge belt + selection of SA wines.
Client with the most one shot kills gets a selection of South African wine.

Prices for all game are expected to increase significantly next year due to the 2010 Soccer World Cup being hosted in SA and the influx of tourists from especially Europe so it’d be best to book early and pay as we go until departure date to hold these rates!

1/2 the daily rate would be due Oct-Nov. The balance on daily rate is due end of March. 30 days before departure you need to pay 50% of the trophy fees.

Chris Troskie is coming to Dallas in September to meet anyone interested in hunting with us. We will be giving a presentation on Thursday Sept 10th in Dallas. The presentation is a 4 course dinner with door prizes and a full presentation including videos, etc. Chris is going to offer some incentive discounts and safari prizes (like free warthog) for those of us in attendance. Mark you calendar to be there!

86er · Post by **86er** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 6:36 pm

July 5th 2009 Update: I secured a price of $1033 R/T from NY to J'Burg Non-Stop total for the April week. I'll post current airfare for April and August as I can squeeze 'em out of SAA.

This does not forego the usual 2:1 they offer but I havent seen it come out yet.

86er · Post by **86er** » Sun Jul 05, 2009 9:14 pm

Congratulations to Kris - 2fewdaysafield - as the first person booked on this trip and the winner of the FREE warthog! Anyone with interest - now is the time to start planning for 13 months ahead. It goes by quickly!

2fewdaysafield · Post by **2fewdaysafield** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 8:11 am

Thanks Joe...86er!

Guys, I just want to say if you've ever dreamed of hunting in Africa...who amongst us hasn't...86er can make your dream come true! Great guy. Very responsive. And very willing to work with you to make this fit into your budget.Hope to see you on the plane!

2few

Decker103 · Post by **Decker103** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:52 am

I am interested but have a question, I have become a dedicated handgun hunter, would there be any issues with me hunting with a handgun instead of a levergun? I know this forum is for levergunners and enjoy them myself, but have made the switch to handguns as my main hunting battery.

Thanks for your time,
David

86er · Post by **86er** » Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:50 pm

Handguns are very welcome in my camps.

Bang · Post by **Bang** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 3:51 am

2010 April trip

I assume you will fly in to Johannesburg on the 23rd and leave on the 1st May or what do you normally do ?
Taking into account the fact that airfares for me will be at least x2 to x3 times as much as from NY - it's still a valued hunt.

> I missed out on a Nambia trip this month and 2011 is too long to wait for the next organised trip my mates are planning.

I want to do Cape buff before I croak. Asian water boo are fun but only dangerous if you scare them.

Travis Morgan · Post by **Travis Morgan** » Tue Jul 21, 2009 2:53 pm

Trying to "do" a Cape Buffalo might just be the end of you!

crow · Post by **crow** » Fri Jul 24, 2009 2:04 am

4000 acres is not very big, especially if your in a vehicle. But even on foot thats pretty small. On the other hand I'm sure that animals hunted in native Africa are constantly monitored by the guides and they will usually put you close to success as a matter of course.

I guess I'm used to the Aussie experience. You drive 900km probably a third on dirt road, to get to a property where the only guide is the Cow Cockie (property owner) and he guides you by saying he has seen some recent sign in the west paddock. The distinquishing feature of the west paddock is that it is smaller than the other three paddocks and only 30 000 acres. All covered on foot and you hunt basically all day, even in the hottest part of the day as you try to catch critters sneaking. The only good reason to keep your eyes open that night is the company around the campfire and the stars.

Oh he says "For Chris'sake don't kill the white fluffy thing with the bell, that's the Missus' prize mongrel persian cat"

Cheers

86er · Post by **86er** » Sat Jul 25, 2009 8:55 pm

Who said anything about 4000 acres?

crow · Post by **crow** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:34 pm

DOH!!! Insert picture of Homer Simpson here, sorry guys. I meant to post this in the Africa/USA topic.

Chris Troskie · Post by **Chris Troskie** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 8:55 am

Hi guys, I haven't posted here for a while but am glad to note the interest in this hunt.

For those who don't know; this will be the 5th Levergun Safari since we started hosting this hunt in 2006 and to date we have had the pleasure of sharing camp with no less than 24 guests from this community. We've always had fun together and are looking forward to a great time in April / August.

In response to some of the questions raised...

The combined size of the areas we're hunting on comprises of more than 50,000 acres.

All types of hunters are welcome - levergunners, handgun hunters, rifle hunters, black powder hunters. Heck; if you want to bring your bow you're welcome too.

Anyone interested in hunting dangerous game should contact 86er or me as this can be arranged although it might be necessary to travel a bit to a DG area.

You are also welcome to upgrade and spend extra time with us. Just let us know in advance.

Thought you'd enjoy pictures of some of the trophies that were hunted with us this season:

Good hunting

Chris

madman4570 · Post by **madman4570** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:07 am

Thanks Chris,awesome pics!

Chris Troskie · Post by **Chris Troskie** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 12:26 pm

You're welcome Madman, glad you enjoyed them.

Travis Morgan · Post by **Travis Morgan** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 2:03 pm

Chris Troskie wrote:

I didn't know Reese Witherspoon went on safari!

Chris Troskie · Post by **Chris Troskie** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 2:19 pm

See what you're missing???

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 2:20 pm

I am interested in 2011 May hunt, if its after the first week. Let me know what you work out for that time frame. thanks

Chris Troskie · Post by **Chris Troskie** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 2:34 pm

rjohns94 wrote:I am interested in 2011 May hunt, if its after the first week. Let me know what you work out for that time frame. thanks

Well that can be arranged... The Levergun Safari dates for 2011 haven't been set as yet but we will certainly keep this in mind...

But then again why wait until '11 if dates are available in '10

You only live once...

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 6:43 pm

I appreciate the encouragement Chris. I am committed in missions work/vacation time through 2010. Thats why I'm looking out to 2011. Thanks. I have a couple of hunts to book with Joe too before then that will eat up some funds. I'm in for 2011 though!!

86er · Post by **86er** » Wed Aug 05, 2009 11:11 am

I believe the 2011 hunt will start out with rjohns94 and piller signed up. Make plans to join them now!

texshooter · Post by **texshooter** » Mon Aug 24, 2009 2:23 pm

A friend and I are interested in the 2010 hunt. I'll get with him and call. We may have others interested. Time to break out the Model 71. If you have information other than your web site, please let me know. AJ

Chris Troskie · Post by **Chris Troskie** » Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:44 pm

texshooter wrote:A friend and I are interested in the 2010 hunt. I'll get with him and call. We may have others interested. Time to break out the Model 71. If you have information other than your web site, please let me know. AJ

Thanks for the interest. My website at www.ct-safaris.com has some detail on what to expect but if you need any additional info please feel free to contact me and I'll get back to you as soon as I'm finished with my current hunt. Talking about which - here's a pic of the cape buffalo that my present client hunted a few days ago.

I'll be in Dallas from Sept 9th thru 13th so if anyone wants to meet with me they should please let me know. I'll also be visiting various other States incl. FL, WY, AZ, WA, MI.

86er · Post by **86er** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 5:04 pm

Updated news! This is very unique. I have contracted with a US taxidermist that specializes in African game to do the following:

Personally oversee the field care of your trophy in the highveldt of Africa

Personally supervise and when necessary, hands-on skin and cape your trophy in Africa

Prepare the brine and salting and tag as appropriate

Arrange all export from Africa

Arrange all import to USA

Professionally mount trophies to your specifications

Personally deliver your trophy anywhere in the US and assist in wall-hanging or other display.

The cost for this is exactly the same as just having the same mount done anywhere else!

An incredible service and value to my elite leverguns clients.

Joe

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 7:08 pm

thats fantastic Joe. Great news indeed.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sat Oct 17, 2009 7:14 pm

In South Africa - am I limited in which animals I am allowed to hunt with a 9.3x74R? Is there shotgunning available? My double rifle is being fitted with a 20 gauge barrel and I'm thinking would be a nice combo to take. And for giggles, Can I take my FA .475 Linebaugh and use it in S. A.? Thanks

86er · Post by **86er** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:22 am

RJohns94 - you can use the 9.3 rifle on just about anything. The laws vary slightly by province in RSA. 9.3 is okay nearly everywhere we would hunt for all species of DG. You may bring your 475 handgun (I'll help you get the special permits). You can bring a shotgun barrel and enjoy some francolin, sand grouse and dove shooting.

86er · Post by **86er** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 6:24 am

I am having trouble reaching Kris (2fewdaysafield). I have not been able to get in touch with him and have not received any deposit. Therefore, the FREE WARTHOG is open again for the next person to secure their hunt. (If Kris gets back to me I'll still honor his free warthog too). We need some hunters to make this year's trip happen.

86er · Post by **86er** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:04 am

Dear all,

The year is almost over and with our last hunt for the 2009 season finished it's time to get ready for and fill up some spaces that we still have open for 2010. For this reason we are offering the following popular package hunts for 2010 at discounted prices.

Horseback Hunting on Sabrisa Ranch (rifle hunt)

We are now offering hunting from horseback directly from Chris' ranch. The Waterberg Mountains of Limpopo Province has a reputation for good Kudu and by travelling on horseback, we'll be able to traverse areas previously inaccessible to hunters so we have a good chance of getting even closer to the really big ones that we know are out there!

We hunt on 10,000 acres of prime bushveld and ALL the game that roams this area are free ranging as the hunting area is not game fenced. Because we're hunting truly free ranging animals we are limited to the animals that naturally occur in the area i.e. Kudu, Bushbuck, Mountain Reedbuck, Klipspringer, Grysbok, Grey Duiker, Steenbok, Warthog and Bushpig.,, but if there are other animals on your list these hunts can also be arranged in the vicinity.

There are not many other SA-based Outfits that offer horseback hunting and most of those who do, place a premium on hunting from horseback by means of higher daily rates. But because we love horses and bought them for our pleasure as opposed to for commercial purposes clients will pay the same daily rate whether they hunt from horseback or otherwise... In fairness to our horses there are weight limitations applicable to riders though.

We're offering ONE (1X1) 7 day horseback hunt for one Kudu at the very special price of $4,399 all inclusive. If you took the going trophy fee for Kudu into consideration this means that you're essentially getting a 7 day hunt for a daily 1X1 hunting rate of under $300. This is cheaper than 2X1 rates!!!

Trophy Nyala Hunt - Kwa Zulu Natal (rifle or bow)

As many of you may know; excellent Nyala trophies were hunted with us this past season with the "smallest" bull measuring just shy of 27" and the largest touching the magical 30" mark. This means that - keeping up with tradition - all Nyalas hunted made SCI Gold and 99% of all the bulls hunted with us this year met the minimum qualifying criteria for Rowland Ward. No worries though - there are still BIG Nyala bulls left on our Kwa Zulu Natal concession. Our Blue Wildebeest and Zebra are also doing particularly well in Natal and our new hunting area just down the road from camp has LOTS of Blesbok. Common Reedbuck and Black Wildebeest.
So if you're interested in hunting Nyala with us in the mountains of Kwa Zulu Natal maybe this package is the one for you...
Our 2010 Nylala package includes the following:

Free transportation between Johannesburg International Airport and the hunting camp as well as transportation inside hunting area
Arrival and Departure days (1 each)
7 X Full hunting days
Accommodation, all meals and beverages (incl. alcoholic beverages in moderation)
Daily Room and Laundry Service
Tracking, skinning, field preparation, marking and salting of trophies
Services of Professional Hunter and use of Hunting Vehicle
Trophy Fees for the following animals:
1 X Nyala Bull
1 X Blue Wildebeest
1 X Common Blesbok
1 X Burchell's Zebra
The regular price of a 1X1 hunt like this would be $8,334.00 so this package is a great deal at only $5,999 (2X1) or $6,999.00 (1X1)

For those of you who don't know; our concession in Natal is 10,000 acres in size. Our camp is situated on top of a mountain overlooking the Tugela River and offers some of the most spectacular views of the Tugela Valley imaginable.
Other Plains Game species available for hunting in the immediate vicinity of our camp are:
Bushbuck
Greater Kudu
Impala
Mountain Reedbuck
Common Reedbuck
Grey Duiker
Black Wildebeest
Waterbuck
Eland
Other game species can also be hunted by special arrangement - just ask us for details.

6 Day Budget Plainsgame Hunt - Limpopo (rifle or bow)
For those who want to hunt Africa on a budget...
Offer Includes:
Free transportation between Johannesburg International Airport and the hunting camp as well as transportation inside hunting area
Arrival and Departure days (1 each)
6 X Full hunting days
Accommodation, all meals and beverages (incl. alcoholic beverages in moderation)
Daily Room and Laundry Service
Tracking, skinning, field preparation, marking and salting of trophies
Services of Professional Hunter and use of Hunting Vehicle
Trophy Fees for the following animals:
1 X Gemsbok
1 X Impala
1 X Warthog
Please refer to our website for other available species and relevant trophy fees.
The regular price of a 1X1 hunt like this would be $5,028.00 so this package is a great deal at only $3,799 (2X1) or $4,499.00 (1X1)

10 Day Super Duper Plainsgame Hunt - Limpopo (rifle or bow)
Interested in collecting a full bag? This 10 day hunt includes no less than 8 trophy animals!
Offer Includes:
Free transportation between Johannesburg International Airport and the hunting camp as well as transportation inside hunting area
Arrival and Departure days (1 each)
10 X Full hunting days
Accommodation, all meals and beverages (incl. alcoholic beverages in moderation)
Daily Room and Laundry Service
Tracking, skinning, field preparation, marking and salting of trophies
Services of Professional Hunter and use of Hunting Vehicle
Trophy Fees for the following animals:
1 X Kudu
1 X Blue Wildebeest
1 X Gemsbok
1 X Zebra
1 X Red Hartebeest
1 X Blesbok
1 X Impala
1 X Warthog
Please refer to our website for other available species and relevant trophy fees.
The regular price of a 1X1 hunt like this would be almost $12, 500 so this package is a great deal at only $,9, 499 (2X1) or $10.249 (1X1)

Don't delay or wait for the conventions... contact us NOW to reserve your hunt!

86er · Post by **86er** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 10:40 am

Airfare for an April hunt is down to $930 R/T! Save over $200 off regular price and put it towards your hunt!

b79holmes · Post by **b79holmes** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:02 pm

Decker103 wrote:I am interested but have a question, I have become a dedicated handgun hunter, would there be any issues with me hunting with a handgun instead of a levergun? I know this forum is for levergunners and enjoy them myself, but have made the switch to handguns as my main hunting battery.

Thanks for your time,
David

From what I have read if any NY LEO-authority discovers a handgun in your luggage and you do not have a NY pistol permit you are going to have a very bad day! Yes I know federal law allows you to pass through other states but I believe NY is ignoring this and will still make an arrest.

Bill

86er · Post by **86er** » Wed Nov 25, 2009 10:22 am

There's no problem taking a handgun, even when travelling through NY. We had a client from Oregon and one from Florida with Linebaughs on the last hunt. Don't believe everything you read. What you don't want to do is unpack the handgun and try to walk around NY with it.

86er · Post by **86er** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 3:05 pm

NEW CONTEST FOR LEVERGUNS.COM MEMBERS -

Those who have a serious interest in joining the 2010 levergun safari are invited to enter the lucky draw "free hunt"competition.

One Hunter who books his spot in the annual levergun safari will hunt for FREE! The value of this prize is $2,764.50 based on a 7 day 2X1 hunt.

How the competition will work:

Everyone who books this hunt and secures his booking through payment of a $1,000 deposit will automatically be entered into the competition and be elligible for the lucky draw
The names of all entrants will be thrown in a hat and the lucky draw will take place at 12pm on Janary 31st 2010
The lucky draw will be made by a neutral party of leverguns.com under supervision of a panel
The winner of the competition will be announced directly after the draw on january 31st, 2010
The $1,000 deposit already paid by the lucky winner will be put forward as credit towards Trophy Fees for animals hunted during the safari in April '10.
Rules of the competition:

Anyone except for those who will be responsible for the lucky draw may enter the competition, the only prerequisite being that he / she must show genuine interest in booking the safari by means of signing a hunt contract and paying his deposit.
In order for the lucky draw to take place a minimum of 2 (two) and maximum of 6 (six) entrants are required.
Should we receive fewer than 2 (two) entries no lucky draw will take place and as such no prize will be awarded.

Contact me by PM, e-mail at twotube@optonline.net or call (469) 338-0071.

vancelw · Post by **vancelw** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:50 pm

Arrrrrgh! I hate this forum

It's already costing me too much money....

I'm out on a 2010 safari. I have commitments at work.. But I'm dang sure gonna see about a 2011 or 2012 trip.

86er, are you going to be in Red River county in Feb? If so, you can polish up your sales pitch on me whilst we're there

86er · Post by **86er** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 6:43 pm

Hey Vance - we're going to have a big group in 2011. Remind me and I'll bring you a CD to the hog hunt.

vancelw · Post by **vancelw** » Fri Dec 11, 2009 10:24 pm

I was talking to the little woman about how going to Africa wasn't much more expensive than a guided elk hunt. She let me know right quick that there was no way in Hades I was going to Sud Afrika....

....without her! Talk about mixed emotions.

86er · Post by **86er** » Fri Mar 12, 2010 9:00 am

I am now collecting deposits for the 2011 Leverguns Safari. The #1 question is always "Do I have to use a levergun"? NO - that is the name of our group, however you are welcome to bring a rifle, handgun or bow of whatever kind you like. DUE by May 21st is a $1000 deposit (you may also pay your daily rates in full for a discount). The first person to send their $1000 deposit will receive a free warthog (trophy fees paid). Everyone will enjoy full concierge service including airline booking assistance, layover lodging assistance, firearms permits, customs permits, trophy import arrangements and loaner equipment as necessary.

86er · Post by **86er** » Sat Apr 17, 2010 9:54 am

The Leverguns South African Safari is set! The dates will be May 15-21st 2011. Pricing is $2394 that includes 6 hunting days, an arrival and departure day that may include part day hunt; concierge service with booking flights, stay-overs, firearms permits and trophy import; PH, meals and drinks, daily laundry, trophy prep, rifle range; and taxes. While the group is for levergunners, you can use any firearm or bow that is legal.

The airport destination is Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. Flights from NY-JFK are direct on South African Airways. The airfare is $1014.13. Another option is to fly Delta from GA-Atlanta Hartsfield for $1246.77.

This is just over a year out, so deposits on the daily rate are due NOW to secure your spot and to get the best rates on trophy fees. $750 will secure your spot with another payment due in October and the final balance due end of March 2011.

I am going to negotiate the trophy fees based on interest. The more of one species we would like, the better I can negotiate with the landowner. You don't have to commit to any particular animal, just have some idea of a few you are interested in.

I will be one of the PH's and we will alternate who you hunt with each day.

Who's in?

piller · Post by **piller** » Thu Sep 02, 2010 11:55 am

86er, can you make some suggestions of type or brand of gun case to get for the trip? Also, some suggestions on clothing and how to limit the total amount brought to where it will stay within the airlines rules would be welcome. Do we need to bring personal knives, or anything we would normally bring when hunting? This may sound a little bit too much like a tenderfoot, but I have never actually been outside of the U.S. when not in uniform. I am not quite sure what to bring and what to not bring.

86er · Post by **86er** » Sun Sep 12, 2010 7:03 am

I will provide a gun case for 2 people travelling from Texas. It will be a TuffPak. You put up to 4 rifles in soft cases inside it along with your clothing. You need 3 changes of clothes since your laundry will be done daily. We will also provide some clothing items to you. You don't need a knife of any kind. I suggest you plan to leave some of your T-shirts, socks and maybe a pair of shorts with the tracking staff as a gift. Also, one of the greatest gratuities for your tracker or the skinners is a wristwatch -nothing fancy but a $12 Timex is priceless to them. I usually bring 3 or 4 of them in their new packaging. Just check with me or one of the hosts to see who it is appropriate to give on to. The most important thing you can bring is your camera. We will take photos too but you'll want to take home your memories on the spot and wait for our disk or e-mails later. Scent free suntan lotion is important especially if you are fair skinned. There is usually a distinct lack of sun screen in camp. Bring your own to be safe. That's about it besides cash. The PH's and staff have no ability to cash a check, even a travellers check. You are welcome to pay your trophy fees with American Express Travellers Cheques but for tips or ancillary expenses US currency is king. If you think you'll be homesick, I suggest renting a satellite phone. You can get the best one out there with enough minutes to call home for 1/2 hour daily for less than $150 for the week.

SO FAR PILLER IS THE ONLY THAT HAS PAID MOST OF HIS DAILY RATES. PLEASE SEND DEPOSITS ASAP - I MUST PAY FOR CAMP RESERVATIONS AND SERVICES BY JANUARY FOR THE MAY TRIP! THANKS

seasidehunter · Post by **seasidehunter** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 8:35 pm

This looks awesome.

The $2400.oo covers the air fare & 3 animas right? that also covers the cost of bringing back the skull/horns right? Did I read that right? Does that also cover the cost of bringing back the skins? For example If I were able to go I'd want to have all "European" style mounts probably - but would LOVE to have a Zebra skin run, or a kudu rug. Don't know why just would like to have them.

Is a .270 WSM ok for Kudu or too small? Zebra? Warthog? others ??

I am planing on getting a 45-70 lever, but I already have a .270WSM.

thanks

86er · Post by **86er** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 10:22 pm

The daily rate is $350 per day. The airfare is seperate and is about $935 R/T. Getting skins/horns/skulls back is no problem but you need to use an export company and a customs broker as some cost, around $400 would get you 5 skins and horns cleared. A 270WSM will work fine for plains game. If you acquire a 45-70, especially a take-down for ease of packing, that would be ideal for the bushveldt hunting of any size plains game and would add another dimension to the hunt, particularly due to the close ranges we'll get you. Figure your cost will be around $4000 R/T with a few animals and there will be another $500 about 6-9 months later for trophy imports depending on the # of animals and what parts you are bringing in. I hope to have you as my guest!