African hunting Safaris
08-09-2006, 08:26 PM
#11
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 2
RE: African hunting Safaris
I just returned from living in Ghanzi, Botswana for three years. The wildlife laws have recently been changed and game farming is really growing. I can set up a trip that is about the same price a quality SA hunt. The difference is that you’re in middle of nowhere. One farm I hunted is 50 miles off the paved road and has 100,000 acres. This is a SCI wildebeest I shot there. There’s more at www.african-excursions.com
08-10-2006, 07:50 AM
#13
Typical Buck
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Yukon, OK
Posts: 722
RE: African hunting Safaris
Very nice wildebeest. Have you ever heard of Steve Scott, he is an AVID african safari hunter and would be a good contact for you if you are looking for one. His website is http://www.stevescott.tv
Good luck!
Good luck!
08-13-2006, 01:15 PM
#15
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Wisconsin/Michigan
Posts: 9,679
RE: African hunting Safaris
I hunted in Namibia this past November! I was amazed on how remote this place is! We hunted on 60,000 acres of free range, truly amazing!
Kudu Bull
Red Hartebeest
1 of 2 Gemsbok
Kudu Bull
Red Hartebeest
1 of 2 Gemsbok
08-17-2006, 03:50 PM
#16
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 2,175
RE: African hunting Safaris
im going back some day soon i hope. what i dont understand is why it hasnt caught on more with hunters.its amazing how much you get as compared to so a north american hunt. comparing a typical hunt for moose,caribou or big whitetails is around the same price. the difference is that for 4200$ i got to hunt 6 plains game with money refunded if the animals on my list werent harvested. KUDU,HARTEBEESTE,ZEBRA,STEEBOK,IMPALA, WARHOG, air fare was around 1100$ . taxidermy is way cheaper over there . my brothers list was for BLACK WILDEBEESTE,GEMSBOK,KUDU,BLESBOK,WARTHOG,ZEBRA. i will get some pictures going.
08-31-2006, 08:30 AM
#17
Fork Horn
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Western PA
Posts: 374
RE: African hunting Safaris
I hunted Africa in August of 2003, and I have to agree with all the others that posted here, you are treated like a king for a reasonable price. Be careful of some of the additional fees, dip and pack, and shipping back to the US. These are all necessary fees to receive your trophys but not always described accurately. I took eight animals on my hunt, kudu, gemsbok, zebra, blue and black wildebeast, blesbok, impala, and springbok. Hunted with Bethaven Safaris out of the eastern cape of SA. Plan on returning with my children when they get older. Also beware of some local customs, like when they hand you the canteen after taking your first animal. It was a hot day so I take a big gulp assuming its water. Canteen was full of South African moonshine which does not quench your thirst going down nor coming up. Good luck on your adventure, get familiar with shooting sticks, shots up to 300 yards, and familiarize yourself with the anatomy of their game, different vital stucture on those animals.
