TANZANIA: Tz Safari Disagreement

[Ontario Hunter]

BeeMaa agree with your last point - “concerned with the Quality of the animals..”. That is all I care about on any guided hunt. Food? As long as it’s enough to sustain my life for the week or 10 days i’m there and doesn’t make me violently ill - that’s good enough. I don’t go on any Hunt for the food and don’t expect good food in Camp - just like I don’t expect a trophy 40” buff in a restaurant (although I will enjoy both if encountered). I’ve been fortunate that I’ve never had “bad food” in a hunting Camp - but then my standards are very reasonable (even Low). The fun part of any meal in Camp - for me - is the conversation that takes place and what I learn form them (other hunters or the PH/Guide). Those “conversations” can Never be replicated anywhere else and just like the Hunt itself, they became part a unique And memorable experience.

For me it's the quality of the hunt that matters most. If it's a challenging day in new country, I'm satisfied. I only tagged four animals this last trip, and already have multiple specimens of each on the walls. Didn't snap a cap on buffalo or kudu, both my preferred (but not imperative) objectives. The impala was my best yet (three others). Gemsbuck and springbuck were "okay" (3rd gemsbuck and 5th springbuck) and wildebeest was a mistake (put that one on the PH). Didnt shoot a lot of animals or anything fantastic but I still had a great time. It's very relaxing to not have any real objective for a change and just roll with whatever comes along. Makes for quality hunting. No pressure on me or the PH.

 

[R.M.C.]

60 replies to this thread, mostly about chicken lol I think we must've ran the OP off lol

 

[Nyati]

60 replies to this thread, mostly about chicken lol I think we must've ran the OP off lol

At least we are having a good time

 

[Ontario Hunter]

60 replies to this thread, mostly about chicken lol I think we must've ran the OP off lol

Actually, I think this thread took a productive direction in spite of its now obvious trolling origin. Leaving aside the frivolity of salads and chicken, I found it interesting to read the various opinions of what comprises a meaningful safari. Clearly, some folks are very concerned about getting adequate bang for the big bucks they spend on safaris (e.g. fancy meals, gold medal horns, etc.). And they probably have standards set in their minds before the adventure begins. So is it really an adventure if the standards are carved in stone? Yes, I would prefer to try more wild meat when I'm there but I'll eat whatever is put on the table. It's always good food (well okay ... the pickled ostrich snack served up at a Kimberly farmhouse was not easy to ingest ... or digest). Safari meals should be like the hunting ... see what turns up and give it a shot.

 

[CBH Australia]

Sardine Burritos, Pickled Ostrich C'mon that's gotta rate chicken much higher on anyone's list.

If chickens not meat it's still ok with a side of veg. Still more of a red meat person and I think Pork only good for Ham, Bacon and Salami.

Oh, yeah the OP, might have come to realise his post won't achieve anything and it's definitely been derailed now

 

[SFRanger7GP]

I guess whether the chicken was fried or not will just be one of those AH mysteries…….

Safe hunting

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Sardine Burritos, Pickled Ostrich C'mon that's gotta rate chicken much higher on anyone's list.

If chickens not meat it's still ok with a side of veg. Still more of a red meat person and I think Pork only good for Ham, Bacon and Salami.

Oh, yeah the OP, might have come to realise his post won't achieve anything and it's definitely been derailed now

The pickled ostrich wasn't bad ... but not good either. We had a helluva difficult day chasing buffalo in blackthorn. I was ready to eat a couple of empty water bottles by the time we were back at the farmhouse for dinner. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Lamb chops were main course that night and very tasty.

 

[C.W. Richter]

Even some vegetarians say chicken is not meat also

LOL to all who commented on this above...My GF corrected me at the food store once...."Chicken is NOT meat!!" LOL "That's why there's a Meat section, poultry and fish... LOL But, I consider it all a form of meat (and conveniently the Veg's do NOT!) TG or their kids would starve. Dr. tells me to cut down on the Beer and Bread food groups? lol

 

[C.W. Richter]

The pickled ostrich wasn't bad ... but not good either. We had a helluva difficult day chasing buffalo in blackthorn. I was ready to eat a couple of empty water bottles by the time we were back at the farmhouse for dinner. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Lamb chops were main course that night and very tasty.

'had Ostrich egg in Namib. It was rather odd-cooked on a hot rock. lol

 

[USN]

You guys talking about this reminds me of eating in Louisiana on hunting trips, don’t ask just put hot sauce on and if finicky more hot sauce. Strange stuff in the bayou’s

 

[Sideshow]

Is chicken from KFC chicken? Always thought the C was for cat

 

[geoff rath]

Used to think that KFC was Kentucky Fried Pussy...

 

[Just Gina]

OK Gina, really - food allergies & a requirement for “fresh veggies” daily? now kidding you a bit: hope that didn’t pull your PH too much off his game LOOKING FOR GAME... PH pulling the tracker off a “fresh track” (trophy Lion, etc.) to toss his clients midday salad - that could be a problem, maybe worse then running out of Caesar dressing!! But you must’ve been in a 1st rate outfit and been well cared for. My Safari was the best service I’ve ever seen and exceeded any hotel or vacation I’ve ever been on...there might of even been salad — don’t remember

That is all I ate every day for 21 days…vegetables. Green ones that do not make me sick so I can hunt.
I have also told outfitters to just make sure there are canned green beans and I’ll be fine. And I hate Caesar salad.

 

[Happy Myles]

That is all I ate every day for 21 days…vegetables. Green ones that do not make me sick so I can hunt.
I have also told outfitters to just make sure there are canned green beans and I’ll be fine. And I hate Caesar salad.

Gina, do not forget the coffee

 

[HankBuck]

That is all I ate every day for 21 days…vegetables. Green ones that do not make me sick so I can hunt.
I have also told outfitters to just make sure there are canned green beans and I’ll be fine. And I hate Caesar salad.

OK Gina, it’s now official - you are the toughest Hunter on this forum....nobody can live on only vegetables for 21 days, that a heroic survival story...and if some were “canned green beans” - even more impressive !!

 

[ActionBob]

OK Gina, it’s now official - you are the toughest Hunter on this forum....nobody can live on only vegetables for 21 days, that a heroic survival story...and if some were “canned green beans” - even more impressive !!

The Butler, Joe, told Gina she was the easiest to cook for. They actually had gardens but also brought in fresh greens every few days. The PH never had to worry about could hunt without interruption. He was also the Outfitter and he was most definitely in charge of all things in camp. But had an excellent staff of 21 including himself to cate for the 4 of us in camp. He commented that he learned a lot from having Gina hunt with him. He had not had a woman in camp as a client for over 10 years!

Gina even took a coule days to see to the camp medical needs. Especially as we had gifted a very pointy and sharp caping knife to the skinner who promptly stuck it deep into his leg.... And one of our party and 2 or 3 staff people came down with Maleria!

She is an incredible woman and wonderful wife! I'm very fortunate and extremely proud

 

[BRICKBURN]

@BRICKBURN may have given them a “timeout”.

Not yet, but it's not looking good.

 

[375Fox]

Just imagine how this in camp could have changed the whole course of the hunt

 

[C.W. Richter]

You guys talking about this reminds me of eating in Louisiana on hunting trips, don’t ask just put hot sauce on and if finicky more hot sauce. Strange stuff in the bayou’s

'was so into riding cycles from age 6-46 (gave up on the road at 46 after hitting 4 deer at night. my kids needed me!) Anyway, on one trip we found ourselves down in Lafayette LA (we went to mardi gras, and rode down to Avery Is. to visit the Tobasco plantation...lol after having eggs w/ hotsauce, shrimp, drinks with hotsauce, etc. etc. Our hosts were friends' aunt/uncle/cousins they were fantastic. But, we arrived a bit late at Tobasco...there's a guardshack. The guard (wearing Plaid-looked like a bigger model of the main bad guy in Deliverance. ) I asked if we could take a quick spin around and see the factory. His answer "Yes, but NOT today." LOL Now we notice the double-bbl shotgun next to him in the shack. I ask again..."Can we just ride in and get a group photo near that big carved wood Tobasco sign??" His response: Yes!! But not Today. So we left...LOL On that narrow road out surrounded by water we noticed a guy in a 3-pc suit and nice car taking a net out of the trunk...we stopped and asked what he was doing...He said "Watch This!!" He throws a net in and pulls at least 5 lb of perfect, huge gulf shrimp out and says I do this 3x weekly and the family love it! Nice! Then we went to a seafood place and drive-through daquiri shop to get over the Tobasco dissapointment. lol TX does the same w/ the Mexican Huevos Rancheros (eggs w/ hot sauce!) If you eat that stuff too often, you'll not be able to eat it later on in life (too much acidity, eating away at your GIT.) LA is an outdoorsman's paradise, great people (incl. v. nice women!!!), food and drink! Some crazy (crime-ridden) places, just like anywhere else. IF a particular member from LA is reading this, your firing pin is in the mail!!! Enjoy!

 

[C.W. Richter]

Just imagine how this in camp could have changed the whole course of the hunt
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That would be a HIT with the help! To me, that's more sub-zero hunting snacks...lol