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    ZIMBABWE: African Trails Safaris & PH Shingi - Don't Let The Website Fool You!

    Check prices as per screenshot I gave. Compare We cannot post the links of non sposnors
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    ZIMBABWE: African Trails Safaris & PH Shingi - Don't Let The Website Fool You!

    Absolutely. Bufffalos passing 100 meters from camp, would apply, I suppose? Lion roar from the bush, in dark night would apply? In Europe, during a hunt, when taking a break, to light a fire to make sausages on stick, or to make cold cuts snack, break action guns are break open, or bolts on...
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    ZIMBABWE: African Trails Safaris & PH Shingi - Don't Let The Website Fool You!

    Yes, I got it now! Initially I missed asterix (*).
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    ZIMBABWE: African Trails Safaris & PH Shingi - Don't Let The Website Fool You!

    I wanted to be polite, and did not reply the way you describe. But yes, of course. You are spot on! Brits: they go hunting with rifle in a bag, rifle pulled out when game is spotted. Americans: carry pistols on CCW in condition 1. Different culture, plus laws
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    ZIMBABWE: African Trails Safaris & PH Shingi - Don't Let The Website Fool You!

    Firearms hunting etiquette, or safety depends on where you come from. And where you actually are. In my country, (EU), rifle is empty in car, transported in bag or case empty, unloaded in safe, loaded only in a hunt, or on the range. Besides, that is the local law. No choice But in Africa, if...
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    ZIMBABWE: African Trails Safaris & PH Shingi - Don't Let The Website Fool You!

    I have a question? I went to check this outfitters web pages. I noticed in pricing, that "all animals on the list is considered dangerous game". Then of course, every day is on DG day rate, regardless of the animals hunted. I wonder where this comes from? Plains game = Dangerous game? Just...
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    ZIMBABWE: African Trails Safaris & PH Shingi - Don't Let The Website Fool You!

    @yukonspirit Here on this forum is number of vetted outfitters, why didnt you book with them? Usually, when negative report pops out, some of the moderators usually informs outfitter to make response, and clear the thing from his side. Wonder if anybody did this? I was on safari 5 times. How...
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    Malaria Prophylaxis

    I went to Zimbabwe and Namibia Caprivi, in prime time when there is no mosquitos. But nevertheless I took Malarone. Not a big deal.
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    Handgun hunting Africa plains game - Cape Buffalo (Novice)

    @RLP I am also targeting early season, maybe march for my next safari. Working now on my leave schedule.
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    Handgun hunting Africa plains game - Cape Buffalo (Novice)

    I am not a handgun hunter, but I have hunted buffalo and ele, with rifle. Plus other plains game I have my reservation on handgun hunting on big game, but to each its own. I would like to bring your attention to another issue. Back up shot. Most likely there will be a need for a back up shot...
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    Last Minute Buffalo Hunt For 2025!

    Dear Johan, great offer! Do you think, based on your experience, you will have similar offers in forthcoming seasons?
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    Free range Sable?

    I confirm this! Herds of sable were constantly seen when I was there! Most common animal there.
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    Care for Life size Crocodile mount

    Picture, please!
 
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