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How do these posts devolve? Kudu…Zambia…Game-ranched sable vs. wild… 1) Niassa - Great choice! Go for it! 2) Operators (Buffalo/Sable Combo) There’s several good operators in Niassa, but species distribution is not consistent across the reserve. Thus, that eliminates some blocks and...

Hi Romain, I'm intrigued by your offer. Can you please provide a few more details: 1) What other species are available on this license and associated price? 2) Observer Fee? 3) What's the Dip/Pack and Exportation process and timeline for arrival to the US? Additionally, can Roan and...

@Rare Breed...I seriously commend your willingness to practice at this level. I did the same prior to my leopard hunt. I found photos that I liked in a Google search and uploaded them using Staples to print poster/banners. I think it cost $30 apiece; the quality being poor up close, but...

They stood around and stared during my first Niassa safari when my budget didn't support a license. I hunted a different block in 2021 and chased a single bull around which eluded me the entire trip. I'd really like to go back specifically for the wildebeest and always intrigued by hunter's...

I’ve thought about movement through RSA. I wonder if the flight transfer from Airlink to Turkish, Qatar, or Delta would require RSA import/export permiting?

I have a shipment waiting in Windhoek. It was suppose to arrive last Friday, but the shipping agent held it back upon news from Forward Air. It will be interesting to see the solution. Perhaps clearance in Dulles instead of Seattle and ground shipment to Montana. That seems like the easiest...

No luck on the white stripe @AZDAVE?

I’ve transited through Doha six times in the past year. That is plenty of time to make the connection. No worries! @mdwest try to get into Al Mourjan if possible. It has far nicer services.

Qatar Support # +1-877-777-2827 In regard to travel agencies—I’ve had better luck on my own, minimal issues, and the reality is this stuff isn’t that hard. People make it hard. I’ve used a couple of the most popular hunting-focused travel agencies and pricing was higher than I can manage with...

Hi All, Heading to RSA at the moment and thought I’d share my experience traveling with a firearm on Qatar. This forum lacked concise guidance, but here’s the short synopsis of what you need to do and what you need to provide. 1) I called a month in advance (simple 1-800 helpline) and...

Hi All, I received an advertisement via email recently that stated ‘last opportunity to hunt free range Kafue lechwe’. Are they no longer offering quota in the GMA? I’m heading to RSA on Thursday and would contemplate zipping up to Lusaka for a few days if this is the case. Thanks! Bivy

My wife and I are flying to JNB at the end of May. I contacted Qatar yesterday to see what prior notification was required to fly with firearms. They collected some information; the rifle description/caliber, ammunition quantity/weight, and case dimensions/weight. Upon updating the...

I think it’s lazy and disrespectful behavior. It’s a great way to cheapen the experience for the hunter and bank more trophy fees for the operator. However, it’s not going to stop. Especially as so many clients are easily manipulated into believing the diesel stalk is just how African...

That’s an ignorant comment to make. October is the best month to hunt in some parts of Mozambique.

Their auction hunts have so many red flags! First and foremost- ‘Niassa’ is thrown around these days with little context. There are blocks outside the reserve and in the reserve, and species presence/absence is extremely variable. As is the quality of the blocks. They have an auction hunt...

I'm shocked that any outfitter would recommend June in Niassa--aside from perhaps leopard or lion hunting. I guess I'm unaware of the challenges the prime hunting months of Sept-Nov. present...maybe they were referring to heat? I'd recommend shifting the dates to later in the year if at all...

June is going to be tough hunting! The grass will be green and tall; still a month or so out from the first burns. That will make for challenging buffalo hunting, but your mindset will determine whether you find that fun or frustrating. Plainsgame species won’t be as concentrated or as...

Who did you book with, or what block will you be hunting? Distribution of species is not even across the Reserve.

Thanks for the report. I’m strongly considering KOS for a 2026 safari. I am curious—you mentioned deferring the auction hunt a year to get everything on quota, but the animals you harvested seem to be inclusive of their routine auction package. Did you intend to add something else? I...

But is it sustainable…

I hate to sound like an elitist, but I wish some species were never incorporated into the game ranching model. Buffalo is one of those. Now that I’ve triggered half the audience… If you are truly looking for adventure focused on the overall experience rather than the harvest, I’d suggest...

Final thoughts— Later on in life, when I think back on my happiest times, I’ll reminisce about African evenings with good people in wild areas…and a camp dog doesn’t hurt either. Cheers!

Interesting side note- the bull I passed on Day 3 was found dead of natural causes a couple weeks later. The trackers suspected a snakebite, and, interestingly enough, very little scavenging had taken place. When we passed him, we could tell he didn’t have bosses. I hypothesized some form of...

Continued… Day 5-10 Boi Cavalo (Ox - Horse) Nyassa Wildebeest in English, or, I came to know them, Unicorns. With our buffalo quota full and Rebekah’s sable license filled, we switched gears to hunting wildebeest. The Nyassa/Niassa/Nyasaland wildebeest is a localized endemic. A subspecies...

Okay…I’ve been called out for not posting a report of this hunt. Here goes with copy/pastes of Instagram posts: Pemba: Pemba is the capital of Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique. Situated on the Indian Ocean, Kirimizi Hotel provided excellent accommodations at both the beginning and end of our...

Hi All, Sorry to drop the ball on replying to your questions, but life is chaotic. 1) Did the taxidermist (Life Form) charge more for the dip and pack of Mozambique animals? That depends on how you look at it. There is an additional expense associated with freight from Mozambique to RSA and...

My wife and I are booked to hunt with Yogi June 2-15, 2024. I’ll provide a detailed report/review upon our return, but I don’t expect any disappointment. I met Yogi in Niassa and really enjoyed his presence in camp. He’s honest, personable, a great naturalist, and a good hunter. We talked at...

Hi All, There has been lots of interesting discussion lately about dip/pack, shipping, and clearance. Here's a breakdown from my October 2021 hunt in Block R3, Niassa Reserve, Mozambique. Species List 3 x Cape Buffalo Skull and Cape 1 x Roosevelt Sable Skull and Cape 1 x Chobe Bushbuck Skull...

My count is Day 18 of 21. Jerry is definitely taking it down to the wire, but I think he was hunting more for the experience than the ivory. I imagine the hunt is a success regardless.

This is spot on! 'I can’t understand supporting activities that provide zero conservation value. This is just about money.' It is sickening to see certain species and the associated hunting practices bastardized to accommodate ease of harvest, lower cost, and 100% success. Lions are one of...

This is another fantastic example of someone I don’t want representing African hunting or, myself, as an African hunter. This CBL nonsense can’t be over soon enough!

Here’s my Top 3 3) Eland T-Bones off the braii 2) Namibian Schnitzel - many species 1) OX TAIL - Buffalo or Eland I’m looking forward to some Namibian schnitzel in August!

Jerry - Focus on the good times ahead. You are in BOTSWANA...that must feel great! Most of what you are experiencing is outside of your control. It sounds like you're maintaining a positive attitude and focusing on the variables that are within your control. Fortunately for you, you're...

I'd echo some of the previous comments. I'm not necessarily addicted to buffalo, but I find classic tracking in truly wild areas of Africa to be the most enjoyable form of hunting. In many cases, buffalo is the primary quarry to allocate a 10-12 day block to this style of hunting. I certainly...

United and then Airlink to Pemba

I flew Denver to Moz last October.

Fairly certain he mounted those pre-heart attack…circa 2018-19

They die easy until they don’t… I only have experience with four; three died simple enough but the fourth was like a tank that repelled bullets. I purchased a life-size buffalo target from Safari Press, and have utilized it prior to each trip to run through scenarios. That has served me...

A triple stack pedestal is a great space saver and can accommodate medium-size antelope as well. The customization adds quite a bit to the price, but you only need to buy one pedestal base. Wall pedestals save some space and I like the more natural, fluid pose. Red hartebeest and...

African hunting won’t survive the anti movement as long as hunters and operators alike believe that it is appropriate to post content like this.

1st trip: (Namibia Farm Hunt) Extremely cautious! We used bottled water for toothbushing and we’re hesitant to even use ice. Fast Forward 5th trip: (Niassa Reserve, Moz) Brushed our teeth with tap water and ate cold boiled yams the trackers cooked in the gut pot. The yams did result in 36...

We don’t have anything planned for 2022, but I’m really excited to see Qatar servicing Windhoek direct now. I have a leopard hunt booked for August 2023 and Qatar is my airline of choice. Also, $1800 Great Falls to Pemba was insane. Desperation to fill seats and fill quota led to some...

Qatar cancelled. We were booked from Great Falls to OR Tambo with Alaska Airlines servicing the GF-SEA leg. While they now appear to be working with Qatar again, at that time a contract must have lapsed and they weren’t a partner airline. When I discussed with customer service at the time...

Imagine waiting 45 years to fly 30 hours to the 'Dark Continent' and shoot stockers off the truck in small 'camps.' Videos and operations like these bastardize African hunting, iconic species, and the title of professional hunter. A word of caution to any first-timers out there--be aware...

As others have stated, Northern Mozambique, including Cabo Delgado and the provincial capital, Pemba, were plenty safe for my wife and I in October 2021. We explored the beach and walked to restaurants; no jihadists jumped out of the bushes. We spent almost two weeks in the Reserve. It was...

My friend and I used them in 2017. I’m hesitant to have anything mounted in Africa, but my friend was looking for a cheaper option. We toured their studio when we dropped off our animals and overall I was impressed with the quality; not perfection, but symmetrical and with added muscle tone...

I’d be a little skeptical about securing one in Lichinga. Prior to COVID you could get one at Maputo if you wanted to sit around for a hour or so for the issuing agent to be directed back to the desk. I like the peace of mind of hiring a courier service for ~$150-200 to get the visa stateside.

So am I the only one with a cancelled flight on Qatar?! I booked flights in January for October (SEA-JNB). A month ago the flight status went from confirmed to not confirmed. When I called them they stated my flight had been cancelled. My interpretation was that I would need to move my...

Heads up...has anyone else had this issue? I recently noticed that the status of our Qatar flights had changed from 'confirmed' to 'not confirmed.' I called customer service to address a required shift in dates and was advised that our flights Seattle->Doha->Johannesburg had been cancelled...