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Looks like you’re right near the New York border, I’m 2 hours south of Pittsburgh. I asked where in PA you are from because I thought maybe you’d be at the Pittsburgh Chapter SCI banquet in April.

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Let me clarify, I would not add a day in Ethiopia, I would add an extra day to my trip. For example, last year when I missed my flight in ADD, I had a 5 day management elephant hunt booked, I added 3 days to spend in Vic Falls. Because I missed my flight, I still had the 5 full days for my...

In regards to Ethiopian Airways, if you are going through ADD on a 1 hour layover, consider adding 1 day to your trip. I get it that not everyone has the time to do this, but just today I sent flight info to my travel agent at Gracy Travel to inquire about a flight from IAD to BUQ, that...

I've had hunts where the day fees were paid in advance, trophy fees paid at the end of the hunt, other hunts where I paid a deposit then paid the balance of the day rates and trophy fees at the end of the hunt. I personally would not pay any trophy fees ahead of time. Anyone buying a package...

Several years ago I went through my parents 3500+ slides and countless photo albums, I digitally preserved those memories on my computer. I then had thumb drives made for my 6 siblings and 14 oldest nieces and nephews so they’d each have a copy of our family’s memories. Recently, I bought my...

May God wrap His comforting arms around you and your family during this difficult time!

I too am looking at the SilencerCo Scythe TI, in large part because it is so lightweight. I have an Omega 36, works great, but it is 2x heavier. You'll see me say on this site many times, I'm lazy, I don't need to be carrying any extra weight through the woods!!

Did you get a buffalo hunt booked with Brent? If so, did the booking process go smoothly? When are you hunting with him?

I did the great white caged diving excursion two times many years ago, saw only 1 shark, but if you check, the sharks are more plentiful at different times of the year. I went out of Gansbaai.

When you’re going to spend 7-10 days with a PH, it’s super helpful you enjoy each others company. That would be a big plus for me.

Thank you Mark!! Appreciate your help!

I have not personally hunted with those 3 outfitters, hopefully, others will respond and give you the feedback you’re looking for. I’m anxious to hear about them as well. I have hunted 2 times with @TSALA HUNTING SAFARIS, Limpopo Area, and once with @GAME 4 AFRICA SAFARIS, eastern cape. I can...

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If those were my choices, I'd pick any of them except the 270, not that it won't do the job, you just have better options listed.

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Please let us know what you find out, thanks Mark!

Many of us on this site would just love to have one more chance to sit along a river bank or in a deer stand and chat with our father about life and hunting. Missing your father as terribly as you are missing yours means you two had a special relationship!! I'm very sorry for your loss, I'm...

Welcome! Glad to have you here with the rest of us! What animal are you most interested in hunting for?

Sam, first off, how awesome you are taking this hunt, you will genuinely feel a close connection to your Dad while on safari. There is a section on this site, about 76 pages worth, of tipping information. I would say a close guess is to figure 100 a day for the PH, then the camp staff, I...

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I have hunted with both @GAME 4 AFRICA SAFARIS and @TSALA HUNTING SAFARIS, both are outstanding. Later this year I will be hunting with @Bos en Dal SAFARIS, for this hunt I booked a 'management' animal hunt, very reasonable. @Mark Biggerstaff has hunted with Bos en Dal at least 6 or 7 times...

The new Weatherby has an internal box magazine, holds just 2 shells while the Kimber holds 4, big difference.

First off, I owe you an apology, I see Kimber no longer makes the 4lb 13oz version of the Mountain Ascent, I really thought I saw them on their site in the past couple of months. I absolutely love mine! I paid 1650.00 for mine many years ago. List price for the Weatherby Capra is 3500, my...

‘If’ the new Weatherby Capra is going to be offered in LH, I see they weigh either 4lbs or 4lbs 4oz, depending on caliber. My local gun shop quoted me 3120.00 for the .308 caliber. I personally hunt with a Kimber Mountain Ascent in .308 caliber. The gun itself weighs 4lbs 13oz, it has a 22”...

Getting outfitters to respond, getting outfitters to respond, getting outfitters to respond, flying through Douala, Cameroon with a hunting rifle 4x!

Nala, (East African origin) Meaning: Successful / Beloved Yes, Lion King made it famous — but it’s a real name and fits the safari spirit perfectly. I asked ChatGPT, this was the suggestion.

Welcome! Really glad to have you here with the rest of us!! You certainly took a beautiful sable!

Prayers for Darren and the rest of your family.

This is the exact scope I currently have on my .375H&H. I also sometimes use a Leupold VX5, 2x10 firedot on my .375H&H if I’m hunting plains game while on a dangerous game hunt. 10x can be a big help on a klipspringer or duiker at longer distances.

Those are two great choices. Periodically, there are some pretty nice offers from great outfitters posted here! Don’t hesitate to ask questions, lots of great advice to be found here.

I was fortunate enough to hunt Africa 3 times with my father, I'll always cherish those memories!! Really wonderful you and your son are making these plans!! Take plenty of pictures of you two together while on safari!

Welcome! Glad to have you here with the rest of us! Any particular animal you most want to hunt in Africa?

Free isn't always cheap!!

I just looked up @Timbila GAME LODGE, man, that places looks very nice!! Seems you've made a great selection for your next safari!

I took this bontebok with @GAME 4 AFRICA SAFARIS. It is my understanding, with proper paperwork, they can now be brought back into the US. I stopped getting animals mounted years ago, so for me, I give no consideration when taking an animal as to what I’m going to do with it, all I want is a...

My Dad always said, 'life is so much more enjoyable when I have a hunt booked in advance to somewhere', I have learned he was spot on in his thinking! Are you taking your own gun to do the buffalo hunt, if so, what caliber of gun are you taking?

Sadly, it also took 2 trips to get my bongo, lol, I've hunted Cameroon 4x. My girlfriend once said, 'you'll end up dying with just 8.00 to your name', to which I replied, 'that'll be 7.00 too much!' lol

Me too!! I hunted LDE in 2002 I believe it was, did not connect.

I've hunted Nyakasanga, Omay 2x, Dande South, Metetsi 2x, Nuanetzi, all of them have their strengths. Some of my hunts in Zim were before the internet so I used a booking agent, today booking a hunt is completely different. I personally look on this site at hunt reports and offers, after...

About 3 years ago I hunted with Game 4 Africa in the eastern cape area, it was big country, very rugged in certain areas. By chance will you be attending the Pittsburgh Chapter of SCI annual banquet on April 11th, it's just a bit north of Pittsburgh? Kudu can be challenging, enjoy the planning...

Welcome! Glad to have you here with the rest of us! May I ask what your number one trophy will be for this upcoming hunt?

I was very relieved to receive my new passport just before this most recent shut down.

Last year, right here on this site, Raven Rocks listed an offer for .308 loaded ammo, 180 grain Swift Aframes, loaded in Norma brass for 249.99 (total price) a case, shipped to my house. I’m not about to compete with that.

Wow, that tiger stripe maple is stunning!! GLWS

3 of the 4 are what, 1.5", that's some pretty fine shooting for her first time shooting that cannon!!

Bullseye did a great job on a handful of trophies for me back in 2022, I was very pleased with their work. It's an exciting time waiting for your trophies to return! Looking forward to some pictures of the finished work!

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I won’t be there either, certainly planned on being there, life just gets in the way of plans sometimes.