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Thanks. It was indeed a great end to an awesome week!

Day 7 Our last hunting day in Africa dawns. Another great one -- sunny and almost no wind. Schalk and I decide that we'll once again walk the river looking for a big waterbuck. The boys are going to go looking for baboon as the kid is now oversubscribed on the hunting budget I gave him! We...

Day 6 Day 6 leads to a change in strategy. Although kudu was high on my list, the kid has already taken his, and I realize that it's becoming increasingly unlikely that this will be my only trip to Africa. I'm hooked . . . So, I decide that maybe I should look for a really nice waterbuck or...

Working my way up to Day 7! Hopefully I'm not putting anyone to sleep! Day 5 Back to Schalk's property this day and I'm hunting with the boys. Primary goal is to try to find the kid his gemsbuck. We arrive first thing in the morning and fairly quickly start to find a few solitary gemsbuck...

Thanks! The rifles are both Bergara B-14's. The kid's is a .308 and he shot Nosler Trophy Grade Accubond 165 grain bullets. Mine is a .300 Win Mag and I shot Nosler Trophy Grade 180 grain. Both are topped with Vortex scopes. Guns, ammo and optics all performed really well.

Day 4 Since the boys got their kudu yesterday, Schalk and I are back off to the Mountain this morning. Very chilly morning and not a lot of activity. Might have something to do with the boys running all over on the Mountain the previous day to chase down the kid's kudu as well! After...

Day Three Day Three dawns a beautiful day -- sunny, crisp, clear and almost no wind. The boys decide they want to steal the Mountain this morning and try to find a kudu for the kid. After hassling them for a little bit and securing promises that they'll do something really nice for us, we...

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Day Two Schalk and I are off to the Mountain again, with the boys staying on the main property. It's a cloudy and misty morning and the animals are hanging tight. Much less activity than the previous day. I do get a shot at an impala ram walking up the mountain. Again, a little slow on the...

Day One First full day of hunting. Schalk and I would drive to the "Mountain," about 30 minutes away, which was another approximately 20,000 acre piece of land owned by Fanie. Dylan and Wian would stay on the main farm and hunt the river. When we got to the Mountain, there were several...

Just back from my first South Africa Safari Hunt with Thaba Mmoyo Safaris. It was an incredible experience that I'll never forget. Took every animal on our lists, plus a couple, and had opportunities for many more. A little background -- bought this hunt at a local SCI Banquet auction in...

Just to close the loop on Frankfurt, we are here now. Flight attendant checked for us on the way over and said it was fine to leave the airport as our guns were already checked through to Joberg. Ultimately, we decided not to leave as the airport is dead and they have "Leisure Lounges"...

I had the same thought. Immediately followed by the thought that I'd rather not chance it and have storm troopers kicking down my hotel room door the day before my safari starts. :) So, I guess I'll opt for trying to find one of the Leisure Lounges they apparently have with recliners around...

Yep, that seems to be exactly what they are saying. Also, I should have mentioned that Lori at Travel Express is awesome. She answers every question you have quickly (and never gets annoyed with even your dumb first-timer questions (or at least she does a really good job of hiding it). I...

Great report! My 16 year old son and I are wheels up for our first South Africa hunt in 49 hours (but who's counting), so loved reading this. Especially enjoyed the line "great time for him to enjoy this place without dad looking over his shoulder," as I'll be sending the kid off on his own...

Just fyi, I got an email from Lori at Travel Express yesterday, telling me that since I'm traveling with firearms, I won't be allowed to leave the Airport. Bad news -- a few hours of sleep at the Sheraton at the Frankfurt airport is out. Good news -- my son and I are wheels up for our first...

I just booked a room for when we go in June for 119 EUR

Heading to SA in June for my first plains game hunt. Also, will be traveling with my 16 year old son. Have an 8 hour layover in Frankfurt and see that there is a Sheraton at the airport. Has anyone stayed there and is it worth it? I assume you have to go through customs and wondering if that...

Thanks! I hired Henry from Rifle Permits, as I'd heard that your first time there it was definitely money well spent.

I hired Henry from Rifle Permits. He has been very responsive and I've seen a lot of good reviews on him here and other places. He was also recommended by my outfitter.

Thanks! Kudu, warthog and impala are the main ones on our list. Thinking a gemsbuck, wildebeest or hartebeest might make the list as well. Trying to stay open to what the hunt gives us within my budget! For the rifle case, I think I may have heard that SA has some rule that you need a lock...

Rookie question -- going on first time hunting safari to Limpopo in June, with my 16 year old son. Taking 300 Win Mag and 308. Planning to take 60 rounds of ammo for each. I assume ammo needs to be separate from rifles in checked luggage? Does it need to be in a locked case, and can both...

Thanks Postoak. The hunt includes 5 days of 1X1 hunting for 2 hunters (PHs, trackers, skinners and field trophy prep), daily fees and $2k each in trophy fees. I added a couple of days and plan to put some more toward trophy fees for each of us (I always tell my son that I wish I was my kid!)...

Thanks everyone for all the great thoughts/suggestions. I like the idea of going with one or two priority animals and then take what Africa gives you, so thanks for that Mekaniks! I think we'll put Kudu and warthog on the top of the list (we both seem to agree that those are our top choices)...

I will be taking my first hunting safari to Limpopo province in South Africa in June, with my 16 year old son. Somewhat bought the hunt by "accident" at an SCI banquet last winter. We will be doing 8 days of hunting with Thaba Mmoyo. It is a 1X1 hunt for 2 hunters and includes $2000 of trophy...

Thanks, Dave. I see you mention there is some extra paperwork involved for traveling with a minor in and out of SA. I had run across the fact that he likely couldn't import a rifle, and had planned on doing both on my permit. However, is there other paperwork he will need, beyond a passport...

Thanks, guys, for all the helpful suggestions. I should probably clarify a couple of things. The .243 my son currently has is the Remington 770 Youth Model. It has the short, 20" barrel, and he's been using it since he was 10. He's now 15 and closing in on 6', so we were probably going to...

Hello, Somewhat unexpectedly, I was the high bidder on a Plains Game Hunt in Limpopo, SA at a recent SCI Banquet. It is a 1X1 hunt for 2 hunters, so I'm planning to take my son, who will be 16 when we go in June 2018. Just starting to do the research, but I am expecting that our primary...