SOUTH AFRICA: Eastern Cape Bound

[PARA45]

Heading to the Eastern Cape to hunt with @GAME 4 AFRICA SAFARIS. A good friend of mine is who got me all spooled up to go back this soon. This will be his first time hunting Africa. I also took advantage of G4A package deal they had on Buffalo. So, Buffalo is the main target, followed by Kudu and Impala, and who know what else. My friend will be hunting Eland, Kudu, Nyala, and Gemsbuck. I told him to take some extra $$ just in case of that once in a lifetime animal.

Gear:

Rifle AHR CZ-550 in 375 H&H, with a Trijicon 1-6x24 scope.
Ammo: Factory Barnes Vortex TSX 300 grs.

Rifle my friend is using: It's a Remington 721 in 300 H&H that I purchased from @mdwest, topped with a 3-9x40 Trijicon scope.
Ammo: Hendershots ammo, 180 grs TTSX.

Personal gear: Crispi Attiva boots, Crispi Merino Wool Socks, KUIU pants, KUIU Jacket, KUIU beanie, KUIU gloves and Bass Pro cotton shirts.

Other gear: Pelican two rifle case, Rudolph PH Shooting Sticks, 5.11 12 hrs backpack (for hunting), and 5.11 72 hrs backpack (Carry on).

Binoculars: Swarovski SLC10x42, in a Badlands bino harness.

Departing Atlanta on Delta, spending the night at Africa Sky, and taking Airlink the next day to East London. All reservations were done through Travel Express (Thank you Jennifer), and we scheduled for the VIP and rifle clearance through Africa Sky.

Safari dates: 17-24 Jun 2025.

I figure I get a head start on the report. More to follow with the occasional post from the Cape. Stay tuned.

 

[mdwest]

subscribed! Cant wait to see the pics and hear the report!

 

[Field28]

Have a great time! Looking forward to the report!!!

 

[miket1]

Good luck, Im jealous!

 

[CoElkHunter]

Good skill and shoot straight!

 

[BSO Dave]

@PARA45

Have a great trip my friend! Looking forward to the photos and the stories!

 

[Fatback]

I knew it was coming up soon for you. Sounds like you’re all geared up and ready to go. Looking forward to reading all about it. Safe travels and shoot straight.

 

[Letzhunt]

I wish you well. Hope you find a nice Buff. I am following closely as well as I am doing that same hunt with Game4Africa next April.

 

[Nevada Wapati]

What days are you flying? I'm leaving on the 14th and returning on the 25th
Best of luck and have a great time.

 

[Andrew62]

I also did their 'buffalo package' in '22, it is a great value!! Wik has a great camp, enjoy and keep us posted!!

 

[ActionBob]

Wow great to hear you are making it back so soon!

Your gear and travel all sounds about perfect

Some reports are that Kuiu rips to easily in the thorns so let us know how your experience goes. I love the Kuiu pants I have with the zip open vents and light weight built in knee pads. Both can make a big difference in their respective service to the wearer

 

[meigsbucks]

Have a great hunt. I hope your friend gets as addicted to Africa as you.

 

[Mekaniks]

Excellent! Cant wait

 

[PARA45]

What days are you flying? I'm leaving on the 14th and returning on the 25th
Best of luck and have a great time.

We r on the same flight.

 

[shootist~]

Great choices on gear and ammo. Color me jealous.
Safe travels.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

@PARA45 your hunt for a Cape buffalo should be a great time. The last time I hunted with @GAME 4 AFRICA SAFARIS , Wik’s and Colin’s dad, John, told me to come hunt a Cape buffalo with him for my 60th birthday. John and I are the same age. I missed that opportunity but I do hope to get back to hunt with them at some point. Might introduce one of my grandsons to Africa with another hunt with @GAME 4 AFRICA SAFARIS

 

[Hunt anything]

They have some beautiful bulls! Good luck!
Can’t wait to hear your report, I’ve been trying to figure out how to get back there since Wic and Brittany dropped us off at the airport in 2018!

 

[Betterinthebush]

Nice. Safe travels and good luck.

 

[DillonG]

Good luck and safe travels/hunting!

 

[cpr0312]

Will be following! Best of luck