First African hunting trip?

[Diamondhitch]

As long as you choose a good reputable outfitter you will be short of time, you will be short of money but you will not be short of game or hospitality, thats for sure.

 

[Bobpuckett]

I am off for my 2nd South African hunt in less than a month.

Hey Diamondhitch what time will you be on the East Cape Deb and I will be in Tarkastad on the 29th of May ourself.

 

[Diamondhitch]

Hey Diamondhitch what time will you be on the East Cape Deb and I will be in Tarkastad on the 29th of May ourself.

I will be in the same area but I fly home on the 25th so I guess I will just miss you. Good luck on your hunt.

 

[EdR]

Dear Meat78:

Welcome to the forum! You will find a lot of great advise from these chaps!!!

ED
EAI Outdoors

 

[Stretch]

Welcome Meat78,

I too am planning a first time African Safari. I have learned much from this site and you will too. All the AH members are more than helpful. Pretty simple...if you want to know, just ask. My advice to you is to check out the AH outfitters tab for information, links and reviews. There are several outfitters that are very active on this forum. A couple of them already replied to your post. I can tell by their comments from past post that they are very sincere about helping everyone. This genuine guidance will carry-over to the business they represent. I would start by contacting several of these outfitters. Give them a chance to help you by providing them with some general information so they can build a package that allows you to form a budget. Price is not and should not be the only factor. You are not buying animals! You are investing in an adventure that will be a accumulation of memories for years to come. Compare what they offer and decide for yourself what is more important to you.
Another tip: spend time perusing the shot placement gallery. African animals are built different than animals from North America. I copied and pasted these animals in full page color images then placed them in a folder so I can take with me when I hunt. This way even when I am in the bushveld I can review the location of the vitals of each species any time I want to.

 

[Nyati]

Welcome to the forum, Meat !

You already got the best advice from the regulars here.

 

[Patrick R]

Welcome to the Forum Meat78,

I can assist...PM send

 

[Tom071]

ANy updates? I leave for Cruiser on 1 may

 

[driehoek]

Welcome to AH from Namibia
I sent you a PM

 

[P3FE]

Baobab no PM recived?

 

[atafrica]

We do rifle hunts for beginner up to pro, we will love to accomodate you and your girlfriend.It will be a trip never to forget!We hunt on concession in the Free State, South Africa where only the best trophy animals get selected before every hunting season.
Greetings @Africa Hunting Safaris