Hello from East Texas

[Gator K]

Hello everyone. I booked a last minute hunt in South Africa and fly out on 12-Oct, it will be my first hunt in Africa. I have read a lot of posts here but wanted to say greetings and get any advice for the first timer who made quick travel plans. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[CAustin]

Hello and welcome to AH

 

[tgt_usa]

Hello everyone. I booked a last minute hunt in South Africa and fly out on 12-Oct, it will be my first hunt in Africa. I have read a lot of posts here but wanted to say greetings and get any advice for the first timer who made quick travel plans. Thanks in advance for your help.

Welcome. Congratulations. Hunting in Africa was an awesome experience.

advice ... hmmm:

- be prepared for nonsense from the airline
My airline, non-native English speakers, did not understand "... ammunition packed separately ..." made me take the ammo out of the secure-ish rifle case and put it in a bag. At Johannesburg I barely escaped being arrested for my ammo being in a bag. Escaped by virtue of the policewoman and my outfitter both being Boers ... They discussed me in Afrikaans, twenty to the dozen, for a couple minutes and I was released to the outfitter's custody with a stern warning.

- lots to be learned from the P.H.

- expect the unexpected
2nd day we spent ~1/3 of the day fighting a wild-fire. That gave the appearance of being the most dangerous and exciting time of the 10day hunt. And the rest of the hunt was plenty exciting and memorable.

- lot of photos
My 11yr-old son took thousands of photos ... and I'll never complain "... too many photos."

 

[CAustin]

Hello everyone. I booked a last minute hunt in South Africa and fly out on 12-Oct, it will be my first hunt in Africa. I have read a lot of posts here but wanted to say greetings and get any advice for the first timer who made quick travel plans. Thanks in advance for your help.

At this late stage I say have a trip of a lifetime and come back with pictures to share here.

 

[AfricaHunting.com]

Welcome to AH Gator K!

Check out this thread on South Africa:

SOUTH AFRICA Hunting Information

If you notice that anything in this article needs to be updated or anything is incorrect or incomplete please help us keep it current by letting us know. SOUTH AFRICA Hunting Information Hunting South Africa South Africa shares a special place in the hearts and minds of many hunters and...

www.africahunting.com

Also the Safari planning guide section to plan your trip:

Safari planning guide

www.africahunting.com

Enjoy your time in Africa and looking forward to hearing about it when you return.

 

[Randy F]

Welcome aboard!
The time will go by quickly, remember to slow down and soak it up. Looking forward to reading your report.

 

[cpr0312]

Hello and welcome!

 

[Hunt anything]

Sit back and enjoy, and always remember to take what Africa presents you.

 

[LEFOL SAFARIS]

Hello and welcome to AH!!

 

[sgt_zim]

Welcome, and have fun!

Btw, what part of East Texas? I used to live in Coldspring.

 

[nztimb]

Giday Gator K and welcome to the A H forums

 

[Gator K]

Welcome, and have fun!

Btw, what part of East Texas? I used to live in Coldspring.

I am near Lake of the Pines.

 

[Witold Krzyżanowski]

Welcome to AH.

 

[sgt_zim]

I am near Lake of the Pines.

oh hell you're way up there. you might as well be in OK.

 

[Andrew Short]

Welcome to AH! Goodluck on your hunt.

 

[Gator K]

oh hell you're way up there. you might as well be in OK.

About 40 minutes from Shreveport La.

 

[Ridgewalker]

Gator K, welcome to AH! You’re going to have a grand time I’m certain!

 

[sgt_zim]

About 40 minutes from Shreveport La.

I got peeps in Caddo, Bossier, and Webster parishes.

 

[Shootist43]

Welcome aboard Gator K. Are you taking your own rifles or renting? If taking your own be sure to use a service that will assist you in getting your rifles both into and out of the country. Be "up" on all of the latest Covid testing protocols. Who are you hunting with, what will you be hunting?

 

[Velo Dog]

Hello Gator K,

Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.

Best Regards,
Velo Dog.