Namibia for first African Safari

[James Cook]

Namibia is great choice - you'll love it.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

I wanted to try some 200 gr. a-frames but times are tough trying to find those. Oh well, I should have a good opinion formed on the partitions when it's all over with.

@CJW
The speed you will be using them at the should behave themselves and perform beautifully
Bob

 

[Sika98k]

Congrats, you will have a great time.
Don't forget to stop at Joe's Beerhouse

Now that’s a place I will not miss out on future trips. Whenever we can go, Namibia and SA currently being red listed for us.

 

[CJW]

Woohoo. Tickets are booked through United. Slight date change but I'm flying out on Sep. 4 arriving on the 6th and back on the 16th on United Premium Plus.

Now it's official.

 

[Andrew Short]

Congratulations!!!!!

 

[Jonathan Kashouty]

Hunted Namibia and loved it! 338 Jarrett with Barnes 225 grain TTSX. Dropped everything on the spot.

 

[Captain Munro]

I just talked to the folks at Makadi Safaris today at DSC. I like them and probably will book with them in a year or two! You'll have to let us know how it went.

 

[ArmyAV8tor]

Don't miss a single sunset either hunting or with a sundowner in hand.

 

[CJW]

I've been lazy about putting together a trip report but it went great. The only thing that stunk was worrying about covid tests. The travel, weather and company was just fine.

 

[shootist~]

I've been lazy about putting together a trip report but it went great. The only thing that stunk was worrying about covid tests. The travel, weather and company was just fine.

I would love to hear all about it - including if it would be a good fit for a non-hunting wife.

 

[Captain Munro]

I would love to hear all about it - including if it would be a good fit for a non-hunting wife.

I will have the same deal if and when I go. The non-hunting wife that is.

 

[CJW]

I honestly feel like a non-hunting wife might be a bit bored unless you plan on doing a side trip before or after the hunt and anything like that is hours away, Etosha, Skeleton Coast, Caprivi, etc. There might be some shopping and sightseeing in Windhoek but that's it. They'll charge you extra for that as well as it's over an hour away. Day to day though there wouldn't be much to do besides a pool if they aren't going to go out with you and there aren't any big game like buffalo, elephants, rhino or lions so it's strictly plains game for viewing. They have a property about 4 hours away in the mountains but I can't speak to that as I was never there. I believe they offer horseback riding and have horses on the property but not sure how much time that would take up and they seem busy with the farm so it would need to be set-up beforehand.

 

[CJW]

Don't miss a single sunset either hunting or with a sundowner in hand.

Plenty of sundowners listening to the jackals carry on and a blue wildebeest at sunset.

 

[shootist~]

@CJW
Thanks. Exactly the kind of info I was looking for.

 

[Colorado cowman]

Plenty of sundowners listening to the jackals carry on and a blue wildebeest at sunset.

Just booked first safari with Makadi on Sunday at DSC. Taking my non-hunting wife, but she loves photography and plans on going with us on hunts. Also doing a side trip to Etosha after hunt.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Just booked first safari with Makadi on Sunday at DSC. Taking my non-hunting wife, but she loves photography and plans on going with us on hunts. Also doing a side trip to Etosha after hunt.

@Colorado cowman
You and your wife are going to love Etosha especially sitting by the stone fence overlooking the lit waterhole at night. Make sure she has a big card for her camera.
Bob

Some photos of Etosha in October 2019 when it was in drought. They have had rain since

 

[CJW]

@Colorado cowman
You and your wife are going to love Etosha especially sitting by the stone fence overlooking the lit waterhole at night. Make sure she has a big card for her camera.
Bob
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Some photos of Etosha in October 2019 when it was in drought. They have had rain since

Next time I will do fewer days plains game hunting and do a trip to Etosha for two or three days. Hunting management animals for 9.5 days in a row was fun but maybe a little much for me. I could have done with some breaking up of the monotony.

 

[Bob Nelson 35Whelen]

Next time I will do fewer days plains game hunting and do a trip to Etosha for two or three days. Hunting management animals for 9.5 days in a row was fun but maybe a little much for me. I could have done with some breaking up of the monotony.

@CJW
We hunted 10 days then did Etosha for 2 nights 3 days then Windhoek for 2 night including Joe's Beer Garden.
The most fun you can have with your clothes on.
Bob