NAMIBIA: KHOMAS HIGHLAND HUNTING SAFARIS Revisited

[flatwater bill]

Our travels took us to The Quiver Tree Forrest, The Devil's Playground, Fish River Canyon, The Orange River, Luderitz, and the Ghost Town. We stayed at some first rate lodges at times, and at times some less expensive digs. Bikers are accepted a little better by the common man than those stepping out of an Range Rover. JMO. 17 days with bikes, 3 days with a rental bakkie, and two days on a tour. We also found time to hunt Mountain Zebra a few times. Once again, the full moon and the rain saved us on trophy fees. (Here we share an evening beer and some wings with local bikers.).........FWB

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Great adventure, good on you. I fall off bikes or I may just have tried such a thing. So am planning instead upon driving Zimbabwe flat in my Land Rover, about a quarter done.

 

[flatwater bill]

Kevin......we WENT on an adventure. You LIVE an adventure. ......you are my AH hero!
FW Bill

 

[flatwater bill]

NAMIBIA SAFARI CORPORATION

I must give these guys a plug. They own a piece of land about the size of Mongolia. Their most distant camp is called Zebra Camp. They made it in 2018. High in the mountains, it over looks the National Park, straight westward, toward the ocean. It is too far from the lodge to hunt regularly, as travel would eat up the hunt day. Owner Jaco knew that I wanted to camp their for a few nights. It is quite a logistic evolution. He made it happen. Despite the remoteness, it is very comfortable. Sunsets are said to be remarkable. And you can see 100 miles from Zebra Camp. (Here, we parked at the lodge, and transferred to the Toyotas.)
....FWB

 

[flatwater bill]

NSC isn't the best place to learn to shoot. The desert and mountains hold a lot of game, but shots can be far. Rocky Mountain elk hunters and Cannucks tend to shine. Be ready to hike a little (or a helluva lot) and to shoot 300 yards, and you will get a full bag. If you simply need a Toyota Safari, you might look elsewhere. This is one of the best values in hunting today IMO. (Friends share a Rum and coke at Zebra Camp).......FWB

 

[flatwater bill]

Random thoughts:
1. Namibia isn't the place to learn to ride a motorcycle. Be an advanced rider before you arrive.
2. Keep your eyes open for hunting opportunities if on a tour. They exist even where not advertised.
3. You really can see 100 miles...........................FWB

 

[BourbonTrail]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing FWB, the motorcycle touring is a cool change up.

Gemsbok are my favorite antelope to date (Roan might be their only competition). Congratulations on a great old bull.