NAMIBIA: KHOMAS HIGHLAND HUNTING SAFARIS What An Adventure

[JG870]

I went on my first African Safari and I’ve been back about a month now.
I hunted in Namibia with Phillip Hennings at Khomas Highland Safari’s.
My decision choosing Khomas Highland Safaris was an excellent one.
Phillip and his entire staff are ultra professional and at the same time very personable and I left Namibia feeling thankful for my new found friends.
All of the details from my pick up at the airport, the lodging, meals and of course the hunting we’re fantastic and my experience there exceeded my expectations.
I’m making plans now for my 2nd Safari with Khomas Highland Safari’s hopefully next year.
I will follow this post up with some photos a little later.

 

[TwoTracks]

Heck yeah! Post some pics and reports.

 

[JG870]

Let me start out by introducing the team.
My PH for the hunt was Issak, a very skilled hunter to say the least and a heck of a good guy. Also assisting was John, who is an apprenticing PH and also a heck of a good guy. Helping was Shorty a great hand and fine young man.
And Issak’s son joined us for a few days when he started his spring break. And I don’t want to forget Lucky the blood dog and he was a character in his own right.

 

[JG870]

The first day was fast and furious. It ended up with me blowing it on a stud Kudu due to not taking the time to familiarize my self with the equipment ie. shooting sticks. Anyway we had a couple of exciting stalks that morning. About noon we came across a band of Baboons and John asked if I wanted one and so my first animal was a big male Chacama Baboon.

 

[JG870]

Later the first day after a nice stalk and long wait for a good shot I took a nice Black Wildebeest.

 

[JG870]

John and me both happy about the first day.

 

[JG870]

3rd day me and my Posse with an old Springbok that had a freak horn that curved backwards which I think adds character.

 

[JG870]

After an exciting ever changing stalk!

 

[JG870]

Each morning we would meet at the lodge for a nice breakfast and coffee and discuss our plans for the day. Then most days back for a wonderful lunch which ranged from Kudu or Oryx steaks to supreme Pizza. All of the meals were really really good.

 

[JG870]

Supper

 

[JG870]

This was a multi tactics change stalk the same day I took the Kudu in the morning. The bull was by himself and he was a wise one. The mountains and scenery we’re just beautiful as the sun was getting low.
I couldn’t believe they got the land cruiser to this spot close enough to load him. I actually walked out with the rifle and the sticks.

 

[mark-hunter]

@JG870
The older the springbok, the horns get more curved back.

Great hunt! Congrats!

 

[375er]

Great report on a great group of people! Glad to see you had a good time!!

 

[Ridgewalker]

Another grand adventure in Namibia! I am still dreaming of a hunt in Namibia.
Thanks for sharing!

 

[JG870]

This hunt for Red Heartebeest was an exceptional experience. Shorty spotted the group of 7 and the hunt was on. The way Issak used the wind was masterful and we got in to 170 meters without them having a clue we were there. After several minutes I finally had a chance for a good broadside shot. We were fortunate enough to see several Heartebeest and I found myself really enjoying watching them and watching them run with their unusual gait was a special treat for me.

 

[JG870]

Lto R Juan (pronounced) John Issak and me.

 

[JG870]

I took this Steenbok high in the mountains where we were hunting Zebra. During my safari we saw Steenbok from the valleys to literally the tops of the mountains
and the top is where we found this one.

 

[Randy Bo]

Congratulations on what looks and sounds like a wonderful hunt.
What rifle/caliber/bullet did you use?

 

[JG870]

Congratulations on what looks and sounds like a wonderful hunt.
What rifle/caliber/bullet did you use?

Thanks it was a great time and I will highly Recommend Khomas Highland Hunting and Phillip Hennings anytime.
I Rented a customized Mauser in 300 Win. Mag. It was Phillips father’s and had a suppressor on it. It was topped with a 2.5-10x44 Miopta. The load was 180 grain Federal Fusion.

 

[Randy Bo]

Obviously a very capable rifle/caliber/ammo and rifleman…
Thanks for sharing.