Hello Elkeater,
Khomas Highland Hunting Safaris of Namibia, welcomes you to the greatest forum on earth.
The Limpopo District of South Africa is an impressive success story in re-populating an area with large numbers in diversified species of game animals.
Those clever land owners have returned the very largest to almost the very smallest on earth, all inclusive, to each type of various animal’s natural habitat.
And, said critters have flourished quite thoroughly, thanks to proper management, especially the aggressive anti-poaching patrols.
The Limpopo land owners have also successfully introduced some desirable non-native species to the area, such as fallow deer, to name just one.
Also worth mentioning, is the fact that, the South African model of game re-introduction and management has taken hold in much more than only Limpopo District, as well as quite a few other countries.
Now Namibia (my favorite Africa hunting and salt water fishing destination), is also again rippling with large numbers of many different game species where, not long ago, there was only cattle, sheep and goats.
Actually, pretty much all hunting friendly countries across the southern portion of that huge continent are following one form or another of the South African template in re-introducing native game animals, and managing them well, to view, to hunt and to photograph.
I say … good show.
If I may be so bold as to suggest a couple of things:
1.
Where you and your brother are headed, is primarily semi-scattered thorn forest, spider webbed with thick riverine forest, here and there.
IE: There are creeks and rivers winding all through that district.
A long shot is typically only about 200 paces.
And perhaps 99% of your shots will be no more than about 20 paces to 75 paces.
2.
Most of our fellow USA types these days, like to go high tech and go high velocity as well.
Beware the pitfall of doing that, when hunting in relatively close range conditions.
Cartridges such as the .30-06 with 220 grain round nose bullets, 8 MM Mauser / 200 gr round nose, .35 Whelen / 250 gr, 9.3x62 / 286 gr and etc., etc, coupled with a sturdy bolt action or single shot rifle, wearing a low powered scope, are excellent for where you are going and for the animals you mentioned.
3.
On this topic, if you decide to bring a high velocity rifle, such as the 7mm magnum, .300 magnum or similar, do consider using heavy for caliber bullets (175 gr 7mm and 220 gr .300).
There will be less edible meat damage and less skins splattered for your taxidermist to try salvaging and patching up with “spare parts”.
4.
Meanwhile and most importantly, learn to use “shooting sticks”, from standing position.
With same, do practice, practice, practice and then practice some more.
I’m rambling as old farts tend to do.
So, I’ll stop.
Looking forward to reading your hunt report, when you return.
Best Regards,
Velo Dog.
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