South Africa first trip 2023

[Pblaine]

First trip to Africa booked with KMG for May 2023! Africa Hunting has been such a source of information. Looking forward to planning.

 

[Ridgewalker]

You are going to get addicted! Congratulations! It will be a grand adventure you will truly enjoy and never forget!

 

[GA Hunter]

First trip to Africa booked with KMG for May 2023! Africa Hunting has been such a source of information. Looking forward to planning.

Congrats on booking it and good luck! Make sure to practice shooting off sticks, use riflepermits.com, listen to your PH, and make sure to slow down and enjoy the simple events during the days.

 

[cpr0312]

Congrats! You'll have a great time with @KMG Hunting Safaris

 

[Andrew Short]

Congratulations!! Very exciting!!

 

[Doug3006]

Congrats! Which trophy animals are you hunting?

 

[Tundra Tiger]

When I went I boiled it down to two main things, in my mind: be diligent with practice from sticks/tripod before going and leave my ego behind and do what my PH said. Those two had a great impact on my trip, IMHO. To those I would add: consider using a meet and greet (I used Rifle Permits), consider using a travel agent (I used Travel Express), think through a plan that works for you on tipping, and yes, it can and does work traveling uber light as far as clothing.

Best thing you're doing (besides going): weeding through info on this site.

Best of wishes sir.

 

[Berettaco]

Congratulations - I echo everything GA hunter mentioned. Enjoy all the little things and practice a ton off sticks, it will make the hunt more enjoyable for all involved

 

[Gemsbok45]

Perfect start! KMG seems like a good outfit,just by their posts here. Like a lot of things the first time is the best.Without a doubt SA biltong is the best,especially with a cold Castle!!!

 

[Randy F]

Great! Congratulations!

 

[Pblaine]

Congrats! Which trophy animals are you hunting?

Kudu
Impala
Warthog
Blue Wildebeest
Bushbuck
Nyala

 

[Pblaine]

When I went I boiled it down to two main things, in my mind: be diligent with practice from sticks/tripod before going and leave my ego behind and do what my PH said. Those two had a great impact on my trip, IMHO. To those I would add: consider using a meet and greet (I used Rifle Permits), consider using a travel agent (I used Travel Express), think through a plan that works for you on tipping, and yes, it can and does work traveling uber light as far as clothing.

Best thing you're doing (besides going): weeding through info on this site.

Best of wishes sir.

Thank you, looking at travel express and rifle permits. Found great info on tipping here!

 

[WAB]

Congrats! You’re right, we are a helpful bunch, helpful at spending each other’s money!

 

[BnC 04]

Without question you will be in excellent hands with @KMG Hunting Safaris . The hard part has begun...waiting for that flight date to arrive.

 

[Trogon]

Kudu
Impala
Warthog
Blue Wildebeest
Bushbuck
Nyala

That's a super starter trophy list, @Pblaine. My only change to your plans, would be to move your trip into 2022.

 

[Just Gina]

Congrats! My first hunting trip was with @KMG Hunting Safaris! Marius is great! What is on your list?

 

[Pblaine]

Congrats! My first hunting trip was with @KMG Hunting Safaris! Marius is great! What is on your list?

Kudu
Impala
Warthog
Blue Wildebeest
Bushbuck
Nyala
And if time permits I have always wanted a trophy fallow deer

 

[Nyati]

Wish you the best of luck !

 

[Just Gina]

Kudu
Impala
Warthog
Blue Wildebeest
Bushbuck
Nyala
And if time permits I have always wanted a trophy fallow deer

Nice list!! Whilst I was there, I killed an Impala, Red Hartebeest, Giraffe, and a Gemsbok. I would also like a Kudu and Nyala. I went along on a warthog hunt, and bushbuck. I have a massive list of critters I want. It is pretty amazing hunting in Africa. You will likely be mentally planning your second trip before you end your first.

 

[ActionBob]

Kudu
Impala
Warthog
Blue Wildebeest
Bushbuck
Nyala
And if time permits I have always wanted a trophy fallow deer

Welcome to AH @Pblaine. You are going to have a blast hunting Africa!

If you are hunting in the East Cape, I would suggest you replace the blue wildebeest with a black. And/or red hartebeest. The black wildebeest is indigenous to the East Cape, blue is from farther North, so wait until you hunt Limpopo for a blue. You will need to go back

Black Wildebeest are very fun critters to observe and make really cool trophies And I'm partial to red hartebeest as well.

There are strong herds of fallow deer in the EC. But from what I have seen, they are nothing compared to New Zealand. Of course neither is the price. If you and your PH hunt hard, you should find a good one.