SOUTH AFRICA: Heading Off On My First Safari!

[HeinrichH]

Enjoy every minute! Looking forward to the updates Mike!

 

[huntermn15]

September 3, 2015

Spent most of the day on Delta flight 200. The flight was much more comfortable then I expected it to be. The small investment in Economy Comfort was well worth it, the additional leg room and recline distance made a difference, plus having the alcohol included wasn’t bad eitherJ. I was able to sleep quite a bit during the flight the meals provided were also better than expected.

We had to return to the gate to let a passenger off that had been notified of a family emergency. Even with this, we ended up in Joburg only 10 minutes late, thanks to a nice tail wind most of the trip.

The arrival in Africa was uneventful. Getting through passport control took approximately 20 minutes, just due to volume and once at the SAPS office, it took less than 5 minutes and most of that time was me unlocking my gun case. Thank you Afton Guest house for the pre-approved rifle permit!

The ride to the Afton took about 15 minutes and there were 2 other hunters along for the ride. We were all hunting multiple locations but with different outfitters. I had the opportunity to meet a few of the people I had dealt with over the last year at the Afton. Annelise and Tina have been unbelievably helpful during this time and it was nice to meet and thank them in person. I was able to have a great steak dinner that they provide the guests for $25.00. After this, sleep came easy and I slept well, for 5.5 hours.

Stay tuned, more to follow in the coming days.

Regards,
Mike

 

[huntermn15]

Have a good trip and great time in Africa

Thank you!

 

[huntermn15]

Good luck and play safe ....lots of pictures !
Glen

Thank you!

 

[huntermn15]

Have a good trip and great time in Africa

Thank you!

 

[huntermn15]

Good luck!

Thank you!

 

[huntermn15]

Good luck and have fun! I look forward to reading about it.

Thanks Dave.

 

[huntermn15]

Have a great hunt.
Thank you!
Looking forward to hearing all about it.

 

[huntermn15]

Shoot straight and often ... looking forward to following along on your journey.

Thank you. Straight and often is the plan.

 

[huntermn15]

Go Mike,
Have a great hunt.

Look forward to the report.

Thanks Brickburn.

 

[huntermn15]

Enjoy the experience and take as many photos as you can.
When you've finished taking them, take some more!
You only get one first time so make it count.

I plan on taking as many photos as possible. Thank you.

 

[huntermn15]

Go get them Mike!

Thanks Charlie. I hope the rest of your hunt goes well!

 

[huntermn15]

Wishing you all the very best. Good luck and looking forward to some photos.

Thank you!

 

[huntermn15]

Have a great hunt and don't sweat the small stuff.

I won't sestoppelman, thanks.

 

[huntermn15]

Good luck and save hunting.

Thank you.

 

[huntermn15]

Enjoy every minute! Looking forward to the updates Mike!

Thank you!

 

[BWH]

Glad you got there safe & sound. Now it's time to HUNT! Good luck to you. Enjoy every second.

 

[sestoppelman]

I was just telling my boy the other night about the super steak I had with Afton back in '09. I was cooking steaks here on the barbie and it reminded me of the Afton steak. Mine was no where near as good.

 

[dory]

The worst part is over .
The only problem with your first African adventure is halfway through you Know it wont be your last .
Have a ball buddy !
Cheers Dory .

 

[bluey]

I was just telling my boy the other night about the super steak I had with Afton back in '09. I was cooking steaks here on the barbie and it reminded me of the Afton steak. Mine was no where near as good.

im glad im not the only one that says that at bbqs ,ses
by 2010 when I was there with my youngest son , the bloke had em down pack , mate .
4annd half years later im still bangin me gums about them .....