What are the more important features that you look for in a hunting lodge?

What about additional activities available to you on your safari?
An option to play golf, go fishing (deep sea), mountain biking, some shopping at the local stores (maybe more for the ladies) a trip to the beach a day excursion to a local wildlife reserve for photography, sky diving, bungee jumping or maybe even a local museum or exhibition of some sorts, seeing local schools and development programs. Do you consider these types of options or is it simply "Iam going to Africa to hunt, so hunt is what i'll do!"

Kind regards
Jono

I know for some folks, these extra activities are must haves, to make a complete trip.

Myself, well, I am reminded of a line from the John Wayne movie "The Quiet Man". "When I drink water, I drink water. When I drink whiskey, I drink whiskey".

The only two ways I would choose a non-hunting activity are: 1. I am out of trophy fee money, or 2. My wife makes me! :)
 

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Nugget here. A guide gave me the nickname as I looked similar to Nugent at the time. Hunting for over 50 years yet I am new to hunting in another country and its inherent game species. I plan to do archery. I have not yet ruled out the long iron as a tag-along for a stalk. I am still deciding on a short list of game. Not a marksman but better than average with powder and string.
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Hey mate,
How are you?
Have really enjoyed reading your thread on the 416WSM... really good stuff!
Hey, I noticed that you were at the SSAA Eagle Park range... where about in Australia are you?
Just asking because l'm based in Geelong and l frequent Eagle Park a bit too.
Next time your down, let me know if you want to catch up and say hi (y)
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Hyde Hunter wrote on MissingAfrica's profile.
may I suggest Intaba Safaris in the East Cape by Port Elizabeth, Eugene is a great guy, 2 of us will be there April 6th to April 14th. he does cull hunts(that's what I am doing) and if you go to his web site he is and offering daily fees of 200.00 and good cull prices. Thanks Jim
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