ZAMBIA: Upper Luangwa River - Mwanya Fly Camp - First Safari

[Buckums]

I am sitting on the bank of the Luangwa at a fly camp in Mwanya Chiefdom as I write this. Amazing what you can do with Starlink and a generator these days. I wanted to share the pic of the old lone dagga boy I finally outsmarted a few days ago. I would love to share more of the story when I get back to a proper keyboard but I passed on a few likely bigger, but not nearly as old, herd bulls before finding this old gentleman. Then I pursued him, and him only, for three days. Studying Kevin Robertson's Perfect Shot and Africa's Most Dangerous books paid off. One frontal shot with my CZ 550 in .458 Lott at 28 yards dropped him where he stood. 500 grain factory loaded TSX did its job- directly through the heart, then one insurance shot between the shoulder blades. Also taken on the trip - a big old bull hippo, kudu bull, waterbuck, impala and zebra stallion. Hunting partner also took a nice buffalo, croc, bushbuck, and puku. Hyena and a proper warthog eluded us. This is the most remote and wild place that I have ever been, and I can't wait to come back. Some starter pics, and more to come soon.

 

[Zinz]

Fantastic bull !!

Congratulations on a great hunt! Can't wait to hear more.

Ed Z

 

[Tucketed]

Gorgeous bull! Congratulations

 

[brownty1]

Sounds like an amazing safari, congrats! Can’t wait to hear the rest of the story and to see some more pics

 

[Russ16]

Beautiful. What outfitter were you with?

 

[mark-hunter]

I am absolutely interested to hear the rest!
Congrats!
Start writing soon!

 

[Sideshow]

Offf looks cold. Looking forward to hearing the story!

 

[pilar]

Bravo! Fantastic old bull

 

[Doug3006]

Magnificent! Can’t wait to read the report.

 

[7mmFan]

fantastic bull! congrats and can't wait to hear more!

 

[cpr0312]

Luangwa valley is a special place! Congrats, look forward to more!

 

[Kevin Peacocke]

Great buff, well done! Have you got pics of the camp?

 

[Hunt anything]

Looking forward to the rest of your safari!

 

[Buckums]

Camp pics..

 

[wesheltonj]

Nice Buffalo and waiting on your full report.

 

[Doug3006]

I’m interested in who you booked with. My kind of camp!

 

[matt vejar]

That’s a hunt!!! Congrats!

 

[shootist~]

Outstanding buff!

 

[Hogpatrol]

Awesome trophy. Looks like a grand time. Anticipating the full report.

 

[Rare Breed]

I am sitting on the bank of the Luangwa at a fly camp in Mwanya Chiefdom as I write this. Amazing what you can do with Starlink and a generator these days. I wanted to share the pic of the old lone dagga boy I finally outsmarted a few days ago. I would love to share more of the story when I get back to a proper keyboard but I passed on a few likely bigger, but not nearly as old, herd bulls before finding this old gentleman. Then I pursued him, and him only, for three days. Studying Kevin Robertson's Perfect Shot and Africa's Most Dangerous books paid off. One frontal shot with my CZ 550 in .458 Lott at 28 yards dropped him where he stood. 500 grain factory loaded TSX did its job- directly through the heart, then one insurance shot between the shoulder blades. Also taken on the trip - a big old bull hippo, kudu bull, waterbuck, impala and zebra stallion. Hunting partner also took a nice buffalo, croc, bushbuck, and puku. Hyena and a proper warthog eluded us. This is the most remote and wild place that I have ever been, and I can't wait to come back. Some starter pics, and more to come soon. View attachment 701234View attachment 701235View attachment 701236

Extremely well done!!! Congratulations!!!