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South Africa Anyone?

by WSWAT , Posted to Fishing Buddy on 01/12/2012 11:04 AM | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
WSWAT

Joined: 02/06/2003
Location: ND
Anyone intreasted in hunting in South Africa? I have tons of information on the place I went to last fall and would love to help any other FBO'ers with getting info on going on a trip like this. It is a lot less expensive as you might think. And something that you will never forget.
I have got alot of help from other people on this site with my hunts over the years so I thought I would give back.
PM me foor more info.
Brent.

LONGBEARD LYNCH MOB
You may find their sheds! But I'll shoot them dead!
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by espringers on 01/12/2012 11:16 AM | Reply #1 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
espringers
Joined: 07/25/2007
Location: ND
holy something!  that is a big animal.  great picture.  what happens to the animal?  i would guess you get the head mounted.  meat and skin stay w/ the locals?  thanks for your reply.
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by WSWAT on 01/12/2012 11:22 AM | Reply #2 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
WSWAT
Joined: 02/06/2003
Location: ND
espringers Said:
holy something!  that is a big animal.  great picture.  what happens to the animal?  i would guess you get the head mounted.  meat and skin stay w/ the locals?  thanks for your reply.
You eat the meat when your there but thats only a small part of it. The workers get some and the rest of it goes to local meat markets.
It tastes AWESOME also.

Hide and horns I have had sent back and they are at the tannery right now.

To have the hide and horns dipped, packed and air frieghted to the USA was about $175 per animal.

LONGBEARD LYNCH MOB
You may find their sheds! But I'll shoot them dead!
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by kdm on 01/12/2012 11:24 AM | Reply #3 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
kdm
Joined: 09/05/2008
Location: ND
If I may be so bold, could you PM me with the cost "Door to Door" for your trip and what species you took?  South Africa for plains game is very high on my "Bucket List" and I'm now in a position to seriously plan some hunts.  If you're not comfortable with that, no problem.  Thank You.
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by WSWAT on 01/12/2012 11:32 AM | Reply #4 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
WSWAT
Joined: 02/06/2003
Location: ND
kdm Said:
If I may be so bold, could you PM me with the cost "Door to Door" for your trip and what species you took?  South Africa for plains game is very high on my "Bucket List" and I'm now in a position to seriously plan some hunts.  If you're not comfortable with that, no problem.  Thank You.

PM SENT

We found airline tickets last fall for $1444 per person through Delta out of Bismarck to Johannesburg and back.

LONGBEARD LYNCH MOB
You may find their sheds! But I'll shoot them dead!
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by kdm on 01/12/2012 11:34 AM | Reply #5 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
kdm
Joined: 09/05/2008
Location: ND
WSWAT Said:
kdm Said:
If I may be so bold, could you PM me with the cost "Door to Door" for your trip and what species you took?  South Africa for plains game is very high on my "Bucket List" and I'm now in a position to seriously plan some hunts.  If you're not comfortable with that, no problem.  Thank You.

PM SENT

We found airline tickets last fall for $1444 per person through Delta out of Bismarck to Johannesburg and back.
That's not bad at all!!  Reply sent and Thank You again!!
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by Meelosh on 01/12/2012 11:48 AM | Reply #6 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Meelosh
Joined: 05/26/2006
Location: ND
Why do you tempt me with such things? You're an enabler trying to feed my addiction you know.

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke‎

"The time at which I stand before you is full of interest. The eyes of all nations are fixed on our Republic. The event of the existing crisis will be decisive in the opinion of mankind of the practicability of our federal system of government. Great is the stake placed in our hands; great is the responsibility which must rest upon the people of the United States. Let us realize the importance of the attitude in which we stand before the world. Let us exercise forbearance and firmness. Let us extricate our country from the dangers which surround it and learn wisdom from the lessons they inculcate."


-Andrew Jackson, 2nd Inaugural address, 1833
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by ugly dogs on 01/12/2012 11:48 AM | Reply #7 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
ugly dogs
Joined: 09/19/2006
Location: ND
Did your animals have to go to quarintine when you brought them back?
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by WSWAT on 01/12/2012 11:51 AM | Reply #8 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
WSWAT
Joined: 02/06/2003
Location: ND


ugly dogs Said:
Did your animals have to go to quarintine when you brought them back?

Not really. Just inspected by customs.
Mine arrived in Atlanta the end of December and are already at the tannery.
We hunted in August 2011

LONGBEARD LYNCH MOB
You may find their sheds! But I'll shoot them dead!
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by WSWAT on 01/12/2012 11:53 AM | Reply #9 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
WSWAT
Joined: 02/06/2003
Location: ND
Meelosh Said:
Why do you tempt me with such things? You're an enabler trying to feed my addiction you know.
Sorry,
Just know how much fun I had and I never would of went if it wasn't for a buddy of mine going and then talking Me into it.
One of the best choices I have ever made. And I want to help others experience it.

LONGBEARD LYNCH MOB
You may find their sheds! But I'll shoot them dead!
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by Meelosh on 01/12/2012 11:55 AM | Reply #10 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Meelosh
Joined: 05/26/2006
Location: ND
WSWAT Said:
Meelosh Said:
Why do you tempt me with such things? You're an enabler trying to feed my addiction you know.
Sorry,
Just know how much fun I had and I never would of went if it wasn't for a buddy of mine going and then talking Me into it.
One of the best choices I have ever made. And I want to help others experience it.


I know, I know. I don' hate you you wswat. My wife might...

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke‎

"The time at which I stand before you is full of interest. The eyes of all nations are fixed on our Republic. The event of the existing crisis will be decisive in the opinion of mankind of the practicability of our federal system of government. Great is the stake placed in our hands; great is the responsibility which must rest upon the people of the United States. Let us realize the importance of the attitude in which we stand before the world. Let us exercise forbearance and firmness. Let us extricate our country from the dangers which surround it and learn wisdom from the lessons they inculcate."


-Andrew Jackson, 2nd Inaugural address, 1833
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by WSWAT on 01/12/2012 12:00 PM | Reply #11 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
WSWAT
Joined: 02/06/2003
Location: ND

Here is the website of the place I went
www.mabulaprosafaris.co.za


And here is Christo's Email.
christo@mabulaprosafaris.co.za

I know alot of people have fear of ending up at a rinky dink place and you don't have to worry about that here. 5 star place that your wife or girlfriend will love also.
 

LONGBEARD LYNCH MOB
You may find their sheds! But I'll shoot them dead!
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by Horsager on 01/12/2012 12:18 PM | Reply #12 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
Horsager
Joined: 08/12/2003
Location: ND
 
espringers Said:
 what happens to the animal
They revive them after the photo to be "shot" again by the next guy.

Sorry, I think I'm getting worse.
..............THIS SPACE FOR RENT..............
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by espringers on 01/12/2012 12:36 PM | Reply #13 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
espringers
Joined: 07/25/2007
Location: ND
Horsager Said:
 
espringers Said:
 what happens to the animal
They revive them after the photo to be "shot" again by the next guy.

Sorry, I think I'm getting worse.
lmfao!
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by swift on 01/12/2012 2:44 PM | Reply #14 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
swift
Joined: 01/23/2002
Location: SD


I can help out with the search too.  I took my family of four, budget was $18K for everything from leaving my house to trophies hanging on the wall.  Keep in mind airfare was nearly $8000 for the four of us.  We shot 5 animals and I elected to have them mounted in South Africa then shipped over.  3 shoulder mounts one European mount of the warthog and a full body bushbuck mount was 3600 dollars, freight was 2000.

The deal I got was a daily rate of $400/day I paid and wife and kids under 16 were free.  Most have a $180/day observer fee.  This included everything from airport arrival to departure except trophy fees and tips. 

Anybody that wants to talk about it give me PM. 

WSWAT is right you wont be disappointed in the adventure.  And South African Airline has free beer for the 17 hour flight.

I just got an email from my outfitter that airfare is down to $995/pp for this spring.
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by bottombouncer on 01/12/2012 3:20 PM | Reply #15 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
bottombouncer
Joined: 04/27/2007
Location: MT
Beautiful animal! I've seen a few up in Namibia when I was there in September but nothing as close as you got. Really wish I could afford to take the time when I come to Africa and hunt instead of just work. I got to Cape Town the 12th of December and spent one week there getting the ship ready to work off the coast of Madagascar, left the 20th. Currently at 18.43.55S 041.11.49E, off the coast of Madagascar. The pirates have been working about 500 miles north of us but have been as far south as 100 mile south of us. Next week I'll be crew changing by charter plane from Mattajanga, Madagascar to Nairobi, Kenya. Then British Airways from Nairobi to London to Denver to home! Got to love those 30+ hour flights after doing a 12 hour shift and a 20 hour crew boat ride to the dock, then sitting in the airport for another 8 hours.
 Elk hunting at 9000 ft is easy. Dragging that elk out at 9000 ft is hard!
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by guywhofishes on 01/12/2012 4:15 PM | Reply #16 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
guywhofishes
Joined: 05/04/2007
Location: ND
kdm Said:
WSWAT Said:
kdm Said:
If I may be so bold, could you PM me with the cost "Door to Door" for your trip and what species you took?  South Africa for plains game is very high on my "Bucket List" and I'm now in a position to seriously plan some hunts.  If you're not comfortable with that, no problem.  Thank You.

PM SENT

We found airline tickets last fall for $1444 per person through Delta out of Bismarck to Johannesburg and back.
That's not bad at all!!  Reply sent and Thank You again!!

kdm,

Did you rob a bank or what?

p.s. I hate you. We were switched at birth. I should live where you live and hunt/fish when and where you do.

Smooches,
Guy
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by guywhofishes on 01/12/2012 4:17 PM | Reply #17 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
guywhofishes
Joined: 05/04/2007
Location: ND
Horsager Said:
 
espringers Said:
 what happens to the animal
They revive them after the photo to be "shot" again by the next guy.

Sorry, I think I'm getting worse.
Flag! (LMAO, but flag nonetheless)
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote.
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by blipelt on 01/12/2012 4:26 PM | Reply #18 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
blipelt
Joined: 01/02/2011
Location: ND
I would love some information on plainsgame, caliber, optics(heard they aren't found of cranking scopes when trying to get in).  Actually trying to put one together right now.  Is it true about the warthog/swine have to be inspected when enter the US?  I heard Dakota taxidermy was the only one around here that could inspect and they were doing the taxidermy on it.

Brent
Re: South Africa Anyone?
by pigsticker on 01/12/2012 4:57 PM | Reply #19 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
pigsticker
Joined: 05/04/2005
Location: ND
blipelt Said:
I would love some information on plainsgame, caliber, optics(heard they aren't found of cranking scopes when trying to get in).  Actually trying to put one together right now.  Is it true about the warthog/swine have to be inspected when enter the US?  I heard Dakota taxidermy was the only one around here that could inspect and they were doing the taxidermy on it.

Brent
Not necessarily. A way around this would be to have the company that is handling your dip and pack of skins overseas to clean and bleach the skull and mount the pig on a plaque if just doing a euro. Once it is a finished product and clean of debris it can bypass the USDA inspection in most instances (unless you get a fish and wildlife inspector who for some odd reason decides otherwise). If you are bringing the swine hide and skull back unfinished then yes, it will be directed to a USDA approved facility and a significant fee will most certainly be charged for handling and processing of the hide/skull. Once its cleared by the USDA any taxidermist can do it. Dakota Taxidermy is a USDA approved facility, or at least they were last I heard. This same process remains true for primates and civets as well.


This is my BOOMSTICK!!!

Re: South Africa Anyone?
by kdm on 01/12/2012 6:12 PM | Reply #20 | "Quote" | "Quick Reply" |
kdm
Joined: 09/05/2008
Location: ND
guywhofishes Said:
kdm,

Did you rob a bank or what?

p.s. I hate you. We were switched at birth. I should live where you live and hunt/fish when and where you do.

Smooches,
Guy


Nope!!  Clearing the slate of all those "me and the bank own" type bills goes a long way to making the "Fun Cup runeth over".  I now have the time and finances to realistically begin planning for some of my bucket list hunting trips.  At 40, I want to make all the memories I can, because at 60, I may not be able to. 
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