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    Need for travel planners/ agents

    I will be traveling to South Africa this summer and hunting in the nearly Kimberley. I was planning on not using any travel agents/ services, etc as I dont see their need. My thought is to book plane tickets on a major carrier to Johannesburg and then take a South African airline over to...
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    Are these budget numbers unrealistically low?

    Thanks to everyone for all the replies and suggestions. I am already getting really excited, even though I dont go until August. I have a friend who just got back from a Namibian safari and mentioned the possibility of getting more animals via the culling/ female route. I told this to my...
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    Are these budget numbers unrealistically low?

    Thanks for the advice guys. The set-up is 2 hunters per PH and we all have the mostly the same animals in mind-warthog, gemsbuck and maybe a kudu for them (definitely for me). The outfitter is White Lion Safaris who I am extremely grateful for their generosity as they donated this hunt to...
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    Are these budget numbers unrealistically low?

    I had the good fortune of a winning bid for a 7 day safari for plains game in South Africa roughly 9 months from now. The package is for 4 hunters and includes food, beverage, drivers, and lodging. Trophy fees are not included and run about US$2200 for a kudu and $1500 for a gemsbuck. The...
 
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