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My wife and I are flying to JNB at the end of May. I contacted Qatar yesterday to see what prior notification was required to fly with firearms. They collected some information; the rifle description/caliber, ammunition quantity/weight, and case dimensions/weight. Upon updating the...

I think it’s lazy and disrespectful behavior. It’s a great way to cheapen the experience for the hunter and bank more trophy fees for the operator. However, it’s not going to stop. Especially as so many clients are easily manipulated into believing the diesel stalk is just how African...

That’s an ignorant comment to make. October is the best month to hunt in some parts of Mozambique.

Their auction hunts have so many red flags! First and foremost- ‘Niassa’ is thrown around these days with little context. There are blocks outside the reserve and in the reserve, and species presence/absence is extremely variable. As is the quality of the blocks. They have an auction hunt...

I'm shocked that any outfitter would recommend June in Niassa--aside from perhaps leopard or lion hunting. I guess I'm unaware of the challenges the prime hunting months of Sept-Nov. present...maybe they were referring to heat? I'd recommend shifting the dates to later in the year if at all...

June is going to be tough hunting! The grass will be green and tall; still a month or so out from the first burns. That will make for challenging buffalo hunting, but your mindset will determine whether you find that fun or frustrating. Plainsgame species won’t be as concentrated or as...

Who did you book with, or what block will you be hunting? Distribution of species is not even across the Reserve.

Thanks for the report. I’m strongly considering KOS for a 2026 safari. I am curious—you mentioned deferring the auction hunt a year to get everything on quota, but the animals you harvested seem to be inclusive of their routine auction package. Did you intend to add something else? I...

But is it sustainable…

I hate to sound like an elitist, but I wish some species were never incorporated into the game ranching model. Buffalo is one of those. Now that I’ve triggered half the audience… If you are truly looking for adventure focused on the overall experience rather than the harvest, I’d suggest...

Final thoughts— Later on in life, when I think back on my happiest times, I’ll reminisce about African evenings with good people in wild areas…and a camp dog doesn’t hurt either. Cheers!

Interesting side note- the bull I passed on Day 3 was found dead of natural causes a couple weeks later. The trackers suspected a snakebite, and, interestingly enough, very little scavenging had taken place. When we passed him, we could tell he didn’t have bosses. I hypothesized some form of...

Continued… Day 5-10 Boi Cavalo (Ox - Horse) Nyassa Wildebeest in English, or, I came to know them, Unicorns. With our buffalo quota full and Rebekah’s sable license filled, we switched gears to hunting wildebeest. The Nyassa/Niassa/Nyasaland wildebeest is a localized endemic. A subspecies...

Okay…I’ve been called out for not posting a report of this hunt. Here goes with copy/pastes of Instagram posts: Pemba: Pemba is the capital of Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique. Situated on the Indian Ocean, Kirimizi Hotel provided excellent accommodations at both the beginning and end of our...

Hi All, Sorry to drop the ball on replying to your questions, but life is chaotic. 1) Did the taxidermist (Life Form) charge more for the dip and pack of Mozambique animals? That depends on how you look at it. There is an additional expense associated with freight from Mozambique to RSA and...

My wife and I are booked to hunt with Yogi June 2-15, 2024. I’ll provide a detailed report/review upon our return, but I don’t expect any disappointment. I met Yogi in Niassa and really enjoyed his presence in camp. He’s honest, personable, a great naturalist, and a good hunter. We talked at...

Hi All, There has been lots of interesting discussion lately about dip/pack, shipping, and clearance. Here's a breakdown from my October 2021 hunt in Block R3, Niassa Reserve, Mozambique. Species List 3 x Cape Buffalo Skull and Cape 1 x Roosevelt Sable Skull and Cape 1 x Chobe Bushbuck Skull...

My count is Day 18 of 21. Jerry is definitely taking it down to the wire, but I think he was hunting more for the experience than the ivory. I imagine the hunt is a success regardless.

This is spot on! 'I can’t understand supporting activities that provide zero conservation value. This is just about money.' It is sickening to see certain species and the associated hunting practices bastardized to accommodate ease of harvest, lower cost, and 100% success. Lions are one of...

This is another fantastic example of someone I don’t want representing African hunting or, myself, as an African hunter. This CBL nonsense can’t be over soon enough!

Here’s my Top 3 3) Eland T-Bones off the braii 2) Namibian Schnitzel - many species 1) OX TAIL - Buffalo or Eland I’m looking forward to some Namibian schnitzel in August!

Jerry - Focus on the good times ahead. You are in BOTSWANA...that must feel great! Most of what you are experiencing is outside of your control. It sounds like you're maintaining a positive attitude and focusing on the variables that are within your control. Fortunately for you, you're...

I'd echo some of the previous comments. I'm not necessarily addicted to buffalo, but I find classic tracking in truly wild areas of Africa to be the most enjoyable form of hunting. In many cases, buffalo is the primary quarry to allocate a 10-12 day block to this style of hunting. I certainly...

United and then Airlink to Pemba

I flew Denver to Moz last October.

Fairly certain he mounted those pre-heart attack…circa 2018-19

They die easy until they don’t… I only have experience with four; three died simple enough but the fourth was like a tank that repelled bullets. I purchased a life-size buffalo target from Safari Press, and have utilized it prior to each trip to run through scenarios. That has served me...

A triple stack pedestal is a great space saver and can accommodate medium-size antelope as well. The customization adds quite a bit to the price, but you only need to buy one pedestal base. Wall pedestals save some space and I like the more natural, fluid pose. Red hartebeest and...

African hunting won’t survive the anti movement as long as hunters and operators alike believe that it is appropriate to post content like this.

1st trip: (Namibia Farm Hunt) Extremely cautious! We used bottled water for toothbushing and we’re hesitant to even use ice. Fast Forward 5th trip: (Niassa Reserve, Moz) Brushed our teeth with tap water and ate cold boiled yams the trackers cooked in the gut pot. The yams did result in 36...

We don’t have anything planned for 2022, but I’m really excited to see Qatar servicing Windhoek direct now. I have a leopard hunt booked for August 2023 and Qatar is my airline of choice. Also, $1800 Great Falls to Pemba was insane. Desperation to fill seats and fill quota led to some...

@Mark haynes it says right in the advertisement—North West Province of South Africa. I’m sure they can find a stocker croc for you.

Qatar cancelled. We were booked from Great Falls to OR Tambo with Alaska Airlines servicing the GF-SEA leg. While they now appear to be working with Qatar again, at that time a contract must have lapsed and they weren’t a partner airline. When I discussed with customer service at the time...

Imagine waiting 45 years to fly 30 hours to the 'Dark Continent' and shoot stockers off the truck in small 'camps.' Videos and operations like these bastardize African hunting, iconic species, and the title of professional hunter. A word of caution to any first-timers out there--be aware...

As others have stated, Northern Mozambique, including Cabo Delgado and the provincial capital, Pemba, were plenty safe for my wife and I in October 2021. We explored the beach and walked to restaurants; no jihadists jumped out of the bushes. We spent almost two weeks in the Reserve. It was...

My friend and I used them in 2017. I’m hesitant to have anything mounted in Africa, but my friend was looking for a cheaper option. We toured their studio when we dropped off our animals and overall I was impressed with the quality; not perfection, but symmetrical and with added muscle tone...

I’d be a little skeptical about securing one in Lichinga. Prior to COVID you could get one at Maputo if you wanted to sit around for a hour or so for the issuing agent to be directed back to the desk. I like the peace of mind of hiring a courier service for ~$150-200 to get the visa stateside.

So am I the only one with a cancelled flight on Qatar?! I booked flights in January for October (SEA-JNB). A month ago the flight status went from confirmed to not confirmed. When I called them they stated my flight had been cancelled. My interpretation was that I would need to move my...

Heads up...has anyone else had this issue? I recently noticed that the status of our Qatar flights had changed from 'confirmed' to 'not confirmed.' I called customer service to address a required shift in dates and was advised that our flights Seattle->Doha->Johannesburg had been cancelled...

My wife and I had a fantastic hunt with Hartzview in 2019. We really enjoyed the company of Annamarie and Ruan. It was a fantastic dynamic and felt like we were home hunting with friends. Shame on me—our lives became busier following that hunt, and I never got around to writing a report...

I have a Livingstone eland with Jerry now. It should be drying and awaiting finish work. I will give a complete review upon receiving, but thus far I’ve been happy working with Jerry. Turnaround should be ~18 months; a little longer than originally quoted but COVID has impacted us all with...

I'm amazed by how inconsistent experiences are with Dennis. I had Dennis do our first safari, and I can assure everyone that these issues, although exasperated by his recent medical issues, were still present in my experience. Communication and organization were lacking; however, quality was...

Certainly gathering information from the members of this forum is beneficial; the collective knowledge is grand and opinions with support cover the entire spectrum. That being said, most of us have a vision of what African hunting is, what buffalo hunt is, what kudu hunting is, etc. The source...

Always Lichinga... :)

I’m flying into Pemba and on to the Reserve in October. I’m optimistic regarding continued operation in Northern Moz., but I’ll be sure to hunt hard and take all the opportunities we are gifted. That’s a magical landscape; a pity if it goes the way of Burkina, C.A.R., and others.

2021- Cabassa Safaris- Niassa, Moz- October (14-day Buffalo, Niassa Wildebeest, Lichtenstein Hartebeest, and Roosevelt Sable) 2022- Working on South Africa details. Nyala with Trevor Lake and Golden Wildebeest with Hartzview Safaris 2023- Depends on new administrations movement on leopard...

Dennis produced a couple phenomenal mounts for me. They truly are flawless, and, as a result, I almost forgot about the lack of communication, delays in completion and shipping, etc. etc. (not going to beat that dead horse). However, in reading these posts, I find it appalling that people are...

And I thought my first Niassa trip was wild. Next October might resemble C.A.R more than the Mozambique I fell in love with!

Hello Hallgeir, I recently received my 2018 Mozambique animals processed through EMIAC. Based on my invoice, the price per animal was slightly higher than RSA or Namibia preparation, but the additional expenses (certifications, transport, etc.) added to the price. What I discovered was that...