Recent content by Boatbuilder

  1. B

    SOUTH AFRICA: Plainsgame With Kubusi Safaris East Cape

    We took all hornady ammunition on our safari. I shot a couple animals with it and was very disappointed. Switched to Barnes X (using PH rifles)and we shot 8 more animals after. Barnes X held together perfectly and I will be switching all my ammo to Barnes X. I have no affiliation with Barnes. Jim
  2. B

    TANZANIA: On Our Way Home From Tanzania

    Kilombero North Safaris. PH was Jack Franklin.
  3. B

    TANZANIA: On Our Way Home From Tanzania

    My wife was using a .375 H&H. I was using a .416 Rigby. Using Barnes X 300 grain. These rifles belonged to the PH Jack Franklin. We decided to use his rather than the hassle and stress of bringing our own. This was the first time I've used Barnes X and I'll be using these from now on. They hold...
  4. B

    TANZANIA: On Our Way Home From Tanzania

    Day 15 We decided to go have another look for buffalo today. We got on a herd and found a hard bossed bull that was only 70 yards away. He was smaller than the one my wife shot so we decided to pass on him. We put a sneak on a herd of heartebeest but the wind was swirling and they were gone. We...
  5. B

    TANZANIA: On Our Way Home From Tanzania

    Day 14 The plan was to hunt crocs today but our PH wanted to check out another area that was only about 5 miles from camp. It was a big valley with some high ridges. We drove part way up but decided to walk the last 1/2 mile up to ridge. Once we got to the ridge we spotted 4 Zebra on far ridge...
  6. B

    TANZANIA: On Our Way Home From Tanzania

    Day 12 Went for a drive to another area today to look for Zebra or Sable. Never ended up seeing either but seen some more amazing country. Had a really enjoyable looking over plenty of game but just not what we were looking for. Day 13 Again we went up another dried up river system and headed...
  7. B

    TANZANIA: On Our Way Home From Tanzania

    Day 9 Went and checked hippo bait after breakfast. There was many crocs on bait not the one we were looking for. The trackers decided to push hippo carcass in water as the vultures were showing up to feed. We came back a few times during the day to check, but the croc we were looking for never...
  8. B

    TANZANIA: On Our Way Home From Tanzania

    Day 6 Had another great day seeing all kinds of game animals but we never connected on anything. Day 7 We are now looking for another Buffalo as my wife really wants one. Got into numerous herds again today but again no shooters. Bev is now getting used to the lions, hippos and hyenas that...
  9. B

    TANZANIA: On Our Way Home From Tanzania

    Day 4 Out for a drive looking for fresh sign and found a beautiful lioness. We stopped and took pics and video. Great to see in the wild. Seen a nice herd of impala but was unsuccessful. Got stung in arm by some sort of wasp/bee. Stung for a couple hours and swelled up for day and half but was...
  10. B

    TANZANIA: On Our Way Home From Tanzania

    Day 3 We headed out today to look for Cape Buffalo after a great breakfast. We found fresh tracks so we headed out to find the herd. Caught up with them after about an hour of tracking. Followed them for about 4 miles but couldn't find an old hard bossed bull so we decided to leave them. Walked...
  11. B

    TANZANIA: On Our Way Home From Tanzania

    I hope this report wont be to long and boring but I will have to do report over a few posts. Day 1 We flew into camp and got things settled in camp and we sighted rifles in. Then we went and set up 2 bait sights for leopards. Seen lots of impala, warthogs and waterbucks. Day 2 Headed to...
  12. B

    TANZANIA: On Our Way Home From Tanzania

    My wife and I are on our way back from our first African Safari in Selous game reserve in Tanzania with Kilombero North Safari's. It was an absolute hunt of a lifetime. When we get home and I get time I will post pictures. We hunted 16 days. My wife got a leopard and a buffalo (which was bigger...
  13. B

    The hunting season starts on the 1st of July in TANZANIA

    My wife and I will be leaving July 3rd to hunt the Selous. Hunt starts on July 6th. Can't wait. This is our first trip to Africa. Going with Kilembero North Safaris. PH John (Jack) Franklin.
  14. B

    Elephant Pictures - The Magnificent SEVEN - Big Tusker Elephants

    Why is this elephant noy to be touched?
  15. B

    Poll: Are you hunting africa this year?

    My wife and I are heading to the Selous in Tanzania in July for a 16 day hunt. This will be our first trip to Africa. Jim
 
Top