What order did you complete your big 5 in and why?

Betterinthebush said:
Mmm… maybe, I don’t think so though.

Fist day there I’m killing 2 zebra, probably 3. I’m the first hunter for leopard into cattle section this year and I’ve got to get as many cats moving as possible quickly. Probably will also clip 2/3 impala rams just for bait also.
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In those circumstances, you have excellent chances. (y)
 
Betterinthebush said:
Yes. Normally that would be ideal. In Nuanetsi conservancy Buffalo has to go to the staff and village. It cannot be used for bait. I’m using zebra for my bait.
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Lou Hallamore says zebra is the best leopard bait
 
Mtn_Infantry said:
The Coastal areas of Moz seem to be the exception. From my research they drive the big sand rivers until they cut a track, then put the dogs down. @Green Chile has this hunt booked but not 100% sure if he’s hunting the Sand Rivers or the Hills (closer to Zim).
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I'm hunting the Muanza camp with AH sponsor @PANTHER TRACKERS next year. Baits are hung along the sand rivers and the dogs are only released on large male tracks. Here's a description of the location...

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1. Leopard Niassa Mozambique 2013
2. Buffalo Niassa Mozambique 2013
3. Elephant NG41 Botswana 2021
4. Lion Maswa North GR Tanzania 2023
5. White rhino Rockwood SA 2025

6. Crocodile Lake Cahorra Bassa Mozambique 2014
7. Hippo Selous MT2 2028??? Will need lion bait
 
Cape buffalo - SA - 2021
Leopard with hounds - Botswana - 2024
Elephant - Zimbabwe - upcoming 10/2027
Lion - (may or may not hunt)
Rhino - (may or may not green hunt)

Baited leopard - (possibly & still very interested.)

Happy hunting to all, TheGrayRider a/k/a Tom.
 
Scott CWO said:
1. Leopard Niassa Mozambique 2013
2. Buffalo Niassa Mozambique 2013
3. Elephant NG41 Botswana 2021
4. Lion Maswa North GR Tanzania 2023
5. White rhino Rockwood SA 2025

6. Crocodile Lake Cahorra Bassa Mozambique 2014
7. Hippo Selous MT2 2028??? Will need lion bait
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Awesome Scott!!! An incredible accomplishment I am trying to emulate !!!
 
1. elephant
2. buffalo
3. croc
4. darted rhino
5. lioness
6. leopard unsuccessful so far but going to Moz next year to hopefully finish it with @PANTHER TRACKERS in Moz.
 
If I ever complete it, finances will determine the order.
 
Mtn_Infantry said:
TAM and Rockwood are probably your only two options for a potential Dart Hunt of a Black. Very limited and highly restricted.
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I did receive black rhino dart hunt offer. I must dig in my files to find it.
 
Rifle
Buffalo 1984- Matesi Zim- Paul Huggins
Elephant 1985 Matesi- Zim- Paul Huggins
Rhino 1985- Zululand- RSA- Fred Marias
Lion 1986- Matesi- Zim- Kontella Banda
Leopard- 1 hunt in 85 and two in 86 no luck all three in Zim. Paul Huggins, (Ian Lennox-Paul Kruger- Paddy Curtis)
Jaguar- 1988- Yucatan Mexico- Hunted in 3 different areas over a 3 year period, about 45 days in the jungle

Pistol (75 days of Safari)
Lion 1987- Mumba West Zambia- Maj. Don Price
Leopard 1987 Mumba West Zambia- Maj. Don Price
Buffalo- 1987- Kariba Area Zim- Maj. Don Price
Elephant 1987 Kariba Area Zim- Maj. Don Price
Rhino 1987- Zululand- Gary Kelly
Jaguar 1988- Yucatan Mexico

Several buffalo since 1987 with either a rifle or handgun. I was lucky to hunt with my dad in the 1980's prices were affordable even with inflation on those hunt. So the order was how my dad booked our hunts. Did my own first safari in 1992 the Congo for dwarf forest buffalo.
 
Traveler1 said:
Rifle
Buffalo 1984- Matesi Zim- Paul Huggins
Elephant 1985 Matesi- Zim- Paul Huggins
Rhino 1985- Zululand- RSA- Fred Marias
Lion 1986- Matesi- Zim- Kontella Banda
Leopard- 1 hunt in 85 and two in 86 no luck all three in Zim. Paul Huggins, (Ian Lennox-Paul Kruger- Paddy Curtis)
Jaguar- 1988- Yucatan Mexico- Hunted in 3 different areas over a 3 year period, about 45 days in the jungle

Pistol (75 days of Safari)
Lion 1987- Mumba West Zambia- Maj. Don Price
Leopard 1987 Mumba West Zambia- Maj. Don Price
Buffalo- 1987- Kariba Area Zim- Maj. Don Price
Elephant 1987 Kariba Area Zim- Maj. Don Price
Rhino 1987- Zululand- Gary Kelly
Jaguar 1988- Yucatan Mexico

Several buffalo since 1987 with either a rifle or handgun. I was lucky to hunt with my dad in the 1980's prices were affordable even with inflation on those hunt. So the order was how my dad booked our hunts. Did my own first safari in 1992 the Congo for dwarf forest buffalo.
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Sounds like you need to try again for the Leopard with a rifle and also start on the Big 5 with a bow
 
Lion - 2015, RSA
Leopard- 2021, Zimbabwe
Elephant- 2021, Zimbabwe
Elephant- 2025, Cameroon

I was offered an opportunity to hunt lion at a very good price on my first African safari, so I took it. May do another at some point in a really wild place.

Leopard and first Elephant were taken with Dalton and York during peak covid lockdowns! Would definitely do again, but i think I'll be looking for heavier ivory on my next Elephant.

Took my most recent Elephant during a bongo hunt. What an adventure!

I'll probably take a buffalo at some point, but I don't feel rushed or that the opportunity might pass.

Haven't really been interested in rhino. Maybe that will change some day.
 
rinehart0050 said:
Lion - 2015, RSA
Leopard- 2021, Zimbabwe
Elephant- 2021, Zimbabwe
Elephant- 2025, Cameroon

I was offered an opportunity to hunt lion at a very good price on my first African safari, so I took it. May do another at some point in a really wild place.

Leopard and first Elephant were taken with Dalton and York during peak covid lockdowns! Would definitely do again, but i think I'll be looking for heavier ivory on my next Elephant.

Took my most recent Elephant during a bongo hunt. What an adventure!

I'll probably take a buffalo at some point, but I don't feel rushed or that the opportunity might pass.

Haven't really been interested in rhino. Maybe that will change some day.
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A jungle elephant. What a dream! Congrats
 
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