I'm planning on overnighting at Afton in April prior to my buffalo hunt. On prior trips, I have used riflepermits.com for permits and VIP service at the airport. I thought it might be more convenient to use Afton for everything as I'll be staying with them, and they will be doing airport pickup. Has anyone used their VIP permit service lately? Ane recommendations for or against? I'm not concerned with any minor cost differences. I am only looking at it from a level of service and convenience standpoint. If riflepermits level of service is higher, I'll stick with them. Thanks!
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I used them last week. Everything went smoothly. They have a special going on now that can’t be beat. The police didn’t know where all the guns had been put from the United flight. Mr. X went to work and they were quickly found.
That’s good to hear! Thanks for the info.
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Recently used Mr. X as well. He makes any potential issues disappear.
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I just used them in August and have used them several times over the last few years.
All went well. Elize will take care of business and, as others have noted, Mr. X is the guy
to get things done at the airport.
All went well. Elize will take care of business and, as others have noted, Mr. X is the guy
to get things done at the airport.
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will let you know, I will be there on the the night of 9-13 and going to Afton House with Mr. X
Just curious who are you hunting with? I am booked for a trip at the end of May.
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Is there a link to Afton? (Assume they’re in Jo-berg).
We’re looking at a 2027 trip and, same as you, we want to engage a high-level service for getting two rifles and ammo thru Joberg to where we want to be.
Thanks.
We’re looking at a 2027 trip and, same as you, we want to engage a high-level service for getting two rifles and ammo thru Joberg to where we want to be.
Thanks.
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Afton Safari Lodge Johannesburg they will have all the info and are very quick answering questions Elsie is very nice to work with
I am hunting with Tally-Ho
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you will be very happy with Afton House and Mr. X and the steak dinner there is great! Make sure you contact Jennifer with Travel Express (sponsor on AH) for your travel plans she does a wonderful job, she even puts up with me haha.
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As others have said, you’re in good hands with Mr. X and Aftons.
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Richard and the team at Afton have been absolutely fantastic to work with. Highly recommend them for the VIP and the stay.
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