I'll try the whole thing now:
Ah Ridgewalker, thanks for the questions. I was kind of vague when I wrote the intro. Impondo Safaris/Lures & Lead is the outfitter. Early June is the expected date of departure and it will be a 10 day hunt. I am planning on taking my own rifle and have a Browning A bolt in 375 HH or a Remington 700 in 375 Ultra mag. I am thinking the HH. Never been over there before and may be making a mistake by going after the game I want. I am not a spring chicken, will be 65 in June. I may not ever go back, and I know many have said this, but it may be my only trip. I've always wanted a Cape Buffalo so that is my main purpose. Large antelope would be on the list also. My friend has already paid for an elephant hunt, so even if I am able to just go with him, it will be a great time. Haven't practiced off sticks yet. This just came about last week.
I am not a newbie when it comes to hunting but sure don't know what to expect in Africa. I have hunted in Michigan my whole life and out west a number of times. Deer and antelope and elk out west. Moose, black and grizzly bear, Dall sheep, wolf and caribou in Alaska.
Just getting there is going to be an adventure. We are in south central Michigan so I believe we are leaving from Detroit or Chicago. My buddy uses a travel agent and he said we will probably fly with Emirates.
Any and all tips and ideas would be appreciated
Thanks
Mark
! Hmm...I almost forgot, I didn’t make my first trip until I was 68. Heading back for lion/lioness this year on my 72nd BD. Planning to take my granddaughter in 2020 (nonDG) for her 14th BD. I have 2 great grandkids, but that’s not stopping me!
