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Kudu 58", Nyala 43"

I have been meaning to provide an update of the completed East Cape hunt trophies from my 2016 with KMG Hunting Safaris which I was pleased to received earlier this year. It was my first African hunt and although I did some research on taxidermy options, realistically I was relying on the Safari...

Well done, enjoyed your report, I recognise some of those guys carrying your Kudu out, they did exactly the same for me 18 months ago. Got my juices flowing now, might have to speak with Marius about my return hunt. Cheers, Markvm

Tim, apologies, a bit late to the thread, my heart fell into my guts when I read the issues yourself and Mark have experienced. Sorry as it would not make you feel any better but your post has given myself and others on the forum, some incite into what to expect and try to avoid when heading for...

Might have left this a bit late, still available? dates please

Good job, my first African trophies, (shoulder mounts), are waiting clearance from Brisbane airport, very exciting times, will post the results. Cheers, Markvm

G'day Richard, love the Hartebeest, Oryx and Kudu, well done mate, looking forward to seeing how you go with the Eland. Agree with Robert, I need a career change, 2 trips in six months, very envious! Cheers, Markvm

Welcome to another Aussie hunter!

Thanks Bruce, enjoyed every minute of writing it.

Cheers Blacks, it certainly is mate, can only encourage more Aussie's to get over there and live the dream! because nothing compares as far a hunting trips go! great trophies you hunted by the way, excellent Kudu and that old Springbok. Markvm

Congrats on great trophies and an excellent trip report

Final Evening and The Round Up – 6th May, There was a relaxed air on the final night in camp, lots of smiles, far more relaxed conversations, everyone was happy with their results I believe, I certainly was. I don’t think it is any mean feat to take in three groups every fortnight and ensure all...

Day 11 – 5th May, Early start up at 05:30, needed to get to the block as first light was just showing. A short drive up the road to the same block as we had hunted the Springbok. As we drove along the entrance into the property we stopped a couple of times to glass the dewy grass flats, we saw a...

Hi Neale, as you had warned me its a hunters paradise for sure, still a bit awestruck even though I am home already! I will return, Eland, Blue Wildebeest, Hartebeest, Diker.............

Cheers adgunner appreciate the feedback, just inspired by the experience I think, beautiful country, some hard work and saving ahead next few years, we will be back!

Day 8 – 2nd May, the day commenced as per yesterday, we headed up the telegraph line road stopping and glassing the ridges, we watched a good Kudu and saw a number of Nyala but they were not of the quality we were seeking. Through the morning we headed to the higher ridges where we had hunted...

I will be getting Hunters and Collectors to do the taxidermy, unfortunately no dip and pack into Aus, could have gone the tanned capes but will wear the extra freight and get the full mounts done.

Well done on the report Richard really enjoyed reading the detail, we were so pleased for Louis when he got his Zebra

Thanks CAustin, yep it was a great hunt, I think I have been fortunate to experience what I have on this trip, one of the things that had me include the Black Wildebeest on my list was because of the quality of bulls that Marius's team had previously provided to other hunters, and I was not...

Cheers Gillettehunter, I can believe it, I think they will keep going until the motor stops pumping.

Thanks Adgunner, I agree I think they are built like tanks but love the look of the Black Wildebeest, was very glad I swapped him with another on my list of animals.

Day 7– 1st May, 06:00 for breakfast and in the ute by 0630, we travelled back to the concession where we had hunted the Kudu and Bushbuck I think 4 days earlier. Heinrich was on a day off today and so were most of the helpers, but the other manager gave us the go ahead. Martin and I had...

Day 6 – 30th April, A designated rest day, 8 animals in five days which was my list discussed with Marius before arriving, although I had changed out a Hartebeest for the Black Wildebeest. I had contingencies for one or two more additions, so took the day to think on it. A good sleep in, and...

Cheers Robert, glad to hear you guys made it home safely. Sharyn and I had a great time enjoying yourself, Sandy, Richard and Louie's company while in camp as well as all the KMG team. It was great to see the combine hunting enthusiasm of the group, and the sharing of highlights of each others...

Not showing Sharyn any of those holiday pictures Robert, she'd have my guts for not taking her some place similar! Cheers, Markvm

Day Five – 29th April, The pace had been quite hectic since starting the hunt, Sharyn and I agreed that depending on how our hunt for a Black Wildebeest goes today, tomorrow would likely be a rest day. The day started at 06:00 for breakfast and in the ute by 06:30. We had about an hour and a...

Cheers Ragman, no offence to Dolly of course, but the shape was a bit more voluptuous than a tight figure eight. We certainly enjoyed our trip to the East Cape, KMG met all our needs and could not be faulted in our eyes as first timers.

Cheers Neale, its a bit long winded as I have found it hard to leave out the detail, but I am enjoying reliving the moments in reporting them.

Day Four – 28th April, Not so early a start today, we ate breakfast at 06:30 ready to go by 07:00. We would be hunting for a Springbok today travelling to a property close by only about 15 minutes up the road. We picked up Oli and headed to the property where we again also picked up the local...

very envious, best of luck

Day Three – 27th April, early start again, it’s cold enough to freeze the jewels off a blue balled monkey, definitely 4 layers for us non locals. We pick up Oli from his lodgings then off in another direction with Gemsbok the target for today. It is a different landscape again from the previous...

Great report and pictures, love the Eland hoping for one on my next trip, congrats and thanks for sharing

Day Two – 26th April’16, A cool crisp morning it looks like another cracker of a day in the East Cape as we took on the view from Mpunzi Lodge. Sharyn and I slept restlessly no doubt from the effects of the different time zones, but we were keen to keep the pace up. After a quick breakfast and...

Having just returned from our first hunting trip to the East Cape, I thought I would join Dudders and Sandrat in reporting on our experiences. The Beginning – For the last couple of years I had been discussing the idea of a hunting trip to Africa with my young hunting mate from NSW who I‘d...

Great report writing Richard keep it coming, not sure I can keep up with the high standard your setting but will see how it goes. Terrific pic of Louis with the Blesbok, he's a great young man and much to be proud of, it was a pleasure to meet you both and share camp. Cheers, Markvm

We look forward to sharing a beer at camp with you Sand Rat!

Neale, Great report enjoyed the read, congrats on the excellent results of your hunt. I have my first trip to the East Cape in 5 weeks time and certainly hoping for a similar experience as you have enjoyed. In the mean time a few more practice sessions off the sticks for me, its not as easy as...

Welcome to AH Ken!

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Welcome to AH

Welcome, from one Mark to another

Welcome, love it when my wife hunts with me

Great pics and stories posted, love the country you guys get to hunt in! It’s been a bit quiet this year for me in Aus, mostly due to low rainfall in most areas, but got a few reasonable pigs for the year, no real big boar but had some enjoyable hunts when work and wife allowed the time off. The...