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LIAM URRY SAFARIS would be great to win so I can give my father a trip of his lifetime as he battles 2nd round of cancer.

Having read stories of this, and how TSA locks down matter anywhere outside the US, I did a different trick ive heard guys use. Instead of TSA locks, I simply put 2 different bright colored zip ties through my zippers. That way, my thought was, if someone did pop it and replace it, it would be...

I cant say about window seat as I was aisle the entire process...but looked same as others in terms of leg room. I didn't notice any issues with seat cushion but if you are worried, the $20 might be good investment on offhand chance it isn't up to your standards. I used a pillow they gave me...

I was looking out of curiousity when I was checking deals on outfitter in Namibia, I saw Qatar does fly to Namibia without going thru SA

Personally, here is my list...based on nothing more than what I think would be great trophies or fun hunts. Kudu, Waterbuck, Nyala, Gemsbuck, Black Wildebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Cape Buffalo, Croc, Sable, Red Hartebeest. Based off skull mounts or in case of croc, tanned hide.

I just did an in depth review of Qatar Airways since just got back from South Africa using them last month. Leg room in economy is same as most airlines, unless you get the front seats that have wall in front of them...but likely you'll be by children as those get used by families quite a bit...

Here are a few photos I took specifically for this forum so everyone could see exactly what to expect on Qatar airline in economy seats. This includes the meals, the menu, the seating area, the entertainment center in the seatback in front of you

My buddy flew Emirates for his journey, since he lives in Alaska and cheaper for him to fly them than to get on my flight. When we compared photos and menus and features, he said the same thing....top notch service and comfort. Only thing he couldn't talk about was leaving the airport in Dubai...

That is why I chose Qatar over Delta. Ive flown domestic flights plenty and how they treat you and charge you for stuff, I didn't want to be stuck 25+ hours on them. My buddy flew Emirates for his part of this trip and said the same thing I did about Qatar. The middle eastern carriers know...

Doha to Chicago to KC: The trip home Since I only had 2 hour layover in Doha, I felt a little self-induced pressure. The security at this gate was much more detailed since it was bound for the US. Each electronic not a cell phone had to be bagged in red customs bag, including camera, go pro...

Doha to JoBerg...and my thoughts on Johannesburg airport 2nd flight was just over 8 hours with identical features and comforts as previously. This flight had a breakfast course since our flight left Doha at 2:20am, which was a cheese omelette with diced potatoes and mushrooms as sides. All...

No, I didn't take a firearm, as I was using outfitters. It was so much easier and frankly less stressful. Ive heard of issues with multiple carriers and firearms...so it didn't seem worth it to hassle when our outfitter had a nice 300 Win Mag we used. When I go back, I wont use my own rifle...

Doha Qatar Arriving at Doha, we deboarded using the stairs and were bussed to terminals. At arrival the staff pleasantly directed everyone transferring to one point. SInce I was leaving the airport rather than stay inside it the airport. Customs was too long of a wait and within 30-45...

First Flight with Qatar: Chicago O'Hare to Doha Qatar Arriving at Chicago O-Hare from KC, I was directed to a specific gate at O'Hare for my airline. It turned out, this gate was only used for transfer from terminal 3 to terminal 5, which was the international terminal at O'Hare. After about...

In reviewing my travel plans to head to South Africa to hunt, as many have seen, there are lots of flight options to choose from. Ive heard many members of this forum book the Delta flight from Atlanta to JoBerg for its ease, and while I looked at that flight, it ended up being $400 more than...

Having just returned from Limpopo region of South Africa this week, I clearly remember everything we ate. Gemsbuck roast, Warthog bbq ribs, Impala chicken fried steak style, ground sable, kudu stir fry, ground impala, eland steaks over the braai, Blesbuck burgers, ostrich burgers, red...

Numzaan review So here is my review of Numzaan Safari, from initial to leaving...this is just my opinion and take what you will. Since my buddy booked this safari and winning it at an NRA auction, I didn't know a thing about them. Their website is very good and up front on costs on...

I was surprised at the amount of game we saw on properties we hunted. Being less than 4 yards in the truck from multiple Sable was crazy for me, but PH said they know they don't get shot from truck so they don't care...its once you get off the truck they scatter, which we saw exactly that...

Was planning a return trip before we went over! Gonna try and take my dad in a couple years, since he's hunting darn near all of North America and would love Africa. His 65 birthday is in 4 years, so might be good excuse to go back and get a few things I didn't have budget for this time (kudu...

Bowmans Ostrich So its 3rd day of hunting and we had been sitting around camp after I took my Blesbuck that morning. The last 2 nights and yesterday it rained at least 100ml and the roads were starting to close up on us in this region. The PH called the outfitter to discuss Bowman taking a...

This is the story of my Blesbuck Day 3 rolls around after so far having a white blesbuck and 2 impala in the salt previously. Day 3 started with me going for a nice female blesbuck. It was decided on this specific trophy because I wasn't exporting my trophies back to the US and just wanted a...

This is the story of Bowman's first animal ever hunted, his White blesbuck. We spent the morning hunting for Impala but no luck so far. I wanted Bowman, my best friend, to take first shot since he had never hunted before and I wanted that hunting bug to bite him nice on this trip. Earlier in...

Here is a recap of the Impala I shot, as well as the one my buddy took. 2nd day of hunting we went to another property to chase impala rams. We drove a good distance through this property seeing lots of female Impala, but no good shooter rams. Finally came across a fence and saw an old Impala...

So while im jetlagged and tired, I did make it home safe from my first African hunting safari with Numzaan Safaris. We hunted the Limpopo region of South Africa for 5 days hunting and travel. Ill be uploading photos and descriptions later as I upload them...as well as a detailed description of...

Yes, I have a basic economy seat. As a single guy on budget, couldn't justify the extra $4K for business class. Since im taking digital camera, gopro, camcorder, and iphone...my goal is document everything and sort when I get home what I keep and what I delete. So should have plenty of photos...

Im planning to do full review of them in a couple weeks, as I leave March 18th returning on the 28th. Hopefully this can help other members decide to take or avoid Qatar Airways as well as the likely long layover in Doha. My goal is to have photos of the planes, economy seating, meal options...

Planning to do this myself next month when I go. Luckily we are hunting 2x1 so whoever is hunting will have the other one in our group run the camcorder and digital camera. That way, we both get footage of our hunt without taking away from the hunt itself. Since its my buddy and me together...

Unfortunately I cant shop in Doha do that on way back, as my layover is just 2 hours and that is tight. Only things im thinking of getting in Doha are smaller things or things I cant get in S.A. (middle eastern spices/trinkets). Also plan to throw a collapsible bag in my carry on if I need it...

So as some of you know, ive posted a couple times about planning for my first African Safari March 18-28th in South Africa with Numzaan Safari with one of my best friends who won the safari at an Auction in Barrow Alaska where he lives. Im looking for tips, pointers, and advice on surviving the...

Headed for first time to South Africa to hunt Numzaan safari with my longtime friend who won the hunt at an auction in Alaska where he lives. Plane tickets on Qatar airlines booked and paid for, leaving out of KC on 3/18 to Chicago, then to Doha for 10 hour layover, then into JBerg on 3/20 by...

Thank you to all of you so far for your input and advice. I did talk to the outfitter and was told by management they do not offer any cull animals for reduced rates. Their animal fees also do seem a little higher than other outfitters ive seen online, but I think this might be because they...

Thank you to all of you so far for all your thoughts, advice, and input on my posts on here. As someone who is going to South Africa for the first time in March, like most newbies, I have lots of questions and it truly is a blessing to have so many of you who have gone before to ask questions...

Once again, thank you to everyone for your input, ideas, and advice. Ive decided to do tons of photos and not bring the actual horns back on anything I get. I can always pick the best photo and blow it up, canvas it, or frame it of whatever I decide I take. If once I get back I decide I want...

As some of you know, im hunting with Numzaan in South Africa in March 2018 and as the dates get closer and closer, im doing more research and planning. I need to say thank you to all of you who have posted on their own threads or replied to my post...your input and advice has helped greatly...

Thank you to all of you for your great posts and replies, it has helped me a great deal. In reviewing more posts on AH and reading what others are doing, I have decided to do the photo only option for the trophies I am lucky enough to bag. The shipping costs, dip and pack, import, and other...

I looked into it and if the tour isn't an option (expired offer or I don't qualify since I didn't book through their website for the airline tickets), they do allow you to leave the airport on a visa...something like $27. Taxi to tourist area (Souq Waqif shopping area) there and back ive seen...

I appreciate everyone's input on this, especially since its my first time hunting overseas. When I agreed to go it was likely a miscommunication on many parties as to what costs were there and what was included in the package they bought at auction. Having had some time to reflect on what all...

Or if you want to maximize trip, book a layover on way over in one area and a different on way back. I looked into laying over in Qatar on way there and hitting Turkey on way back to do both tours....it was about $400 more on my ticket so I didn't, but had the $$$ not been such an issue id have...

On my upcoming trip I had the option to have long layovers in between flights in Turkey, Qatar, or Abu Dhabi. Qatar and Turkish airways offer free tours of the city if you have a layover of certain length. Qatar is what I booked(cheaper and better quality) and found out I might not qualify for...

Here is the story to clarify: My best friend won the hunting trip at an auction at an event in Alaska. It is for 4 of us to go. We arrive on 3/20 and drive to camp, hunt 21st-25th, then they take us back to airport on 26th. So total hunting days is 5 days. The daily hunting rates were...

Was told no cull hunting opportunities with this outfitter, as it was my first question to try and save some $ and still get some decent hunting. From their email it has to be trophies and not bird hunting, so that knocks that out completely. Basically its either shoot 2 animals or pay a...

I can also do a Blesbuck for $680...so a little more than Springbok but similar in terms of finished mount. Would anyone swap this for a Springbok? Since im thinking final mount together, looking for best combo with the impala

Just kind of caught off guard by amount of extra fees and things they don't disclose when we booked/agreed to this. Had I not already bought my airline ticket I would be likely to back out of this entire thing just based off the fact that they seem to be trying to nickel and dime...