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Received the below this morning from embassy in RSA: Message for U.S. Citizens: Entry To South Africa and COVID-19 Regulations - Update 12 May 2022 Location: South Africa, countrywide Event: The South African Government has recently informed several airlines that they will no longer accept the...

I'd be concerned that you have not had a booster shot. Last shot over a year ago. I'm not sure that complies with fully vaccinated.

I agree with you concerning the mounts. They are an instant and continuous reminder of fond memories. I'd like to make a suggestion about the photos. My wife and I use to enlarge, frame and mat a photo we would agree on as significant to us. The last time we started that process we of course had...

No matter how much space you have, you eventually run out. BUT NOT YET :)

Looks like they are cancelling the PCR test requirement to get into RSA! "No more PCR tests for the vaccinated to get into SA, Ramaphosa announces" https://www.businessinsider.co.za/travel/pcr-tests-dropped-for-entry-to-south-africa-if-you-are-vaccinated-2022-3

Look this page over. Testing facility at the airport with very fast results. https://nextbio.co.za/nextpath-for-travel/

I have everything at home now. Turns out FWS had placed other documents on top of not just mine but about half a dozen or so individuals and lost track of all of it. Coppersmith gave them a push and it was located and immediately released.

I was going to use this website to shop for insurance for my upcoming trip. https://www.squaremouth.com/ Any comments on what to make sure of or avoid?

I continue to be amazed at how today's society can only feel accomplished by arrogantly determining that there are others beneath their self-determined moral superiority. They attempt to force their beliefs on others rather than figuring out how to better their own behaviors to gain that same...

Thanks for the info. I just booked with Airlink this week after debating between them and Comair.

I have a crate that's been sitting in Atlanta since Feb 25th waiting FWS & Customs to clear. It contains 2 shoulder mounts, Kudu, & Gemsbok and a Sable floor pedestal mount. Crate size is 49x42x41 and weighs 214 lbs. Rex Freight Forwarders (great family business, very responsive to multiple...

E Emailed her yesterday. She currently is running 5-6 weeks behind so that would have put us at the last moment trying to make reservations if we had got in line. She stated business is as good as it's ever been. I'm happy for her but that just wouldn't have worked out for us. I'll just have...

Wanted to clean this up for anyone else which has the same issue as myself. I was using a Capital One Card trying to make the booking. It was a Visa with no issues. Capital One was not seeing anything from Airlink on the attempted bookings. I do have a local bank card for back-up that I've not...

Thanks for the advice. For my last trip Travel Express told me they were not taking new clients but that was before Lori passed. I then passed through Hamilton on another trip and tried to meet with Jennifer but she does not have a public office to do so. I went with Gracy Travel for my last...

I've been trying to book with Airlink for a couple of days but it refuses saying it can't process my card info. I've even downloaded their app and tried booking that way with the same results. The card company is not seeing any of this activity. Is anyone else having this issue or have any...

A reputable outfitter should be able to provide a list of animals that you may encounter on the hunt and a trophy price for each. Memorize what you would consider taking or print it out and take it with you. It may be possible to negotiate lower prices in the field for varying issues, but the...

Flightaware shows flights. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL200. You can do searches for any flight. Outgoing (flight 200) Wed, Fri, & Sun. Returning (flight 201) Mon, Thur, & Sat. I also got caught up in this mess. My outfitter wanted me to book certain days although it did not align...

Don't happen to work at that papermill in Yellow Bluff do you?

Near you in Millry myself. Been to Africa twice, hunted once and headed back this May. Wife went with me on last hunting trip and is going back this year. I have hunted throughout US but will likely never do it again since I've tried Africa. Good luck to you.

Is anyone knowledgeable of Brandon's new travel requirements that went into effect on December 6th? Can you suggest references for the details or had personal experiences? Is it true you are required in order to enter South Africa to get the PCR test, results within 24 hrs, but available up to...

I've never understood the age limits placed on some to hunt. In my neck of the woods as soon as they stop pooping their pants they come hunting with us. As soon as they are big enough to tote it they have a BB gun in their hands to drag along for the hunt and get proper reinforcement by any and...

Just returned from trip to SA flying with United. In June we went to Iceland and no issues. This trip with United our PreCheck did not print on our tickets and all we got was the it's okay, or there's nothing I can do. So much for the time and money spent on that. Following up when I got home...

Hunting Vehicle

Wish I could say but I simply don't know. They were handloads I do know.

Hunted Cape Kudu, Gemsbok, and Sable. Got the Kudu shot on film.

After three years of dealing with airline bankruptcies, the Covid pandemic, acquiring vaccinations, passport renewals, different outfitter bookings and adjustments, etcetera the trip is finally done. I had visited the Okavango many years in the past and wanted to return and bring my wife to...

Looks like it was a great trip. I'll be in Somerset East in less than two weeks. Looks like you had great weather, and everyone is bundled up a bit. Just taking notes on what to expect.

I'm interested in seeing where this goes. I'm booked with them early August, and it's a carry overbooking from May 2020 that was changed to April 2021 and now the August date when I hope to go. Looks like the government just changed the rules again for passing through Joburg with special regs...

August 2021 South Africa Sable, Kudu. Gemsbok, Nyala or Waterbuck

I have a flight booked for August. They are flying EWR direct to JNB. First flight was last Friday. Lots of articles on the web about the first flight. One news article is : https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/united-airlines-resumes-flights-to-johannesburg/ Looks like they are booking up fast!

That left hand of yours gets into a lot of trouble don't it!

Dillingham was 1992

I'm 63 so have made a few mistakes in my time. We often hear what we should do. It is not as often we share real life experiences of "this is how I screwed up so no need for you to do it also". Wisdom= information gained right after you needed it! I'll share some of my ignorance and hopefully...

A quick rundown on the current count as best I could sort them. 18 for Nyala, 5 for Waterbuck. So the clear winner is the Nyala. Best advice that I take to heart is to be open to either opportunity if a true champion presents himself, while in pursuit of the Nyala. There were several suggestions...

Eastern Cape, first half of August.

Eastern Cape

I'm down for four animals. Sable, Kudu, and Gemsbok are set. I've got the option on the two mentioned and just trying to figure how to choose.

Looking for some opinions here. If you had a choice of taking a Nyala or a Waterbuck, both at the same trophy fee, and both equal trophies for their individual species, which would you take, and why?

I'm scheduled for August on my third attempt in the last 18mths to make it to South Africa. We live in south Alabama so the jump to ATL and then JNB is very convenient. I've been extremely concerned about booking with Delta due to all their uncertainty. To make matters worse and as a factual...

Just played with online reservations and direct flights are accepted beginning June 5th.

I was to have hunted Botswana in May on a hunt I booked two years ago. First I was done over by the airline collapse. Then I got totally shut out by the virus. I was taking my wife to Africa for the first time (I've been before) and had some apprehensions on that. I've rescheduled to next April...

My hunts were mid May to Ghanzi Botswana and Port Elizabeth SA. Looks like I couldn't go if I wanted. Debated later this year or move out a year. Delta Airlines and my lodging bookings offered me a one year out rebooking. I'm taking my wife and given all the uncertainty I chose the safer one...

I found out this morning that South Africa Airways has severed relations with South Africa Airlink. I was flying to Maun and also back Joburg and Port Eliz. I received notification from nobody but discovered my bookings were canceled when I tried to reschedule. To rebook I need to do so directly...

Headed there in May with my wife. Looking for Kudu, Gemsbok, Waterbuck and Impala. Your story gave me a lot of insight Thanks