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So for those in the SW United States I have a. Somewhat specific question. 4 of us are headed to Limpopo in June for our first safari. Looking at PG. all standard stuff, kudu, Bushbuck, Impala, Wildebeest, etc. only importation issues could come from a baboon or warthog possibly but we are...

Hey all. June is fast approaching. Only 4 1/2 months til our first Trip to Africa! I’ve been thinking about what exactly to pack and obviously I’ll be in contact with our outfitter but still I thought I’d ask all you experienced folks around here about what exactly to bring. We are headed to...

I’m sitting here this morning waiting for the kids to wake up so I can cook breakfast and they can open presents. They are getting rock climbing gear mostly this year. Anyway the wife and I have been joking a lot about having our mid life crisis lately. We aren’t there yet being only in our...

Hey all. Headed to Limpopo next June. Plains game of standard varieties is on the table. Probably your typical, Impala, warthog, kudu, zebra, blue wildebeest etc. Weighing the pluses and minus of dip and pack then mount here in the states, (usda approved taxidermist just an hour away) vs...

I’ve got two pairs of kuiu Tiburon shorts that are too big for me after some weight loss. I’d like to sell both pairs for $110 TYD. They $99 new per paid right now on kuiu’s website. They are in good shape with a couple spots that have a small thread pull on the khaki pair. One pair is khaki and...

Simple question I hope. What’s the best way to tip in RSA, U.S. dollar in cash or do I get rand before we go over? Thanks

Headed to Limpopo next year. Plains game and first safari. Picked up a package deal. 6 days of hunting, transportation from or Rambo, all inclusive except alcohol. Included in the package is (1) either zebra or black wildebeest or blue wildebeest. (2) of either impala, springbok, warthog or...

Anyone have any up to date total cost for dip and pack then shipped backed to US for plains game? Between me and my daughter I’m anticipating taking between 8-10 PG animals up to Kudu size. Probably only bring back hides for zebra and capes for impala, Nyala, and maybe gemsbok. Otherwise mostly...

Looking at flights and trying to sort options. Does anyone have any experience flying British airways through Heathrow to Johannesburg? The flight Options would be either delta from Phoenix to Atlanta to Johannesburg or British airways from Phoenix to London to Johannesburg. Cost isn’t really...

So I’m sitting here stressing about my scope. The rifle I’m taking to Africa next year is a very reliable Ruger .300 win mag. I’ve killed a lot of animals with this gun. Everything from small whitetails to mule deer to elk. I bought the gun when I was 16 and it’s always been topped with a Nikon...

Hey everyone. I’m new around here and know next to nothing about African hunting. By chance 4 of us plus 2 observers are hunting SA plains game in the Limpopo province in 2024. One of the 4 hunters will be my daughter. She’ll be about 11 when we go (actually might turn 11 in Africa depending on...

Hey all. New guy. Not new to hunting. On a spur of the moment auction buy we ended up purchasing a hunt package in South Africa with my brother. Just looking to jump in and learn what I can while I save as much money as possible over the next year and a half. Never been to Africa before so I’m...