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The Final Talley So after 11 Days in South Africa with travel days on either side, on the family trip the final tally was: - 4 Game Drives with 2 personal drives for Haley and Auntie - Trips to Addo National Park, Addo Elephant National park, Schotia Safari Private Game Reserve, Shamwari Game...

Day 11 2 June 2016 (Friday) The Last Final Day Today was the final day. Time to settle up the bill and relax before we start the 22 hour trek back to the states. While everyone started packing, Lammie and I snuck off to the skinning shed to make sure all of the animals were tagged and marked...

Day 10 1 June 2016 (Thursday) Black Wildebeest... The Last Day of Hunting This was to be the last day of hunting. Since the earlier decision to pass on the gemsbok and yesterday's miss on a bush buck for Annie, I would be hunting the Crazy Black Wildebeest today. Carl, Loodt's father, had seen...

Thanks, I'm glad I took them and am looking forward to some more trips. Time does definitely fly. Now that my oldest is in school, she is planning a "Graduation" trip for me to take here on......And my youngest is planning a non-hunting trip for us. Might have to sneak in a little hunting if...

Only a few more days to go.... Day 9 31 May 2016 (Wednesday) Bush buck or two at Port Arthur Up for an early breakfast and Annie and I departed with Lammie and Atti at 0730 for Port Arthur with the hopes of at least one bushbuck. Annie slept the whole two hours ... I'm glad she was relaxed...

Thanks for the comments. Both truly loved the trip...even my younger non-hunting daughter. My oldest went out a took a very nice older Muley last year....I still don't have one!

Day8 30 May 2016 (Tuesday) Port Elizabeth Shopping and Tootabi Foundation Since today was focused on shopping and a trip a local school we slept in a little. Breakfast was complete and we were on the road by 8:15. The first stop was at one of the local schools in Patterson. Before we left the...

Day 7 30 May 2016 (Monday) Range Check, Daniell Cheetah Sanctuary and Dads Impala Time to take a little break today. We had decided that today would be a trip to Daniell Cheetah Sanctuary in the morning and the afternoon would be decided later. Also, since the 308 had been hitting low for the...

Day 6 29 May 2016 (Sunday) Addo National Park and Bushbuck. Surprise….Caracal! Today was going to start as a Family day with a trip to Addo National Park for a self-game drive followed by lunch and some time spent in the local curio shops. The plan was to spend the morning at the park then back...

Day 5 28 May 2016 (Saturday) The "Trifecta", a Warthog, and Schocia This morning was to be an early start. Off to the family farm to see if we can locate the nyala from the night before. The plan for the rest of the day was an impala for Annie followed by Schocia Game Reserve for a late night...

Day4 27 May 2016 (Friday) Split Operations ... Manicures, Massages and Springbuck! Today would be split operations. The girls plus Charlene, Loodt mother, were venturing into Kirkwood for a "Girls Day" consisting of massages, manicures, pedicures, and a relaxing lunch and of course a little...

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Day3 26 May 2016 (Thursday) Birthday Girl.... No Hunting Today. During the planning stages of the safari, Haley had a few requests, no hunting on her birthday and to ride an elephant if possible. Also, if we were close, a visit to Addo Elephant park. It turned out; we would be able to do all...

Sorry for the delay..... Back to the report.... Day2 25 May 2016 (Wednesday) Nyala??? Nope, Warthog. Today, we were targeting a nyala for Annie. The nyala was one of the animals that I wanted, but when Annie saw a picture of one, she asked or should I say demanded that this was one of her...

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Randy, we did talk. Had a great time

Day 1 24 May 2016 (Tuesday) Red Hartebeest We met in the main lodge a 7:30 to go sight in the rifles. Annie and I would be hunting and Auntie and Haley would relax for the first day. We drove over to the range for a quick check. Two shots for each at 100 yards and Lammie was satisfied that we...

My plan was to post this some time ago, as I was transcribing my diary and notes onto the computer, but someone broke into my truck and decided they wanted it all....I thought everything was lost! About two weeks ago, I found a semi-late copy that I had printed out. I was able to scan it and...

Thanks for the read. It made me finally get of my but and put my notes from my last safari (2016) into the computer. I may have to post my report soon (a little late, but better than never)

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This is from an article the I read this morning and thought the hunters and guides here would enjoy the challenge.... This is taken from an article in "People" written by Kelli Bender. Link below.... ------------------------------- You think stark stripes would make you easy to spot, but one...

After reading the entire thread, I believe it depends on what are you looking for... There are many great rifles available some very inexpensive some very expensive. As Mr. Leoni states, buy the rifle that suits you (or have a custom one made if you want) then spend the time and effort to find...

OK, so the original question was "If you could only have 3 "FIREARMS" [emphasis added] for the rest of your life, what would they be (and what caliber) and why?" Well, I would do the following 1. Blaser R-8 or R-93 with multiple barrels is different calibers to cover everything from small game...

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