First time plains game

[Ozishooter]

Hi Rob
I am from Australia and can recomend GAME 4 AFRICA SAFARIS , KAROO WILD Safaris or KMG Hunting Safaris all have provided me with first class hunting and service
Regards
Chris

 

[LimbNoMo]

@GAME Trackers AFRICA was good to me.

 

[Hedge774]

As to your original question, I think there are a few quintessential African plains game that everyone (OK, most of us) would agree on despite area. Impala, blue wildebeest, warthog, and Zebra. I left all the spirals and tinies out on purpose due to some being more location specific. (Before you jump up and down on me, these four are merely suggestions and im also factoring in price for a first timer.) Depending on where you are going, I'd add a black wildebeest, a springbok, and a blesbok. Good luck, and keep us posted!

 

[Betterinthebush]

To the OP; just exercise some restraint.

First time safaris are always exciting and the experience is always “the best” from the point of view of the first timer’s experience.

Consider the reports and recommendations of hunters who have several safaris logged heavier than some (like myself) who are relatively new to safari that are still suffering from the overwhelming joy of just finally getting there a few times.

Trust me as one who had “the best” first safari in Namibia, I’ve since downgraded it to “just fine” after having been to two different countries now with two different outfitters.

They keep getting better with experience and advice from the old-timers that really know.

Best of luck.

 

[Firebird]

Sent you a pm, hope it provides some entertainment and provides some good info

 

[Ontario Hunter]

Go at the end of August. I hunt Eastern Cape RSA and it's great. That late in the season things are wrapping up. Often I'm the only client at the lodge. Spring is arriving and wildflowers just starting to bloom. Also properties that did not achieve harvesting objectives (e.g. an old bull or ram that's been on the range too long and possibly breeding his progeny needs to go) are ready to offer some deals. I have shot trophy animals at rock bottom prices almost akin to culling. This bull was 38" and less than half price.

I shot this giraffe in August and the price was so cheap ... I'm forbidden from repeating it! The property is estimated to maybe have 200 of them. Too many (but the range is still in good shape).

 

[Ontario Hunter]

A good list for you would be RSA springbuck, blesbuck, impala, and blue wildebeest. A warthog might avail itself and they are typically a cheap addition. Go with skull or cap mounts. That will keep the taxidermy and shipping costs within reason (though borderline ridiculous).
This will be my fifth impala skull on the wall ... and the best by far. We saw him in the herd better part of a mile away on our way to try and clean up a wounded eland left behind by last client. Even from that distance I could tell with naked eye this impala was too good to pass up. But they did put us to work. Took better part of the day before we could get a shot at less than 300 yards.

And this was my previous best. Shot at less than 150 yards only a short ways from the truck

 

[rob7mm08]

Thank you for the

A good list for you would be RSA springbuck, blesbuck, impala, and blue wildebeest. A warthog might avail itself and they are typically a cheap addition. Go with skull or cap mounts. That will keep the taxidermy and shipping costs within reason (though borderline ridiculous).
This will be my fifth impala skull on the wall ... and the best by far. We saw him in the herd better part of a mile away on our way to try and clean up a wounded eland left behind by last client. Even from that distance I could tell with naked eye this impala was too good to pass up. But they did put us to work. Took better part of the day before we could get a shot at less than 300 yards.
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And this was my previous best. Shot at less than 150 yards only a short ways from the truck
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Thank you for the really good pics and information, I'm still trying to figure out what I want to Hunt for my first time.thank you