Hello everyone,
My name is Nacho. I'm from Argentina, and for the past few years I've been working in Thailand as the head vet at a polo club. I kept my old Brno ZKK 602 in .300 Win Mag just as it was, and I put it up for sale last week. I still haven't had the chance to hunt in Africa, so I'm planning my first trip.
**The plan**
- One old, non-trophy dagga boy. I hunt for the experience, not for inches, and I won't be exporting anything.
- A 7 to 10 day, 1x1 tracking hunt on foot, in open country. Ideally in a CAMPFIRE area with local communities, and with a PH who is actively hunting there.
- No luxury needed. I'm 36, fit, used to walking all day, and happy with a fly camp or basic tent. The meat should go to the community.
- Timing: September 2027, but I'm flexible on dates, so cancellation hunts are welcome.
- Rifle: I'd like to rent a brno ZKK 602 in .375 H&H, since I'm familiar with that action and its balance.
- Travel: I'd fly in with Ethiopian via Addis Ababa, to Victoria Falls, Harare or Bulawayo.
- Budget: around US$10,000–12,000 for the hunt, all in.
**My questions**
1. Is Zimbabwe the right choice for this kind of hunt? If so, which areas would you recommend: Matetsi, Hwange communal lands, Omay, the Zambezi Valley, or somewhere else?
2. Can you recommend an independent PH or a small, family-run outfit there? I'd much rather deal directly with the person who will be hunting with me than with a big office.
3. If you think another country fits better (for example Namibia's Zambezi region or Mozambique), I'm open to suggestions.
PHs are welcome to message me directly with 2027 rates, and hunter references are much appreciated.
I'm also a veterinarian. If it would be of any use, I'd be glad to volunteer a few days with the local community's livestock, alongside the district vet. No strings attached, just a way to give something back to the place that hosts me.
Thanks in advance, and good hunting to all!
My name is Nacho. I'm from Argentina, and for the past few years I've been working in Thailand as the head vet at a polo club. I kept my old Brno ZKK 602 in .300 Win Mag just as it was, and I put it up for sale last week. I still haven't had the chance to hunt in Africa, so I'm planning my first trip.
**The plan**
- One old, non-trophy dagga boy. I hunt for the experience, not for inches, and I won't be exporting anything.
- A 7 to 10 day, 1x1 tracking hunt on foot, in open country. Ideally in a CAMPFIRE area with local communities, and with a PH who is actively hunting there.
- No luxury needed. I'm 36, fit, used to walking all day, and happy with a fly camp or basic tent. The meat should go to the community.
- Timing: September 2027, but I'm flexible on dates, so cancellation hunts are welcome.
- Rifle: I'd like to rent a brno ZKK 602 in .375 H&H, since I'm familiar with that action and its balance.
- Travel: I'd fly in with Ethiopian via Addis Ababa, to Victoria Falls, Harare or Bulawayo.
- Budget: around US$10,000–12,000 for the hunt, all in.
**My questions**
1. Is Zimbabwe the right choice for this kind of hunt? If so, which areas would you recommend: Matetsi, Hwange communal lands, Omay, the Zambezi Valley, or somewhere else?
2. Can you recommend an independent PH or a small, family-run outfit there? I'd much rather deal directly with the person who will be hunting with me than with a big office.
3. If you think another country fits better (for example Namibia's Zambezi region or Mozambique), I'm open to suggestions.
PHs are welcome to message me directly with 2027 rates, and hunter references are much appreciated.
I'm also a veterinarian. If it would be of any use, I'd be glad to volunteer a few days with the local community's livestock, alongside the district vet. No strings attached, just a way to give something back to the place that hosts me.
Thanks in advance, and good hunting to all!