Fantastic story, masonmc, and congrats to you and Lena for the experience and the trophies.
Glad you dwelt a bit on taxidermy, because in planning my own first safari that is the great unknown as far as cost. Can you give me an example (using the kudu you got, European mount) of all the actual costs associated between the time you finish your safari and the time you open the box in the USA? It's hard to find such comprehensive info.
Anyway, loved the report! Thanks for sharing.