Arty0802
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Gents (and Ladies),
It's been three years since my first safari and the itch to go back has finally become more than I can stand. It is time to start planning a return to Africa, and I am seeking your advice on planning a plains game hunt for summer of 2028. I am looking for recommendations on outfitters, country, etc. This trip will be a special one because (unless he backs out) I will be joined by one of my greatest mentors/heroes, my uncle Terry. He is a retired Marine colonel, enjoyer of high end Browning shotguns and good bourbon. He has never hunted Africa and it is my goal to make sure he has the time of his life. There are a few parameters I should lay out for your consideration:
Thank you!
It's been three years since my first safari and the itch to go back has finally become more than I can stand. It is time to start planning a return to Africa, and I am seeking your advice on planning a plains game hunt for summer of 2028. I am looking for recommendations on outfitters, country, etc. This trip will be a special one because (unless he backs out) I will be joined by one of my greatest mentors/heroes, my uncle Terry. He is a retired Marine colonel, enjoyer of high end Browning shotguns and good bourbon. He has never hunted Africa and it is my goal to make sure he has the time of his life. There are a few parameters I should lay out for your consideration:
- He will be ~73yrs old, but he is very fit and active, albeit a little broken down (last year we hiked 20 miles on the Appalachian Trail together, but he was definitely hurting for a while after). That being said, I don't want to force him to track for several miles through dense brush, even though I know he would.
- Spot and stalk is still preferable, but within reason.
- Semi-Open terrain with some topography would be best. I.e., Eastern Cape RSA, etc.... Open to other suggestions here.
- **He is also very hard of hearing, so a patient PH with good communication skills is a must.
- Ideally we would like a small camp environment. Bonus points if we can have the camp to ourselves, but not a deal-breaker to share with a few others. No large, crowded, communal camps please.
- Comfortable accommodations/good food would be nice.
- No current insight into his desired species, I can update on that later. But my top priorities are Eland and Red Hartebeest. Sub-priorities would be Red Lechwe, Gemsbok, maybe Black Wildebeest/Zebra.
- Not looking for package deals necessarily, would prefer day rate/trophy fee situation that allows for flexibility.
Thank you!
