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  1. 05-30-2007, 08:51 PM #1
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    The Dark Continent

    I cant contain myself anymore, Iam stoked. I leave for a 16 day safari hunt tomorrow.This is my first time hunting Africa. I will be hunting in Namibia with the Die Keiler group, they are a group of 5 individual hunting concessions. I will hunt three different ranches in three different geographical areas for plains game. The animals I will be after are Warthog, Greater Kudu, Oryx(Gemsbuck),Springbuck, Blue Wildebeest, Hartman's Zebra, Blesbuck, and Steenbuck. I will also take a Leopard if I have a chance and or funds available.
    The only thing I'am not looking forward to is the flight it takes 30 hours of travel time to reach Windhoek, Namibia, so I wonn't even notice the 3 hour drive from the airport to the hunting area.I hope to give you all a full report when I get back including lots of pictures. My girlfriend is coming along as the "offical" photographer.If anyone is intrested at looking, the website for the outfitter I'am huntig with is www.africa-hunting.com . Well I have to go take my dose of dukeral and finish packing my gear.I don't think I'll be sleeping tonight.

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    Re: The Dark Continent

    Quote Originally Posted by DieselDog View Post
    I cant contain myself anymore, Iam stoked. I leave for a 16 day safari hunt tomorrow.This is my first time hunting Africa. I will be hunting in Namibia with the Die Keiler group, they are a group of 5 individual hunting concessions. I will hunt three different ranches in three different geographical areas for plains game. The animals I will be after are Warthog, Greater Kudu, Oryx(Gemsbuck),Springbuck, Blue Wildebeest, Hartman's Zebra, Blesbuck, and Steenbuck. I will also take a Leopard if I have a chance and or funds available.
    The only thing I'am not looking forward to is the flight it takes 30 hours of travel time to reach Windhoek, Namibia, so I wonn't even notice the 3 hour drive from the airport to the hunting area.I hope to give you all a full report when I get back including lots of pictures. My girlfriend is coming along as the "offical" photographer.If anyone is intrested at looking, the website for the outfitter I'am huntig with is www.africa-hunting.com . Well I have to go take my dose of dukeral and finish packing my gear.I don't think I'll be sleeping tonight.

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    good for you have a great time take lots + lots of pictures looking forward to your report when you get back sounds like a trip of a llife time
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  4. 05-30-2007, 09:23 PM #3
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    Re: The Dark Continent

    When I finally get enough money to go on a safari I plan on going to Namibia. Post a lot of pictures becuase the ones I really want to hunt are kudus and gembucks. Just curious but what rifle do you plan on shooting there?
    1st Im in charge, and if not Matt is. Your job is to sign checks, tell us we're doing good and open your case of scotch after a good day. 2nd my fee. You can keep it, all I want in exchange for my service is the right to hunt all the drakes. A male. Buck only. Why and how are my business. If you don't like it, go alone. Set up right here or in a swamp or in the middle of a noshoot field for all I care. I've been on too many duck hunts with rich dentists to listen to any more suicidal ideas. Ok?
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  5. 05-31-2007, 08:22 AM #4
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    Re: The Dark Continent

    what rifle do you plan on shooting there?
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    and bullets
    There are some great pics and stories on the Accuratereloading website of African safari's.
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    Re: The Dark Continent

    Good luck on a great adventure. The hunts are cheap, its the Trophy costs that will ad up.

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    300 Win Mag would be perfect
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    Re: The Dark Continent

    I will be shooting 7mm mag on this trip. Unfortunately i cant bring my own rifle because I'am staying in Frankfurt a couple of days wich makes the logistics and paper work a nightmare. The outfitter offers 300 win. mag, 30-06, or 7mm mag for rental. I chose the 7mm m700 remmington because I have the same rifle in 7mm here, so I won't be uncomfortable shooting it. As for bullets I will be using premium factory ammo. Well I'am off to the airport for a trip of a lifetime. Still can't believe I'am going.

    Wish me luck, DieselDog
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  8. 05-31-2007, 09:49 AM #7
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    Re: The Dark Continent

    Good luck DD,

    I have mate who leaves for Africa this week for an all Archery Hunt, he has not slept for days either.

    All the best.

    Cheers Noel
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    Re: The Dark Continent

    make sure your outfit handles the hides properly, skins them out properly, i have seen many hides come from africa bug eaten and very poorly skinned (Its a shame for people to spend all that money on a hunt and have the hides arrive in canada ruined) other than that good luck on your hunt, cant wait to get the chance to go there one day. Gemsbok and Greater Kudu are 2 that i want
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  10. 06-01-2007, 09:06 AM #9
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    Late post - but good luck and above all enjoy yourself. It's the chance of a lifetime for the majority of us 'blue collar types'.

    I'll be looking forward to a detailed accounting and lots of photos.

    This is how I take my vacations - has been for the past 6 years.
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  11. 06-01-2007, 03:44 PM #10
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    Re: The Dark Continent

    Good luck, can't wait to see some pics when you return
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