Hunting in Africa - The Firearms Forum

ducky · 01-23-2006, 02:39 PM

Have any of you ever hunted in Africa? My father, brother and I are planning a hunt in Namibia for the near future and I'm curious as to others' experiences out there. We're looking to go for plains game, primarily. Every outfit I've looked at with the exception of one or two puts the guests up in 'luxurious accomodations', but we're looking more for a tent atmosphere with more spartan accomodations. If any of you have been there and have recommendations on a good outfitter to go with, I'd appreciate the input.

SouthernMoss · 01-23-2006, 09:19 PM

I don't have any input to offer.... congrats on your upcoming trip, though! I hope you guys have a great time! Be sure to take lots of pics!

ducky · 01-25-2006, 11:01 AM

Thanks SoMo! I intend on taking lots of pictures, lots of video and keeping a good daily journal.

I've decided on my 2 gun setup I'm taking out. While it's not primarily a 'hunting rifle' per se, I've wanted one for a couple years now and I'll be ordering my Blaser LRS2 in .338 Lapua for a medium caliber. I can use this after the fact for the long range target stuff I want to do more of.

For a heavy caliber, I think I'm going to get a Blaser R93 Synthetic Safari in .416 Remington Mag.

My father's got his heart set on hunting Kudu and Leopard, and while I wouldn't pass up the chance on either of those, I think I'm gearing more towards Waterbuck and Impala. We don't know what my brother's plans are, aside from the fact that he's definitely going. Communication is sporadic with him right now though, since he's currently in Iraq with a PMC.

I'm sorry for the rambling. Even with all the planning my father and I are doing, I still can't contain myself and feel like telling someone..

Marlin · 01-25-2006, 11:30 AM

Sounds great, ducky. I covet your opportunity. Hope you are successful in all that you wish to do.

May God be with you and yours for a safe trip.

Deputy Dawg · 01-25-2006, 02:13 PM

Hope you have a great time ducky, how about taking some of us along Like myself .

Pistolenschutze · 01-27-2006, 07:16 PM

Best of luck on the hunt, ducky. But just remember, if a really pissed off Cape Buffalo charges you, it would be well not to miss with that .416 Rem, else the soup de jour might be "duck."

01-23-2006, 02:39 PM	#1
ducky V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tejas Posts: 271	Hunting in Africa Have any of you ever hunted in Africa? My father, brother and I are planning a hunt in Namibia for the near future and I'm curious as to others' experiences out there. We're looking to go for plains game, primarily. Every outfit I've looked at with the exception of one or two puts the guests up in 'luxurious accomodations', but we're looking more for a tent atmosphere with more spartan accomodations. If any of you have been there and have recommendations on a good outfitter to go with, I'd appreciate the input. -->

01-23-2006, 09:19 PM	#2
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Hunting in Africa I don't have any input to offer.... congrats on your upcoming trip, though! I hope you guys have a great time! Be sure to take lots of pics! __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

01-25-2006, 11:01 AM	#3
ducky V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tejas Posts: 271	Re: Hunting in Africa Thanks SoMo! I intend on taking lots of pictures, lots of video and keeping a good daily journal. I've decided on my 2 gun setup I'm taking out. While it's not primarily a 'hunting rifle' per se, I've wanted one for a couple years now and I'll be ordering my Blaser LRS2 in .338 Lapua for a medium caliber. I can use this after the fact for the long range target stuff I want to do more of. For a heavy caliber, I think I'm going to get a Blaser R93 Synthetic Safari in .416 Remington Mag. My father's got his heart set on hunting Kudu and Leopard, and while I wouldn't pass up the chance on either of those, I think I'm gearing more towards Waterbuck and Impala. We don't know what my brother's plans are, aside from the fact that he's definitely going. Communication is sporadic with him right now though, since he's currently in Iraq with a PMC. I'm sorry for the rambling. Even with all the planning my father and I are doing, I still can't contain myself and feel like telling someone..

01-25-2006, 11:30 AM	#4
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,854	Re: Hunting in Africa Sounds great, ducky. I covet your opportunity. Hope you are successful in all that you wish to do. May God be with you and yours for a safe trip. __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

01-25-2006, 02:13 PM	#5
Deputy Dawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Central Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 2,234	Re: Hunting in Africa Hope you have a great time ducky, how about taking some of us along Like myself . __________________ LOCK and LOAD................................... GOD, GUNS,GUTS the three that keep us FREE!!!!

01-27-2006, 07:16 PM	#6
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Hunting in Africa Best of luck on the hunt, ducky. But just remember, if a really pissed off Cape Buffalo charges you, it would be well not to miss with that .416 Rem, else the soup de jour might be "duck." __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)