Hello!!

[Mattmann86]

Hey everyone! I’ve hunted my whole life and never dreamed of going to Africa. I was offered an all expenses paid trip for me and my 15 year old son to go to Kimberly and hunt on an 11 day hunt and am getting pretty pumped although a little scared lol. I’ve never flown more than 4-6 hours and now 17 and with my son! On top of all the plane wrecks lately and crime that seems rampant in South Africa. To be fair, I’ve never looked at crime or stats in Africa until I’m now going lol. So, can I get some tips or travel tips for a newbie that’s nervous? To be fair I live beside Memphis Tn which per capita, is one of the worst places on earth. Thanks in advance!

 

[Mekaniks]

 

[Ridge Runner]

Welcome to AH.

 

[Hooked Now]

Welcome! And let me know who I need to chat with about getting all expense paid trips to Africa thrown my way!

If your PH is picking you up at Tambro (or you are staying overnight and then flying to Kimberley) no reason to worry about the crime unless you are heading into Joburg for some crazy reason. Flights continue to be really safe. Safer than driving in Memohis I bet.

Somebody else said it on here first, but I am envious of thr man going on his first safari. So much to enjoy and such a special place. You and your son will both enjoy it so much.

Advice depends a bit on what you are hunting and with whom, if you are taking a rifle or two, and what your experience is in hunting before. My advice is budget a bit for taxidermy. That one is a bigger expense than you'd think initially. And take a good hat and chapstick. And practice on sticks.

Enjoy! And welcome again!

 

[Mattmann86]

Thanks buddy!

Lots of whitetail hunting experience but that’s it really. Never traveled to hunt!

I’m hunting gemsbuck, waterbuck, zebra, wildabeast, etc.

Going with Ikamela Safaris. Flying into jo and staying the night and then flying to Kimberly to meet the guides.

 

[BRICKBURN]

Welcome to AH.
Plenty of discussions have been had here about trepidation regarding crime and air travel.
Look around and you will see what you need to make your decisions.

Enjoy.

 

[Firebird]

Glad you found us and joined the ranks.
Also glad you aren’t selling cryptocurrency

Best wishes on your adventure