Second trip booked

[Stormy Kromer]

My first safari was in March, 2023. I took all the animals on my list, Kudu, Gemsbok, Zebra, Nyala. Plus some extras Steenbok, Blesbok and Springbok.

This next trip will be for some odds and ends that I saw last time. I don't have room for any more taxidermy, only photos of the animals taken in Africa. My package includes Blue Wildebeast, Red Hartebeast, Warthog, Impala and a Zebra (thrown in for free). I may add to the list when I am there if opportunities come along, any suggestions ?

I am going with a friend who has the same package but will be adding a Gemsbok. This will be a lot of shooting for two guys in 6 days. My wife is coming with as an observer, she was with on the last trip.

I always said I wanted a Sable on my next trip but since I can't do a shoulder mount I'm going to pass.

We leave next March for Limpopo. We're taking a 4 day tour at Victoria Falls after the 6 days of hunting.

Is it too soon to look at airfare ? I used Travel Express last time and plan on using them again. Arriving on the United flight in the evening, overnight at Citi Lodge and to camp the next morning. Rifle Permits will hold our hands from the plane through customs to the hotel lobby.

 

[Rare Breed]

My first safari was in March, 2023. I took all the animals on my list, Kudu, Gemsbok, Zebra, Nyala. Plus some extras Steenbok, Blesbok and Springbok.

This next trip will be for some odds and ends that I saw last time. I don't have room for any more taxidermy, only photos of the animals taken in Africa. My package includes Blue Wildebeast, Red Hartebeast, Warthog, Impala and a Zebra (thrown in for free). I may add to the list when I am there if opportunities come along, any suggestions ?

I am going with a friend who has the same package but will be adding a Gemsbok. This will be a lot of shooting for two guys in 6 days. My wife is coming with as an observer, she was with on the last trip.

I always said I wanted a Sable on my next trip but since I can't do a shoulder mount I'm going to pass.

We leave next March for Limpopo. We're taking a 4 day tour at Victoria Falls after the 6 days of hunting.

Is it too soon to look at airfare ? I used Travel Express last time and plan on using them again. Arriving on the United flight in the evening, overnight at Citi Lodge and to camp the next morning. Rifle Permits will hold our hands from the plane through customs to the hotel lobby.

Congratulations!!!! Like all of us the bug has bitten you! Never hurts to check on airfares as soon as available.

 

[Nevada Wapati]

Normally you need to be within 11 months before booking flights. I normally book 9 months out.

 

[358 Norma]

Be prepared for sticker shock when you start looking up flights!

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Lots of water should be going over Vic Falls in March. Get one of those cheap rain ponchos to wear as the mist from the falls will soak you.

 

[Mekaniks]

Awesome have fun!

What outfitter are you hunting with?

Airlines usually start releasing seats for booking 1 year out…

Don’t forget the hunt report for us when you get back

 

[AZDAVE]

Look at doing a couple night hunts for the small predators.

 

[Doubleplay]

Good luck. However get ready for very warm weather and rain in March.

 

[TRAVEL EXPRESS]

We'd be happy to help again! Flights will open 11 months from your return, but feel free to reach out with any questions prior.

 

[Stormy Kromer]

Hello Travel Express! We will be in contact soon. Flying from Sioux Falls or Minneapolis (only if we have to) to Johannesburg. and back.

You did a great job for us in 2023 and we will be happy to hire your services again.

Our PH is Kirabo Safaris.

 

[TRAVEL EXPRESS]

HI @Stormy Kromer it would be great to help you again, looking forward to chatting soon! Just give us a call and we can get details.

 

[Hunt anything]

You can always do euro mounts of the skulls and then have the hides shipped to you and as space comes available for some reason you can always have something mounted.
Personally I can’t ever see me shooting a trophy sized animal and not bringing something home. Many feel different but that’s just me.

 

[Houston Bill]

Glad to see you are going back to Africa, when I first went I thought I would be one and done but the bug bit me too!

As for other suggestions on what to hunt, I love Waterbucks, I have shot 3 different spices of Waterbuck. Since you have a blue wildebeest you could go for a black wildebeest. Common and mountain reedbuck and some of the tiny 10 like the klipspringer or the duiker might be good options as well.

 

[ericg1]

i will be traveling to SA hunting in January 2025. what are the pros and cons of taxidermy done in south africa. this is my first trip to SA

thank you

 

[Hunt anything]

i will be traveling to SA hunting in January 2025. what are the pros and cons of taxidermy done in south africa. this is my first trip to SA

thank you

Pros; much cheaper and quicker turn around times. If something happens to one of your hides a SA taxidermist can replace it much cheaper. A little easier clearing all of the government hoops with finished taxidermy.


Cons; it may be a crap shoot on the quality ( in fairness here as well ) much more expensive shipping finished taxidermy as opposed to dip&pack. Much easier to communicate with a local taxidermist.

I’ve been fairly lucky, I’ve had some trophies mounted here in the states and some in SA. To my eye all were done well except a baboon that is just average.

 

[Stormy Kromer]

My rifle is packed in my truck. Driving from the farm here in Minnesota to Sioux Falls airport in the morning and arrive in JoBerg in a blur of about 24 hours. United 188. Overnight at City Lodge and picked up Monday by the PH. Start hunting Monday afternoon for a week.

Darren at Travel Express has been a huge help, Rifle Permits also.

I'll report when I return in a couple weeks.

 

[Fatback]

Good luck on your safari. Looking forward to reading all about it.

 

[Hyde Hunter]

My rifle is packed in my truck. Driving from the farm here in Minnesota to Sioux Falls airport in the morning and arrive in JoBerg in a blur of about 24 hours. United 188. Overnight at City Lodge and picked up Monday by the PH. Start hunting Monday afternoon for a week.

Darren at Travel Express has been a huge help, Rifle Permits also.

I'll report when I return in a couple weeks.

good luck Stormy, Jennifer has me leaving from Sioux Falls in 24 days and will be staying a
City Lodge also before heading to the East Cape so have a great trip

 

[TRAVEL EXPRESS]

Excited for the trip reports! Keep us posted, and safe travels.