Osama Mahdi
AH enthusiast
There's so much to express about this adventure, yet sometimes words fall short in capturing the essence of the mountain breeze, the exhilaration of encountering Africa's dangerous game, the gratification after a successful hunt. I'll attempt to convey this not with an abundance of words but through pictures, as they say, 'a picture is worth a thousand words.' So, please indulge me.
If you perceive the following as a report, it deviates from a chronological diary; instead, it highlights some of the most memorable moments from an exceptional experience. But let's start at the beginning.
This remarkable hunting journey began when I won a generously offered hunt giveaway by Bossie Mostert, a professional hunter, and the owner of Limpopo Big Game Safaris. The announcement was made on another platform in Limpopo, South Africa (apologies to Eastern Cape and Namibia; your turn will come, but not just yet).
The prize included a 5-day hunt for both a hunter and an observer, with the main targets being a Kudu and a Buffalo cow. Having read only positive feedback about Bossie and his operations on this fantastic site, my expectations for the hunt were sky-high. The anticipation for winter to wane and summer to usher in the joy of hunting Africa became a challenging wait.
I invited one of my friends to join me as an observer; she was an avid huntress who hadn't yet experienced hunting in Africa. However, I soon realized it might not be the best idea when my wife exclaimed, “You're not taking that blonde with you to a different continent!”
I left home on Saturday morning, and after the first flight landed in Chicago, we headed to New York. However, just before takeoff, United canceled the flight due to weather conditions. This unexpected turn led to a night in Chicago and another one in New York. Finally, I arrived at the camp around 1:00 am on Wednesday. It took me 5 fucken days. Fortunately, I had wisely added a few extra days to my trip.
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If you perceive the following as a report, it deviates from a chronological diary; instead, it highlights some of the most memorable moments from an exceptional experience. But let's start at the beginning.
This remarkable hunting journey began when I won a generously offered hunt giveaway by Bossie Mostert, a professional hunter, and the owner of Limpopo Big Game Safaris. The announcement was made on another platform in Limpopo, South Africa (apologies to Eastern Cape and Namibia; your turn will come, but not just yet).
The prize included a 5-day hunt for both a hunter and an observer, with the main targets being a Kudu and a Buffalo cow. Having read only positive feedback about Bossie and his operations on this fantastic site, my expectations for the hunt were sky-high. The anticipation for winter to wane and summer to usher in the joy of hunting Africa became a challenging wait.
I invited one of my friends to join me as an observer; she was an avid huntress who hadn't yet experienced hunting in Africa. However, I soon realized it might not be the best idea when my wife exclaimed, “You're not taking that blonde with you to a different continent!”
I left home on Saturday morning, and after the first flight landed in Chicago, we headed to New York. However, just before takeoff, United canceled the flight due to weather conditions. This unexpected turn led to a night in Chicago and another one in New York. Finally, I arrived at the camp around 1:00 am on Wednesday. It took me 5 fucken days. Fortunately, I had wisely added a few extra days to my trip.
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