TTundra
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- Joined
- Jul 29, 2015
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- Northern, IL
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- Hunted
- RSA (Limpopo), USA , CAN
Hi folks,
Its been a while since I've been able to post here. An opportunity arose to relocate to North Carolina from Illinois and I was more than eager to accept it. Couldn't be happier with the decision but with the move comes the headache of packing all our belongings and gear away until one house is sold and another is bought. Elated the move is now complete and I can get back to the AH community. Any AH members around the Greensboro/Triad area?
More importantly, as the title eludes, I am ecstatic that I will be wheels up in just over two weeks to be reunited with friends Matwetwe Safaris. Hendrik and his staff run a great camp that made for an outstanding trip and incredible hunt(s). I know my first report does not do Matwetwe justice since I was still an AH greenhorn, so I wanted to ensure this report goes the distance.
I booked my first trip with Matwetwe Safaris at a SCI dinner and while I know many similar experiences vary, mine was exceptional. All fees considered, the deal I received was just about as good as any 'good' deal from our "Deals" section here... and the trip did not disappoint. My experiences in 2016 are what lead me to book with Hendrik again. Like so many members here, I became friends with my PH(s) during the trip and continued speaking with them after. Hendrik and his wife even went so far on our first trip that they helped plan and setup my engagment to my now wife...even have some great positioned trail camera photos My father is joining me once again with a friend of his who is new to Africa, so that will be a treat to witness.
For this trip, I have a few more plains game that I am ideally after. Waterbuck, Blue Wildebeest, Springbuck, another warthog as I simply love hunting them, and the Gemsbok who eluded me on my first trip. Above all, I will certainly let Africa show me whats she has and who knows how that list will change and I am all for it.
Ive also learned from my first trip to be a little more prepared... I dont need 5+ hunting outfits, I did need more practice from sticks, I don't need the wide brimmed safrai hat (but I still love the photos), I spent less money on gear and saved more for animals. Maybe most important...set my work email away message to "Unable to return messages until June XX" and just leave the computer at home. Africa is my time and I'll only need the phone for the nightly wife call.
As time draws closer I feel my thoughts more regularily drifting to the memories from my first trip to Africa and all the experiences and sights we witnessed. Africa stole a piece of my heart and I do think it will always long to return.
The countdown begins...
Its been a while since I've been able to post here. An opportunity arose to relocate to North Carolina from Illinois and I was more than eager to accept it. Couldn't be happier with the decision but with the move comes the headache of packing all our belongings and gear away until one house is sold and another is bought. Elated the move is now complete and I can get back to the AH community. Any AH members around the Greensboro/Triad area?
More importantly, as the title eludes, I am ecstatic that I will be wheels up in just over two weeks to be reunited with friends Matwetwe Safaris. Hendrik and his staff run a great camp that made for an outstanding trip and incredible hunt(s). I know my first report does not do Matwetwe justice since I was still an AH greenhorn, so I wanted to ensure this report goes the distance.
I booked my first trip with Matwetwe Safaris at a SCI dinner and while I know many similar experiences vary, mine was exceptional. All fees considered, the deal I received was just about as good as any 'good' deal from our "Deals" section here... and the trip did not disappoint. My experiences in 2016 are what lead me to book with Hendrik again. Like so many members here, I became friends with my PH(s) during the trip and continued speaking with them after. Hendrik and his wife even went so far on our first trip that they helped plan and setup my engagment to my now wife...even have some great positioned trail camera photos My father is joining me once again with a friend of his who is new to Africa, so that will be a treat to witness.
For this trip, I have a few more plains game that I am ideally after. Waterbuck, Blue Wildebeest, Springbuck, another warthog as I simply love hunting them, and the Gemsbok who eluded me on my first trip. Above all, I will certainly let Africa show me whats she has and who knows how that list will change and I am all for it.
Ive also learned from my first trip to be a little more prepared... I dont need 5+ hunting outfits, I did need more practice from sticks, I don't need the wide brimmed safrai hat (but I still love the photos), I spent less money on gear and saved more for animals. Maybe most important...set my work email away message to "Unable to return messages until June XX" and just leave the computer at home. Africa is my time and I'll only need the phone for the nightly wife call.
As time draws closer I feel my thoughts more regularily drifting to the memories from my first trip to Africa and all the experiences and sights we witnessed. Africa stole a piece of my heart and I do think it will always long to return.
The countdown begins...
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