Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Africa Just booked South Africa in April of 2016

I'm just waiting for Ian to send the signed contract back but I'm booked for 8 days of free range hunting in Kwa Zulu Natal starting in late April with Venture South Safaris.

I'm targeting Nyala and bushbuck and going to be bringing the trusty Model 70 in 375 H&H.

Let me be the first to offer up a "YOU SUCK"!

Seriously though, congrats! I will hunt nyala some day like that.

Frank you should have a great time hunting in KZN.

is that not just a little early in the season for Nyala as the trees will have a lot of leaves on at that time.

Nyala is on my "next" list

Yep, it's going to be really green but my work schedule and the airmiles tickets availability set the timing. I have 8 days to get a good nyala so even if that's all I get I'll be happy.

Congratulations. Natal is great for Nyala. Hardest part can be waiting when PH says "we can do better".

Unless it is the only rifle/caliber you have, I'd leave the 375 home. My god grand son shot his Nyala with a 308. An 06,308, plenty for them. Kudu easy to kill with the same round. God grandson, got 2 Impala, an Nyala, a black wildebeest and a zebra with the 308. I got a Waterbuck, Impala, warthog and Kudu, with the 308. I have a friend who's a retired PH and he said they used to tell folks, leave the 375 home unless you intend to hunt dangerous game. Just my 2 cents worth but been there a few times, and took 18 head of game with a 280 a few years back, using 140gr TTSX bullets. 7 Oryx which are supposed to be "tough", but the 5 I shot with the 280 all drt. GGS used 130gr TTSX bullets in his 308, to take his stuff with.

Ain't that the truth!!!

Great stuff Frank. Very happy for you my friend!

Nyala and bushbuck will be a great hunt, and one that is underrated. Two glamour trophies to be proud of. Good luck!

Congratulations on your upcoming safari.

As far as a rifle goes, I would take whatever you like and feel comfortable with. You may not NEED a 375 H&H but you may WANT the 375 H&H.

There is a great deal to be said about the anticipation and preparation for going to Africa and carrying and shooting the rifle of your choice is part of it.

donsm70

Frank knows what he's doing with any caliber. Enjoy!

Yeah this deserves an official YOU SUCK comment here.....we are all jealous so bask in the adoration!
And take the 375....I did and did not regret it!
Mine is sitting in the safe pining away for another trip...but but now there is a 300 H&H next to it that wants
to go also.......decisions.....decisions...

and one more


YOU SUCK

If you like your 375, I'd take it with no regrets. It'll kill your game just fine. I bought a Ruger RSM in 375 in 2012 (100 years after the cartridge was developed) just so I could take a classic to Africa. I did and I loved it. I shot a wart hog at 20 yards, blackbuck, impala, eland, and nyala. Now I have wonderful memories of using a classic rifle on a wonderful African adventure. Plus, I'd rather have more than enough rifle for the game expected, rather than a marginal cartridge in the event of a shot around the edges of the animal. Hey, it happens to all of us sometimes. Plus, in Africa, if you draw blood you pay for the animal regardless of whether it is found or not.

have an awesome time! remember to take lots of photos

I did a Nyala, Bushbuck, Warthog hunt in KwaZulu Natal last year and had an awesome time. You're going to have a blast!!!

Eric

Met a girl in a bar once named Nyala,(better than one named Warthog!) probably the closest I'll ever come.

Hope your trip is great.

Take your 375 with 260 Nosler Partitions. Mine talked loud over there in July.

Have a great trip Frank. We'll be looking forward to your report.

If you go to accuratereloading.com, there are two reports there from guys who hunted that area and got Bushbuck and Nyala. Gives you an up on what it's about. Why are you only looking at two animals. should be able to do one a day so if 5 days, should be able to get several others too. Be looking at Kudu, etc.