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Some random thoughts I had on the return trip while trying to readjust to the 9 hour time difference and jet lag Africa was more than I could imagine Atlanta to Jburg is a beast Get bulkhead seats or at the very least isle and upgrade if possible If not 3 glasses of wine and Ambien Get your vaccinations VIP service meet and greet with gun service just makes the experience EASY My PH, tracker, skinner-driver were the BEST Africa is changing rapidly Thorns have stickers on them.................................. Camp mates can make the difference between amazing and awful. (mine were amazing) Do not over pack Wear hunting clothes and boots then take 2 complete changes You don't need a knife except to clean your nails. Take good binos with shoulder harness No need for rangefinder PH will have it Same for shooting sticks Good shoes without hard soles you cannot stalk as quietly as the PH and trackers Sunglasses Leave the candy behind, the camp staff left me candy on my bed Forget cigarettes they can buy them cheaper than you Be kind to everyone Camp staff makes amazing food------different but amazing Use a rifle that you can shoot well and premium bullets 300 WM with 180 grain Norma ammo e tips produced 1 shot DRT kills Take more money and pictures Leave trophies unless they are very important to you Hyena is difficult to hunt Listen to your PH they know what they are doing Experience everything you can sleep at home or on the plane Plan on extra time at airports international flights take time Again VIP meet and greet is awesome Jburg to Atlanta was easier for me probably because I was exhausted Pictures and details to follow when I get my life back in order
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Ha rest up ... looking forward to pictures and details
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Planning your next trip already? I always start planning on the flight back.
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Awesome! Pleased to hear that you enjoyed the country. Looking forward to your photos!
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Some random thoughts I had on the return trip while trying to readjust to the 9 hour time difference and jet lag Africa was more than I could imagine Atlanta to Jburg is a beast Get bulkhead seats or at the very least isle and upgrade if possible If not 3 glasses of wine and Ambien Get your vaccinations VIP service meet and greet with gun service just makes the experience EASY My PH, tracker, skinner-driver were the BEST Africa is changing rapidly Thorns have stickers on them.................................. Camp mates can make the difference between amazing and awful. (mine were amazing) Do not over pack Wear hunting clothes and boots then take 2 complete changes You don't need a knife except to clean your nails. Take good binos with shoulder harness No need for rangefinder PH will have it Same for shooting sticks Good shoes without hard soles you cannot stalk as quietly as the PH and trackers Sunglasses Leave the candy behind, the camp staff left me candy on my bed Forget cigarettes they can buy them cheaper than you Be kind to everyone Camp staff makes amazing food------different but amazing Use a rifle that you can shoot well and premium bullets 300 WM with 180 grain Norma ammo e tips produced 1 shot DRT kills Take more money and pictures Leave trophies unless they are very important to you Hyena is difficult to hunt Listen to your PH they know what they are doing Experience everything you can sleep at home or on the plane Plan on extra time at airports international flights take time Again VIP meet and greet is awesome Jburg to Atlanta was easier for me probably because I was exhausted Pictures and details to follow when I get my life back in order Congratulations on your trip and well said. donsm70
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Sounds like a great trip. Your excellent advice for Africa sounds very similar to good advice for hunting just about anywhere, with the exception of the PH and tracker references. 👍
I've got so many things to do in this great country that Africa might be gone before I get a chance. I've got several goals for myself before I hit 50 and being a do it yourself kind means the learning curve is steeper. I may have to add Africa to one of my first 50 and older goals.
I look forward to your stories and pictures.
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