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All good points, especially the pricey steak! I may just stay at the airport next fall.

I prefer AfricaSky Guesthouse. They even secure your rifle permits ahead of time, and meet you at the airport.

I paid 20$ for the steak....and it was big...and good...I liked Afton very much.....

The first time I stayed at the Afton, in 2003, they would deliver you to any local restaurant, then pick you up. That worked fine, but I much preferred the steak and sit-around on my last trip. Have also been very pleased with the accomodations, though my hunting partners and I have had an en-suite bathroom each time.

I also like the setting, and a 10-minute drive doesn't seem like much of a problem, or the lack of a TV. But whatever works....

My Afton House experience in 2009 was only positive including arranging rifle import, pickup and delivery at airport and articulate interchange between ourselves, owners and staff. It is a B&B folks. Both the steak and the breakfast were delicious and although they offered restaurant and shopping trips we elected to catch up on sleep, swim in the pool and talk with other guests.

I would stay again as it was friendly and the type of homey place I enjoy. I am however a bush bunny and lifestyles of the rich and famous are not for me.

I will 2nd or 3rd the Afton...Bruce...the black fellow with the Gracy travel shirt, was a super help to my son and I first trip. I hope he is still at the Airport when we get in.
We also enjoyed talking to the other quests. One gent was after buff. with archery equipment, one group after elephant, one guy after lepard, one Federal Ammo guy waiting a group for DG of some sort. Was fun...food excellent, and the room very clean and comfy. That`s why were doing it again.
Were on our way Friday at 6A!

Well, just got back...Excellent hunt with Gary Sparrow, African Cape Trophy Safaris.
We went through the SAPS office like a hot knife through butter...one reason was reps there to meet us from the AFTON House...another is we had all paperwork filled out to a "T".(Maybe a great reason to stay there?)
Anyway had tons of fun, lots of great hunting, shooting etc..

We will be needing pics.....

BTB, 200 grn 8mm Accubonds out of the 8mmx300 WSM worked real fine. So did 160 Sierras` out of the 7 Wby.

I will try to get pics.

Here ya go....





Nice critters!!!

Thanks AJ.

John, our PH, Nahoy our tracker/skinner, and me with the small one, plus Spud, who may lack in physical size, but makes it up in heart.
The big animal Ryan, the young guy, took.
We were very pleased with the whole adventure.

Well, the only fly in the ointment has been my missing ammo, locked pistol case with two boxes of 7 Wby in it. Last seen, by me, in Was/Dullas airport, checked through to Green Bay. Been a week now, United has yet to come up with it. Filled out and mailed an official United claim form yesterday.
Darn.

I just returned also, and had zero problems anywhere... including JoBerg, Wind Hoek and Polokwane.

Photo of recovered bullet...

Thanks again Al.

This is a sample of one I know, but this bullet sure worked for Ryan....and NO blow-ups evident. Bullet recovered from his Kudu, shot quartering on at a lazed 173 yrds. Bull ran about 30 yrds. MV of 2900 fps. 8x300 WSM...or a .325.
We were impressed with the toughness of warthogs! Ryan punched two with the Accubond right behind the front shoulder. Both ran about 50-60 yrds befor tipping. Both had quarter sized exit holes in em.

I've hunted with Gary Sparrow, he's great you and your son will have a great time.

We DID have a very good time. Thanks