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First time. Bow and rifle. What item should I pack that's not immediately evident?

Don't bring a ton of clothing...they do laundry each day. Bring a windbreaker and sweater, or a jacket, for the morning drives. Don't worry about a knife...they do all the gutting and caping. Have a pair of Crocs or slip-ons for around camp...you'll be in your boots all day. Bring a camera!!!

Toss in a couple of the one time use cameras. Have a great time.

The last time I hunted there we were along the SA side of the Crocodile River. It was so low we walked over into Botswana, just to say we were there and to let a couple of trackers see relatives.

We want plenty of pictures!

Wipes and M&M's.

take a bunch of those small flavoring packets that can be put in bottled water....tea, lemonade, or any other flavors you like.
Our PH loved them and we used them too.

Also, I took a bunch of "school supply" stuff for the kids. They had never seen coloring books and colors, paint sets, markers, and stuff like that.

I also took about 15 pair of Crocs (knock offs) in wild colors from pink to orange to black. They are light, and I used them to pack around my guns in my Tuff Pak. Gave them to the cooks, maids, etc. They were a big hit.

I will be along the Crocodile.

Rooibokkrall...??

If you're talking operator, Limcroma.

I just returned from Limcroma last week. Second time there and both were awesome. I went archery only.
The above are good advice, for sure minimal clothes, two of everything except boots. One to wear and one being cleaned.
I tak a couple packs of individually wrapped life saveers or other hard candy. While in the blinds that helps pass time for you, the PH and trackers.

Hand sanitiser. And enjoy the heck out of your hunt.

Awesome stuff!
All the best for your hunt. Looking forward to the report and photos.

Take Care,
Marius Goosen

We took our first trip to Africa last year and hunted with Limcroma. First class outfit and fine folks to hunt with. We hunted with rifles and took some fine trophies. I killed an awful fine bushbuck right on the river. I can't wait to go back!

Chapstick or Blistex very dry over there. Just got back it was cool in the mornings particularly riding in the back of a truck. Also cool in the evening while sitting by the fire talking about the day. Gloves don't hurt either every kind of sticker imaginable. Lots of batteries for your camera. Warm hat and one that will keep the sun out of your face plus good sun screen.

We took peanut butter crackers......our PH loved them

Haha,...yeah those are awesome!

Are we talking Nutter Butters...? Because nothing else compares!

Eric

The drink packet idea is a good one.

Binos are not needed. Your PM will glass for you.

Really ??

I'll take mine

Nothing personal, but I wouldn't even think about going over without binos. Instead of taking naps at midday, I sat around water holes, or on the side of a hill next to camp, glassing everything I could find to glass. I may not be able to judge game like the PH, but I sure had a helluva great time looking at those fantastic animals through my 8x32's.

I used my binocular a lot. What I didn't really need was much of a knife, although the Victorinox I had was handy to decap bottles of Castle, and the little Blind Horse knife with the 3" blade was used a bit at lunch out in the field.

Speaking of lunch, watch the food at Limcroma. First time I ever gained weight on a hunting trip! Everything was excellent!

You can use them, but you don't NEED them...

2X on the binoculars.
That's the last thing other than my bow that I would leave home.
I used them constantly on game 20 to 300 yards and further.

Thanks guys. Packed up and ready to head out tomorrow. Flight is stopping in Dakar. Hopefully that doesn't pose problems on the way home given the nearby epidemic...

Here's to hoping you have the time of your life! Good Luck!

Thank you, JG. Taking my older daughter and now the younger wants to go too. May have to do a second trip soon. Would like to do the trip you did with Ansie and Danie.

Have a great safari!


...and you suck!

Have a great safari!

I have no doubt you are going to have a good time.

I am on day 10 of a 13 day safari in Limpopo and I can assure you that I will be back.

I am having an incredible time!

Looking forward to your pics afterwards!!! package went out this AM. I'll shoot ya a PM w/ the tracking # although it'll beat ya home! hahaha Enjoy and be careful!

Godspeed! and take lots of pics!!

Back. Kudu, N'yala, Impala and zebra with a rifle and wildebeest with a bow. Daughter got warthog with a 38 pound bow, which is her first animal. She's now explaining how to judge horn length to people and talking about working up to 45-50 pounds to shoot bigger animals.

This is nothing without pictures...and someone will be along in a minute or two to tell you:


YOU SUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!











yes I'm jealous....10 months to wait........sigh....

Just got back about a week ago from Limpopo.....hunted with Cruiser safaris and had just an AWESOME experience!!! Started making plans to go back before I was finished with the first trip! Started making a list of things I can sell off on the plane trip back so I can get back there faster!

A couple of things I think might come in handy that haven't been mentioned already:

1.) Shooting glasses: I wore prescription glasses while hunting, but with all the thorns and brush we went stalking through, it might be wise to have some sort of eye protection...not probably a problem for bow hunters hunting from a blind near a water hole, but after getting a thorn apple thorn in my eye years ago while grouse hunting, I don't like taking chances with my eyesight. Might come in handy with all the dust as well, seeing as how it was there dry season.

2.) an extra electrical converter: While I didn't see it happen, I'm told that now the airlines and TSA will not allow an uncharged item (i.e. cell phone, camera, etc) on an airplane due to terrorist concerns. When you look at the amount of electronic gear we haul along now a days (laptop, cell phone, camera(s), etc), it might be wise to have a second electrical converter handy, esp. since they are small and don't take up much space. I had to buy a new camera just before leaving, and this one has a rechargeable battery that requires it's own special charger instead of using AAs like the old one.

Just a couple of thoughts...........but I'm just an amateur.

Which Limcroma PH did you hunt with?

Jan

Jan Loots? We hunted with him last year. Fine man and liked to hunt hard. We stalked and walked through a lot of brush. He put me on some good animals including a really fine bushbuck.

Those three pictured are all excellent trophies! Congrats!

Thanks, guys. Jan really hunted hard for us. My daughter came home explaining how to judge impala trophy quality so I think she may be hooked.