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Hey guys,

Has anyone here hunted Ethiopia?

I'm in Djibouti for a year long military assignment and am about 1 hr away from Addis Abada, Ethiopia by plane. $300 round trip airfare.

It looks like I'll have one opportunity to hunt for 4 days on the ground (6 days total including travel). I'm open in terms of species and time of year, and would like to hear about any experience anyone has had in this area, what guides would be good to use, etc. I'm looking to spend under $5K and do not plan on getting any taxidermy. I will need to use a camp rifle. I'm open to other ideas but would like to maximize my hunting time and get a real unique experience.

Thanks!

Eric

Specialty country, not meant for "quickies".

I sent a few inquiries last night. One outfitter told me Ethiopia is one of the most expensive places to hunt with low quotas and high prices. He suggested RSA as a better option, although it's a longer flight.

Eric

Now focusing on Nyala in RSA.

Here is a photo of a couple of Nyala that we passed on earlier this month. More to come when I have a chance to do part two of my hunting report. I strongly suggest checking out Natal is you are interested in Nyala.

Hello Eric,
I have some great places for nyala. Check out the website and if interested I can surely get you onto a good nyala for a short hunt and be within your budget with enough left over for a few souvenirs. PM me if interested for more details.

Thanks fellas I'll check it out. I have a lead on an outfitter in Natal and will also check out your site BigBullet.

We had a suicide bomber attack a cafe about 200m from where I was in town tonight. It's in the news. Getting real...

Eric

Very nice pic by the way Charles. I would have gladly taken that Nyala on the left! Beautiful animal.

Eric

I would have shot him or another one that I don't have a picture of, but Pieter said we can do better. I hope to get more posted about that later this weekend.

Uganda is also an option based on where you are located at the moment.
Plains game hunt is fairly reasonable

Please keep safe

Stay safe over there. We appreciate what you're doing.

Bb

I look forward to it!

I inquired into Uganda and although it's closer to me the prices so far are out of my ballpark. Still looking... RSA seems to offer a good bang for the buck and from what I hear the Mkuze Game Reserve in KwaZulu Natal is the place to go for nyala. I was told I should hunt in July or August before the hot season.

Eric

Thanks, Bb! This was the first such attack since 1987. Hopefully not a harbinger of things to come.

Eric

You should also take a look at Pieter Kriel.

http://www.huntinginafrica.co.za/

Thanks for the link, Charles. Good stuff! I like his thorough descriptions of each species, best time to hunt, shot placement, recommend caliber, etc. Reviewing his site now..

I went with www.sadakasafaris.com They're not the cheapest but they took great care of me and found me the 55" kudu I was after. Great accommodations and great people.

Bb

Pieter will do you right as will JJHACK in RSA.

As you have found out, Ethiopia is a specialized safari destination. Namibia and RSA are getting to be the only sane place to hunt unless you are a Rockefeller.

Thanks, fellas. Many good options here to be sure!

I booked a hunt for mid-July in RSA and am finalizing the details. Nyala will be the focus with bushbuck and a warthog also on the list.

Eric

Great! I will be looking forward to hearing all about it.