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Outback · 01-13-2022, 02:16 PM

Where in Africa could you use your own rifles and take a nice cape buffalo, zebra, Wildebeest and some assorted plains game? I know buff are not everywhere and that grouping of animals AND wanting to take my own guns may be a difficult combo, maybe not.

Also, who would you recommend to hunt with? I don't have Doc May money!!!

LWD · 01-13-2022, 02:27 PM

Cape buffalo is what will make it really expensive. That's what will put you into another orbit price wise. Just plains game can be done pretty reasonably if you're flexible on what you shoot.

Drycreek3189 · 01-13-2022, 02:53 PM

As for your own gun, the Cape buff is gonna be the game changer again unless you have a .375 H&H or bigger. Most of the plains game can easily be killed with .300 mag and down depending on what you shoot.

buck_wild · 01-13-2022, 03:13 PM

You can do all that most any place in South Africa and Namibia.

You'll need at least a .375 plus for buff or you can bow hunt them also with the right setup.

Management type buff in the 36-38" range are going for $7-$8k, 40"+ a little more.

S-3 Ranch · 01-13-2022, 03:26 PM

9.3x62 is legal on Buffalo in most places and very legit on plains game

RR 314 · 01-13-2022, 03:52 PM

Yup. Can do that on most places/certainly with most outfitters in SA. Using your own rifle is no problem. Even if they only have PG on the main concession, they will know where to go close for buffalo. I went to one concession that had buffalo everywhere, but it was like a petting zoo. I said no thanks.

CEO · 01-13-2022, 03:54 PM

There are companies who can help navigate the process of bringing your guns along.

trophyhunter01 · 01-13-2022, 04:53 PM

Last trip in February of 2020 I used the PHs 375, it was no charge but part of the hunt. It is a lot easier and less stressful to use their firearms and ammo. If taking your own there are companies that can help in the process of getting through customs for a cost. Also,you need to understand all the requirements for leaving the US with one and docs required to bring it back, entering country requirements on weapon and amount of ammo you can bring and storage requirements and what the airline policy is as well as it can be different than TSA, country and airline, on top of that if you have a layover in the UK or Qatar you need more paperwork. First trip in 2007 I took my own and lucky I new the regs as most ticket agents don’t see many firearms and can really screw that process up. My buddy and I that went with me first time had a different ticket agent, mine showed up his did not for 3 more days.

IDFWU · 01-13-2022, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by trophyhunter01

Last trip in February of 2020 I used the PHs 375, it was no charge but part of the hunt. It is a lot easier and less stressful to use their firearms and ammo. If taking your own there are companies that can help in the process of getting through customs for a cost. Also,you need to understand all the requirements for leaving the US with one and docs required to bring it back, entering country requirements on weapon and amount of ammo you can bring and storage requirements and what the airline policy is as well as it can be different than TSA, country and airline, on top of that if you have a layover in the UK or Qatar you need more paperwork. First trip in 2007 I took my own and lucky I new the regs as most ticket agents don’t see many firearms and can really screw that process up. My buddy and I that went with me first time had a different ticket agent, mine showed up his did not for 3 more days.

Who did you hunt with? What country?

trophyhunter01 · 01-13-2022, 05:10 PM

Limpopo SA last time and Namibia first time. Lots of good outfits and all depends on what you want. Check Africahunting.com lots of great info and hunting reports from people that go first time and many times.
Lots of good outfits that is for sure. Lalamanzi Safaris is who last trip was with, got a cancellation hunt booked and was in country in 5 weeks getting it done, great outfit. Abri is a super guy. Not the super 5+star resort type but really nice camp, great cook. Astra Safari in Namibia, great trip as well. Both are family run outfits by good folks.

GarGuy · 01-13-2022, 05:25 PM

I did that

Mudslinger · 01-13-2022, 06:12 PM

Why a gun? Doing your list is very doable with a bow n RSA. I just did a Cape, Sable, Roan and Zebra with a bow in the Limpopo this past Sept. not extremely cheap with 3 of those critters though. I could have shot other plains game but already had them.

RR 314 · 01-13-2022, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudslinger

Why a gun? Doing your list is very doable with a bow n RSA. I just did a Cape, Sable, Roan and Zebra with a bow in the Limpopo this past Sept. not extremely cheap with 3 of those critters though. I could have shot other plains game but already had them.

Personally I find hunting over water/alfalfa/salt with a bow extremely boring as compared to getting out and walking. I sit in a blind plenty in Texas and when I go to Africa I like to get out and hunt. I realize you can spot and stalk with a bow, but most outfitters seemingly like to park you with your bow in a blind.

rladner · 01-13-2022, 08:36 PM

Email Limcroma. Using your own rifle is easy.

TX_Kevin · 01-13-2022, 09:22 PM

Kuche Safaris is a good choice. Tyak has a guy he likes a lot. Theron Safaris I think.

Mudslinger · 01-14-2022, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RR 314

Personally I find hunting over water/alfalfa/salt with a bow extremely boring as compared to getting out and walking. I sit in a blind plenty in Texas and when I go to Africa I like to get out and hunt. I realize you can spot and stalk with a bow, but most outfitters seemingly like to park you with your bow in a blind.

Have you ever hunted Africa? I have spot and stalked a Nyala, 2 Bushbucks, a Lioness and A Cape Buffalo all in Sept which is not the best time to try spot and stalk.

Earlier in the year, March thru probably July or August, spot and stalk may be better than water holes.

Too each his own, but i just like hunting RSA, no matter the style. Never know what will show up or how many of a particular critter. No where in the world can this happen except in Africa! I have never been bored while hunting in RSA!

Outback · 01-14-2022, 08:47 AM

I have a .375 or will when it arrives and plan to use it. I've taken numerous deer and hogs as well as 2 bear but I need more of a guarantee of success for my first Africa hunt. I've killed a mule deer and elk now with a rifle, next time will be with a bow. South Africa seems ideal and I am thankful for the recommendations. The plan is a plains game hunt plus a buff.

HeyMikey · 01-14-2022, 08:59 AM

I've hunted SA twice; once with a bow and once with a rifle. My wife hunted with a rifle both times. We hunted plains game only, but saw some huge Cape Buffalo several times on both trips.
IMHO, there is ZERO reason to take your own gun. As much as we would have liked to take my wife's custom rifle with us, we decided that the hassle and risk involved (loss/theft/etc) just weren't worth it. Especially when we were able to use the guide's gun, at a very cheap rental rate. It didn't take away from our hunting experience one bit, and was one less thing that could potentially ruin our trips. We didn't regret it then, and still don't today.
Good luck on your trip

lanceodom · 01-14-2022, 09:27 AM

Everything you have mentioned can be done in South Africa with Coenraad Vermaak Safaris. Call or email Scruff. They are a first class operation and do it right. https://www.cvsafaris.com/
Here is my write up on it.
https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=731662

we didn't take our guns but used theirs. But I know they love for guys to bring their own as well.

Big Lee · 01-14-2022, 09:45 AM

Give Tink a shout. Tell him you're an up and coming supermodel. He will take good care of you.

hopedale · 01-14-2022, 10:07 AM

Listen to Cable Smith's first South African hunt - https://lonestaroutdoorshow.com/2017...res-in-africa/

He went with https://www.johnxsafaris.com/

He's going back for like his 5th trip and I think he's put a pakage together for a group rate. Believe he has a couple of openings. Shoot him an email - lonestaroutdoorshow@gmail.com

Mudslinger · 01-14-2022, 04:29 PM

When you get ready to do it with a bow for trophy animals. give me a shout. I will get you together with what I consider one if not the best bowhunting outfits only for trophy animals at reasonable prices. 5 Star in every aspect!

brunner · 01-14-2022, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeyMikey

I've hunted SA twice; once with a bow and once with a rifle. My wife hunted with a rifle both times. We hunted plains game only, but saw some huge Cape Buffalo several times on both trips.
IMHO, there is ZERO reason to take your own gun. As much as we would have liked to take my wife's custom rifle with us, we decided that the hassle and risk involved (loss/theft/etc) just weren't worth it. Especially when we were able to use the guide's gun, at a very cheap rental rate. It didn't take away from our hunting experience one bit, and was one less thing that could potentially ruin our trips. We didn't regret it then, and still don't today.
Good luck on your trip

I’ve been as well, go with this suggestion

Renting is so much easier and PH’s normally have very very nice weapons

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01-13-2022, 02:16 PM	#1
Outback Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Llano primarily	Africa Question Where in Africa could you use your own rifles and take a nice cape buffalo, zebra, Wildebeest and some assorted plains game? I know buff are not everywhere and that grouping of animals AND wanting to take my own guns may be a difficult combo, maybe not. Also, who would you recommend to hunt with? I don't have Doc May money!!!

01-13-2022, 05:25 PM	#11
GarGuy Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011	I did that Attached Images

01-13-2022, 09:22 PM	#15
TX_Kevin Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kingwood, TX Hunt In: Gillespie and Fayette Counties	Africa Question Kuche Safaris is a good choice. Tyak has a guy he likes a lot. Theron Safaris I think. Last edited by TX_Kevin; 01-13-2022 at 09:31 PM.

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01-13-2022, 02:27 PM	#2
LWD Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Euless Hunt In: Young County and anywhere else I can	Cape buffalo is what will make it really expensive. That's what will put you into another orbit price wise. Just plains game can be done pretty reasonably if you're flexible on what you shoot.

01-13-2022, 02:53 PM	#3
Drycreek3189 Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Troup Hunt In: Cherokee, Rusk Counties	As for your own gun, the Cape buff is gonna be the game changer again unless you have a .375 H&H or bigger. Most of the plains game can easily be killed with .300 mag and down depending on what you shoot.

01-13-2022, 03:13 PM	#4
buck_wild Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Corpus Christi	You can do all that most any place in South Africa and Namibia. You'll need at least a .375 plus for buff or you can bow hunt them also with the right setup. Management type buff in the 36-38" range are going for $7-$8k, 40"+ a little more.

01-13-2022, 03:26 PM	#5
S-3 Ranch Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sisterdale Hunt In: Sisterdale, Barnhart , presidio , tiviolie	9.3x62 is legal on Buffalo in most places and very legit on plains game

01-13-2022, 03:52 PM	#6
RR 314 Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006	Yup. Can do that on most places/certainly with most outfitters in SA. Using your own rifle is no problem. Even if they only have PG on the main concession, they will know where to go close for buffalo. I went to one concession that had buffalo everywhere, but it was like a petting zoo. I said no thanks.

01-13-2022, 03:54 PM	#7
CEO Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: The Woodlands, TX Hunt In: TX, MO, CO	There are companies who can help navigate the process of bringing your guns along.

01-13-2022, 04:53 PM	#8
trophyhunter01 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas	Last trip in February of 2020 I used the PHs 375, it was no charge but part of the hunt. It is a lot easier and less stressful to use their firearms and ammo. If taking your own there are companies that can help in the process of getting through customs for a cost. Also,you need to understand all the requirements for leaving the US with one and docs required to bring it back, entering country requirements on weapon and amount of ammo you can bring and storage requirements and what the airline policy is as well as it can be different than TSA, country and airline, on top of that if you have a layover in the UK or Qatar you need more paperwork. First trip in 2007 I took my own and lucky I new the regs as most ticket agents don’t see many firearms and can really screw that process up. My buddy and I that went with me first time had a different ticket agent, mine showed up his did not for 3 more days.

01-13-2022, 05:10 PM	#10
trophyhunter01 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas	Limpopo SA last time and Namibia first time. Lots of good outfits and all depends on what you want. Check Africahunting.com lots of great info and hunting reports from people that go first time and many times. Lots of good outfits that is for sure. Lalamanzi Safaris is who last trip was with, got a cancellation hunt booked and was in country in 5 weeks getting it done, great outfit. Abri is a super guy. Not the super 5+star resort type but really nice camp, great cook. Astra Safari in Namibia, great trip as well. Both are family run outfits by good folks.

01-13-2022, 06:12 PM	#12
Mudslinger Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rogers TX Hunt In: Kent/Stonewall Counties, Limpopo South Africa	Why a gun? Doing your list is very doable with a bow n RSA. I just did a Cape, Sable, Roan and Zebra with a bow in the Limpopo this past Sept. not extremely cheap with 3 of those critters though. I could have shot other plains game but already had them.

01-13-2022, 08:36 PM	#14
rladner Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coppell Hunt In: San Saba	Email Limcroma. Using your own rifle is easy.

01-14-2022, 08:47 AM	#17
Outback Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Llano primarily	I have a .375 or will when it arrives and plan to use it. I've taken numerous deer and hogs as well as 2 bear but I need more of a guarantee of success for my first Africa hunt. I've killed a mule deer and elk now with a rifle, next time will be with a bow. South Africa seems ideal and I am thankful for the recommendations. The plan is a plains game hunt plus a buff.

01-14-2022, 08:59 AM	#18
HeyMikey Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern Brazoria County Hunt In: Brazoria County	I've hunted SA twice; once with a bow and once with a rifle. My wife hunted with a rifle both times. We hunted plains game only, but saw some huge Cape Buffalo several times on both trips. IMHO, there is ZERO reason to take your own gun. As much as we would have liked to take my wife's custom rifle with us, we decided that the hassle and risk involved (loss/theft/etc) just weren't worth it. Especially when we were able to use the guide's gun, at a very cheap rental rate. It didn't take away from our hunting experience one bit, and was one less thing that could potentially ruin our trips. We didn't regret it then, and still don't today. Good luck on your trip

01-14-2022, 09:27 AM	#19
lanceodom Ten Point Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston Hunt In: LaSalle County	Everything you have mentioned can be done in South Africa with Coenraad Vermaak Safaris. Call or email Scruff. They are a first class operation and do it right. https://www.cvsafaris.com/ Here is my write up on it. https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...d.php?t=731662 we didn't take our guns but used theirs. But I know they love for guys to bring their own as well.

01-14-2022, 09:45 AM	#20
Big Lee Ten Point Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: TX Hunt In: Central Texas	Give Tink a shout. Tell him you're an up and coming supermodel. He will take good care of you.

01-14-2022, 10:07 AM	#21
hopedale Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Williamson county Hunt In: WMAs	Listen to Cable Smith's first South African hunt - https://lonestaroutdoorshow.com/2017...res-in-africa/ He went with https://www.johnxsafaris.com/ He's going back for like his 5th trip and I think he's put a pakage together for a group rate. Believe he has a couple of openings. Shoot him an email - lonestaroutdoorshow@gmail.com

01-14-2022, 04:29 PM	#22
Mudslinger Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rogers TX Hunt In: Kent/Stonewall Counties, Limpopo South Africa	When you get ready to do it with a bow for trophy animals. give me a shout. I will get you together with what I consider one if not the best bowhunting outfits only for trophy animals at reasonable prices. 5 Star in every aspect!