off to africa on tuesday, this will be my last trip.

I hope you have the best trip ever, Amigo.
Be safe.

So, what are you going after?

Good luck, pics when you get back.

Godspeed

Have a wonderful trip!
Looking forward to some stories, and pictures when you get back.

Have a great trip!

Bring back memories!

I can't even handle Minnesota's summer heat, let alone an African summer. Happy hunting eastbank!

Have a great trip. The Dark Continent has always held a spell on me, but unfortunately I have never had the funds to visit the long grass. Many books grace the bookshelves. Capstick , Ruark, Selous, Boddington, Carmichael, and O'Connor have led me in my dreams. Through their writing I have felt the heat of the days and the cold of the nights. I have heard the grunt of the lion and seen the stare of Mbogo in their prose.

Go! Savor, for there will come a time when Africa will no longer be Africa. Man will take over and the Wilderness will dwindle. But until then the Buffalo will still stare at you as Ruark stated. " The Cape Buffalo looks at you as if you owe them money."

Hope you have a safe, game filled, most enjoyable time eastbank. But I hate to hear this is your last. 73 isn't old (I'm only 35). But if this is your wish, then just know that so many here will never get a first trip. And count your blessings. Because you are blessed. Make it memorable. But above all, make it back.

eastbank said:

going back to africa on tuesday night for my fifth and last trip, at 73 its time to slow down. i will do some hunting and get to say goodby to some very good friend that i have made in africa over the years. i could never get used to the differences between west and east africa, of all the places i have hunted i have enjoyed africa the most and i can say one thing tho its a big ass country filled with wonderful people and i will miss going there. eastbank.

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No offense but is Africa hunting really that physical ?

Have a great trip, eastbank.

Regards,
hps

Eastbank, you flying into OR Tambo Airport. If so what date and time do you land?

jim in Anchorage said:

No offense but is Africa hunting really that physical ?

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Jim it can be depending on when you hunt and where. We have such diverse conditions ranging from really heavy brush to savannah to mountains to mountains with brush. It can be a little nerve wracking to walk in terrain where there is stuff than can stomp you to death in a moment or have you for breakfast. You guys have it also, we just proportionately have more of these critters than most other places.

It also depends on the level of hunting experience you want. You want to walk and stalk then yes, you want the easy way out sit on the back of a truck hunt (not hunting for me) then you can book that as well. I am also sure that as with you in Alaska that there is not an animal around every bush waiting to be shot at. You spend the money to come to Africar you want to be shooting something memorable and that takes a little looking for.

We would not have the weather extremes that you guys experience and you would probably not even button up you vest in our winters. Our summers, well yes we would have you at somewhat of an advantage.

I'm over here just trying to pay all my bills and you're flying off to Africa. Totally unfair lol! I'm happy for you Eastbank! Be safe. Let's see some pictures when you make it back.

Eastbank, how long did it take for you to clear customs with your rifles etc. I am on a very tight program but would like to meet with you at the airport if but for 10min if we can synchronise watches.

Good luck!

I wish you success, safety, enjoyment, friendship, and memories. Haven't been to sub-Saharan Africa yet. It's on my bucket list.

Bon Voyage