WalkedUp Posted February 13, 2023 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 I know it is early but I am planning on visiting (non-shooting) family in Johannesburg in 2025. I haven’t been since 2005 and I am looking to sort out some plains game stalking and dove shooting. Does anyone have any good contacts to the north of Jo’burg? We are looking at either April or August, any recommendations? There are 24 of us going on the overall trip but I (selfishly) will petition for the best shooting dates. When not shooting we will be going to Pilansburg and Kruger for watching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Neal Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Sorry can't help with the shooting but you've reminded me of my trip to SA. A mate of mine married a bok, she hailed from that region so the wedding was just outside Jo'burg. A group of us went out there (date stamps on the photos tell me it was 15 years ago 😦) I think this picture of a white lioness was taken at Pilanesburg national park. Awesome creatures, they're huge! Either there or at Kruger national park, I can't remember, there was a part where you could drive amongst the animals. Several of us were in the back of someone's Hi-Lux with a hard top on the back (cool box full of beers in there of course ). My mate the groom was leaning out the tailgate with his camera photographing animals one side, but what he didn't see was the male lion coming round the other side of the truck in his blind spot.... let's just say the wedding was nearly cancelled for health reasons. He got dragged back inside by his shorts, missed only by millimetres by some very big claws and teeth. When we got out of the truck afterwards (and I'm annoyed with myself I didn't get a photo of it) there were the lion's teeth and claw marks left in the back bumper of the truck! After the wedding, my travelling companion and I spent a few days up in Sun City. This sign at the Crocodile "Sanctuary" (most are killed for meat and skin) really cracked me up! If it's still trading, I can thoroughly recommend the Carnivore Restaurant, just top side of Jo'burg. I ate my way through all of the game options. Ostrich was a bit dry, not my thing. Crocodile very salty and texture like raw cod. Wouldn't have it again! The rest was great, I remember I liked the Gemsbok a lot. This is the fire pit they cook on!!!! Hope you get sorted mate and have a good trip. Plenty of photos and an epic report please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted February 24, 2023 Report Share Posted February 24, 2023 Pm me your e mail. We go every year mostly starting around Bloem, Welcome or Kroonstadt. Pigeons ducks and geese and game for those that want it. Different out fitters to try depending on what you want to get out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted May 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 On 24/02/2023 at 00:19, Jim Neal said: Sorry can't help with the shooting but you've reminded me of my trip to SA. A mate of mine married a bok, she hailed from that region so the wedding was just outside Jo'burg. A group of us went out there (date stamps on the photos tell me it was 15 years ago 😦) I think this picture of a white lioness was taken at Pilanesburg national park. Awesome creatures, they're huge! Either there or at Kruger national park, I can't remember, there was a part where you could drive amongst the animals. Several of us were in the back of someone's Hi-Lux with a hard top on the back (cool box full of beers in there of course ). My mate the groom was leaning out the tailgate with his camera photographing animals one side, but what he didn't see was the male lion coming round the other side of the truck in his blind spot.... let's just say the wedding was nearly cancelled for health reasons. He got dragged back inside by his shorts, missed only by millimetres by some very big claws and teeth. When we got out of the truck afterwards (and I'm annoyed with myself I didn't get a photo of it) there were the lion's teeth and claw marks left in the back bumper of the truck! After the wedding, my travelling companion and I spent a few days up in Sun City. This sign at the Crocodile "Sanctuary" (most are killed for meat and skin) really cracked me up! If it's still trading, I can thoroughly recommend the Carnivore Restaurant, just top side of Jo'burg. I ate my way through all of the game options. Ostrich was a bit dry, not my thing. Crocodile very salty and texture like raw cod. Wouldn't have it again! The rest was great, I remember I liked the Gemsbok a lot. This is the fire pit they cook on!!!! Hope you get sorted mate and have a good trip. Plenty of photos and an epic report please! Excellent intel, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted May 19, 2023 Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 I first went in 2004 for a “once in a lifetime” trip. I went back nine times and finished up as the outfitter’s UK agent. Everything has changed now and unfortunately I am unable to help. Have a good trip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalkedUp Posted June 13, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2023 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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