I have been meaning to post a hunt report on here since returning from my hunt in early August this year.
I hunted with Heath Jardine at a camp by Hwange. It is a couple hours drive south of Victoria falls where Heath picked me up. Having read some reports on here and being my first Africa hunt I was unsure how things would turn out. Luckily Heath and everything with the hunt was excellent!
The camp was very comfortable and great food and hospitality. Heath, Judea and Frank were excellent hunters and trackers. It was the dry season so it took a couple days before buffalo moved into the area. In the mean time we had many opportunities for trophy kudu that I did not connect on. On the third day of hunting we had a great spot and stalk on a herd of buffalo and Heath set me up perfect for a trophy of a lifetime! The very next day I was able to get a kudu, which I had not planned on prior to the trip but once I started hunting them I was hooked!
The camp is a prime destination for Elephant which we seen lots every day.
Regarding previous posts I have read, I thought the area was of sufficient size. There is a mine down the road but other than driving past it to get to the area you don't see it.
I believe the area would provide more opportunities for game during the wet season but I was very happy with the results. And remember guys it is wild game hunting. There is no guarantees.
If you are booking you may wish to try and book directly with Zimafrica rather than using Jeff Martinell. He is nothing other than a middle man and provides very little in regards to the hunt. Save the money and book direct.
All the best
Blake Frederickson
I hunted with Heath Jardine at a camp by Hwange. It is a couple hours drive south of Victoria falls where Heath picked me up. Having read some reports on here and being my first Africa hunt I was unsure how things would turn out. Luckily Heath and everything with the hunt was excellent!
The camp was very comfortable and great food and hospitality. Heath, Judea and Frank were excellent hunters and trackers. It was the dry season so it took a couple days before buffalo moved into the area. In the mean time we had many opportunities for trophy kudu that I did not connect on. On the third day of hunting we had a great spot and stalk on a herd of buffalo and Heath set me up perfect for a trophy of a lifetime! The very next day I was able to get a kudu, which I had not planned on prior to the trip but once I started hunting them I was hooked!
The camp is a prime destination for Elephant which we seen lots every day.
Regarding previous posts I have read, I thought the area was of sufficient size. There is a mine down the road but other than driving past it to get to the area you don't see it.
I believe the area would provide more opportunities for game during the wet season but I was very happy with the results. And remember guys it is wild game hunting. There is no guarantees.
If you are booking you may wish to try and book directly with Zimafrica rather than using Jeff Martinell. He is nothing other than a middle man and provides very little in regards to the hunt. Save the money and book direct.
All the best
Blake Frederickson
