Big Horn Safari Company

<body><table dir="ltr" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td valign="top"> <p>This is relevant text so spiders can determine the keyword ratio my frames page</p> <p>Welcome to the Big Horn Safari Company South Africa</b>. Africa is the ultimate experience in adventure.  The mention of an African safari sparks thoughts and images that make the heart pound and the mind race. Breathtaking scenery, exotic species, uncommon courtesy,<img border="0" src="../treesandsunset.jpg" width="239" height="154" align="right"> exceptional food and service, and a seemingly endless variety of geographical structure are commonplace in Africa. The Big Horn Safari Company specializes in bringing you the best that Africa has to offer. Each safari with us is custom-tailored to fit your expectations, tastes and preferences.  We operate in several of South Africa's game rich provinces so we can bring you to the very best trophy areas for the species you're after.  We use only the best facilities with the most experienced staff and only hunt on large well managed properties that are fair chase and hold excellent trophy quality. Our professional hunters are only the most experienced in South Africa and will work tirelessly to get you the best trophies available. I sincerely hope you join us for your adventure.  I know you won't be disappointed.</p> <p align="left">Mike Wodjenski, Owner</p> <p align="center"> <font size="5" face="Copperplate Gothic Bold">outh Africa Hunting Prices</font></p> <p align="center"> <font face="Copperplate Gothic Bold" size="4"> <a href="#South Africa Trophy Hunting Daily Rates">Daily Rates</a> - <a href="#South Africa - Trophy List">Trophy Fees</a></font></p> <p align="center"> <b><font face="Copperplate Gothic Bold"> <a name="South Africa Trophy Hunting Daily Rates">South Africa Trophy Hunting Daily Rates</a></font></b></p> <p align="center"> <b>----NO HIDDEN FEES----</b></p> <p align="center"><b>Fee per each day in US$:</b></p> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="3" cellspacing="0" width="500" id="AutoNumber3" cellpadding="2" style="border-collapse: collapse"> <tr> <td width="25%">1 hunter with 1 professional hunter</td> <td width="25%">2 hunters with 1 professional hunter</td> <td width="25%">1 hunter, dangerous game</td> <td width="25%">Observer</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="25%">$350</td> <td width="25%">$300 per hunter</td> <td width="25%">$450</td> <td width="25%">$150</td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <p align="center"> <p align="left"><b><font size="2">Daily rates include:</font></b><font size="2"><br> - Services of a professional hunter<br> - Accommodations<br> - Food and beverages (including alcohol)<br> - Transportation to and from Johannesburg International Airport<br> - Daily laundry and maid service <br> - Services of trackers and skinners<br> - Preparation and care of trophies<br> - Transportation of trophies to a local taxidermist (who can ship raw or finished trophies)<br> - All transportation during the course of the hunt<br> - All licenses and permits (except CITES permits; these are issued in the receiving country)<br> - Value Added Tax (V.A.T. 14%)</font><br> <br> <b><font size="2">Daily rates exclude:</font></b><font size="2"><br> - Airfare<br> - Accommodations before and after the hunt<br> - Purchase of souvenirs<br> - Entrance fees to game viewing parks<br> - Dipping and shipping of trophies out of South Africa<br> - Taxidermy<br> - Tips and gratuities to the professional hunter and staff<br> - Permits issued by the receiving country (CITES)</font><p align="left">  <p align="center"> <b><font face="Copperplate Gothic Bold" size="4"> <a name="South Africa - Trophy List">South Africa - Trophy List</a></font></b></p> <p align="center"> <b>----NO HIDDEN FEES----</b></p> <p align="center"> <b><font face="Copperplate Gothic Bold">Trophy Fees for South African Game</font></b></p> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="3" width="500" id="AutoNumber7" style="border-collapse: collapse" cellpadding="2"> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Copperplate Gothic Bold">Game List 2004</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Copperplate Gothic Bold">Trophy Fees 2004</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Copperplate Gothic Bold">Species</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Copperplate Gothic Bold">Fee in US$</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Blesbok</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$240</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Blesbok, White</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$500</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Buffalo*</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$8000-$12000 p.a.m.v.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Bushbuck</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$580</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Bush Pig</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$450</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Duiker, Grey</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$160</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Eland, Cape</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$1660</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Elephant*</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$20000-$30000 p.a.m.v</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Gemsbok</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$850</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Giraffe*</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$2200</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Hartebeest, Red</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$750</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Impala, Southern</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$250</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Klipspringer</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$550</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Kudu, Greater</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$1050</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Kudu, Lesser*</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">P.O.R.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Leopard*</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$3500 a.m.v.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Lion*</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$12000-$20000 p.a.m.v.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Nyala</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$1600</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Ostrich</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$400</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Reedbuck, Common</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$650</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Reedbuck, Mountain</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$500</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Rhino, White*</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$20000-$35000 p.a.m.v.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Roan*</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">P.O.R.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Sable*</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$6000-$9000 p.a.m.v.</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Springbok</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$200</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Steenbok</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$200</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Tsessebe</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$1600</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Warthog</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$150</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Waterbuck</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$1100</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Wildebeest, Black</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$700</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Wildebeest, Blue</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$840</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Zebra, Burchell's</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$800</font></td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <p align="center"><b><font face="Copperplate Gothic Bold">Wing Shooting</font></b></p> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="3" cellspacing="0" width="500" id="AutoNumber5" cellpadding="2" style="border-collapse: collapse"> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Francolin</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$3</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Guinea Fowl</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$5</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Sand Grouse</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$5</font></td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <p align="center"><font face="Copperplate Gothic Bold"><b>Animals of Opportunity</b></font></p> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="3" cellspacing="0" width="500" id="AutoNumber6" cellpadding="2" style="border-collapse: collapse"> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Baboon</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$30</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Caracal</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$300</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Genet</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$80</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Jackal, Black Backed</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$30</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Monkey, Vervet</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$25</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Porcupine</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$30</font></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">Wildcat, African</font></td> <td width="50%"><font face="Book Antiqua">$200</font></td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <p align="left"><font face="Book Antiqua" size="2"><b>*</b> Special request species. Inform us at the time of booking so arrangements can be made.</font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Book Antiqua" size="2"><b>A.M.V.</b>: Availability May Vary. These species may not be available at all times. Please confirm at time of booking.</font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Book Antiqua" size="2"><b>P.A.M.V.: </b>Prices and Availability May Vary. The availability of these species varies, and the fee may be higher or lower than the estimated price here. An actual quote can be issued on inquiry.</font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Book Antiqua" size="2"><b>P.O.R.: </b>Price on Request. Contact us for a quote.</font></p> <p align="left"><font face="Book Antiqua" size="2"><b>Note:</b> All game wounded and not recovered must be paid in full.</font></p> <p align="center"> <b><font face="Copperplate Gothic Bold" size="5">South Africa - Safari Accommodations</font></b></p> <p align="center"> <a title="View of guest chalet." href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/Fac1.gif"> <img border="2" src="../Fac1_small.gif" xthumbnail-orig-image="file:///C:/Documents and Settings/Owner/My Documents/Fac1.gif" align="left" width="100" height="73"></a>We have several lodges at our disposal. The lodge at which you stay will be determined by the species you choose to pursue and by the quality of game in a specific area at the time you hunt with us. By having lodges in different locations, we can minimize t<a title="View of the garden area." href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/Fac2.gif"><img border="2" src="../Fac2_small.gif" xthumbnail-orig-image="file:///C:/Documents and Settings/Owner/My Documents/Fac2.gif" align="right" width="100" height="71"></a>he daily travel time to and from hunting areas, and we have the freedom to provide you with hunting areas that have the best game populations and trophy quality available at any given time.</p> <p> <a title="Inside a guest room." href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/Fac6.gif"> <img border="2" src="../Fac6_small.gif" xthumbnail-orig-image="file:///C:/Documents and Settings/Owner/My Documents/Fac6.gif" align="left" width="100" height="104"></a>All our lodges have private rooms, hot and cold running water, showers, electricity, full maid service, and daily laundry service. All are located in areas with wonderful African scenery and serve exquisite meals prepared by professional chefs. You certainly won't feel like you're roughing it. Click on the thumbnail images below to view one of our typical lodges.<a title="Entrance view of a guest room." href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/Fac7.gif"><img border="2" src="../Fac7_small.gif" xthumbnail-orig-image="file:///C:/Documents and Settings/Owner/My Documents/Fac7.gif" width="79" height="96" align="right"></a></p> <p>Many of South Africa's national parks are nearby, and arrangements can easily be made for observers to tour them for a nominal fee. </p> <p align="center"> <b><font face="Copperplate Gothic Bold" size="5">South Africa - Trophy Hunting</font></b></p> <p align="center"> <b>"One kills in order to have hunted; one does not hunt in order to kill."  - Jose Ortega y Gasset</b></p> <p> <img border="0" src="Mike&LiBakkie.jpg" width="182" height="129" align="left">Hunting in South Africa takes place on private lands that are managed to promote the proliferation of wildlife. Currently there are three times the amount of game on private lands than in South Africa's many national parks. We have hundreds of thousands of acres to hunt on in varied terrain.</p> <p>South Africa is the home of the plains game safari but recently has also become a premier destination for the Big 5 as well. We offer more than forty species of game on our standard game list. Many of these species are only found in numbers in South Africa. The black wildebeest, the springbok, the southern impala, and the white rhino are specialties of South Africa. If it's big kudu you're interested in, then the Northern (Limpopo) Province of South Africa is the one of the best places in the world to go. We hunt predominately in the Northern Province but have concessions and facilities in Natal and the FreeState that give us access to areas where certain species are<img border="0" src="Bush%20Lunch.jpg" width="171" height="118" align="right"> attainable.<p><b><font size="4">Hunting Techniques</font></b></p> <p><b> Spotting and Stalking:</b>  This is the classic method of big game hunting in Africa. Game is spotted through binoculars while walking or driving in the hunting vehicle and then an approach on foot  is attempted. Spotting and stalking can be employed with rifle, bow, or muzzle loader.</p> <p><b>Stand Hunting:</b> Stand hunting is typically done from ground blinds near waterholes at midday. When hunting carnivores, meat is sometimes used as bait. Stand hunting can be employed with rifle, bow, or muzzleloader. </p> <p><b><font size="4">Hunting Implements</font></b></p> <p><b>Rifles: </b>Rifles of 7x57 Mauser or larger are recommended for a full-bag plains game hunt. A .375 H&H Mag. or larger is required for the hunting of dangerous game (leopard not included).  Semi automatics are not allowed into South Africa, and pump guns may cause the raising of an eyebrow by the airport police, so we don't recommend them.</p> <p><b>Calibers and Ammo:</b> The choice of caliber is really a personal one (other than the dangerous game minimum). The caliber and gun you choose should be a high-performance one with which you are comfortable and confident. A typical deer rifle (.270, 7mm Mag., 30-06, .300 Win Mag., .300 H&H Mag., etc.) accompanied by high-quality projectiles (Nosler Partition, Swift A Frame, Barnes X, etc.), will handle all the plains game in South Africa. The most important thing is that you hit the animal in the right spot. African animals are remarkably tough, so be sure of your shot before you take it. All wounded animals not recovered must be paid for in full. "Too much gun" is not really in the African vocabulary, so if you've been looking for an excuse to pick up a bigger gun, you won't find one much better than a safari.  Calibers up to the .375 H&H Mag. are often used on plains game safaris, and if you bring along a few solid bullets to use on the smaller antelopes (steenbok and duiker), you won't have problems with trophy damage when using the bigger guns. Bullet drop can be an issue with the really big guns on longer shots.</p> <p><b>Optics: </b>A compact 8x to 10x binocular is invaluable on safari. If you have a full-size binocular and have the room in your luggage, you will find them useful as well. Telescopic rifle sights capable of 4x or greater magnification are recommended. A variable power scope is useful as shot opportunities can vary from very  close to 500 yards. If you own a range finder, bring it along if for nothing other than testing your PH's range-estimating ability (this can be quite entertaining, and he will probably impress you).</p> <p><b>Archery:</b> Gear capable of taking a whitetail deer is capable of taking most of the plains game you will encounter. Howard Hill once said that he could take any animal in North America with a 45-pound long bow, and this statement could also include the plains game of South Africa. If you use a long bow or a recurve, sharp-to-the-tip broadheads are recommended. With the added energy a relatively low poundage compound affords, there are many broadhead choices that will do the job. The most important thing for bow hunting in Africa is that you know your capabilities with your set-up and are well practiced at shooting it with broadhead-tipped arrows. With bow hunting, shot placement is everything.</p> <p><b>Muzzleloaders:</b> It is recommended that modern muzzleloaders with sabot ammo should be .45 caliber or larger. Traditional muzzleloaders using round-ball ammo should be .50 caliber or larger. With muzzleloaders as with archery, it's most important to know your effective range and the effective range of your particular set-up. Muzzleloaders don't carry a lot of energy at longer ranges and may not have the necessary energy to take an animal cleanly. It's important that you know the limit of your equipment.</p> <font face="Book Antiqua, Times New Roman, Times"> <p align="center"><b><font face="Copperplate Gothic Bold" size="5">Big Horn Safari Company - About Us</font></b></p> <p align="center"><font size="4"><b>Big Horn Safari Company - Our Mission</b></font></p> <p align="left"> <img border="0" src="barefoot.jpg" width="110" height="179" align="left">The Big Horn Safari Company is family owned and operated business started on the premise of offering personalized service and the highest quality experience available in the hunting industry. We know of no other company that goes to the extent that we do to ensure that all of our client's needs are met. We exist because of our customers, and we do whatever is necessary to ensure that our clients have a unique experience that's the best possible.</p> <p align="center"><b>Our South African</b> <b>safaris </b>are the best we know of. We concentrate on the quality of hunting and the experience the client has with us, and we can adjust our program to meet your needs. Unlike many of the discount safari companies in operation today, we are not obliged to operate on any one specific hunting area where the game quality may or may not be good. We have access to hundreds of thousands of acres of hunting concessions and several lodges from which to operate. This allows us the ability to cater to your tastes. Unlike most other South African outfitters, we can move around the country to ensure that you get the game for which you're looking. The professional hunters (PHs) we employ are only the most experienced and professional that the field has to offer. Our PHs are masters of their craft who long ago completed their apprenticeships in the bush. These men know the game, the bush, and how to give you the best possible safari experience. Unlike other safari companies, you won't be lost in a crowd of other hunters while working with us. We are not a high-volume operation that hustles hunters in and out. We limit the number of clients we take each year in order to ensure the highest level of service. From the time of booking to the time you receive your trophies from the taxidermist, we will be there to answer your questions and to guide you through the entire African experience.</p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="left"><b> <img border="0" src="ph%20and%20leopard.jpg" width="158" height="145" align="left">Profile - Pieter Lessing, South African Outfitter and Host</b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><span style="COLOR: black">As a distant descendant of former president Paul Kruger, hunting, a love and respect for nature, and a rock-steady South African work ethic have been passed down from generation to generation in my family.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><span style="COLOR: black">From a very early age, it became evident that hunting would always be a part of my life. From the first dove I shot with a BB gun, just outside the busy streets of Vereniging in South Africa, to the countless days I spent among the Bushmen of Botswana, I have been learning, developing, and growing as a hunter. The goal that I had was simple, to become the best hunter in  South Africa--not by quantity of game animals taken, but by skillful approach, stalking, assessing and watching game in its habitat. Hunting is not about killing, but about knowing that you could have taken a specific animal without it knowing you where there. I am living my life's dream. Let me help you make yours a reality.  </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><span style="COLOR: #000000"> Pieter Lessing, Outfitter, Professional Hunter</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><b><font color="#000000"> <img border="0" src="Mike&Li%20Warthog.jpg" width="232" height="161" align="left">Profile - The Big Horn Safari Company</font></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><font color="#000000">The Big Horn Safari Company was formed simply because of the love of hunting we have. Being a lifelong hunter and outdoorsman, I dreamed of hunting in Africa since the age of four. It took a bought with a life-threatening illness to finally motivate me to go and live my life's dream. So I booked a safari with Pieter Lessing. I beat the illness before I embarked on my first safari. My wife, Li, and I fell in love with Africa while there. Li, who had never hunted and was quite apprehensive about the trip, became a first-rate shot and an experienced big game hunter on this first safari. She had no intention of hunting when we planned the trip, but after spending a couple of days as an observer on safari, she became fascinated with the sport. At Pieter's urging to give it a try and after careful training sessions from Pieter on shooting and shot placement, she took two record-book animals on this first attempt at big game hunting. She became hooked and made me promise we would go back the following year. During this first safari, Pieter and I became the closest of friends. It took very little time with him for me to realize that this was a man with whom I could trust my and my wife's life. We stayed in touch throughout the following year.  At the conclusion of our second safari, with our enthusiasm for the land, animals, and people not having diminished in the least, we decided that we wanted Africa to become a permanent part of our lives and formed the Big Horn Safari Company as the marketing portion of Pieter's outfitting business. </font> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 12pt"><font color="#000000">Mike Wodjenski, Owner, Big Horn Safari Company</font></p> </font> <p align="center"><b><font size="5" face="Copperplate Gothic Bold">Big Horn Safari Company</font></b></p> <p align="center"><font size="4">Answers to some of the typical questions you may have about a South African safari.</font></p> <p><b>Q:</b> Don't you just shoot from the truck? All the safari pictures I've seen show people riding around on the back of the truck.</p> <p><b>A: </b>This is a common misconception. The hunting vehicle is only used to travel to and from hunting areas. Very often the client and PH will be on the back of the truck while moving within a hunting area, but the shooting does not take place from the truck.</p> <p><b>Q: </b>What happens to the meat from the game taken?</p> <p><b>A:</b> All the meat from the game is used. The best cuts are usually saved for the client to eat while on safari, if he or she wishes. The rest is donated to the native residents of the area. Honestly I've never seen and animal more completely used than in Africa--virtually every part of the animal is used for something, right down to the bones. There is almost no waste.</p> <p><b>Q:</b> Can I bring the meat from a hunt back to the U.S.?</p> <p><b>A: </b>No. Meat must be USDA approved in order to gain entry into the U.S., and there is no way to get this approval in Africa at this time. I hope this changes, as African game is some of the best I've ever tasted.</p> <p><b>Q: </b>Can I bring my own guns into Africa, or do I need to rent them from the outfitter?</p> <p><b>A: </b>There is a simple procedure from bringing guns into Africa. You must have a U.S. ownership document for your guns and an airline-approved gun case. The gun must be disabled and locked, and all ammunition must be separate from the firearm. We will provide you with everything you need to know so that you can travel to and from Africa with your guns without incident. I assure you it is not difficult. We can rent firearms to you for use on your safari, but you will be more familiar and probably better with your own.</p> <p><b>Q:</b> Is Africa safe for tourists?</p> <p><b>A: </b>Simply put, South Africa is a safe destination for safari clients. By and large, South Africa is a safe place, but like anyplace in the world, there are bad sections, especially in the big cities. You will never be traveling in these areas while on a safari and will not be left unattended at any time while away from the camp.</p> <p><b>Q: </b>Should I tip the staff, and if so, how much?</p> <p><b> A: </b>Typically the staff is tipped at the end of a safari. Tipping is not compulsory. The amount given is typically a result of how happy you are with the staff and their performance on your safari. The PH is typically given 10 to 15% of the daily rate (even if the outfitter is your PH). The chef, maids, trackers, and skinners are usually tipped 10 to 15% of the daily rate to be divided up among them. Your PH will take you around (this must be at your request; he will not bring this up with you) to the staff at the end of the safari so you can give the staff their tips in person and say goodbye.</p> <p><b>Q: </b>How much will my safari cost in total?</p> <p><b>A:</b> The costs that you will incur other than the cost of the safari itself include: airfare ($800 to $1600 per person), shipping of trophies to the U.S. (about $700 for a six animal safari), importation of the trophies at a customs broker (about $500), and taxidermy (this depend greatly on how you have your trophies mounted, but a six animal safari with all shoulder mounts will run about  $2500 to $3000). We can help you obtain exact quotes for these items at the time of booking.</p> <p><b>Q:</b> What equipment do I need to bring?</p> <p><b>A:</b> We will provide you with a complete equipment list at the time of booking.</p> <p><b>Q:</b> Are the insects bad? What about snakes?</p> <p><b>A: </b>As the safari season takes place during the South African winter, there are very few insects, and thankfully, the snakes are hibernating.</p> <p><b>Q:</b> Do I have to worry about malaria?</p> <p><b>A: </b>The areas we hunt in are considered malaria free and mosquitoes are almost nonexistent during the safari season. I usually take malaria tablets as a precaution anyway and recommend that our clients do as well.</p> <p><b>Q: </b>What inoculations do I need to go to Africa?</p> <p><b>A: </b>We will provide you with a list of requirements. There are only a couple of inoculations that you will need that are not typically given to Americans on a regular basis anyway; your doctor will advise you on this.</p> <p><b>Q:</b> Do I need a visa to travel to South Africa?</p> <p><b>A: </b>No. To enter  South Africa from the United States, you will only need a passport.</p> <p>"The Big Horn Safari Company offers high quality South African hunting and photography safaris. "<a/> <p>"Bighornsafarico.com, Big Horn Safari Company, Big Horn Safari Co.,hunting, africa, big horn, professional, hunter, South Africa, South Africa Hunting, South African Hunting, South African Hunting Safari,South Africa Safari, Plains Game Hunting, Dangerous Game Hunting,Trophy Hunting,South African Trophy Hunting, South Africa Dangerous Game Hunting, Cape Buffalo Hunting, Leopard Hunting, Kudu Hunting, Rifle Hunting, Bow Hunting, Muzzleloader hunting" <a/> <P align=center><FONT face="Copperplate Gothic Bold" size=5>Big Horn Safari Company - Alaska Hunting</FONT></P> <P align=center><FONT color=#808000><B>Brown Bear - Black Bear - Dall Sheep - Mountain Goat</B></FONT></P> <P>Join expert mountaineer and outfitter Steve Johnson, as he guides you across the Alaskan wilderness in search of some of the most spectacular animals you will ever have the opportunity to hunt.</P> <P><IMG height=130 src="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/My%20Webs/Steve63.jpg" width=234 align=left border=0></P> <P>This amazing journey takes you through the rugged frontier of eastern and western Alaska with captivating landscapes and scenery that is simply breath taking. You'll face nature like you never have before as your endurance. skill, ability, and strength of will are tested beyond their limitations. This is a trip in which accuracy and precision are equal only to your courage and desire to overcome.</P> <P> <B>Some dates still available for fall 2004!</B></P> <P align=center><B>2004 Hunting Schedule and Prices</B></P> <DIV align=center> <CENTER> <TABLE id=AutoNumber1 height=296 cellSpacing=1 border=1> <TBODY> <TR> <TD align=middle width="33%" height=19><B>Species</B></TD> <TD align=middle width="33%" height=19><B>Dates</B></TD> <TD align=middle width="34%" height=19><B>Price in US$</B></TD></TR> <TR> <TD width="33%" height=54>Brown Bear</TD> <TD width="33%" height=54>April 7-27 Alaska Range</TD> <TD align=middle width="34%" height=54>10,000</TD></TR> <TR> <TD width="33%" height=54>Brown Bear</TD> <TD width="33%" height=54>May 1 - 31 Prince William Sound</TD> <TD align=middle width="34%" height=54>10,000</TD></TR> <TR> <TD width="33%" height=54>Dall Sheep</TD> <TD width="33%" height=54>August 10-31 Chugach Range</TD> <TD align=middle width="34%" height=54>8,500</TD></TR> <TR> <TD width="33%" height=55>Mountain Goat</TD> <TD width="33%" height=55>September 1- October 15</TD> <TD align=middle width="34%" height=55>7,000</TD></TR> <TR> <TD width="33%" height=55>Brown Bear</TD> <TD width="33%" height=55>September 1 - October 15</TD> <TD align=middle width="34%" height=55>10,000</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></CENTER></DIV> <P>Additional species available on any hunt for the following trophy fees:</P> <P>Black Bear, Spring or Fall $2500</P> <P>Mountain Goat, added to fall brown bear hunt $4500</P> <P>Brown Bear, added to fall mountain goat hunt $5500</P> <P>All hunts are ten days fully guided, one hunter one guide</P> <P>Assistant packers are available to make your trip easier.</P> <P align=center><B>Travel Information</B></P> <P>When hunting the Chugach Unit 13 for Sheep, Bears and Goats, hunters fly into Anchorage and are picked up.No additional charters are needed.</P> <P>When hunting the Alaska Range for spring bear, hunters fly into Anchorage and are picked up. No additional charters are needed.</P> <P>When hunting on the coast unit 6 for spring bears, hunters will fly into Yakutat and then take a charter to Cape Yagataga.</P> <P><B>Alaskan Moose, Caribou, and Fishing trips, guided and spike camps also available contact us for details.</B></P> <p align="center"><font size="5" face="Copperplate Gothic Bold">Big Horn Safari Company - British Columbia</font></p> <p align="center"><font color="#808000"><b>Big Horn Sheep - Elk- Mountain Goat - Shiras Moose - Grizzly Bear - Black Bear - Cougar - Lynx</b></font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Times New Roman"> <img border="0" src="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/My%20Webs/permitbighorn.jpg" width="256" height="174" align="left">The Big Horn Safari Company is proud to offer hunting the in the heart of the British Columbia Canadian Rockies with 21 year veteran outfitter Bob Fontana. We have some of the best Big Horn Sheep hunting areas in North America. Our elk, bears, cats, and goats are second to none. Specializing in wilderness horse back trips to access the best trophies in the spectacular Canadian Rockies. This is one of the best hunting areas and outfitters on the continent. You can not find a better wilderness hunt.</font></p> <p align="center"><b><font face="Times New Roman">Species and Pricelist for Hunting</font></b></p> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="1" cellspacing="1" id="AutoNumber1" align="left"> <tr> <td><b>Species</b></td> <td><b>Dates</b></td> <td><b>Price US$</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bighorn Sheep</td> <td>September/October</td> <td>27,500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Elk/ Mt. Goat</td> <td>September/October</td> <td>10,250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Elk</td> <td>September/October</td> <td>7,250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mt. Goat</td> <td>September/November</td> <td>7,150</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Shiras Moose</td> <td>October</td> <td>8,250</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cougar/Lynx</td> <td>December/ January</td> <td>6,750</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Grizzly / Black Bear</td> <td>May/June</td> <td>13,500</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Black Bear</td> <td>May/June</td> <td>3,250</td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><font face="Times New Roman">Other Canadian Species Available contact us for details: Dall Sheep, Stone Sheep, California Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, Wolf, Mt. Caribou, Caribou, Alaska Yukon Moose, Canadian Moose, Bobcat, Whitetail Deer</font></p> <p align="center"><b><font face="Times New Roman">Fishing Trips Also available!</font></b></p> <p align="center"><b><font face="Times New Roman">Trophy Photos</font></b></p> <p align="center"> <a href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/My%20Webs/BA%20Moose.jpg"> <img border="2" src="wpe34957.jpg" xthumbnail-orig-image="file:///C:/Documents and Settings/Owner/My Documents/My Webs/BA Moose.jpg" width="100" height="74"></a> <a href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/My%20Webs/Bigfnbear.jpg"> <img border="2" src="wpe34958.jpg" xthumbnail-orig-image="file:///C:/Documents and Settings/Owner/My Documents/My Webs/Bigfnbear.jpg" width="87" height="73"></a> <a href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/My%20Webs/BMF%20Sheep.jpg"> <img border="2" src="wpe34959.jpg" xthumbnail-orig-image="file:///C:/Documents and Settings/Owner/My Documents/My Webs/BMF Sheep.jpg" width="44" height="72"></a> <a href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/My%20Webs/bobbygoat.jpg"> <img border="2" src="wpe34976.jpg" xthumbnail-orig-image="file:///C:/Documents and Settings/Owner/My Documents/My Webs/bobbygoat.jpg" width="54" height="73"></a> <a href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/My%20Webs/ELK.jpg"> <img border="2" src="wpe34977.jpg" xthumbnail-orig-image="file:///C:/Documents and Settings/Owner/My Documents/My Webs/ELK.jpg" width="86" height="73"></a> <a href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/My%20Webs/goatrocky.jpg"> <img border="2" src="wpe34978.jpg" xthumbnail-orig-image="file:///C:/Documents and Settings/Owner/My Documents/My Webs/goatrocky.jpg" width="88" height="72"></a> <a href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/My%20Webs/griz.jpg"> <img border="2" src="wpe34979.jpg" xthumbnail-orig-image="file:///C:/Documents and Settings/Owner/My Documents/My Webs/griz.jpg" width="57" height="72"></a> <a href="file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Owner/My%20Documents/My%20Webs/happy%20elk.jpg"> <img border="2" src="wpe34980.jpg" xthumbnail-orig-image="file:///C:/Documents and Settings/Owner/My Documents/My Webs/happy elk.jpg" width="68" height="73"></a></p> <p align="center"><b>Summer Horse Back Sight Seeing and Bear Viewing Trips</b></p> <p align="center">Bear Viewing June 5 -20 and August 26 - September 2 $400 (Canadian per day)</p> <p align="center"><b>Sight Seeing Trips</b></p> <p align="center">June 20 - September 2</p> <div align="center"> <center> <table border="1" cellspacing="1" id="AutoNumber2"> <tr> <td width="50%"><b>Number of Days</b></td> <td width="50%"><b>Rate per person (Canadian$)</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%">3</td> <td width="50%">945</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%">4</td> <td width="50%">1260</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%">5</td> <td width="50%">1575</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%">6</td> <td width="50%">1890</td> </tr> <tr> <td width="50%">7</td> <td width="50%">2200</td> </tr> </table> </center> </div> <p align="center"><b>Summer trips are all inclusive. 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