Where to go for the attached specimens?

[grayghost]

I would agree whole heartedly with pomoxis: South Africa would be a great place to start African hunting adventures. Most of the country doesn't require the usual innoculations and is Malaria free (exception would be the Limpopo river region). Nyala (pronounded; IN-YA-LA, a Zulu word) is my main priority in July, and as pomoxis mentioned, many ranches now have them, and of good quality as well. Every animal on your list can be found in SA. Keep in mind that as far as Kudu goes, there are subspecies to consider. The Southern Greater Kudu is generally found in certain northern areas and the Eastern Cape Kudu is found on many ranches in the Cape regions. The Cape Kudu is slightly smaller, and usually varies a little in coloration (browner cape/face). 50" horns on a Cape Kudu would be very good, with 53" being a dandy. I base this only on my second hand information, research and conversations with fellow hunters who've hunted SA. Most research leads me to believe the larger Southern Greater Kudu's are found in countries north of SA. pomoxis could give us much better details than I could on the matter. Prices vary for daily rates and trophy fee's in SA, but I find it all averages out. Main consideration would be the integrity of your PH, his/her ability and quality of of your hunt. I doubt you would save much on a tent safari, but I could be wrong. Again, ranch style vs tent hunt would most likely average out to be about the same in price, if not more for the tent hunt. Having hunted since childhood, and being a professional Taxidermist for many years (retired) I have dreamed of hunting in Africa most of my life. July will be my first trip, and I have successfully jumped through all hoops; signed many papers, forms and documents in order to go. I think I should write a book on "How to get to Africa for your first hunt." Many T's to cross and I's to dot, but the excitement is worth it! Can't wait till I'm there. Good hunting, grayghost