Several lions roaring in unison will make the whole air in their immediate vicinity vibrate and tremble, and I know of nothing more awe-inspiring on a dark night; more calculated to make a mere man feel nervous” Frederick Courtney Selous

The 2008 Financial year caught us all by surprise and effected most of us in some way. With these difficult economic times affecting our markets, we managed to keep daily rates unchanged in South Africa, and Namibia.

South Africa

South African hunts were concentrated mostly in the Northern Cape for 2008.  Main reason was to keep prices unchanged; big concentration of different habitats; more species to hunt in one area; with un spoilt Kalahari habitat- unique to South Africa. We did experience logistic problems with the Kalahari area. Clients who wanted to drive to the area oppose to flying, lost valuable hunting time as it is 9 hours from Johannesburg International. The typical desert climate results in very cold evenings and early mornings, (way below freezing point) during our winter months with high temperatures in summer. Overall we took fantastic trophies, Oryx 40” + bulls, common-, black-, white- and copper Springbuck top 10 in Record Book. Sable, Roan and Simintar Oryx with bow – top 5.

Once again Limpopo came out best with Greater Kudu, 59”.  Bob Beyers took an excellent leopard in Kwazulu-Natal and added a 31” Nyala.

Mozambique

Mozambique once again had 100% success on Buffalo and Sable, with excellent Bushbuck, Eland, Suni, Blue- and Red duiker. We now also offer 7day hippo and crocodile safaris at Lake Cabora Bassa and add to this, a unforgettable Tiger Fishing experience! For affordable dangerous game safaris, Mozambique still offers very good value and safari experience. Please note that these hunts will be physically very demanding and it is of utmost importance that your physical standards are up to shape to hunt this wild African paradise.

Tanzania

Tanzania offers 9 different hunting areas with Elephant, Lion, Leopard and vast herds of Buffalo. This is the place to experience the African dream. 100% Success on Lion, Outstanding white bearded Gnu, Grants Gazelle, lesser Kudu and Gerenuk.

Botswana / Namibia

Botswana again delivered excellent Elephant trophies, with a 69 / 72 pounder taken at the end of June. Namibia had 100% success on leopard hunts with excellent quality Oryx, Springbuck and Mountain Zebra.

We are always looking for new and better hunting areas to accommodate our clients. 

Your attention is drawn to our Terms and Conditions, specifically to deposits and means of payment.  Only Cash, Traveler’s Checks and Bank Transfers are accepted.  Please note - No credit cards accepted.

Jannie will be available at the following shows/destinations, 2009, to discuss your safari questions:

Canada, Edmonton   Jan: 2-9   Tel: 204 654 3400, Dwight Gelhorn

Austin, SCI                 Jan: 13      Tel: 512 228 2357, Denny Rodman

   
Las Vegas, SCI         Jan: 17      Tel: 731 2330, Dave Small

Reno, SCI                   Jan: 21-24  Booth # 634, 636  

Thank you to all our clients for your continuous support, patronage and friendship. Special note of congratulations to all our Youth Hunters. We look forward to have you back soon.

A special note of congratulations to John Daly who completed his Big Five with Jannie.

Our best regards,

Jannie Otto Team

“Even when we want to be timid and play it safe, we should pause for a moment to imagine what we might be missing.” Anonymous

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