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THORMHALEN: 8-Day Trophy Hippo Hunt for One Hunter and One Non-Hunter in Namibia - Includes Trophy F
Currency:USD
Category:Hunting / Namibia
Start Price:4,000.00 USD
Estimated At:30,000.00 USD and UP
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This item SOLD at 2022 Jan 09 @ 14:26UTC-6 : CST/MDT
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Donor, exhibitor and DSC's 2010 "Outfitter of the Year", Peter Thormahlen of Thormahlen & Cochran Safaris Namibia has donated a fantastic 10-day (8 hunting days) 1x1 guided trophy hippo hunt for one hunter and one observer in the Kavango (Caprivi) concession of Namibia, as well as 1x non-exportable crocodile - includes trophy fee for any size hippo and 2-day tour to the world-famous Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe (within driving distance from the Caprivi camp). The hunt will take place in a conservancy characterized by the floodplains of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers. This is an ideal opportunity for an avid hunter who wants to hunt big game in free-range style. Crocodile can be upgraded to an exportable trophy crocodile, if available. Additional activities available are fishing, boat cruise to the Chobe National Park, visiting of native villages and unequalled wildlife photography. Method of take is rifle. Schedule hunt with outfitter for open dates from May onwards in 2022 or 2023. Additional hunters are welcome at $450/day; non-hunters are welcome at $250/day. Thormahlen & Cochran Safaris provides a high-quality tented safari camp, outstanding African cuisine, 4x4 Land Cruiser hunting vehicles, highly trained trackers and friendly, well-mannered and energetic professional hunters. This package includes field prep, transportation to shipper, RT transfers from arriving airport, accommodations and all meals. Not included are dip & pack service, any before/after hunt expenses, flights, gratuities, and 15% VAT on daily rates. Rifle rent available. Arrival/departure options are Victoria Falls Airport in Zimbabwe, Kasane Airport in Botswana or domestic flight available from Windhoek to Katima Mulilo. NOTE: $2,000 deposit will be required at booking to secure dates. DSC references include Allen Moore, Jim Tolson, John Mowrey, Ken & Brenda Heard, Larry Bucher, David Sams, Tracy Noll, Wilson & Susan Stout, Charles Cochran, Kyle Smith, Abe & Tori Nyafa, Jim Lines, Joe Thompson, Joe & Amy Dement, Brian Campbell and many more. DALLAS SAFARI CLUB THANKS THORMAHLEN & COCHRAN SAFARIS FOR THIS 100% DONATION. Peter & Anso Thormahlen, 011 27 84 500 0370, 70 Columbus Street, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga 1200, SOUTH AFRICA, anso@africatrophyhunting.com, peter@africatrophyhunting.com, AfricaTrophyHunting.Com, BOOTH #3412.
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Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
5,000.00 |
5% |
| 5,000.00 |
Infinite |
250.00 |
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