Scott- Wow....you went over and beyone.
Thanks for your input. As I said, my Dad has gone on two safaris with Neil and has had a good hunt. However, your research is something I will bring up to him.
I know that my Dad has negotiated prices with NB on both of his previous hunts and that may be the case for the higher prices? Maybe Neil figures he'll get haggled down on price....that doesn't seem to be a very smart way to run your business though.
Regarding the areas to hunt- I do not know if he leases hunting rights to certain ranches or what. I'll need to ask my Dad about that.
I know that he will specify which animal to shoot. My Dad screwed up his first year there and shot the wrong impala.
It was simply miscommunication. If I'm not mistaken, Neil let him shoot another impala but I'm not sure at what cost.
This trip will probably end up costing me thousands more than what I originally figured. I didn't figure airfare was going to be as expensive as it is. I probably won't be able to shoot as many animals as I'd like to as I am not a rich man and I still have 3 kids at home. I plan on either shooting a kudu or a gemsbok as my "big" animal and shoot 3 or 4 other inexpensive animals.
Daily rate- Well, we already bought the hunt at a Friends of the NRA banquet earlier in the year. It was an auction item and my Dad was the highest bidder. Its a hunt for two for 7 days. Lodging, food, drinks, transportation from the airport to and from the lodge, and an impala and one other animal (forgot what) for $2K. I thought that was an outstanding bargain. We split the $2K and we each will get to hunt. I'm pretty excited about it as most everyone I've talked to say once you go to Africa, you'll want to go back. I hope I don't want to go back cuz I don't know if I'll be able to afford it again.
Thanks again for the info. Take care.
Steve
Holder of a 2012 LE Utah Deer Tag!!