08 Melorani Reports

[Tilzbow]

JDS3,

Melorani has plenty of suitable stalking terrain and cover so if that’s what you want to do they can accommodate you. It may not be the same cover they have around the blinds but there are several large plots that are so thick I can't imagine a short term lack of rain would have an impact since the cover is very thick tree and brush.

I plan to stalk most of the time I’m there next year; although I may sit in a blind for at least one species. Certain animals may be tough to take via stalking (such as zebra) but IMO warthog, red hartebeest and nyala are some of the species (there are more I’m sure…) that you’ll have a reasonable shot at taking while stalking when you’re at Melorani. It’s a great experience you’ll never forget so do if you’re able!!!

Jeff,

Thanks for the posts and reviving old memories!

[Lonesome Wind]

JDS3,
I didn't hunt in a blind at all on my trip to RSA. Yes stalking is a HUGE challange over there but I felt the rewards of seeing the country & all the personal experience I got crawling through the African bush far out-weighed the negatives. You can always comprimise & sit in hang-on tree stand, I enjoyed that. I will tell you that if you think whitetails are wary & will bust you in a tree, try a Kudu! Or a Zebra! I got a real education in my 10 days, & loved every minute of it! I never got to full draw on a Zebra stalking, but I got inside 20 yds a couple times. If my checkbook would've allowed it I could've taken Gemsbok, Red hartabeest, Blesbok, & Nyala while stalking, & I'm no Apache indian! Bottom line is if you want to stalk, DO IT! I was like you, I didn't want to sit in a "cell".

[MountainTool21]

Jeff   Great story man, well written and detailed. great pictures as well ..... congratulations

[Gerardo]

I just found these thread , Its great Jeff nice JOB!!!!!!