DINAKA GAME RESERVE BUSH TALK dinaka@global.co.za, http://www.dinaka.co.za, P.O.Box 940 Modimolle (Nylstroom) 0510, South Africa Tel: +27 (14) 721 0687, Fax: +27 (14) 721 0856 Thumbs up to all our clients!! You are simply the best!! Thank you over and over again for your support and friendship. A special thank you for your understanding and appreciation for every staff member s efforts. Your encouragement will ensure that Dinaka remains one of Africa s finest hunting reserves. Leopard Success Congratulations to Bob Landis on hunting a magnificent leopard. Dinaka was allocated one leopard license for 2006 and we proudly report yet another year with a 100% success rate. Dinaka uses less paper!! Our Bushtalk 2005 is already posted on the website and so will this one be. In future we will not mail our Bushtalk in printed matter. Please ensure that we have your e-mail address. Only then can we forward our annual Newsletter and other limited updates to you. You can either complete the contact us section on www.dinaka.co.za or simply send us an e-mail with your details to dinaka@global.co.za 8 Darting safari s / Green hunts Being a Game Reserve which comprises 20 000 acres of privately owned land, enables us to offer the best challenging experience. Our vast rhino population ensures that every rhino darting safari is done with the focus on the well being of the rhino. We comply with all legal requirements, e.g. Veterinarian supervision, helicopter on standby, scientific motivation and management plan.
Conservation orientated hunting-take-off-limits of existing self sustained herds. Unsurpassed game viewing variety and numbers from your bedroom window, on foot or vehicle. Superior family destination with a variety of activities. Lodge exclusivity only one party in camp at a time. Guests are personally attended to by the owners of the hunting outfit, who are also the owners of the reserve. FAQ s Frequently Asked Questions We have a special section on our website covering FAQ s to assist with the practical matters of planning a trip. However, when prospective clients do comparative shopping, they often ask: What differentiate you from your competition? The majority of staff working at Dinaka has been here for generations, ensuring commitment to the well being of every client. You can therefore rely upon; True representation, Continuous quality trophies, Utilization of top notch equipment and vehicles, Access to immediate back up service and equipment, Energetic and highly skilled home based staff. At Dinaka, we are big enough to accommodate you, yet small enough to appreciate you! Miro Oryszczak, from Chicago hunted at Dinaka in 2005. This March he returned with his companion Jola and some hunting friends. We had some blazing hot late-summer days, but long days ensured successes for all. Miro and Krzysztof made up a hunting team, while Ania accompanied Ryszard on his hunts. Miro, we look very much forward to your return trip in 2007. It is always fun to have you in camp with us! Miro Eland 31 26 20 2/8 Waterbuck 26 Blaser.300 Weatherby Blaser 7mm Magnum Wonderful time, place and people. Everybody is very caring and made us feel like kings and queens. Food and service - best ever. Thank you for everything! Miro Oryszczak IL, USA March 2006 Miro Oryszczak: Eland Ryszard Pozniak: Ryszard 16 4/8 26 7/8 20 4/8 22 1/8 Weatherby.338 Zastava.30-06 Great food! Wonderful atmosphere, friendly people. We felt like we were at home, hopefully we will be back with friends and more family. Thank you! Ania & Ryszard Pozniak IL, USA March 2006 Krzysztof 17 7/8 26 4/8 19 21 11 2/8 Sauer.300 Weatherby Krzysztof Marciniak: We thank you for a beautiful vacation and fantastic hunting. Great food, wonderful hosts. Krzysztof Marciniak IL, USA March 2006
What will an Easter be without our dear friends, Werner and Annemarie Weiss from Germany? Thank you for your continuous support, loads of jokes and great sportsmanship. Easter 2008 is just around the corner and we look forward in sharing yet another successful hunt. Werner Bushpig Tsessebe 17 2/8 5 4/8 13 12 1/8 10 2/8 Ruger.30.06 Thank you very much that you made our 6th visit to Dinaka another unforgettable experience. Till next time, cheers. Annemarie & Werner Weiss Germany Werner Weiss: Bushpig Thank you so much to Liz and Al Napier for getting your family, children and grand children together for a special Dinaka adventure. We will always remember this action packed week with anniversaries, birthdays, hard hunting, photo excursions, shopping sprees and campfires, but most of all the camaraderie. Al rotated hunting partners with his sons Lanham and JB as well with nephew Justin Lehman. Dacia also utilized some hunting time with husband Lanham. Fanie elevated all the ladies and kids knowledge levels, while out on the game viewing excursions. Thank you also to Lacey and Mallory for keeping Cade and Avery happy and for assisting Liz. The buffalo eluded Lanham, but fortunately there is always a next time. Thank you Jeff Lehman for introducing your sister, Liz s family to Dinaka. Most of all, thank you for letting Justin join them. See you all soon! Al Napier: Al Burchell Zebra 26 4/8 55 6/8 Bruno 7x57 We will never forget our 40th anniversary trip with our family. Thank you so much. This has been the best family vacation ever. You have a great business. I envy the location. The service was great!!! Liz & Al Napier May 2006 Dacia Napier: Dacia 22 7/8 Lanham 16 3/8 27 4/8 22 4/8 49 13 1/8 You guys are the best. Our family had an incredible week. Thank you for making our trip so memorable. We had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again soon in the US or South Africa! Cade, Avery, Dacia & Lanham Napier May 2006 Ruger 7x57 JB Napier: Ostrich JB Ostrich 19 50 3/8 22 5/8 12 2/8 Hard to find words to describe what an outstanding week this has been. Thank you so much. I look forward to seeing you again soon!! JB Napier May 2006 Ruger.30.06 Lanham Napier:
Justin Burchell Zebra Springbok 12 13 4/16 Waterbuck 26 Krico 7x57 Justin Lehman: This was by far the best vacation of my life. Never a dull moment. Always on the go with best group of people on the earth. Your services here were spectacular. Johan & Johannes were amazing guides and brought out the best qualities of South Africa. Never thought I would be here, so I have to thank Bob Landis for that. I hope to return soon, thank you so much for a wonderful time! Justin Lehman May 2006 Jim Hill and Alan High hunted with us in 2004 and returned this June with more friends. We thought doctors and lawyers in one hunting area may end up in a riot, but this was a most enjoyable week for hunters and hosts alike. Although they were 7 hunters, they set a new record for a one week off take of nearly 50 trophies. Not counted, was the other 150 missing shots at baboons. Johan also made a special trip to the Kalahari with Jim and Alan to hunt for Gemsbok. These 7 hunters, hunted in 4 different hunting parties. Doug Sasser had a long list to accomplish, so he hunted by himself under Johannes s guiding. Erik Kenyon and Jim DiMuzio filled their quota, but also their heads with numerous Fanie-Facts. Jimmy Davis and Matt Tedder hunted most of the time under Casper s watchful eye. We still wonder where we found the time to enjoy this week so much. We look forward to your promised family returns. Alan High: Springbok Alan Gemsbok 35 6/8 20 Springbok 13 12 8/16 Browning,.300 WSM Sako,.375 H&H Magnum My second trip and we brought friends. It could not have been better. As always gracious hosts, impeccable service and good friends. I will return with my family in a few years. Alan High Jim Hill: Gemsbok Jimmy Davis: Jimmy 15 1/8 26 1/8 Burchell Zebra 23 4/8 12 2/16 Waterbuck 26 50 4/8 Thanks to Jim Hill for talking me into coming this has been the best hunting of my life. Thanks to Susan for joining me, Thanks to the owners for showing me a great time. Really Awesome! Jimmy Davis & Susan Darr Jim Burchell Zebra Gemsbok 36 3/8 Springbok 13 4/8 Browning A-Bolt, 7mm WSM Ruger Model 77,.308 Thanks for the friendship and an enjoyable time see you at SCI. Jim Hill Sauer, Model 202, 7mm Remington Magnum
Jim DiMuzio: Jim Baboon Jackal 16 5/8 17 6/8 27 22 6/8 52 1/8 Best trip of my life. Hunting was only part of it. Hospitality, food and new friends! Thank you & I look forward to returning with my family. Jim DiMuzio Browning A-Bolt, 7mm Magnum Doug Sasser: Burchell Zebra Matt Tedder: Jackal Matt Jackal 16 5/8 25 20 3/8 48 5/8 10 7/8 Wonderful food, fellowship, hospitality and hunting! Many thanks! Matt Tedder Browning A-Bolt,.30-06 Doug Burchell Zebra x 2 Jackal Mountain Zebra Springbok Waterbuck 16 7/8 16 3/8 27 2/8 21 5/8 21 1/8 What a trip! Nice accommodation, great scenery, wonderful guides and staff, and fabulous hosts. I hope to come back again! Doug Sasser 47 12 3/8 13 27 5/8 Sig Arms,.308 Winchester Browning A-Bolt, 7mm Remington Magnum Bob Landis being one of our oldest or is it eldest clients, our pied piper and dear friend, finally got his Dinaka leopard! His story and that of his famous PH Johan, is that the leopard almost got them too! Both were extra white when entering the lodge after hearing just how ferociously a leopard can growl. So happy that you are still with us! Bob Honey Badger Leopard Erik Kenyon: Mountain Zebra Erik Ostrich Mountain Zebra 27 4/8 19 7/8 11 5/8 Tikka,.300 WSM Fantastic trip. Great hospitality. I look forward to bringing my family in a few years. Erik Kenyon Bob Landis: Honey Badger 7 3 Ruger.30.06 A guy should not have this much fun!! Not nearly enough excitement for a silly spotted cat!!! But it will do! Relaxing days enjoyed as much, as un relaxing days. How can I not keep coming back? Bob Landis IN, USA July 2006
The Hufstedlers shared yet another special family hunt at Dinaka. Doyle and Kathleen together with their daughter Gretchen and her husband Mark Bullock, planned this trip. It did not take Doyle s brothers long to join in with the party. Josh, also joined his dad Dean and soon became a formidable hunting team. Duanne & Drew made up the third hunting Doyle 26 4/8 20 3/8 20 5/8 11 4/16 party. Doyle and Kathleen s son, Doyle III was tragically killed in combat in Iraq, before he could hunt at Dinaka. Much of this trip was in memory of Doyle III. We salute you all for the strength to continue life so fully after your great loss. Thank you all, for entrusting us with a once-in-a-life-time trip. Just perfect our family time together at Dinaka will always be our special memory. Doyle Hufstedler CZ 550,.375 H&H US Remington 1903 A3,.30.06 Doyle Hufstedler: Dean Hufstedler: Truly the trip of a life time! Hunting Africa with my son will always be a highlight of my life. May God continue to richly bless you! Dean Hufstedler Kimber 8400 Montana,.300 WSM Dean Hufstedler: 23 1/8 10 1/8 Ruger M77,.308 Winchester Josh Hufstedler: Josh 17 4/8 25 4/8 20 2/8 52 4/8 21 11 Everything about our time exceeded my every expectation. Many thanks to all involved. See y all next time. Josh Hufstedler Kimber 8400 Montana,.300 WSM Ruger M77,.308 Winchester Duane Duane Hufstedler: 15 6/8 26 20 4/8 21 6/8 12 Exceeded my expectations greatly. Superb staff, accommodations and food. Wonderful trophies.words can not describe it. Duane Hufstedler Winchester M 70,.300 Winchester Magnum Steyr Scout,.308 Winchester
Mark 16 22 2/8 Ruger.30.06 Drew Hufstedler: cull Drew - cull 21 5/8 17 7/8 12 3/8 The experience was excellent. Good food, great hunting, awesome hosts. I will be back. Thank you so much. Drew Hufstedler Mark Bullock: Old friends and clients, Pete and Teresa Hammond returned to Dinaka to introduce Teresa s son, Michael to an African hunting experience. Everyone had their own challenges, and succeeded remarkably. Hunting, although the most important, is such a small part of a trip like this. We enjoyed in sharing this exciting time and trust that there will be many more. Teresa Hammond: Tsessebe Michael: 16 26 20 21 2/8 Teresa Tsessebe Waterbuck 13 3/8 11 4/8 27 Pete Hammond: Pete Burchell Zebra 12 Remington Model 700, 7mm - 08 Winchester Model 70,.300 Winchester Magnum Michael Rose: Our 2nd trip to Dinaka has been just as incredible as the first. You have been blessed with God s country and animals. The lodge is beautiful with a warmth of home. The staff is great. We really enjoyed your company & hospitality. Teresa & Pete Hammond This trip was undeniably an eye opening experience. I will be honest I can not imagine hunting any where else, and probably wont. Thank you for your hospitality and everything else. Michael Rose
Dave Collis from Hunters Mexico always accompany some of his own clients to Dinaka. This year was the best as he convinced his lovely wife, Connie to join in on the fun. Connie s nieces, Brette and Amanda Andrews made use of the opportunity and joined the party. Dave s brother, Mike also had enough of all the wonderful Dinaka tales and decided to come and investigate himself. Pat was side-by-side with Mike on all his excursions and has some great footage of his hunts especially the ones where the action was on screen. It was almost unreal to see what great animals were brought in by the hunters. As with the others, we enjoyed the delightful commike Collis: Waterbuck pany of Garry & Teresa Adams. Your 8-days of hunting went by way too quickly. Gary s incredible list was topped by a rhino darting safari, which made it an unforgettable experience for all. D.Wayne Trousdale was most sharing and under the care of the veterinarians, Brette and Amanda administered the antidote on the injured rhino, which D.Wayne darted. Nobody deterred D.Wayne from succeeding in every aspect of the hunt. Your hunt will be a hard one to beat, but the great times we shared and the caring people we have met, will ALWAYS remain with us. Dave, the challenge to beat this one, is on you! Mike Burchell Zebra x 2 Nyala Waterbuck Best vacation we ve had! It was beyond our expectations and we will definitely be back! Mike & Pat Collis FL, USA August 2006 16 26 4/8 22 5/8 49 5/8 26 6/8 10 4/8 27 3/8 Ruger M77 Mark II,.338 Winchester Magnum Remington Model 700, 7mm Remington Magnum Garry Adams: Nyala Garry Adams: Sable Garry Bushbuck Bushpig Klipspringer Nyala Mountain Zebra Rhino darted Sable 16 28 13 4/8 6 4/8 21 7/8 22 4/8 4 50 5/8 27 2/8 21 5/8 25 39 12 This was our first trip to Dinaka and the most incredible experience of my life. The lodge is beautiful and the food is wonderful. The hunting is spectacular. My husband had a great hunting experience, but the most memorable part is the people. I ve never felt more at home and I miss you all already. Can t wait to come back next year. We love you all. Garry & Teresa Adams OK, USA August 2006 D.Wayne Trousdale:Rhino Browning, A-bolt,.270 WSM D.Wayne 17 - White 18 1/8 27 5/8 Bushbuck 13 4/8 Common Reedbuck12 1/8 Duiker 3 7/8 22 7/8 19 1/8 Klipspringer 4 2/8 48 5/8 Mountain Zebra Nyala 26 4/8 Rhino cow treated 26 Sable 33 3/8 Steenbok 3 5/8 Tsessebe Waterbuck 14 1/8 9 27 6/8 Browning A-Bolt Caliber.270 WSM
D.Wayne Trousdale: Klipspringer Thank you for an incredible week and your hospitality. D.Wayne & Amy Trousdale OK, USA August 2006 Best time ever, our host & hostess were the best! Connie & Dave Collis NM, USA August 2006 D.Wayne Trousdale:Bushbuck Thank you so much for an amazing African experience. It s hard to describe how much fun we had. The spa, hunting, shopping and sight-seeing were all wonderful. Thank you for all the game drives, your kindness & hospitality! We LOVED it all! Thank you again. Brette & Amanda Andrews CA, USA August 2006 Keith & Beth Moore returned for another Dinaka adventure, but this time brought their daughter Melissa with. Beth and Melissa worked most of the time, writing from their bedroom porch, while watching game. The lodge lends itself to complete unwinding, but some people also find it most inspiring. Keith enjoyed great hunting days, worked hard for a better kudu and succeeded in all. Keith Baboon Burchell Zebra 27 4/8 53 7/8 11 6/8 10 1/8 Ruger.30.06 We have been thinking of Dinaka for 4 years since our first visit. It was everything and more that we so fondly recalled. We absolutely love it here. We love the sights, we love the food! We hope to return, God willing in years to come. You two are the best hosts in the world and our personal friends. Thanks for everything Keith, Beth & Melissa Moore August 2006 Keith Moore: Guillermo Bushbuck Common Reedbuck Eland Nyala Waterbuck Claudia Giraffe Waterbuck 16 15 2/8 13 1/8 35 3/8 24 19 11 6/16 26 2/8 16 7/8 10 6/8 28 2/8 Guillermo Rodriguez: Eland We finally entertained our first hunters from Mexico, Guillermo Rodriguez & Claudia Ley. They certainly ended our hunting season on a high note, by taking a variety of excellent trophies. Claudia did a remarkable job, handling the.416. We loved listening to all the facts on the riches of Mexico and connoisseur wine making. Be assured, one day we will make a special trip to Puerto Vallarta to visit with our new friends. Dinaka rifles used: Ruger.30.06 Remington.416
Claudia Ley: Giraffe Claudia Ley: Waterbuck Guillermo Rodriguez: Reedbuck We want to leave a testimony of gratefulness for all your attentions and care to us. Since we met you in Reno we felt confidence in your company and you as persons. You have an extraordinary Game Reserve, Hunt and Lodge facilities, but you two make the difference!!! Nadien and Johan are the spirit and motor of Dinaka. We re going back to Mexico very satisfied, your facilities, staff and personal attentions were just excellent!!! For us, our vacation was extraordinary and you made Claudia s Birthday a fantastic event, totally different of her past anniversaries. She felt very happy. Be assured: instead of gaining 2 more customers you gained two true friends. We Love You!!! Guillermo Rodriguez & Claudia Ley Mexico Hunt with your kids Do not hunt for them Although we had fewer youth hunts at Dinaka than in 2005, we had some grandchildren, parent and grandparent combinations. Thank you for making your children and grandchildren part of our hunting heritage! Dinaka is after all a Superior Family Destination. Jaco Bosch: Dinique Bosch: 10
Gun Legislation You will need to comply with South Afri- can legislation in order to receive a temporary import license for your firearms. We strongly recommend an advance application and will assist you with the necessary. PROCEDURE FOR TEMPORARY IMPORTATION You will need all of the following documentation. SAPS 520 complete sections D, E1 - E25.4 and G, I and J in black ink. (page 6 must be signed twice, both at end of section I and again section J) Obtain this document from www.hunterssupport.com Authorization for Hunters Support to act on your behalf. Obtain this document from www.hunterssupport.com Invitation from outfitter (We will provide, but need all details like species interested in hunting and your preferred rifles to be used.) Acceptance of Hunting Package. Obtain this document from www.hunterssupport.com Copy of Passport Notarized. Your passport must be valid 4 months after departure and have 2 free pages. Copy of Flight Itinerary as per your travel agent or a copy of your tickets. Road transport details - we will provide. Just provide the alternative details for the photo part of the trip. Proof of ownership US 4457 Notarized, for USA citizens - this is the most important document! Obtain this document by visiting your nearest Custom House with your firearms and passport. Export documentation, for citizens of other countries than USA or UK. Firearm licenses, for citizens of other countries. Should you choose to apply upon arrival, you will still need all the above documentation, except of course the Authorization form of Hunter s Support. Should you apply on site (not in advance) you should not sign section J of the SAPS 520 in advance, but only in front of the police officer at the firearm office at the JHB airport. Additional regulations: Firearms must bear the manufacturer s serial number or any other mark by which the firearm can be identified. The identification number must be stamped and the mark affixed in the prescribed manner on the barrel or the frame of the firearm. If marked the frame, barrel or action should be marked with the same serial number. The applicant must be 21 years or over. Please note that NO firearms will be held for safekeeping by the SAPS. If a client brings in a prohibited firearm, brings in more than what is allowed, or lacks the necessary documentation and his request for a temporary permit is denied, the involved firearms must be exported immediately by the client or voluntarily surrendered to the State. The following are not allowed for the temporary importation of firearms: (refer to www.hunterssupport.com and compare with www.professionalhunters.co.za) Any fully automatic weapon. Any semi-automatic rifle, semi-automatic shotgun or pump-action shotgun. (A semi-automatic shotgun or/ and a pump-action shotgun may be allowed only if you apply, at least 30 days in advance before arrival, through the Central Firearms Register with motivational letters.) More that one rifle of the same caliber. More than 200 rounds of ammunition of a certain caliber. Handguns for self-defense. A Handgun specifically manufactured for hunting, may be licensed. However, this will require a 30-day advance application, accompanied by motivational letters, as well as a letter from the manufacturer. The above information can also be found on our website www.dinaka.co.za. This should only be seen as a guideline. We did our best to summarize and convey the information as accurately as possible and although we undertake to update the Dinaka website as frequently as needed, we do not take responsibility for any information listed or unlisted in these documents. Dinaka Horseback Adventure, by Saddlebag Safari s Our tourism venture, utilizing our summer months, is still a huge success. We have once again donated a 7-day Horse Back Adventure for 2 people at Dinaka, to SCI. This will be auctioned during the convention. Value US$ 5750 Experience the thrill of riding next to rhino and giraffe or galloping with wildebeest on well loved and responsive horses, all this and more on the 20,000 acre Dinaka Game Reserve. This 7-night trip for two is all inclusive of accommodations at the Dinaka Lodge in comfortable suites with a full, private bath, riding activities, meals and beverages. Not included are transfers to/from Johannesburg airport ($260 per person round SCI donation trip). A maximum of eight guests will be under the guidance of two highly experienced and qualified guides. Schedule dates March 3-10, March 28 April 4, September 15-22 October 6-13, November 3-10, November 24 December 1 or December 2-9, 2007, or alternative dates as arranged. Advanced riding skills are a requirement for scheduled dates. For more information, contact Nadien at dinaka@global. co.za, or www.dinaka.co.za. 11
Lodge Features 3 deluxe bedrooms emphasizing space and comfort, each with its separate bathroom. The above includes a wheelchair accessible bedroom. 2 standard en-suite bedrooms, totaling 5 bedrooms with 13 beds. All rooms have their individual porches allowing you to enjoy the spectacular view from both inside and outside your bedroom. A main hosting area comprising of: - a bar area and work station for that ever important picture printing and CD writing. - a separate dining area with its own fireplace and lounge. - an enclosed television-room to provide additional entertainment for families with younger kids. Hunters can now watch their video footage at the end of the day and even catch up on world news. - a self help 24 hour coffee and snack bar including the refreshment fridge. - the patio of patio s providing an exquisite view over miles of the Waterberg and Little Sandriver valley. A heated splash pool. A kitchen, providing hearty game meals complimented by seasonal fruits and vegetables, daily home made breads and mouth watering desserts. See you at the following conventions Dallas Safari Club at the Market Centre from 12-14 January 2007, booth #243. Safari Club International in Reno from 24 27 January 2007, booth # 671. The Dinaka Team wishes you a Merry Christmas and prosperous 2007! T he Dinaka team is comprised of 24 full time employees, who live on the property. Some have been working for the family for 30 years and labor turnover is almost non-existent. Our staff loves this place as much as we do. Each and every member s experience and dedication will always ensure a most memorable trip for all our clients. We have a team of professional hunters and rangers, a skinning and butchery team, mechanics and maintenance guys, as well as the girls who take such good care of the guests at the lodge. We focus on advanced training for staff and it has paid off. 12