Cheap African Safari on spokane Craigslist

[pendoreilleadventures]

I don't have the money but thought I would let everyone else know about it

http://spokane.craigslist.org/for/2882741058.html

Africa Safari for 2 - $700 (Seller is in Sandpoint, ID)
Date: 2012-03-12, 8:39AM PDT
Reply to: hkt9h-2882741058@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying to ads?]
Numzaan Safari for 2

Rifle & archery hunt to be used anytime in 2011 or 2012. Retail value of $5520, asking $700.
Includes:
Pick up at Johannesburg International Airport on day of arrival
The hunting day fees for 2 hunters (2x1) for 4 hunting days of a minimum 7 day safari (at least 3 hunting days must be added to the safari).
Return to Johannesburg International Airport on day of departure
$2000 towards trophy fees to be shared by the hunters
One professional hunter with fully equipped safari vehicle, skinners and trackers
Trophy preparation -- skinning and salting
All food and beverages (includes beer and wine)
Full accommodations with real beds, hot showers, in suite bathrooms
Daily laundry service
A stop at the flea market on day of departure

Not Included:
Airfare to Africa
Shipping of trophies to the U.S.
Dip and pack fees of $100 per animal
Trophy documentation and crating fees -$150 per hunter
A $1000 deposit to hold your selected dates. The deposit can be applied to additional animals or days or can be refunded at the conclusion of the safari.

I bought this hunt at an auction/banquet, and will be unable to use. Please e-mail me if interested.

[h20hunter]

Sounds way to good to be true.

[MikeWalking]

Did a Google on Numzaan Safaris.  They donate to SCI 
Safari Club International

http://www.delvalsci.com/2012_Auction_Items.html

[Knocker of rocks]

 

[bobcat]

Did a Google on Numzaan Safaris.  They donate to SCI   

Is that good, or bad?

[bearpaw]

Did a Google on Numzaan Safaris.  They donate to SCI   

Is that good, or bad?

That's a good thing, SCI is for hunting what NRA is for the 2nd amendment. 

[Knocker of rocks]

I e-mailed the seller asking some more questions, and haven't recieved a reply yet.  Something smells a little fishy here

[ThePascoKid]

$1000 per hunter in trophy fees is nothing, if you went over there, shot 4-5 animals, had them mounted there then shipped home it would be nothing to get $10-12,000 wrapped up in a hunt like this.

[Bob33]

Safaris (and other trip-type items as well) bought at auction often contain costs that add significantly to the total cost. 

Looking at this example: 3 extra days per hunter x $350 per day = $2100. 

Trophy fees: $2,000 does not go very far. Here are just a few sample prices for plains game: eland $2967, gemsbok $1653, kudu $2735, sable $14,329, black springbok $1193, waterbuck $2415, zebra $1637, impala $495.  Fees can easily top $5,000 for two hunters to shoot five animals apiece.

Trophy dip/pack/ship/taxidermy: add several thousand if you want to mount some of the animals.

Of course you then add airfare, doctor visits for meds, tips, incidental expenses, gear and clothing you "must have", etc.

The $2000 safari that sounds go great at auction becomes $8000 - $10000 very quickly upon closer examination.

This is not unusual.  It is not the outfitters's fault if the conditions are clearly spelled out at auction. "Buyer beware".

[MikeWalking]

I'm guessing the Deal has an expiration/use by date and the buyer just found out how much more it will cost beyond the Auction price.  Maybe he needs to unload it fast??