As with most of us, it has to be judged buy the "inches" in my bank account...and time is also a factor.

I've hunted several times in Tanzania and love the country! The prices have gotten so darned high there, that it is becoming a high roller country, leaving the door shut to those of us with limited means. As this happens, the once high prices for an RSA buffalo hunt are looking better all the time.

For me that $1,000.00 or $1,500.00 difference and 2-4 days less travel make a big difference. If I had more personal choices, I would hunt buffalo in Masailand...less buffalo, but more bachelor bulls and a high percentage of big bulls. But, those hunts are up one league from my wallet. The Selous is producing some nice buffalo due to the good forage recently, so I have heard on good authority.

Prices are not bad in the Selous, but when extra travel expense and extra time involved are factored in, RSA becomes a choice to explore. Botswana is for people who pay $2.00 for a $1.00 item because they can....

I have written off Zim as a place to hunt or bring my wife. I try to avoid being anywhere near self immolation, as being practiced by Bobby the Moog's gangsters. They haven't a clue!

How are things in the Caprivi Strip? I hear they have some excellent buffalo?

This will be my last buffalo hunt and my wife's first trip to Africa. I entertain ANY SUGGESTIONS...? This good forum is a place I trust for good advice from quality members. My budget is about $12,000.00, and I don't want to share this safari as a 2x1...except possibly with a forum member. Those here are a cut above...just take a look at the other forums...