April 23, 1969 
MEMO TO THE PILE: 
Since Dr. Reed's expedition in Kenya seemed to have had some 
difficulty in locating the very elusive Bongo antelope, I would 
like to call attention to an interesting conversation I had with 
Baron Herbert A. von Stackelberg, the Minister at the German Embassy. 
Baron von Stackelberg is a keen wildlife enthusiast and a hunter in 
the true sportsman-sense of the word. One of his rare trophies is 
a Bongo. | 
Baron von Stackelberg told me that he observed the Bongo at quite 
close range from a remote former Mau Mau lookout high in the mountains. 
I believe he said the altitude was 16,000 feet, which should locate it 
on the slopes of Mt. Kenya. He was guided there by a Kikuyu whom he 
Still knows. After leaving their Land Rover they faced a difficult 
15 hour climb before reaching the spot. 
Baron von Stackelberg believes that a very small party completely 
holed up in this hideout for a period of 8 to 10 days would be able to 
observe, film, and photograph the Bongo. 
Should we pursue the Bongo search further, I would highly recommend 
that we consult Baron von Stackeiberg--possibly even ask him to partici- 
pate in this search. Baron von Stackelberg will be in Washington until 
the end of May at which time he will be posted to Bonn. 
; | Whig Junho 
| Volkmar Wentzel 
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