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What’s going on at the Afton Guest House? This question is for those who have stayed there since May of this year. Like myself I know others have stayed there in the past and have experienced nothing but the finest service and hospitality from Louis & Annelise. Earlier this year Richard Lendrum, publisher of African Hunting Gazette, took over management of the Afton Guest House. I am now hearing talk that unless they are their “preferred” companies they are talking down and bad mouthing other outfitters, taxidermists and safari related companies. They are trying to sway their guests to utilize “their” companies. What have you experienced recently? | ||
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I quit using Afton and went to Africa Sky........never looked back! . | |||
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If this is the case, it is a recipe for disaster. Every company recommends certain other companies, but never let that recommendations affect their clients. | |||
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Common hospitality industry practice. There are several fishing outfitters in Alaska and Costa Rica, for example, who steer their clients to selected hotels with whom they have pricing arrangements. Similarly, hotels refer guests to selected outfitters. The golf industry does the same with courses / hotels / car rental agencies. Not defending anything, just stating a fact. I certainly agree that there should never be any "negative" shared with the clients. 114-R10David | |||
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Stayed there in June, other than meeting the new owner and shaking his hand I didn't even see him. Same fellow took me through the airport, same guy picked me up and took me back. Same great service that I have experienced the 5 times I have stayed there. | |||
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I stayed there a couple of weeks ago. No recommendations, just good service. Dave | |||
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I have no experience at Afton However, I just stayed 2 days at Africa Sky and loved it! Service and food are outstanding Gilbert picked us up, cleared our guns and ran us back to the airport for our Victoria Falls trip. We will end up staying 2 more days with them before we return home. safe travels..........LL | |||
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I stayed at the Afton House in July. Same food, service, good prices as my other stays. Annalise (and Louie) were awesome. Definitely will be missed. | |||
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New ownership and name: Afton Safari Lodge. Renovations were being done when we were there back in late May. Clients from July reported things as per usual and the braai was excellent. Additional services and cost can be found on their web site. I have stayed at the Afton many times and never had a problem. The managers name is: Engee Potgieter. Afton Safari Lodge Gray Ghost Hunting Safaris http://grayghostsafaris.com Phone: 615-860-4333 Email: hunts@grayghostsafaris.com NRA Benefactor DSC Professional Member SCI Member RMEF Life Member NWTF Guardian Life Sponsor NAHC Life Member Rowland Ward - SCI Scorer Took the wife the Eastern Cape for her first hunt: http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6881000262 Hunting in the Stormberg, Winterberg and Hankey Mountains of the Eastern Cape 2018 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/4801073142 Hunting the Eastern Cape, RSA May 22nd - June 15th 2007 http://forums.accuratereloadin...=810104007#810104007 16 Days in Zimbabwe: Leopard, plains game, fowl and more: http://forums.accuratereloadin...=212108409#212108409 Natal: Rhino, Croc, Nyala, Bushbuck and more http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6341092311 Recent hunt in the Eastern Cape, August 2010: Pics added http://forums.accuratereloadin...261039941#9261039941 10 days in the Stormberg Mountains http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/7781081322 Back in the Stormberg Mountains with friends: May-June 2017 http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/6001078232 "Peace is that brief glorious moment in history when everybody stands around reloading" - Thomas Jefferson Every morning the Zebra wakes up knowing it must outrun the fastest Lion if it wants to stay alive. Every morning the Lion wakes up knowing it must outrun the slowest Zebra or it will starve. It makes no difference if you are a Zebra or a Lion; when the Sun comes up in Africa, you must wake up running...... "If you're being chased by a Lion, you don't have to be faster than the Lion, you just have to be faster than the person next to you." | |||
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