Planning a trip to the East Cape this year. Have been researching Outfitters and pretty much have it narrowed down to four; KMG Hunting Safaris, Huntershill Safaris, Settlers Safaris, and Swaershoek Safaris. If anyone has had experience with any of these outfitters your thoughts would be appreciated. Cape Kudu, Cape Bushbuck, and Springbuck are our on the top of our wish list.

Well I've met and talked with Marius at KMG and am trying to work out a hunt for 2017. Seems like a great guy to hunt with and all the reports I've read about his hunts are good. Hope this helps!

No experience with any of the mentioned outfitter. Hunted with Hotfire safaris in the eastern cape May 2015, really enjoyed it. The eastern cape is wonderful, have a great trip.


GRF

We are booked with Lalapa for April. They offer some very unique free-range hunts as well as traditional fare.

I hunted at KMG this Sept. you can PM me with your questions. Marius and Louw are stand up guy's. I had a great time hunting with them.

I can't say I've hunted with Marius, but he does seem to be a stand up guy. Through corresponding and his posts, I wouldn't hesitate.

My one Eastern Cape hunt was with Melody Safaris and Louis Lategan. He was a fine hunter and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The EC is beautiful and you will have fun.

Randy, we've already spoken but I just wanted to put another "atta boy" in for Settlers.

Marius Goosen received a glowing report from a mutual client.
If half of what was said of him was true then you are in for a great hunt.

You won't go wrong with either of them. Great reputations and well respected Outfits.

I've hunted twice with Kei River Safaris and Andrew Renton. One day we went to Huntershill to look for colored springbuck and waterbuck. If you would like, please PM me with any questions regarding my observations that day.

You'll find both of my reports here on AR. I can't recommend Andrew enough.

Good luck, you'll enjoy your hunt.

Just stay away from Two Waters Safari. Brian

huntelkrc, I have hunted with "East Cape Safaris" for a number of years now. I have also sent half a dozen people to them. I have been hunting in Africa for 15 years now and they are as good as they come. No BS the client comes 1st. They have all the species you mention, and more. No put and take, Grant owns the property and manages it well. If you are interested you can email me at bschofield93@msn.com.

Bob

+1 for Kei River and Andrew Renton. Great hunt.

I highly recommend Owen Smith and his Jimbah Safaris in the East Cape. An excellent PH and host.

2+ for Andrew Renton. Hunted twice with him. Massive hunting area. All unfenced. Super quality of game. Everything was top 30 or better. #2 handgun kudu-absolute monster.

Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences and thoughts. I appreciate the help.

Check out Stormberg Elangeni

I've hunted with them twice. Great group of families

http://www.sesafaris.com/

Hunted twice with Marius with KMG Safaris. Would go again tomorrow if I had the time and money Really want to check out hs new camp/lodge as well!

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