I am a disabled wheelchair user, and I was wondering if anyone of the members who would know of a guide that has experience guiding hunters bound to wheelchairs. Ideally, I would like to hunt in a blind.

I'm thinking of planning a trip in 2008.

I can't add any personal knowledge, but I have seen photos of some magnificent african trophies taken by hunters in wheelchairs.

Not long ago, on another forum, I had en exchange with Shakiri - Steve Robinson - a member here and a PH, about accomodating disabled hunters. He has some experience, if my recolection of the exchange is accurate. Either way, if he does great, if not he may be willing or know of an outfit or PH who specializes in it.

You might try sending him a PM, or an email since his adress is at the bottom of his signiture.

Best,

JPK

JPK

Thanks for the recommendation.....

Flying Ace

we do ideed have some experience of this kind of hunt and also know of others who may be able to help you. If you'd like to e-mail me at the address below, we can discuss your needs. - If it turns out we can't help you then we'll be more than happy to refer you to someone reputable who can.......

Another member here has also been highly recomended on several postings...

Search for user JJHACK

He is a standup guy too.

John

Ultimate Africa Safaris. Stand 585 Mopane Rd - PO Box 224, Victoria Falls - Russell Caldecott. 013 - 2275. 2275. PSO 0030

Russ is in a wheelchair himself and was doing hunts for disabled hunters when I stayed with him before and after my hunt. His energy level was amazing.
Dean

During my last hunt in the Matesti area of Zim my PH told me of the guy in the wheel chair out of Vic Falls. He has some specialized equipment to assist chairs etc. Best fo uck to you , Art

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Ultimate Africa Safaris

Do you know if they have a web site?

Is that the same guy that owns "Ultimate Safari Lodge"? I heard he used a wheel chair and ran a top notch lodge

Hi Jim,

We can accommodate you - PM sent

Regards

Russell does indeed operate the Utlimate Safari Lodge and he outfits for disabled hunters. He is quite a piece of work, I stayed at his lodge in 05 for a night and quite enjoyed his company. I am not sure but I believe he does his hunts from his lodge. He is well known throught Southern Africa. I have not heard a bad word about him. He sold the lodge and had to take it back as he held the paper and is now restoring it to its former condition. He was a full time PH when he rolled his land cruiser and was then confined to his chair. I just found his card and no web site shown but email ultimate@africaonline.co.zw.

Fannie and Leonard Buys have accomodated numerous very succesful hunts with disabled hunters, including big 5 trophies.

Leonardia Safari