Adventure Safaris Ltd. / Paul Merzig....any info?

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20 March 2003, 15:53

Borealis Bob

Adventure Safaris Ltd. / Paul Merzig....any info?

Any one familiar with this outfit? Apparently he mostly books in the Kimberley area.

Thanks

[ 03-20-2003, 17:25: Message edited by: Borealis Bob ]

22 March 2003, 15:06

<mikeh416Rigby>

I haven't used their services, but I know John Wooters has used them for years.

22 March 2003, 15:45

Hawkeye47

I havn't used him but Jon Sundra of Rifleman Mag.
hunts with him a lot. I figure if John Wooters and Jon Sundra use him he must be doing something right.

Hawkeye47

22 March 2003, 22:45

shakari

Bob,
I've never heard of him, so I can't help you much. However there is no such thing as a limited company in SA. Here it's called a CC.

Assuming the company is located in SA you could check credentials through the Professional Hunters Assoc. (PHASA) their e-mail address is phasa@pixie.co.za.

25 March 2003, 01:54

Borealis Bob

Shakari..
I didn't make it very clear that this is the U.S. agent. Only other identifying information I have so far is that the place they book at is called Wintershoek Wild.

Mr. Merzig, it turns out, lives "up the road" from me about twenty miles, so I am at least somewhat interested in pursuing discussions with someone I have already met face-to-face, albeit briefly.

25 March 2003, 06:30

shakari

Hi Bob,

Sorry about that, I misunderstood. If you mean Kimberley in South Africa it's not the best area of SA to hunt, but I guess it's OK. However be very sure indeed of what you're getting for your money and I strongly advise against any DG hunting there......... especially Lion, as the area has a reputation for cans!

Please don't think I'm trying to blacken the whole area, I'm not. It's just that I was "taught to be cautious" in these matters. I personally never hunt any dangerous game whatsoever in SA anymore.

Cheers

25 March 2003, 06:56

Terry Blauwkamp

quote:
Originally posted by Hawkeye47:
I havn't used him but Jon Sundra of Rifleman Mag.
hunts with him a lot. I figure if John Wooters and Jon Sundra use him he must be doing something right.

Hawkeye47

If you have read Sundra's articles in the past year or two, he is always plugging the Ranch in Kimberley, and always mentions Paul Merzig, always uses a Boyd Rifle Stock and a E R Shaw barrel.

26 March 2003, 02:26

Borealis Bob

Thanks for the replies.

Yes, I don't recall seeing many reports of hunts in this area...must be a reason for that.

I don't get any bad "vibes" about Paul Merzig. But I'm not sure about the setup; almost looks too "plush" to me based on addtional information he sent. Perhaps better suited to a particular type of clientele.

28 March 2003, 01:28

Terry Blauwkamp

We hunted near Kimberley a few years ago, and had fine time.

We are flying into Kimberley again in 2 weeks, and will then drive up to Kuruman about 3 hours NW.

Reports from folks that were there last year, claimed a lot of game available.

[ 03-27-2003, 18:27: Message edited by: Terry Blauwkamp ]

19 April 2003, 18:31

Lion

Bob,
I was working for Kiboko Hunting Safaris during a summer and met Paul (who, as stated above was with John Sundra). He is a great guy and I'd see what he has to say, and as well ask for some references as they usually have. Granted, I have in no way used any of his services but have heard good things about him from time to time. Good luck.
Good hunting.
Lion