I was just wondering if anyone here had hunted with this outfitter and what there impressions are. I have my very first safari with them booked forJuly 26th through August 6th. tahnks for any input.

7mm. guy

Just know of him - He is one of the "fathers" of tourist hunting in Namibia and amongst the oldest outfitters in the business. You should be safe...

My very first safari was with them in 95. He has an excellent operation and Steve Tors one of his phs is one of the best in Africa.

Mike

Hunted there in '92 with Steve Tors as PH. You will not be disappointed, they are as good as there will ever be.

We see them each year at SCI, and they always remember us.

John Wayne did!!

Thanks guys. That's pretty much what I figured. Will report back after the hunt.

7mm. guy

We hunted with Jan in "97" Our first Safari also. I had Steve Tors also. Our tracker was Noftale who is now a PH.
Everything was great!! Our taxidermist said the capes were in the best condition of any hes ever seen from Africa.
By the way, Steve Tors father was the director Ivan Tors
(Flipper,Gentle Ben, and Daktari) Thats how Steve wound up over there.

Hunted there couple times and I ditto all above comments you'll be glad you did. Heading back next year as well! Our PH was Naftali he was an excellent PH. Good luck on your Safari!

I hunted there in 1993 on my first African hunt. My P.H. was Steve Tors, and our tracker was Naftali. Four years ago, I went back and hunted with Jan's outfit again. Steve was my P.H. on this trip as well. The accommodations are excellent, the P.H.s and trackers are excellent, game is plentiful, and the properties he hunts are quite large. Jan's skinners take excellent care of the trophies as well. Mt. Etjo is a wonderful place to go for a first trip to Africa. You'll have a great time.

Take a warm coat, down vest, heavy sweater, and gloves for traveling in the morning. It will be very cold in the back of the hunting vehicle.

Good call Mike, Yes do not forget warm clothing it will be VERY COLD in the back of the vehicle especially during the time of year youre going. Goodluck!!!

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Good call Mike, Yes do not forget warm clothing it will be VERY COLD in the back of the vehicle especially during the time of year youre going. Goodluck!!!

Really? Ikeep hearing thay, but the most recent figure I've heard in Farenheit is 30's in the morning. That ain't for a northern Wyoming boy.

7mm. guy

7mm- I hear you I forgot to mention that I hail from Hawaii where its 80-85 degrees year round hell when it hits the 50s and 60s im COLD LOL!!!

Itll probably feel just like home to you. Have a good and safe hunt.

ALOHA!!!

Sounds like they're really a great outfitter, no wonder the only had two weekends remaining when hunt was booked on second or third day of SCI convention. No doubt they started booking for 2006 that same week. Will report back with details and possibly pictures. 116 days till hunting time not that I'm anxious or anything.

7mm. guy

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Originally posted by UltraMag:
Good call Mike, Yes do not forget warm clothing it will be VERY COLD in the back of the vehicle especially during the time of year youre going. Goodluck!!!

Really? Ikeep hearing thay, but the most recent figure I've heard in Farenheit is 30's in the morning. That ain't for a northern Wyoming boy.

7mm. guy

OK, here's the deal on why you need to take warm clothes for in the morning and also for once the sun goes down: The morning temperatures around dawn will be around freezing. Now, factor in that you'll be in the back of an open hunting vehicle driving along at 30 to 50 miles an hour while traveling to the hunting area. This can take anywhere from a half hour to an hour. The wind chill will be around zero, and it will chill you to the bone. I promise.

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Sounds like they're really a great outfitter, no wonder the only had two weekends remaining when hunt was booked on second or third day of SCI convention.

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No doubt they started booking for 2006 that same week.

Will report back with details and possibly pictures. 116 days till hunting time not that I'm anxious or anything.

7mm. guy

We're booked ending of May beginning of June 2006 Cant wait!

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Originally posted by UltraMag:
Good call Mike, Yes do not forget warm clothing it will be VERY COLD in the back of the vehicle especially during the time of year youre going. Goodluck!!!

Really? Ikeep hearing thay, but the most recent figure I've heard in Farenheit is 30's in the morning. That ain't for a northern Wyoming boy.

7mm. guy

OK, here's the deal on why you need to take warm clothes for in the morning and also for once the sun goes down: The morning temperatures around dawn will be around freezing. Now, factor in that you'll be in the back of an open hunting vehicle driving along at 30 to 50 miles an hour while traveling to the hunting area. This can take anywhere from a half hour to an hour. The wind chill will be around zero, and it will chill you to the bone. I promise.

Yep now that does sound damn cold thanks.

7mm. guy