Greffdog
AH senior member
- Joined
- Apr 14, 2023
- Messages
- 86
- Reaction score
- 159
- Location
- Texas/Wyoming
- Media
- 4
- Hunted
- Wyoming, Montana, Texas, Zimbabwe
Hi All,
Just joined to do some research about a first hunting Safari hopefully in June this year or March next year. I'm from Wyoming but currently live in Kuwait as an expat. Not much hunting or outdoor activity to do here so plenty of time to research my next hunt.
My wife and I spent a week in Tanzania last year in the Serengeti and both loved it. While I do enjoy just watching and taking photos, I know there is a big difference in going to Yellowstone and watching elk versus trying to out maneuver one for a shot. We have been to South Africa multiple times and on one trip also ventured to Zimbabwe and Botswana. So this trip I would like to go somewhere new, and I think Namibia is likely the right balance for budget and time.
Based on the searching I have done on the forums I'm leaning towards using Kowas Adventure Safaris. They appear to be very popular and I think within my budget. My goal on my first safari is Kudu. Not concerned with trying to shoot tons of animals and I figure I will work up to dagga boys but that's not in the budget yet.
I'm looking for a no fence fair chase hunt, the possibility of getting skunked actually makes it more fun for me. Chasing elk in Wyoming growing up I'm used to going home empty handed and that's never stopped me from having great stories and memories with family and friends.
If anyone has first hand knowledge with Kowas who would be willing to discuss with me that would be great.
Also happy to listen to other recommendations.
Thanks for everyone who has posted so much information as I have already learned a lot searching through the forums.
--
John
Just joined to do some research about a first hunting Safari hopefully in June this year or March next year. I'm from Wyoming but currently live in Kuwait as an expat. Not much hunting or outdoor activity to do here so plenty of time to research my next hunt.
My wife and I spent a week in Tanzania last year in the Serengeti and both loved it. While I do enjoy just watching and taking photos, I know there is a big difference in going to Yellowstone and watching elk versus trying to out maneuver one for a shot. We have been to South Africa multiple times and on one trip also ventured to Zimbabwe and Botswana. So this trip I would like to go somewhere new, and I think Namibia is likely the right balance for budget and time.
Based on the searching I have done on the forums I'm leaning towards using Kowas Adventure Safaris. They appear to be very popular and I think within my budget. My goal on my first safari is Kudu. Not concerned with trying to shoot tons of animals and I figure I will work up to dagga boys but that's not in the budget yet.
I'm looking for a no fence fair chase hunt, the possibility of getting skunked actually makes it more fun for me. Chasing elk in Wyoming growing up I'm used to going home empty handed and that's never stopped me from having great stories and memories with family and friends.
If anyone has first hand knowledge with Kowas who would be willing to discuss with me that would be great.
Also happy to listen to other recommendations.
Thanks for everyone who has posted so much information as I have already learned a lot searching through the forums.
--
John
