SOUTH AFRICA: First Africa Safari

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I have just completed my FIRST Africa Safari with Chris Troskie - CT Safaris in South Africa. I booked the trip October 2023 to hunt in September 2024. I waited almost a year for the hunt to become reality. Now when I booked this hunt, I explained to Chris that my wife would be coming along as this was for our 20-year anniversary, and wanted to make it special for her as she is not a hunter at all. So, Chris and his wife Sabina came up with a plan that I would hunt for 7 days then we would all go tour Cape Town for 4 days. Not only did they do that, but working with Sabina also added an Elephant Park visit and had a very nice dinner with them after on the day of our Anniversary. She also booked a 4 hr massage/lunch for her and my wife as well. We found the experience to be amazing. More than we ever could have imagined. Chris and Sammie (Tracker) found excellent quality of game in the extensive areas we hunted in Limpopo. I was very fortunate to take a Kudu, Impala Nyala, Sable & Gemsbok. Each one an impressive old specimen. Which is what I was looking for and Chris and I both agreed on. I wanted to take older animals that were past there prime. I wasn’t looking for the biggest trophy as I know as a hunter the biggest trophy might be a young one that has a lot of years left to re produce his genetics.

The accommodations were excellent. My wife and I stayed in a quaint, nicely decorated private chalet. Heating, air conditioning, with shower and large tub. Nothing like walking out when the sun is coming up with a cup of coffee and see baby and mama Bushbuck sitting right outside the door. That was cleaned daily by Kate along with having our laundry done daily. Kate is an amazing woman!!!! The meals were fixed by his wife Sabina and we can't say enough good comments about the quality of the food and also made them all to my wife’s dietary restriction as she is gluten free. She served 4 course meals every night around a glowing fire, catering to our every desire.

Chris and his wife Sabina run a professional hunting safari operation, provide amazing comfortable lodging and excellent food. All the staff are friendly in a beautiful Africa setting. Come as a client, leave as a family!!!

I highly recommend CT Safaris - Chris Troskie. You won't be disappointed. See you all again very soon!!!

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Very nice.
When are you planning to go back?
 
Congratulations on your first safari-good animals and memories to last a lifetime-well done!
 
That sable is beautiful. Definitely on my target list when I go back. Congrats!
 
Wonderful trophies and photos.
 
I have just completed my FIRST Africa Safari with Chris Troskie - CT Safaris in South Africa. I booked the trip October 2023 to hunt in September 2024. I waited almost a year for the hunt to become reality. Now when I booked this hunt, I explained to Chris that my wife would be coming along as this was for our 20-year anniversary, and wanted to make it special for her as she is not a hunter at all. So, Chris and his wife Sabina came up with a plan that I would hunt for 7 days then we would all go tour Cape Town for 4 days. Not only did they do that, but working with Sabina also added an Elephant Park visit and had a very nice dinner with them after on the day of our Anniversary. She also booked a 4 hr massage/lunch for her and my wife as well. We found the experience to be amazing. More than we ever could have imagined. Chris and Sammie (Tracker) found excellent quality of game in the extensive areas we hunted in Limpopo. I was very fortunate to take a Kudu, Impala Nyala, Sable & Gemsbok. Each one an impressive old specimen. Which is what I was looking for and Chris and I both agreed on. I wanted to take older animals that were past there prime. I wasn’t looking for the biggest trophy as I know as a hunter the biggest trophy might be a young one that has a lot of years left to re produce his genetics.

The accommodations were excellent. My wife and I stayed in a quaint, nicely decorated private chalet. Heating, air conditioning, with shower and large tub. Nothing like walking out when the sun is coming up with a cup of coffee and see baby and mama Bushbuck sitting right outside the door. That was cleaned daily by Kate along with having our laundry done daily. Kate is an amazing woman!!!! The meals were fixed by his wife Sabina and we can't say enough good comments about the quality of the food and also made them all to my wife’s dietary restriction as she is gluten free. She served 4 course meals every night around a glowing fire, catering to our every desire.

Chris and his wife Sabina run a professional hunting safari operation, provide amazing comfortable lodging and excellent food. All the staff are friendly in a beautiful Africa setting. Come as a client, leave as a family!!!

I highly recommend CT Safaris - Chris Troskie. You won't be disappointed. See you all again very soon!!!
Congratulations to you and your wife’s 20th!!! Also great animals and nicely done!!!
 
Solid animals right there, congrats! Glad you had a nice trip. It gets in your blood, doesn't it?
 
Congrats about your anniversary, and great trophies !
 
I always laugh when people tell me they're going on their one and only trip to Africa. I correct them, gently, and explain that they are going on their first trip to Africa. :)

Excellent to see you both had a great time and that you're already gearing up to go back. The level of service and effort that most outfitters and PHs make to accommodate hunters really is incredible.
 

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