I hunted with Kowas in 2003. It was an exceptional hunt with an exceptional family and outfit. Danie and Anise Strauss were fully running the show then. Anise ran the house, lodging, food and camp staff. She was truly a professional and a most gracious woman. Danie, Jacques father was a PH- hunting with clients along with a native PH , John Christian. It was my second trip to Africa. I took Kudu , two Spring Bok, Blue Wildebeest , two Oryx, one 40" from the red sands of the Kalahari and a great Red hartebeest. There was a young lad there, age 10 or 11, that was hunting constantly after his school work. I believe he was home schooled then. He would go out daily with his 22 and stocked small game. Meerkats had invaded the area at that time and he loved the challenge to hunt them. One day when we were at camp he asked if I would go with him on the hunt. I needed no more of an excuse than this and went gladly. What I saw was an amazing young hunter with great natural ability and excitement for the hunt. Even as young as he was, he demonstrated ethics, fair chase and safety. His name was Jacques. His father and John Christian also had these high standards, both were my PH at times. I have been to Africa many times and I know that Namibia has many very high standard and quality PH's and Safari lodges . For me this was one of the exceptional ones. They made you feel welcomed and at home. You go to Africa, a place like Kowas, and you will dream of returning.
