Good evening everyone,
I've been on here before as a member but my account wouldn't work so I've been lurking around for the last few years just reading and such as you all go on your safaris etc and I live them vicariously through your reports... And some I may say are great reads. Good on all of you! If you're reading this Jerome, I spoke to you last week and I am Pushing for Namibia but my son (I told you this would happen) has gotten involved and he is reading about South Africa and the safaris there as well so since I have an outfitter picked for Namibia I guess it's time to look at SA.
My question is a broad one and a "dangerous" one but I'm going to ask it anyway; who is the highest rated, safest (read: honest), easiest to deal with outfitter for South Africa that you all know of? I'm looking to take my fiancé and my son for our first safari and would like to get real info from you all who have been there and done it. The safari would be one cape buff (if I can swing it) and plains game mainly. 12 days to 21 with 21 being the maximum that I could get away for I'm quite sure. Yes, money does come in to play here unfortunately as no rich uncle has passed on and left me in his will.
I am an avid hunter and outdoorsman but my family isn't quite as much as they wont like a tent and a latrine and be happy. So I guess there does have to be decent accommodations involved, although my son will hunt with me and my fiancé wants to observ daily and not sit by the pool. God love her. She won't have a rifle of her own so I don't have to say God help us.
I know there will be lots of opinions and that's good. I've read so much on this that my brain hurts. Really. Also, if someone or multiple folks have a had a ROTTEN time with a particular outfitter, please I want to hear that too so I may stay clear of that one. I appreciate the help very much and any and all insight.
Best,
Sean
I've been on here before as a member but my account wouldn't work so I've been lurking around for the last few years just reading and such as you all go on your safaris etc and I live them vicariously through your reports... And some I may say are great reads. Good on all of you! If you're reading this Jerome, I spoke to you last week and I am Pushing for Namibia but my son (I told you this would happen) has gotten involved and he is reading about South Africa and the safaris there as well so since I have an outfitter picked for Namibia I guess it's time to look at SA.
My question is a broad one and a "dangerous" one but I'm going to ask it anyway; who is the highest rated, safest (read: honest), easiest to deal with outfitter for South Africa that you all know of? I'm looking to take my fiancé and my son for our first safari and would like to get real info from you all who have been there and done it. The safari would be one cape buff (if I can swing it) and plains game mainly. 12 days to 21 with 21 being the maximum that I could get away for I'm quite sure. Yes, money does come in to play here unfortunately as no rich uncle has passed on and left me in his will.
I am an avid hunter and outdoorsman but my family isn't quite as much as they wont like a tent and a latrine and be happy. So I guess there does have to be decent accommodations involved, although my son will hunt with me and my fiancé wants to observ daily and not sit by the pool. God love her. She won't have a rifle of her own so I don't have to say God help us.
I know there will be lots of opinions and that's good. I've read so much on this that my brain hurts. Really. Also, if someone or multiple folks have a had a ROTTEN time with a particular outfitter, please I want to hear that too so I may stay clear of that one. I appreciate the help very much and any and all insight.
Best,
Sean