Andrew62
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Having been on 14 African safaris, I have yet to ever write a review about a hunt. However, because of the exceptional hospitality, camp conditions, and hard work by Tyron and Anna Marie, owners of @MORETLA SAFARIS, I feel compelled to write a review about this fine hunting outfit.
This safari, like so many, started with an overnight stay at the Afton House, Elize, manager, is always a gracious host. Mr. X picked me up at the airport, took me to their B&B, where I was fed a delicious steak dinner, great accommodations, wifi, and a nice breakfast, all for 170.00, US. For this particular hunt, I borrowed Tyron’s gun so that saved me the hassle of permits and such. I believe the Afton House charges 100.00 to handle gun permits.
Tyron and Anna Marie picked me up promptly at 8am, then we made our way 3 hours north into the Limpopo Province for my 6 day hunt. Along the way they pointed out various sights, and made sure to stop a couple of times to stretch my legs and use the restroom.
Their camp was extremely nice, in fact, almost too nice. I know, who would say such a thing, but seriously, this camp has been totally revamped, and it is very modern. My room was very large, super high ceiling was of thatched material, my favorite, the bathroom was spacious and had a large walk-in shower. The dining area, outdoor fire pit and seating area were first rate. Not that I ever turned it on, but there is a huge TV one can watch. I sat out at night at stared at the fire. Probably 40 yards from the fire pit is a nice size pond where lots of wildlife came and drank. I very much enjoyed watching the 50 plus buffalo come in and drink. No, they do not offer buffalo hunting here, but close by they do. Often while sitting and relaxing at camp something came into drink, actually, I do not recall there ever being a time when I could not look out and see something.
My day, like most safari days, started around 5:30 to 6:00am, mostly cereal for breakfast, then off to hunting. We would return to camp around 11-12, have a wonderful brunch, then rest until around 2:30-3:00, then we would head back out to hunt until nearly dark.
What I really enjoyed on this hunt is that every night but one, Tyron cooked dinner over coals from the fire that we would be sitting and watching. I really enjoyed that Tyron and Anna Marie did 100% of the cooking, and believe me, meals were awesome! My absolute favorite meal was tenderloin from an nyala I shot, that was super delicious. In fact, all evening meals but one was game meat! You don’t always have that opportunity.
As to the hunting, one would need to look at their website to see what all they hunt. Having hunted so many times in Africa there was not anything on quota that I did not already have, so I took one of their hunting packages, posted on AfricaHunting, and then I added 3 more animals. Quality of game was right good, hunting conditions, depending on where I hunted, varied from fairly open, to pretty thick. For those who bow hunt, they have nice blinds. My method of hunting was driving around, mixed with getting off the cruiser and taking walks.
As I stated in the beginning, because of the exceptional hospitality, hard work by both Tyron and Anna Marie, they are both PH’s, and the wonderful camp conditions, I just feel these two deserve for me to write a review. I did not feel the need to take a day trip here or there, but that was an option as well.
For those taking their first safari, or 20th safari, I just cannot recommend these folks and this camp any higher.
Andrew62
This safari, like so many, started with an overnight stay at the Afton House, Elize, manager, is always a gracious host. Mr. X picked me up at the airport, took me to their B&B, where I was fed a delicious steak dinner, great accommodations, wifi, and a nice breakfast, all for 170.00, US. For this particular hunt, I borrowed Tyron’s gun so that saved me the hassle of permits and such. I believe the Afton House charges 100.00 to handle gun permits.
Tyron and Anna Marie picked me up promptly at 8am, then we made our way 3 hours north into the Limpopo Province for my 6 day hunt. Along the way they pointed out various sights, and made sure to stop a couple of times to stretch my legs and use the restroom.
Their camp was extremely nice, in fact, almost too nice. I know, who would say such a thing, but seriously, this camp has been totally revamped, and it is very modern. My room was very large, super high ceiling was of thatched material, my favorite, the bathroom was spacious and had a large walk-in shower. The dining area, outdoor fire pit and seating area were first rate. Not that I ever turned it on, but there is a huge TV one can watch. I sat out at night at stared at the fire. Probably 40 yards from the fire pit is a nice size pond where lots of wildlife came and drank. I very much enjoyed watching the 50 plus buffalo come in and drink. No, they do not offer buffalo hunting here, but close by they do. Often while sitting and relaxing at camp something came into drink, actually, I do not recall there ever being a time when I could not look out and see something.
My day, like most safari days, started around 5:30 to 6:00am, mostly cereal for breakfast, then off to hunting. We would return to camp around 11-12, have a wonderful brunch, then rest until around 2:30-3:00, then we would head back out to hunt until nearly dark.
What I really enjoyed on this hunt is that every night but one, Tyron cooked dinner over coals from the fire that we would be sitting and watching. I really enjoyed that Tyron and Anna Marie did 100% of the cooking, and believe me, meals were awesome! My absolute favorite meal was tenderloin from an nyala I shot, that was super delicious. In fact, all evening meals but one was game meat! You don’t always have that opportunity.
As to the hunting, one would need to look at their website to see what all they hunt. Having hunted so many times in Africa there was not anything on quota that I did not already have, so I took one of their hunting packages, posted on AfricaHunting, and then I added 3 more animals. Quality of game was right good, hunting conditions, depending on where I hunted, varied from fairly open, to pretty thick. For those who bow hunt, they have nice blinds. My method of hunting was driving around, mixed with getting off the cruiser and taking walks.
As I stated in the beginning, because of the exceptional hospitality, hard work by both Tyron and Anna Marie, they are both PH’s, and the wonderful camp conditions, I just feel these two deserve for me to write a review. I did not feel the need to take a day trip here or there, but that was an option as well.
For those taking their first safari, or 20th safari, I just cannot recommend these folks and this camp any higher.
Andrew62
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