All reviews of 'Estreux Safaris Namibia' (9)
Review score Based on 9 reviews
After two previous African hunts, Anton gave us the true African experience we wanted.
Expert knowledge of the game and terrain combinig sight seeing with a satisfying hunting eperience
Unable to think of anything
Outstanding hunt
PH was professional, organised, patient, vehicle clean and in top condition, food was excellent, isolated camp
There was nothing about this hunt I did not like.
Real hunting in unfenced wild Africa.
Just about everything.
Can't think of anything.
Dream of a lifetime.
I wanted free range no fence hunt in a true wilderness for kudu, gemsbok, and Hartman zebra. I am in my sixties and am crippled with a Neuromuscular disease. I told Anton about my condition and say I was not afraid of failing but could place no value on any trophy be hind a fence. He understood and guided me to a ancient kudu, an enormous Mountain zebra, 2 gemsbok one of which was Roland & Wards, 2 Rowland&Wards springbok. We took a gemsbok and 4 springbok for the local himba as well. You won't go wrong with Anton.
We had planned to search out dessert adapted lions and elephants to photograph after the hunt. Anton told me he would be taking my money for nothing as the drought had pushed the animals out of the range of my limited mobility. We went to Ethosha instead and created a fantastic photographic portfolio.
Successful and enjoyable hunt
I found Anton, the outfitter and PH to be extremely professional and trustworthy. I always got a straight answer and no BS. His concessions are abundant in game which travel freely across the low fence areas. The accommodations and food were very good and I was always made to feel at home. Anton went the extra mile on several occasions including finding additional ammo in and uncommon caliber when I was running low. And I have to brag on his resilience after he had a serious injury during the hunt. The injury was bad enough that most guys including myself would have called it quits but he continued to hunt until I had my trophy and was back on the plane.
I wish I had spent two more weeks with Anton to explore more of Namibia :) But there will be another trip
The Consummate Guide
Who better to tour the vast Kaokoland eco region than with the man who was directly responsible for setting up the various concessions for the Namibian government in the first place? From the Kunene river to the Hoanib river and everywhere in between, Anton had vast knowledge of the ecosystem, the indigenous people, and of course, the animals. Fantastic trophies are to be found in a once in a lifetime destination!
I wish I could have stayed longer than the 18 days I was there!
Namibia, 2015, close to Otjiwarongo.
I found the booking process to be smooth and professional, with quick responses to email queries. My guide, Anton, was a true pro, with close attention to detail and huge energy. He is clearly a true naturalist and knows all the animals, birds and trees. Importantly, he also made a point of getting on well with everyone we met, from land owners to farm workers. The location was working cattle ranches, with good game populations - the ranches were low fenced, so game could roam freely. We saw animals jumping over the fences several times, so I was reassured that it was a fair chase hunt.
There were NO downsides from hunting point of view. However, I am not sure whether Namibia is a great place to take non-hunters. Before booking a combined trip for hunters and non-hunters, I suggest checking that there will be enough to do locally to keep everyone entertained.
Excellent people & excellent trophies
Anton is a top notch PH. Extremely hard working and extremely knowledgeable. Great trophy quality!
Leaving
A real hunt
This is a real hunt. You will work hard for your animals. Truly a wild place. Outfitter will take excellent care of you. His care of trophy’s after they are taken is best I have ever seen. Anton is a world class PH and it was a pleasure to hunt with him.
Through no fault of anyone’s grass was unusually tall due to a lot of rain that they never get. Which makes things difficult when you are trying to find a 2 foot Dik Dik in three feet of grass. But we never stopped and I got a very nice one.
Review score Based on 9 reviews
Hunting experience
9.8Accomodation and hospitality
9.8Professional hunters / staff
10.0Game quality
9.8Value for money
10.0