Is South Africa all high fence — shooting fish in a barrel? 🎯

In this video I break down what actually happens: one guy has a rough experience with the wrong outfitter, tells the story back home, and it snowballs until everyone assumes that's just how South Africa hunting is. Here's the real picture.

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Built from 18 safaris and 16 years hunting across Africa. Everything I've learned about planning, preparing, and executing a successful safari — free.

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A free downloadable guide to planning your first (or next) African safari — outfitter selection, rifle choice, travel logistics, vaccinations, tipping, taxidermy, and more.

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Twenty years. Thirty-plus international trips. Eighteen safaris. Over a hundred and eighteen species on the ground across multiple continents — and when I sat down and looked back on all of it, four rifle calibers had done basically all the work.I'm not a ballistics guru, and I'm not a gun nut. But after two decades hunting everything from plains game to dangerous game in Africa, I've learned what actually works versus what just sounds good in an ad or looks good on a thumbnail. Right now everyone's chasing the next new caliber — 6.5 PRC, 22 Creedmoor, you name it — and I think a lot of hunters way overthink this decision.In this one I break down the four calibers that carried me through it all: the .308 Winchester, the most forgiving and confidence-building round in my safe; the .300 Remington Magnum, the true workhorse that scaled up for bigger, tougher animals; the 7mm Remington Magnum, the caliber that's traveled with me more than any other, across more countries and more species than the rest combined; and the .375 H&H the one rifle that's never left my side when dangerous game was on the license.If you're gearing up for your first safari, or you're just tired of the noise around which "new" caliber you supposedly need — this one's for you.What we cover:– Why I'm not a ballistics expert, and why that's okay– The .308 Winchester and building real confidence behind the rifle– The .300 Remington Magnum and its all-around versatility– The 7mm Remington Magnum, my most-used caliber worldwide– The .375 H&H Magnum and dangerous game in Africa– Why proven gear beats chasing the newest releaseSubscribe for more stories from the field, and drop a comment letting me know which caliber's been your go-to.🌍 Sims SafarisEverything you need to plan your African safari — gear lists, hunting tips, species guides, and pre-vetted outfitters I've personally hunted with. 100% free.https://www.simssafaris.com🎯 Safari HelpNeed personalized guidance? I'll help you choose the right country and species, pick a trusted outfitter, and plan every step — for free.https://www.simssafaris.com/safari-help📚 Safari 101 — Free CourseBuilt from 18 safaris and 16 years hunting across Africa. Everything I've learned about planning, preparing, and executing a successful safari — free.https://www.simssafaris.com/safari101📖 Planning Your First Safari — Free eBookA free downloadable guide to planning your first (or next) African safari — outfitter selection, rifle choice, travel logistics, vaccinations, tipping, taxidermy, and more.https://www.simssafaris.com/safariplanning-ebook

Lets talk Bow hunting Africa and starting a Safari company with Sarel Van De Walt.Sarel is one of the most accomplished South African bow hunters I know he has done a lot of hunting for several southern Africa species and his passion or bow hunting turned into being partner is a safari hunting company called SC Safaris. I hope you enjoy this episode, and it brings you value, we will be bring Sarel back to get some crazy hunting stories from in the future so make sure you follow along and subscribe to the channel

Sims Safaris Links.

Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primary focus on the great continent of Africa. Find gear list, hunting tips, and trusted outfitters. 100% FREE!

https://www.simssafaris.com

If your looking to book a hunt with one of my trusted outfitters and expericne the tailored made, white glove service for your upcoming hunting needs. From the start to finish I will be there to help assist and guide you through the process and take care of as much of the preparation and planning as I can. look to book a hunt ith me at Sims Hunting Adventures.

https://www.simssafaris.com/simshuntingadventures

Safari 101 Course: in this 100% FREE course I want to be able to bring to you the knowledge I’ve learned from 16 years of Africa hunting with 15 plus Safaris all across Africa.

This is no way the gold standard or do I know everything but I do know what has worked for me over the years. I hope this 100% FREE course can help you when planning your first or next Safari to Africa.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safari101

Planning A Safari FREE eBook: Get this short eBook I wrote on planning your Safari. I think this short downloadable PDF file eBook can be very helpful for you when wanting to get into planning your first Safari or looking for better tips to book your next Safari.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safariplanningebook

Follow Sims Safaris on Instagram to see the best Africa hunting content daily!

https://www.instagram.com/sims_safaris/

By using the links below, you are showing your support for the channel and show. I appreciate each and every one of you and hope that if the show brings you value, you use my links to shop at these great companies. 

Sims Safaris STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU ENROLL WITH GLOBAL RESCUE PRIOR TO EMBARKING ON YOUR TRIP.

Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue, the world's leading membership organization providing integrated medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services to our travelers worldwide. Without a Global Rescue membership, an emergency evacuation could cost you more than $100,000. That's why over 1 million members trust Global Rescue to get them home when the worst happens. Don't travel without Global Rescue.

https://partner.globalrescue.com/simssafaris/index.html

If you're looking for some of the best supplements to keep you going strong and feeling better than ever, head over to 1st Phorm Supplements and give your body the performance it deserves.

https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=mckenziesims

In this episode I sit down with Matt Maartens of Matt Maartens Safaris based out of KwaZulu Natal South Africa and we talk hunting. We dive into trip prep, what to expect from Matt when arriving in South Africa, species, and much more.

Sims Safaris Links.

Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primary focus on the great continent of Africa. Find gear list, hunting tips, and trusted outfitters. 100% FREE!

https://www.simssafaris.com

If your looking to book a hunt with one of my trusted outfitters and expericne the tailored made, white glove service for your upcoming hunting needs. From the start to finish I will be there to help assist and guide you through the process and take care of as much of the preparation and planning as I can. look to book a hunt ith me at Sims Hunting Adventures.

https://www.simssafaris.com/simshuntingadventures

Safari 101 Course: in this 100% FREE course I want to be able to bring to you the knowledge I’ve learned from 16 years of Africa hunting with 15 plus Safaris all across Africa.

This is no way the gold standard or do I know everything but I do know what has worked for me over the years. I hope this 100% FREE course can help you when planning your first or next Safari to Africa.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safari101

Planning A Safari FREE eBook: Get this short eBook I wrote on planning your Safari. I think this short downloadable PDF file eBook can be very helpful for you when wanting to get into planning your first Safari or looking for better tips to book your next Safari.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safariplanningebook

Follow Sims Safaris on Instagram to see the best Africa hunting content daily!

https://www.instagram.com/sims_safaris/

By using the links below, you are showing your support for the channel and show. I appreciate each and every one of you and hope that if the show brings you value, you use my links to shop at these great companies. 

Sims Safaris STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU ENROLL WITH GLOBAL RESCUE PRIOR TO EMBARKING ON YOUR TRIP.

Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue, the world's leading membership organization providing integrated medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services to our travelers worldwide. Without a Global Rescue membership, an emergency evacuation could cost you more than $100,000. That's why over 1 million members trust Global Rescue to get them home when the worst happens. Don't travel without Global Rescue.

https://partner.globalrescue.com/simssafaris/index.html

If you're looking for some of the best supplements to keep you going strong and feeling better than ever, head over to 1st Phorm Supplements and give your body the performance it deserves.

https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=mckenziesims

In this episode Johann Badenhorst and I talk about the Cape Buffalo charge experience we had last month with a unprovoked bull that we bumped into while finding a spot to glass the valley below us. I have the full video of the charge on my YouTube channel.

Click this link to view the full charge video.

https://youtu.be/PCe26plrEwo

Sims Safaris Links.

Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primary focus on the great continent of Africa. Find gear list, hunting tips, and trusted outfitters. 100% FREE!

https://www.simssafaris.com

If your looking to book a hunt with one of my trusted outfitters and expericne the tailored made, white glove service for your upcoming hunting needs. From the start to finish I will be there to help assist and guide you through the process and take care of as much of the preparation and planning as I can. look to book a hunt ith me at Sims Hunting Adventures.

https://www.simssafaris.com/simshuntingadventures

Safari 101 Course: in this 100% FREE course I want to be able to bring to you the knowledge I’ve learned from 16 years of Africa hunting with 15 plus Safaris all across Africa.

This is no way the gold standard or do I know everything but I do know what has worked for me over the years. I hope this 100% FREE course can help you when planning your first or next Safari to Africa.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safari101

Planning A Safari FREE eBook: Get this short eBook I wrote on planning your Safari. I think this short downloadable PDF file eBook can be very helpful for you when wanting to get into planning your first Safari or looking for better tips to book your next Safari.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safariplanningebook

Follow Sims Safaris on Instagram to see the best Africa hunting content daily!

https://www.instagram.com/sims_safaris/

By using the links below, you are showing your support for the channel and show. I appreciate each and every one of you and hope that if the show brings you value, you use my links to shop at these great companies. 

Sims Safaris STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU ENROLL WITH GLOBAL RESCUE PRIOR TO EMBARKING ON YOUR TRIP.

Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue, the world's leading membership organization providing integrated medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services to our travelers worldwide. Without a Global Rescue membership, an emergency evacuation could cost you more than $100,000. That's why over 1 million members trust Global Rescue to get them home when the worst happens. Don't travel without Global Rescue.

https://partner.globalrescue.com/simssafaris/index.html

If you're looking for some of the best supplements to keep you going strong and feeling better than ever, head over to 1st Phorm Supplements and give your body the performance it deserves.

https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=mckenziesims

In this video I sit down with Johann Banderhost of Almansdam Safaris that is located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. I just finished a great 10 day Safari with him and during the safari at the tail end we sit down in the Kalahari and talk about our trip and what you can expect when booking a hunt with Almansdam Safaris. We have a group hunt happening with Almansdam Safaris next May (May 2025) with limited spots available if you havce any interest dont hesitate to reach out for more info we would

love to have you come with.I hope this episode brings you some value.

Sims Safaris Links.

Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primary focus on the great continent of Africa. Find gear list, hunting tips, and trusted outfitters. 100% FREE!

https://www.simssafaris.com

If your looking to book a hunt with one of my trusted outfitters and expericne the tailored made, white glove service for your upcoming hunting needs. From the start to finish I will be there to help assist and guide you through the process and take care of as much of the preparation and planning as I can. look to book a hunt ith me at Sims Hunting Adventures.

https://www.simssafaris.com/simshuntingadventures

Safari 101 Course: in this 100% FREE course I want to be able to bring to you the knowledge I’ve learned from 16 years of Africa hunting with 15 plus Safaris all across Africa.

This is no way the gold standard or do I know everything but I do know what has worked for me over the years. I hope this 100% FREE course can help you when planning your first or next Safari to Africa.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safari101

Planning A Safari FREE eBook: Get this short eBook I wrote on planning your Safari. I think this short downloadable PDF file eBook can be very helpful for you when wanting to get into planning your first Safari or looking for better tips to book your next Safari.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safariplanningebook

Follow Sims Safaris on Instagram to see the best Africa hunting content daily!

https://www.instagram.com/sims_safaris/

By using the links below, you are showing your support for the channel and show. I appreciate each and every one of you and hope that if the show brings you value, you use my links to shop at these great companies. 

Sims Safaris STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU ENROLL WITH GLOBAL RESCUE PRIOR TO EMBARKING ON YOUR TRIP.

Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue, the world's leading membership organization providing integrated medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services to our travelers worldwide. Without a Global Rescue membership, an emergency evacuation could cost you more than $100,000. That's why over 1 million members trust Global Rescue to get them home when the worst happens. Don't travel without Global Rescue.

https://partner.globalrescue.com/simssafaris/index.html

If you're looking for some of the best supplements to keep you going strong and feeling better than ever, head over to 1st Phorm Supplements and give your body the performance it deserves.

https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=mckenziesims

I had the chance to get Namibian PH Divan Labuschange on a call and talk about hunting in Namibia and his company Divan Safaris.

We talk about how the meat from the hunting safaris is utilized and how the locals benefit from it immensely, we cover the importance of these hunting areas and you get to hear some good stories of Buffalo and leopard charges.

I hope you enjoy this episode.

Sims Safaris Links.

Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primary focus on the great continent of Africa. Find gear list, hunting tips, and trusted outfitters. 100% FREE!

https://www.simssafaris.com

If your looking to book a hunt with one of my trusted outfitters and expericne the tailored made, white glove service for your upcoming hunting needs. From the start to finish I will be there to help assist and guide you through the process and take care of as much of the preparation and planning as I can. look to book a hunt ith me at Sims Hunting Adventures.

https://www.simssafaris.com/simshuntingadventures

Safari 101 Course: in this 100% FREE course I want to be able to bring to you the knowledge I’ve learned from 16 years of Africa hunting with 15 plus Safaris all across Africa.

This is no way the gold standard or do I know everything but I do know what has worked for me over the years. I hope this 100% FREE course can help you when planning your first or next Safari to Africa.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safari101

Planning A Safari FREE eBook: Get this short eBook I wrote on planning your Safari. I think this short downloadable PDF file eBook can be very helpful for you when wanting to get into planning your first Safari or looking for better tips to book your next Safari.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safariplanningebook

Follow Sims Safaris on Instagram to see the best Africa hunting content daily!

https://www.instagram.com/sims_safaris/

By using the links below, you are showing your support for the channel and show. I appreciate each and every one of you and hope that if the show brings you value, you use my links to shop at these great companies. 

Sims Safaris STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU ENROLL WITH GLOBAL RESCUE PRIOR TO EMBARKING ON YOUR TRIP.

Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue, the world's leading membership organization providing integrated medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services to our travelers worldwide. Without a Global Rescue membership, an emergency evacuation could cost you more than $100,000. That's why over 1 million members trust Global Rescue to get them home when the worst happens. Don't travel without Global Rescue.

https://partner.globalrescue.com/simssafaris/index.html

If you're looking for some of the best supplements to keep you going strong and feeling better than ever, head over to 1st Phorm Supplements and give your body the performance it deserves.

https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=mckenziesims

I see lots of questions on Africa hunting forums and Facebook pages on what people take for their safari. Well, here is a breakdown of what I am taking on my next Safari. I break down what I pack in my carryon, what I pack in my check bag and then what I pack in my rifle bag. If I didn’t like taking photos and I wasn’t planning on taking candy and gifts for the trackers and camp staff, I could leave home with just a carry on and a gun case. Maybe I will break that down in a future video. But for this video you’re going to see it all from the cand y and treats to all the clothing and gifts I’m taking for my trackers and camp staff.

Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primary focus on the great continent of Africa. Find gear list, hunting tips, and trusted outfitters. 100% FREE!

https://www.simssafaris.com

If your looking to book a hunt with one of my trusted outfitters and expericne the tailored made, white glove service for your upcoming hunting needs. From the start to finish I will be there to help assist and guide you through the process and take care of as much of the preparation and planning as I can. look to book a hunt ith me at Sims Hunting Adventures.

https://www.simssafaris.com/simshuntingadventures

Safari 101 Course: in this 100% FREE course I want to be able to bring to you the knowledge I’ve learned from 16 years of Africa hunting with 15 plus Safaris all across Africa.

This is no way the gold standard or do I know everything but I do know what has worked for me over the years. I hope this 100% FREE course can help you when planning your first or next Safari to Africa.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safari101

Planning A Safari FREE eBook: Get this short eBook I wrote on planning your Safari. I think this short downloadable PDF file eBook can be very helpful for you when wanting to get into planning your first Safari or looking for better tips to book your next Safari.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safariplanningebook

Follow Sims Safaris on Instagram to see the best Africa hunting content daily!

https://www.instagram.com/sims_safaris/

By using the links below, you are showing your support for the channel and show. I appreciate each and every one of you and hope that if the show brings you value, you use my links to shop at these great companies. 

Sims Safaris STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU ENROLL WITH GLOBAL RESCUE PRIOR TO EMBARKING ON YOUR TRIP.

Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue, the world's leading membership organization providing integrated medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services to our travelers worldwide. Without a Global Rescue membership, an emergency evacuation could cost you more than $100,000. That's why over 1 million members trust Global Rescue to get them home when the worst happens. Don't travel without Global Rescue.

https://partner.globalrescue.com/simssafaris/index.html

If you're looking for some of the best supplements to keep you going strong and feeling better than ever, head over to 1st Phorm Supplements and give your body the performance it deserves.

https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=mckenziesims

Get my 3 reasons why I think you should go on an Africa hunting Safari.

Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primary focus on the great continent of Africa. Find gear list, hunting tips, and trusted outfitters. 100% FREE!

https://www.simssafaris.com

If your looking to book a hunt with one of my trusted outfitters and expericne the tailored made, white glove service for your upcoming hunting needs. From the start to finish I will be there to help assist and guide you through the process and take care of as much of the preparation and planning as I can. look to book a hunt ith me at Sims Hunting Adventures.

https://www.simssafaris.com/simshuntingadventures

Safari 101 Course: in this 100% FREE course I want to be able to bring to you the knowledge I’ve learned from 16 years of Africa hunting with 15 plus Safaris all across Africa.

This is no way the gold standard or do I know everything but I do know what has worked for me over the years. I hope this 100% FREE course can help you when planning your first or next Safari to Africa.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safari101

Planning A Safari FREE eBook: Get this short eBook I wrote on planning your Safari. I think this short downloadable PDF file eBook can be very helpful for you when wanting to get into planning your first Safari or looking for better tips to book your next Safari.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safariplanningebook

Follow Sims Safaris on Instagram to see the best Africa hunting content daily!

https://www.instagram.com/sims_safaris/

By using the links below, you are showing your support for the channel and show. I appreciate each and every one of you and hope that if the show brings you value, you use my links to shop at these great companies. 

Sims Safaris STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU ENROLL WITH GLOBAL RESCUE PRIOR TO EMBARKING ON YOUR TRIP.

Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue, the world's leading membership organization providing integrated medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services to our travelers worldwide. Without a Global Rescue membership, an emergency evacuation could cost you more than $100,000. That's why over 1 million members trust Global Rescue to get them home when the worst happens. Don't travel without Global Rescue.

https://partner.globalrescue.com/simssafaris/index.html

If you're looking for some of the best supplements to keep you going strong and feeling better than ever, head over to 1st Phorm Supplements and give your body the performance it deserves.

https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=mckenziesims

Hey guys, today is another throwback episode. It's of an old audio file that I had recorded on a different platform with my good friend Lorne Ramoni. Loren is a very Experience and passionate PH in Tanzania. His family owns and operates an amazing company with several hundred thousands of acres of wild Africa under management. We dive into some great stories but even more we talk about how the lion hunting is managed by these guys and how the hunting has brought back the numbers of the lions in these wild places. 

I hope you enjoy this episode

Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primary focus on the great continent of Africa. Find gear list, hunting tips, and trusted outfitters. 100% FREE!

https://www.simssafaris.com

If your looking to book a hunt with one of my trusted outfitters and expericne the tailored made, white glove service for your upcoming hunting needs. From the start to finish I will be there to help assist and guide you through the process and take care of as much of the preparation and planning as I can. look to book a hunt ith me at Sims Hunting Adventures.

https://www.simssafaris.com/simshuntingadventures

Safari 101 Course: in this 100% FREE course I want to be able to bring to you the knowledge I’ve learned from 16 years of Africa hunting with 15 plus Safaris all across Africa.

This is no way the gold standard or do I know everything but I do know what has worked for me over the years. I hope this 100% FREE course can help you when planning your first or next Safari to Africa.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safari101

Planning A Safari FREE eBook: Get this short eBook I wrote on planning your Safari. I think this short downloadable PDF file eBook can be very helpful for you when wanting to get into planning your first Safari or looking for better tips to book your next Safari.

https://www.simssafaris.com/safariplanningebook

Follow Sims Safaris on Instagram to see the best Africa hunting content daily!

https://www.instagram.com/sims_safaris/

By using the links below, you are showing your support for the channel and show. I appreciate each and every one of you and hope that if the show brings you value, you use my links to shop at these great companies. 

Sims Safaris STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU ENROLL WITH GLOBAL RESCUE PRIOR TO EMBARKING ON YOUR TRIP.

Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue, the world's leading membership organization providing integrated medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services to our travelers worldwide. Without a Global Rescue membership, an emergency evacuation could cost you more than $100,000. That's why over 1 million members trust Global Rescue to get them home when the worst happens. Don't travel without Global Rescue.

https://partner.globalrescue.com/simssafaris/index.html

If you're looking for some of the best supplements to keep you going strong and feeling better than ever, head over to 1st Phorm Supplements and give your body the performance it deserves.

https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=mckenziesims