DP - Dande

Client Comment

Now that I am back home and reflecting on my first safari, I wanted to send all of you a short note to express my gratitude. This has been the greatest adventure of my life and it would not have been remotely as satisfying if it were not for all the hard work that every one of you put into it. The hunting was superb, but it was the human element that definitely made a difference. From the time I landed in Harare to when I flew out, I felt like I was surrounded by friends and family. It was truly hard to say goodbye to all of you, but I will return and see you all again. The Karunga camp was run flawlessly and surpassed all my expectations. The accommodations are top notch and the food was excellent. Every person I met was friendly and welcoming. Special mention to Alpha, who took time to talk to me often, even though I could tell he was extremely busy. I left with an even greater sense of the importance of the DAPU team. We saw good numbers of game every day, but the impending threat from poachers was evident. We found a snare when recovering our elephant, found a dead kudu bull that had been snared and finished off by the hyenas, and our elephant had part of her trunk missing and a homemade muzzleloader bullet lodged in her neck. It is clear that without the constant efforts of the DAPU team and CMS, all the progress that has been made in Dande would disappear rapidly. Finally, hunting with Amin, Million, and Jimmy was a phenomenal experience. They are consummate professionals and incredibly friendly people. The dedication to their craft and passion for hunting was contagious. We shared so many stories, laughter, and interesting conversations! I would absolutely love to hunt with them again. Lynn: Thank you for guarding me and for the excellent conversations. Charmain: It was lovely to finally meet you and you made me feel welcome immediately. Royal: Thank you for all your help at the airport and for waiting for me so patiently. Buzz: Sorry we didn’t get to meet, but hopefully I’ll see you at SCI next year. Wishing you all continued success!