Safari Trails With Mckenzie Sims

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 Sare...

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, huntin...

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...

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...

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...

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 lea...

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 s...

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...

Hey guys today I’m excited to say I found some old audio files from a older podcast I had and I will begin to share them with you. For this first throwback I have world renowned hunter, Conklin winner, Weatherby award winner, and author J Alain Smith we talk about how he got started hunting the world and get some crazy stories from him.   This is off an older platform with no the best audio but th...

I got to talk with South African bow hunter Jandre Strydom. We talk about growing up in South Africa becoming a bow hunter and the difference between me and you maybe have one or two tags a year in our pockets compared to them being able to hunt 10-12+ animals in a week with a bow. Jandre shares the story of a monster fallow deer he took this year and he tells you what the hardest animal in South...

Learn what tools to use and how to find a good quality outfitter for any of your international dream hunts, from Africa, to Asia and everywhere in-between these tips will help make sure your successful in planning that dream hunt. 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 outfi...

I talk with Safari Club International Record book coordinator Duane Aubuchon and Manger Aaron Smith. We dive into What the SCI record book is really about and why you dont need a top 10 or a new world record to enter. There is even an anonymous way to enter as well. Learn all things SCI record book here on this episode. If your are a deer hunter, elk hunter, duck hunter, African hunter, just plain...

I sit down and chat with Adam Bender who is the Director for the Cabela Family Foundation. Main focus is to support the Executive Director, Dan Cabela, and the Board of Directors, who set strategic vision for the foundation. Adam manages of the partnerships, fundraising, and outreach. Also helps with content creation and telling the foundation’s story through email, social media, and Hard Truths o...

These 3 questions are some of if not the most beat up questions on online forms, blogs, and facebook groups. Here is my opinion on the three topics from wha I have learned with 16+ Africa trips and over 30 international hunts. 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 outfitter...

Traveling with your own rifle to South Africa? Many people come back with horror stories of it taking hours to get out of the Johannesburg airport when they go hunting in South Africa and taken their own rifles. Want to know how to avoid it and get your paperwork filled out correctly and pre-approved? Learn how in this Episode. Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide wit...

Learn all about the arrow setups you need when hunting plains game or dangerous game in Africa. I talk with Garrett Schlief President of Grizzly Stik arrows, we talk about the history of Grizzly Stik and what setups you should be shooting in Africa and for every hunt in that matter. the proof is in the pudding. Learn more about Grizzly Stiks and shop the good stuff here below. https://grizzlystik....

My buddy Adam just got back from his 4th safari, This was his biggest trip so far as in nthe way of key animals for his quest of the dangerouse 7. He hunted a South African Lioness with a bow, Hippo, and Giraffe. Hear the full story here on the struggles he had during this trip and the intense moments he had with the lion. Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a p...

#1 question I hear is, "Is it safe when you go hunting in Africa" In this video I go over this topic I research some facts for you and give you my option on my experience from over 16 safaris. Here are the links I mentioned in the video: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/SouthAfrica.html https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/tr...

We are about to enter the busiest time of the year for Safari hunting (June/July) and I know many of people are getting the final touches to their safari planning in. I also know with the day in age having social media and access to so much information people can get overwhelmed. I just want to hit home, not to get overwhelmed and to remember to enjoy your safari! If you have a safari this year pl...

In this video I answer a forum question that I seen a few weeks ago. I believe this is a very common question that many others have. I share my response to the question here with all of you. I don’t know everything and far from and expert I don’t think anyone can claim that title for the entire continent of Africa but I want to share what I have learned from all of my travels to Africa and from my...

with over 30+ international hunts and 16 safaris under my belt I have made alot of mistakes on these trips. Learn from my mistakes to help you avoid making the sameones. 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     Safari 101...

In this video you will see what I have packed in the past for one of my African Safaris. 16 Safaris later I'm and always still refining my packing list, plus each and every Safari has different variations from weather of time of hunt, the terrain of the hunt depending on some different gear so on so forth so you will see allot more videos on this subject from me in the future. This is not the...

I see it far to often someone goes on their first safari to South Africa or Namibia and they come back thinking they know all things Africa. They might of had a great trip over all but they might have not enjoyed the high fencesor the way the hunting was done, and leave there thinking this is how it all is or They might have had a bad trip and come home telling everyone why they hated it so much b...

I'm going to share with you the 3 most common mythes to hunting Africa! 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     Safari 101 Course: in this 100% FREE course I want to be able to bring to you the knowledge I’ve learned...

In this video I’m going to go over 5 common africa hunting safari mistakes for the first timer and seasoned veteran. I find myself making some of these mistakes often, so this is a great check list reminder for me as well. I hope this video helps you out and if you find value please share with a friend and subscribe to the channel! Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide...