Safari Trails With Mckenzie Sims

jI got to talk to Andy Buchanan the man behind the camera for TIA 5 ( This is Africa 5)We talked about how he got started hunting, being a learner PH, transitioning to being a cameraman, to the good stuff like being charged by a leopard and dicy situations with elephants.this episode is on all audio platforms as well. Visit Sims Safairs to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primar...

Welcome to Sims Safaris. Sims Safari is the website that I’ve wanted to build along time. It’s 100% free website for you the like-minded sportsman to find 100% vetted and trusted outfitters all around the world with a primary emphasis on Africa. I’m using my 16 years of African experience over 15 safari in 6 different countries within the African continent to bring to you value of trusted high-qua...

Are you a member of SCI? If your a member of SCI you get acces to one of the greatest reaserching tools available. That is the SCI Recordbook. Now I know I just said Recoordbook and reaserching tool in the same sentence. That is correct the SCI Recordbook is one of if not the greatest reaserching tool when it comes to wildlife around the world they have huntable and non huntbale species on the onl...

In this episode I talk with Dylan love owner of the PH journals. We talk about what its like being a young PH some of the mistakes hes made and the challenges he has faced over the years. this is a great episode that I think anyone will enjoy especially any aspiring young PH's. Enjoy Visit Sims Safairs to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primary focus on the great continent...

A big topic across facebook groups and even in talks at trade shows is how South Africa is ruining the Safari industry and killing the classic Safari. I give you my own thoughts here on the subject. The days of the 6 months Safaris that Roosevelt and Hemingway did are long gone and have not been a thing for decades, the 21st century has became a fast paced world. Air travel has shortened the time...

Whats the best rifle for my Safari? Thats a question I commonly see in my messages on Facebook groups and talks at trade shows. I'm not a balistic guru like some folks, however I am trying to learn more. But what I do know is a few key things about picking the right rifle for an African Safari. In this video I hope to bring you some clearity and some piece of mind when picking the right rifle...

Here in this video i'm going to go Safari over optics. Like i've said before I am not a gear junky and I just use what works for me. I do howeve think this is a topic that i need to touch on to give a little bit of an idea on for people looking at booking their first Safari to Africa or one for a specialized Safari. I hope this helsp some of you. Cheers, Visit Sims Safairs to help you lear...

Today i'm going to finish up a gear reiview I did on the Palladium PAMPA HI boots that we took to the forest of Cameroon hunting bongo. If you plan on doing a bongo hunt or a hunt in any of the swampy country of Africa this is a bus watch for you! Here is a link to these boots. https://palladiumboots.com/products/02352-209-m?variant=9911392141348&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&ut...

In todays episode I got to sit down on a call with Perry Mald. Perry is the guy everyone wants to look like at 62 years young, He is jacked and in incredible shape. We talk about manifesting your life through your thoughts, Fitness, hunting the predators of the world and going on 19 African Safaris Pick up Perry's Pocket Prey call here at the link below. https://pocketprey.com/ Visit Sims Safa...

Looking for boots to wear om Safari in Africa? Here is a short vepisode I put together showing you and explaing some of the boot options that I use and recomend while hunting in Africa. Get these boots here. https://www.africansportingcreations.com/courteney-boots-footwear-and-accessories-for-safari-from-african-sporting-creations.html https://palladiumboots.com/products/02352-209-m Visit Sims Saf...

In this episode I go over packing for two back to back Safaris, one is on the Eastern Cape of South Africa the other is for the forest of Cameroon. This was a live zoom I did a few years back I go over all the gear I took for each hunt and it gives you a good idea of how diffrent each hunt will be! 15 Safaris later I'm and always still refining my packing list, plus each and every Safari has d...

In todays episode I hit on a popular topic of flying with a firearm. This is primarily for US residents fly out of the country beacuse I dont know the rules/laws of outher countries such as Canada or Mexico but this episode will still give you a great road map to traveling out of the country on over seas hunts. Topics: 4457 form Hard cases Locks Soft case Travel Agent I hope this helps you out and...

Episode 003 I sit down with my friend Adam Atkinson and talk Africa. I set Adam up on his firsst Safari back in 2021 and he's been every year since. We talk about just booking the flights making the commitment and going. We talk first time international travel, what to prepare for and much more