Piet Steyn is one of the most experienced
big-game hunters operating in Southern and East Africa today.
While adhering to the strict ethics of Fair Chase, Piet epitomizes
the White Hunter of legend. An ex army NCO with the SADF, a crack
shot and an excellent host, Piet puts the client at the centre
of everything he does. His family arrived in Africa in the late
1620’s, so his roots are embedded deep in the rich African soil.
His years of hunting in county like South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe,
Namibia, Botswana and Angola have taught him how to handle anything.
Piet Steyn offers a variety of hunts
in South Africa (RSA), Botswana, and Tanzania.
All
hunts are conducted by Piet personally or one of his hand-picked
PHs.
“I
never pass off a client to an inexperienced assistant.” he says,
but will not talk about other operators’ methods. He is an ethical
hunter, and has extensive and continuing experience with dangerous
game. Piet will keep you out of trouble, but if trouble comes
Piet is the only one who can get you out safely.
His
favorite type of client? “Adventuress hunters - and beginners”,
says Piet. “Although total beginners are rare - most people who
come on a first safari in Africa are at least reasonable shots,
and have hunted before. But I enjoy the privilege of guiding and
educating someone new in the way of the hunt. My clients will
track and stalk on foot with me, learning the techniques of approach
and how to behave in a tight situation - and they’ll learn what
real hunting is about.” I don’t believe in “truck hunting”
Piet
Steyn is one of a rare and dying breed, and his past clients often
come back - not because this man will ever guarantee a trophy
(“the bush offers no guarantee”), but because he lives the legend
of the African big-game hunter.
© 2005
Bush Experience cc
t/a Safari NJEMA cc no: 2004/073062/23
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