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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