Recommended without hesitation by Ross and Eric

 

Ross with his Eland

 

 After being the successful bidder on the Umdende Hunting Safaris donation hunt at our local SCI chapter I elected to take my oldest son Eric on his first African safari. 

 

Eric with his Blesbuck

 

 

 To say that it was a success would be an understatement as he cleanly harvested 7 animals after months of practicing and preparation.

 

 

 

 

Eric with his Kudu

 Everything was first rate from airport pickup to drop off. Camps were impeccable, food was superb and the quality of Clayton's work as a PH were excellent (with a good word also for Johan who assisted at the end of our hunt as well as to Garth who assisted with Eric's Kudu hunt).

 

 

 

Eric with his  Red Hartebeest



 

 

 

We plan to return next year. Recommended without hesitation.Ross and Eric Spagrud

Winnipeg Manitoba

 

 

Eric with his Warthog

Eric with his Blue Wildebeest

Superb experience by John Williams

 

John(right) and his son Jonathan Williams

 

Sean , Many thanks, I have shot all my life pheasants, partridge, duck, geese and woodpigeon but our trip was by far the best shooting experience I have ever had. 

John with his Kudu

 

 

Coupled with the professionalism of Churchill’s and your organisational skills it was a superb experience.

 

 

 

 

 



John with his Blesbuck

The PH's were impressive and Garth and I got on well and we certainly made a good team with the indomitable Moses who can spot a spot of blood from 50yds.

 

 

 

John with his Blue Wildebeest

 

 

 

 

I enjoyed using my Winchester 30/30 which apart from the occasional mechanical hiccup was true and amazingly I never missed with it.

 

 

 

 

 

John with his massive Eland bull

 

 

 

I recorded 7 kills with single shots some with the Winchester. Keep in touch and let's do it again.

Best John

London, England

Cape Buffalo Special 2015

Clayton Comins, Owner and Outfitter of Umdende Clayton Comins Hunting Safaris is having a great special on Cape Buffalo for 2015.

Garth Lee and Clayton Comins with a some of the Cape Buffalo trophies  

Buffalo in Mpumalanga                                               

5 days, 6 nights                                                                

1 x Cape Buffalo Trophy, all inclusive                           

Up to 36 inch spread                                                  

1 x 1: $14 500                                                               

2 x 1: $13 500                                                                   

38 < 40 inch:$16000                                                                          
40 < 42 inch: $17 500

42 < 44 inch: $19 500

Clayton and Chris with Chris's Buffalo

This Hunt will be conducted on 10 000 - 25 000 acre private properties, a few minutes from the lodge.

Buffalo in Zululand

5 days, 6 nights

1 x Cape Buffalo Trophy, all inclusive

Up to 39 inch spread

1 x 1: $13 500

2 x 1: $12 800

Buffalo in Zululand

6 days, 7 nights

1 x Cape Buffalo Trophy, all inclusive

36 inch spread and under

1 x 1: $12 500

Roger with his Buffalo

This Hunt will be conducted on 8000 acre property. 

   

Included

Road transfer between KwaZulu-Natal and Johannesburg or Durban airport

Package animals are not subject to change

Trophy fees up to 36"

Hunting permits and licenses

All transportation during the safari

1 Hunter: 1 PH or 2 Hunters: 1 PH, tracker and skinner

Field preparation of trophies and transportation of Trophies to Umdende’s Taxidermist

All accommodation, meals and beverages (water / soft drinks / local beers and wines)

Laundry

14% SA taxes

Dave with his Buffalo

 

Excluded

Accommodation before or after safari

Wounded game

Taxidermy fees

Tours

Personal expenses

Rifle / shotgun hire $50 per gun per day including rifle ammunition

Imported beverages and hard liquor

$15 Conservation donation per Trophy / per wing shoot day

Gratuities / Tips

All Bank charges are to the account of the pay

Chris with his Buffalo trophy that he got with a bow

 DONT MISS OUT, LIMITED QUOTA LEFT 

African Tradition By Sheila and Peder Lund

 

View from one of the blinds

After bird shooting several times over the last 20 years with Clayton’s father, Trevor, we looked forward to more of the same with Umdende – and we were not disappointed.                 

Shelia and Trevor having a chuckle before the shoot

 

 

 

We brought along English friends who had not experienced bird shooting in Africa before and they were very impressed and very, very happy.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

John, Graham, Josie,Aidan and Richard with their Guinea fowl

 

 

We stayed all week at the Lodge, and Clayton and Garth presented us with a wide range of feathered game – duck, francolin, dove, guinea fowl (wild and driven!), geese – and all well within an hour’s drive from base.  

 

 

 

 

Sheila and Peder enjoying lunch

Clayton, Richard, Johan, and Graham with ducks

 

 

 

 

 

 

As before, the food and hospitality were first rate and the conversation around the fire pit was always stimulating.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We hope we can carry on another African tradition with Clayton and all the Umdende family.

Sheila and Peder Lund

USA

Outstanding week by Richard Ruttle

 

 

 

View from one of the Goose blinds

 

 

 Clayton and Debbie, our group enjoyed an outstanding week with you. It is very rare in life that you look forward to an experience for months and that it even exceeds your expectations.

Adian, Graham, Richard and Josie with the days Ducks

 

 

The bird hunting was absolutely world class including early morning Goose flighting in frost, very tricky dove shooting, exceptional ducks in 3 beautiful locations and decoyed pigeons. The spectacle of driven Guineafowl and francolin shooting is an awesome experience.

 

Richard with a Francolin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I successfully stalked a Springbok with Garth and as an experienced Red deer stalker this was a very memorable experience.

Richard with his Springbuck

 

 

 

 

Most importantly the hard work and care that you took to deliver an amazing experience was extraordinary. No detail was missed. The food Tenneil cooked was as good as I have eaten in any restaurant anywhere and the nights around the brazier swapping stories were absorbing and fun.

 

 

 

Garth was superb on our stalk, very expert, great company and happy to be asked a lot of questions and to share his expertise and experience. Producing a wild bush pig picnic afterwards amidst stunning scenery was a real and unexpected bonus!.The barbecue at Garth and Tenneil,s house after the Guineafowl drives was another highlight.

A very windy day for a Picnic

 

You are an exceptional team who really understand how to deliver an outstanding holiday. It is obvious you love your work and we thank you for a fantastic week. I look forward to doing it again!

Thanks

Richard Ruttle

England

Just a quick note by Aidan Woods

 

Scenic picture from one of our Duck blinds

Aidan, John, Richard and Josie

Hi Debbie, Clayton, Tenneil and Garth,

Richard, Peder, Aidan, Graham, John with their ducks

Just a quick note to say thank you to all of you for providing such a fantastic holiday. I really enjoyed the varied shooting and the food was excellent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Josie liked the food and the scenery, but I don't think she was very impressed by my shooting. Heigh Ho!

Any problems we had we brought with us!

 

Despite that you provided a very relaxed atmosphere, many thanks.

 

 

Regards

Aidan Woods

Aidan, Richard, Graham, John with their ducks

Wonderful memories

 

 

View from one of Umdende's decoys

Robin and Robert after a pigeon shoot

 

Hi Debbie and all,

We are back and have such wonderful memories of our safari.

Robert with his ducks

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your hospitality was above and beyond the call of duty. You really made everything so special. We were also happy to meet Trevor and Colette. When I make the chili pepper preserves I will recall very fond memories.

Robert with his Zebra

Bob of course realized a lifetime dream of hunting in Africa. The birds were incredible and we both look forward to the trophies from the bush. It was a very successful hunt in so many ways.

 

 

Robin at an Elephant sanctuary

 

 

 

I wish you all the best of luck for the rest of the season .

If you find yourselves in the Pittsburgh area we would love catch up with you.

Again, thank you so much for very special trip .

Robin

Robin at a Cheetah sanctuary

 

 

Dark Continent to Stormy Desert by Fuad

 

View from one of the blinds

Dear Clayton, Debbie and the whole UMDENDE team,

Fuad and his friends after a duck shoot

A good day Pigeon shooting

From the “dark continent”, we are back to the “stormy desert”!

It was a great experience for each one of us to make safaris with UMDENDE. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the excellent and outstanding support extended, thank you so much!

 

 

 

 

This was our first hunting in South Africa. Each one of us really enjoyed and would like to come back at the earliest.

 

The most memorable thing is the treatment from all of you. Everything was well organized and taken care of.

A good afternoon for Dove shooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

We wish all success to UMDENDE Safaris, we will continue to be in touch with you.

Best Regards

Fuad Al Watban



Mix bag of Ducks and Geese

Best Vacation by Darren and Carolyn Carter

Darren with his 40inch Sable

Both Carolyn and I would like to extend our gratitude for the high level of professionalism to all the staff at Umdende Hunting Safaris.

Garth (Dangerous game PH and Outfitter)with Carolyn and Darren, and Darren's first African animal

From planning & booking right up to our departure everything and everybody exceeded all our expectations! The accommodations, food and staff were all outstanding at all the lodges we stayed.

Darren with his Nyala

A special thanks to Garth who took care of our every need, in fact spoiled us rotten! His PH skills in assessing trophy animals are second to none.

Darren with his Fallow deer

We left Alberta with such uncertainty of what was to come and we returned with a genuine feeling of having the best vacation of our lives and several new great friends!

Darren with his 57inch Kudu

There would be no hesitation to return and do it all over again!

Great job Umdende!

Darren & Carolyn Carter

Wonderful Safari by George

                             A few words to thank you and your staff for a wonderful Safari.

Vaal Rhebuck

Cape Grysbuck

To obtain a nice Cat , Brown Hyena, Vaal Reebok, Aardwolf, Aardvark, Bat Ear Fox, Cape Grysbuck, all in one Safari is phenomenal as these animals are hard to get. 

George and Clayton with Georges Brown Hyena

George and Liam with Georges Aardwolf

Liam and George with Georges Aardvark

Umdende Hunting Safaris deserves credit for organizing this Safari into six locations.

The best part was the three days with your family, especially sweet charming Camilla.

Umdende Hunting Safaris is in a class by itself.

Regards,

Georges D'Aoust

George with his Bat eared fox