Tuesday, August 16, 2005

Hunting Debate

The Hunting Safari Remains an Emotive and Controversial Topic

From time to time we come across requests for a hunting safari. We don't promote hunting and believe in conservation of the natural environment and heritage. It’s amazing to see nature in its purest form. You can feel the energy in the air and when you become in tune with the electric vibe, it’s exciting to spend a day in the African Bush (or longer if you’re lucky).

From a personal perspective, I cannot see the joy or sense of achievement of killing such beautiful creatures, especially using the latest high-tech gadgets from kilometers away. I don’t understand trophy hunters at all. It's a different story if you're hunting for the table, like our ancestors did and some tribes still do.

If hunting skills could be measured, then the Khoi San African tribes are the business! Their knowledge of nature and wildlife is amazing. They are hunter/gatherers who follow their prey on foot, using bows and arrows. They use stealth and wit to get within a few hundred meters of their prey, and naturally nothing gets wasted. Every bit of the animal is utilized for food, clothing and shelter.

As hunting is such an emotive and controversial subject, we encourage you to join in the great hunting debate. If you are pro-hunting, then please share your views and explain what the benefits are that can be derived. Anti hunting lobbies are also welcome to share why they disagree with hunting.