What our customers say:

Attention to detail, knowledge and timely service are hallmarks of the trips Michelle has arranged for both myself and friends. I have with full confidence referred two friends to Michelle and both returned saying it was the best vacation of their lives. Michelle knows South Africa and will organize the vacation adventure of your life. Barry J. Jacobsen, Bozeman, Montana USA (3 safaris with us) Having used Michelle and Jason van Aarde on 4 occasions I have found a gem. Jason is a top notch Professional and is passionate about hunting. Any client hunting with Jason soon realizes he goes the extra mile and hunts hard until the last minute. Jason is committed to fair chase and good trophy quality selection. This coupled with Michelle's top class cuisine, motivation and excellent organization is a recipe for a perfect safari. Top marks and full recommendation - Andy Hunter Zimbabwe (four safaris with us) I would like to say I have thoroughly enjoyed my three hunts with you and your staff. I believe I have made 11 hunts in Africa now and feel quite fortunate booking the last three out of 4 with you. Yours was the first bird hunt I did and I never imagined it would be such a pleasant experience. As I believe I told you over the years I have shot everything from Buffalo to Springbok but two of my favorite hunts were the Reedbuck and Mountain Reedbuck hunts I did with Jason. It is not necessarily the trophy but the overall experience that makes a great hunt. Lou Nehl Houston Texas USA (3 safaris with us) Thanks again for a wonderful adventure last July. Who could ask for a better mixed bag than waterfowl, guineas and several species of francolin. My friend Dave, a wildlife biologist and not easily impressed by game, was blown away by the hunting and the hospitality. He is still muttering about the high quality of the accommodations and service relative to what is generally available here. Tim Crawford Bozeman Montana - USA (8th Safari with us) I hope you and Jason have had an excellent 2004 season. I am looking forward to seeing a third bird hunting trip with you and Jason. It will be hard to top the first two trips, but I am sure I can count on you both, plus the good work of Spike and your other children/pointers, to make my last Africa trip a success. Dan Gordon Green Valley, AZ We're bird hunters. We have shot in several different countries. South African hunting with Tony turned out to be a unique adventure that would be difficult to replicate anywhere else in the world. It was exciting to be able to shoot 6-8 different species during a single day and replicate that kind of variety each day of our trip. We were also struck by the variety of terrain and the ever changing landscape that we hunted. This was a "real" hunting experience in a very real and beautiful setting. Bill and Annie Atchison USA "Grady and I had such a great time! We greatly appreciated all the hard work that made it a very memorable adventure. The food, the staff, the hunting - just wonderful! We especially enjoyed hunting with Jason (and Ruger). Knowledgeable, dedicated and always accommodating. Thank you for sharing your passion for the hunt, the people and the history of South Africa." Fondly, Sarah and Grady Dawe. "I went on a hunting safari with Tony Tomkinson in October 2004. The hunting was very successful. I took seven animals including outstanding specimens of impala, bushbuck, and Nyala. Tony exhibited extensive knowledge of both game and habitat and possesses great stalking skills. Tony also made the safari much more interesting by informing me about South African history and local customs. In the evening after great hunting I was treated to super gourmet cooking by Tony's wife Barbara after which we socialized around a cosy fire sampling many of the excellent wines produced in South Africa. My time with Tony was much more than a hunt - it was a great African cultural experience and I plan to return to Africa for another safari with Tony as soon as possible. My best regards," Floyd - Bozeman Montana USA "What pleasure it gives Nona Jane and me to rethink (and even relive for a moment!) our visit to your homeland of South Africa. Our four weeks spent with your family seeing that wonderful country were a highlight of our lives. As you will recall, six of us, all good friends back home in Montana, spent a memorable "road trip" getting to know not only the beauty, mystique and wonder of South Africa but the Tomkinsons and van Aardes. After all that "togetherness" I'm glad to report that we are all even better friends! Thanks Tony, Barb, Michelle and Jason. Your attention to the details of our travel, lodging, eating and general comfort were without comparison. All six of us have traveled the world and we share the opinion that our visit with you (even Tony's stories!!) was the absolute best of those travels. Nona Jane's and my week spent in your hunting camp further convinced us that ours was truly a "first class" safari. N J's concerns as to what a "non hunter" would do while the hunters were out and about, and not wishing to see animals taken, were quickly laid to rest by an especially courteous and sensitive staff and camp complement. And remember the great art produced during all of that time she had to roam the hills and enjoy the locals! One of our top priorities for what time we have left on this earth is to return again with you folks to the Africa you know and love so well. Best of everything, God bless and our love, we remain" Russ and Nona Jane Kendall Great Falls, Montana USA 5 December 2004 "Tony and his family gave us so much more than a sight-seeing and wildlife-viewing tour. Their love of South Africa and knowledge of its tumultuous history made this our trip-of-a-lifetime. We lived the Zulu wars, learned first-hand about apartheid, spent three nights on working ranches. And of course all the accommodations were splendid. Every day was different, every day was special." Stan and Jane Meyer Great Falls, MT 59405 "We had the absolute best trip of our life with Jason. And, I have no doubt that it won't be long before we are back to plan another one. Best wishes, and happy holidays." Ray Martyn