Dear Friend

If you are considering an African plains game safari, you need not look any farther than African Days (Namibia). My situation was perhaps unusual, I booked a hunt with Pieter in 2003. Money was put down for a hunt mid June 2004, my wife and daughter were going to go with me. January 2004 my wife left me, my life was in turmoil, my attorney told me I should go on safari to ease my pain. He could not have been more been correct!!

Africa has always been a dream, the divorce clouds over my head made me think my dream could be spoiled. Pieter and his staff knew about my concerns and they treated me and my daughter beyond expectations. Every night Pieter asked me how I was doing, he asked my daughter how she was doing.

Ron Myburgh, Pieter's personal secretary took my daughter out several times, they are now the best of friends. She treated my daughter with respect, tenderness and friendship.

One day I asked Pieter if Africahad Tobasco sauce, I like it on my eggs. The next day I saw three bottles of different varieties of Tobasco on the table. Such was the service rendered. I asked for my favorite Scotch, Pieter delivered.

My professional hunter was Etienne Langeveldt. He was so patient with me and so very nice to me and my daughter. When you spend two weeks with someone you really get to know them, not only has Etienne impressed me with his skill as a professional hunter, his attitude and kindness has made us best friends. I would trust my life to this professional - what greater comment could I make?

I turned a dream into lasting memories and cemented a bond with my daughter for ever. The food was excellent, the cook greeted me every morning with a smile and a hot mug of coffee. The truck was clean, the cooler was filled with soft drinks, the trackers greeted me with a smile and a " good morning" . Hunting was excellent. Not only did I get five excellent trophies (three in the world's top 40 ever), I felt no pressure to shoot. They helped me get good shots, I took them and scored five one shot kills!

My trophies were handled with respect, every photo was well composed with no blood or conflicting backgrounds seen. These people are great.

I could expound for pages on the great satisfaction these people provided me. Every promise was kept, everyone was beyond nice, the room was immaculate, the service great, the hunting wonderful, the people were caring and made me forget my divorce issues back home. Most importantly, my daughter and I are now closer than we have been ever been. Not only was the safari a GREAT ESCAPE, it helped me bond and unite with my daughter during a most difficult time of life.

This trip was the best - the last night in Namibiamy daughter asked me in a little-girl voice: " Daddy, can you bring me back someday soon?" . What greater testimony could be rendered?

What's your excuse for not going? Call Pieter and set the dates - life is too short - follow your dreams!!

African Days  (Namibia) is the best!!

Sincerely

Dr Gregory B. Jerlinga

Contact detail: drdeath@netnet.net

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