Safari Trails With Mckenzie Sims
by McKenzie Sims
Welcome to the Safari Trails Podcast, hosted by passionate worldwide hunter McKenzie Sims. On this podcast you will hear a mix of interviews from some of the worlds greatest hunters known and un-known, we will talk about Africa hunts alot, you will get hunt reports, hear crazy stories, and learn more about how to make your dream hunts happen with tips on the right gear for specific hunts, best times of the year for the hunts, and much more.
Episodes
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Dont wait forever to go hunt Africa
Thinking about an African safari “someday”? In this video I break down why putting off your dream hunt, like a Cape buffalo hunt, might cost you more than you think, using three ideas from Die with Zero by Bill Perkins: memory dividends, time buckets, and dying with money you never used.If Africa...
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Africa Safari Hunting Q&A
My first Africa Hunting Q&A where I answer your questions.What’s covered in this African hunting video: 0-2:12 --- Can you bring meat home from an African safari? (USDA import laws explained)2:12 - 4:18 ----- Do you need vaccines or malaria medication for ALL of Africa?4:18 - 7:00 Is African…
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EP 67 Is hunting South Africa like shooting fish in a barrel?
Is South Africa all high fence — shooting fish in a barrel? 🎯 In this video I break down what actually happens: one guy has a rough experience with the wrong outfitter, tells the story back home, and it snowballs until everyone assumes that's just how South Africa hunting is. Here's the real...
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EP 66. The Four Calibers I've Hunted With The Most.
Twenty years. Thirty-plus international trips. Eighteen safaris. Over a hundred and eighteen species on the ground across multiple continents — and when I sat down and looked back on all of it, four rifle calibers had done basically all the work.I'm not a ballistics guru, and I'm not a gun nut.…
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EP 65 Lets talk Bow hunting Africa and starting a Safari company with Sarel Van De Walt.
Lets talk Bow hunting Africa and starting a Safari company with Sarel Van De Walt.Sarel is one of the most accomplished South African bow hunters I know he has done a lot of hunting for several southern Africa species and his passion or bow hunting turned into being partner is a safari hunting...
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EP 64 Hunting KwaZulu-Natal with Matt Maartens Safaris
In this episode I sit down with Matt Maartens of Matt Maartens Safaris based out of KwaZulu Natal South Africa and we talk hunting. We dive into trip prep, what to expect from Matt when arriving in South Africa, species, and much more. Sims Safaris Links. Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more...
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EP 63 Cape Buffalo Charge Recap
In this episode Johann Badenhorst and I talk about the Cape Buffalo charge experience we had last month with a unprovoked bull that we bumped into while finding a spot to glass the valley below us. I have the full video of the charge on my YouTube channel. Click this link to view the full charge...
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ep 62 Talking Safari With Almansdam Safaris
In this video I sit down with Johann Banderhost of Almansdam Safaris that is located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. I just finished a great 10 day Safari with him and during the safari at the tail end we sit down in the Kalahari and talk about our trip and what you can expect when...
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EP 61 Dangerous & Plains Game Hunting with PH Divan Labuschange
I had the chance to get Namibian PH Divan Labuschange on a call and talk about hunting in Namibia and his company Divan Safaris. We talk about how the meat from the hunting safaris is utilized and how the locals benefit from it immensely, we cover the importance of these hunting areas and you get...
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EP 60 Packing For A African Safari
I see lots of questions on Africa hunting forums and Facebook pages on what people take for their safari. Well, here is a breakdown of what I am taking on my next Safari. I break down what I pack in my carryon, what I pack in my check bag and then what I pack in my rifle bag. If I didn’t like...
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EP 59 3 Reasons to go on an Africa hunting Safari
Get my 3 reasons why I think you should go on an Africa hunting Safari. Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primary focus on the great continent of Africa. Find gear list, hunting tips, and trusted outfitters. 100% FREE! https://www.simssafaris.com If your...
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EP 58 Lion Hunting with Lorne Ramoni
Hey guys, today is another throwback episode. It's of an old audio file that I had recorded on a different platform with my good friend Lorne Ramoni. Loren is a very Experience and passionate PH in Tanzania. His family owns and operates an amazing company with several hundred thousands of acres…
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EP 57 Hunting 89 Different Countries with J Alain Smith
Hey guys today I’m excited to say I found some old audio files from a older podcast I had and I will begin to share them with you. For this first throwback I have world renowned hunter, Conklin winner, Weatherby award winner, and author J Alain Smith we talk about how he got started hunting the...
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EP 56 Bow Hunting South Africa with Jandre Strydom
I got to talk with South African bow hunter Jandre Strydom. We talk about growing up in South Africa becoming a bow hunter and the difference between me and you maybe have one or two tags a year in our pockets compared to them being able to hunt 10-12+ animals in a week with a bow. Jandre shares...
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055 How to find a good Africa hunting outfitter.
Learn what tools to use and how to find a good quality outfitter for any of your international dream hunts, from Africa, to Asia and everywhere in-between these tips will help make sure your successful in planning that dream hunt. Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide...
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054 All things SCI record book.
I talk with Safari Club International Record book coordinator Duane Aubuchon and Manger Aaron Smith. We dive into What the SCI record book is really about and why you dont need a top 10 or a new world record to enter. There is even an anonymous way to enter as well. Learn all things SCI record…
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053 Adam Bender, Cabela Family Foundation, Hard Truths of Conservation and more.
I sit down and chat with Adam Bender who is the Director for the Cabela Family Foundation. Main focus is to support the Executive Director, Dan Cabela, and the Board of Directors, who set strategic vision for the foundation. Adam manages of the partnerships, fundraising, and outreach. Also helps...
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052 3 most beat up questions on hunting Africa
These 3 questions are some of if not the most beat up questions on online forms, blogs, and facebook groups. Here is my opinion on the three topics from wha I have learned with 16+ Africa trips and over 30 international hunts. Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide…
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051 SAPS 520 form - Hunting in South Africa
Traveling with your own rifle to South Africa? Many people come back with horror stories of it taking hours to get out of the Johannesburg airport when they go hunting in South Africa and taken their own rifles. Want to know how to avoid it and get your paperwork filled out correctly and...
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050 Bow Hunting Setups For Africa - with President of Grizzly Stik Arrows
Learn all about the arrow setups you need when hunting plains game or dangerous game in Africa. I talk with Garrett Schlief President of Grizzly Stik arrows, we talk about the history of Grizzly Stik and what setups you should be shooting in Africa and for every hunt in that matter. the proof is…
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048 Adams 2024 Safari recap- Hunting Dangerous and plains game
My buddy Adam just got back from his 4th safari, This was his biggest trip so far as in nthe way of key animals for his quest of the dangerouse 7. He hunted a South African Lioness with a bow, Hippo, and Giraffe. Hear the full story here on the struggles he had during this trip and the intense...
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047 Is Hunting In Africa Safe?
#1 question I hear is, "Is it safe when you go hunting in Africa" In this video I go over this topic I research some facts for you and give you my option on my experience from over 16 safaris. Here are the links I mentioned in the video:...
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046 Enjoy Your Africa Hunting Safari
We are about to enter the busiest time of the year for Safari hunting (June/July) and I know many of people are getting the final touches to their safari planning in. I also know with the day in age having social media and access to so much information people can get overwhelmed. I just want to…
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045 Answering Forum Questions On Hunting Africa
In this video I answer a forum question that I seen a few weeks ago. I believe this is a very common question that many others have. I share my response to the question here with all of you. I don’t know everything and far from and expert I don’t think anyone can claim that title for the entire...
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044 Some Mistakes i've made on my Africa hunting safaris
with over 30+ international hunts and 16 safaris under my belt I have made alot of mistakes on these trips. Learn from my mistakes to help you avoid making the sameones. Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primary focus on the great continent of Africa. Find...
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043 Packing for an Africa Bowhunting Safari
In this video you will see what I have packed in the past for one of my African Safaris. 16 Safaris later I'm and always still refining my packing list, plus each and every Safari has different variations from weather of time of hunt, the terrain of the hunt depending on some different gear so on...
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042 All Africa hunts are NOT the same
I see it far to often someone goes on their first safari to South Africa or Namibia and they come back thinking they know all things Africa. They might of had a great trip over all but they might have not enjoyed the high fencesor the way the hunting was done, and leave there thinking this is how...
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041 - 3 Myth's to hunting Africa
I'm going to share with you the 3 most common mythes to hunting Africa! Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primary focus on the great continent of Africa. Find gear list, hunting tips, and trusted outfitters. 100% FREE! https://www.simssafaris.com Safari 101...
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040 5 Common Africa Safari hunting mistakes
In this video I’m going to go over 5 common africa hunting safari mistakes for the first timer and seasoned veteran. I find myself making some of these mistakes often, so this is a great check list reminder for me as well. I hope this video helps you out and if you find value please share with a...
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039 planning your Africa hunting Safari part 1
In this episode I go over some key points to look at when researching and planning your first Safari. There are a few other things to look for when planning a Safari that I will cover in a later Episode I hope you enjoy and learn something. Please share this with anyone you know thats looking to...
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038 Tipping On An African hunting Safari
Wanting to know how to tip on your upcoming Safari or international hunt? I break down what I've learned about tipping from my over 30 international hunts with 16+ safaris taken in the last 17 years. Tipping can be a confusing topic and when you get on any online forum or blog you can get lost in...
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037 Why South Africa Hunts Are Cheaper
For many people who have got their feet wet in South Africa and look to venture outside of the countries of South Africa and or Namibia to sticker price of these “Wild Africa” hunts seems to shock them and they quickly wonder why and start to complain saying its to expensive and don’t understand...
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036 What should your safari expectations be?
What Should you Expect on a hunting Safari? As I see lots of people preparing for their very first African Safari or even planning that first future safari, I believe some expectations can get too high and ruin the trip with the slightest hiccup. Hear my thoughts on this subject and how I think…
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035 What to expect on a Cape Buffalo hunt
Going on your first Africa Cape Buffalo hunt or looking to plan one? In this video i'm going to share with you what i've learned from my 5 buffalo hunts and many others I have been apart of. This is not the end all be all of buffalo hunting, I dont know everything but I know enought to get you...
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034 Soft Boss vs Hard Boss Cape buffalo
Do you know how to tell the difference between a hard boss and a soft boss cape buffalo? If not that’s ok because in the video or on this audio podcast I’m going to explain it to you. Now if you can watch the video and see the visual it will help you much more. This should be something you know...
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033 My First Safari
My First Safari. Here is the story of how my very first African Safari came to be. This was 15 years ago and 16+ safaris later and I tell you it’s become the greatest passion in my life. This Safari has led to some incredible experiences in Africa and into other parts of the world. It has…
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032 What Does A African Hunting Safari Cost?
What does a Safari cost is a very common topic I see and get asked, and it is a huge misconception that going hunting in Arica is only for the rich and you have to be ultra-wealthy. In this video I break down some price comparisons between hunts here in the west and a Safari than I go in and walk...
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031 Do you know the difference between a Cape Buffalo and a Water Buffalo?
Do you know the difference between a Cape Buffalo and a Water buffalo? If you don’t that’s perfectly fine because in this video I’m going to explain the differences and how you can learn to tell them apart. Visit Sims Safaris to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primary focus on...
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030 Why Hunt Leopards with Jason Stone
In 2018 while on Safari with Jason Stone in Zambia I sat him down and had a bref interview with him why hunting leopards is important and what it does for places such as Zambia. Listen to the story here. Visit Sims Safairs to help you learn more about hunting world wide with a primary focus on…
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029 Why You NEED A Trophy Import Specialist!
With the Safari season really ramping up and the major time for first time Safari goers nearing (June-August) I want to emphasize on the importance of having a broker.What I mean by a broker is having someone here in the US that knows the ins and outs of the trophy shipping logistics for permits,...
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028 Talking With The King Of Spiral Horns, Peter Kennedy
I had such a privilege to be able to bring Peter Kennedy onto the Safari Trails podcast.If you don’t know who Peter is, you are missing out this man has such advanced knowledge on hunting with a specialty on the spiral horns of Africa. Peter was born and raised in KwaZulu Natal South Africa where...
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027 Benefits of a hunt in Zambia 🇿🇲 3rd generation licensed PH Leslie Long
I sit down and talk with 3rd generation licensed PH Leslie Long abou the benifits of a hunt being conducted in Zambia. Hunting in these places such as Zambia brings so much value to the communities, the wildlife, and the wildlife habitat. I hope this video brings you some key points and if youve...
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026 Packing For A Marco Polo Sheep Hunt
Want to see what I took for my Marco Polo sheep hunt back in 2015? In this video I voice over what i'm packing fr this hunt and a Bezoar Ibex hunt in Turkey that is back to back with the Tajkistan hunt. The average temps on a late november Maro Polo hunt range from 10 degrees Fahrenheit to…
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025 Safari Gaiters
In this video I go over a piece of gear I never go on Safari without and that is short ankle gaiters. These small inexpensive canvas gaiters are great to have on any and all safaris, they keep bugs, sand, grass seeds, and more out of your boots. If your going on a Safari I highly recomend getting…
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024 Safari trails
So as many of you have seen I have re named the podcast to Safari Trails with McKenize Sims. I change the name to be true to myself and have a name that backed the content I was going to provide for you and continue to produce. My passion is Africa and traveling the world it doesn’t always have…
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023 Work The Bolt
I can not stress this enough us as american hunters tend to shoot and sit back an admire the shot to much instead of making working the bolt second nature to us after the shot. If you learn to work the bolt it could save you in time, Money and in dangerous game cases it could save someones life.…
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022 Dip and pack
In this part of the Safari 101 Course i'm going to explain to you what the dip and pack process is for shipping your hunted trophies home to you.. To get the full course for free head over to https://www.simssafaris.com/safari101 and start this entire Safari 101 course for FREE! I cover a…
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021 Cites and Tops permits
Know befoe you go!! In this video of the Safari 101 course i'm going to go over a brief description of what TOPS permits are and what CITES permits are. Now you MUST look into this yourself our I suggest getting in contact with D&L custom housr brokers to see what paperwork you need to do prior…
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020 Huntable African Countries
In this section of the Safari 101 course I'm going to go over huntbale countries within Africa. Now this is an always chnaging subject there are alwasy some countries that are up in the air and tha bounce back and forth from being hunted to not being hunted so at the time you listen to this there...
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019 Small Game And Predators Of Africa
In this section of the Safari 101 course, I’m going to cover "Small Game And Predators Of Africa" this is a big subject as it covers all across the continent of Africa. I will cover from the Hyena to the smallest of predators such as the Genet Cat. I will talk about the Springhare and other great...
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Welcome to the Safari Trails Podcast, hosted by passionate worldwide hunter McKenzie Sims. On this podcast you will hear a mix of interviews from some of the worlds greatest hunters known and un-known, we will talk about Africa hunts alot, you will get hunt reports, hear crazy stories, and learn more about how to make your dream hunts happen with tips on the right gear for specific hunts, best times of the year for the hunts, and much more.
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