Below are some comments from previous clients that we have added to our Guest Book. Please feel free to browse through them.

A DREAM COME TRUE' is how I would describe the time I spent hunting with the "MACLAREN SAFARIS" team. A truly professional team in all aspects, with even the smallest of details taken care of before I had even thought of them.This was my first trip to the big continent, but it will not be my last and to go with "MACLAREN SAFARIS" superb professional hunters Selwyn Low and Shaun Abrahams again will be my first choice. Their hunting concessions are huge and you have to be totally alert as you just don't know what species may be just over the next hill or bend in the bush track. As with Sambar deer, it is real hunting. If you see an animal you like, try to take it as you would be extremely lucky to see it again, and you will see some fantastic trophies that will need a "quick call". As a professional taxidermist and guide,in my opinion the work of their skinners cannot be faulted, to the extent that after my second animal harvested I just left them to do what I normally do. I cannot close without words of praise for Stephanie and Wendy, Selwyn and Shaun's wives who happily kept me in contact with the outside world when I felt that I must, or to answer some of my many questions. So what are you waiting for, contact "MACLAREN SAFARIS" for your "DREAM HUNT' as the only question that I keep asking myself is "why did I wait so long", if need be, borrow the money and go. The extra years of memories is worth more than any interest you may pay. You are welcome to contact me via www.sambardeerhunts.com or www.thetaxidermyshop.com of which I am the owner operator.

Craig C. Ferguson, Marton, Rangitikei
New Zealand, November 2003

I am surprised not to see any comments from the South African hunters on this page. You deserve it. Selwyn thank you for the effort and hospitality that you put in to make my hunt a memorable one. Take note that you will see me on the 1st of june 2004. With some 40 years of hunting expierience behind me I will gladly recommend you to any hunter, South African or from overseas.

Hennie Rall, Mandeni, Natal
South Africa, June 2003

I have now hunted with several outfits throughout southern Africa and Maclaren Safaris remains one of my very favorite. This is one outfit that I intend on hunting with again in the near fututre. The hunting was as good as it gets, with great game variety and trophy quality, but the people, food, and lodging were also exceptional and memorable. I can't wait to get back and bowhunt with Selwyn Low and his crew again very soon!

Patrick Meintin, Hillsboro, New Mexico
USA, October 2002

Hunting with you was my privledge! Not only are you extremely knowledgeable and experienced, you are an absolute crack up and always fun. Your areas have some of the most beautiful and diverse game in RSA. I can't wait to come back and hunt with you again next year- I will definately stay longer. As female hunters, you made both Gray and I feel very comfortable and welcome! Gray's huge, Gold Medal Nyala wasn't so bad either. All the best

Jennifer Dunkin, Atlanta, GA
USA, August 2002

I Bowhunted with Selwyn in 2001 in Natal near Mkuzi and had a wonderful time. I had several great stalking opportunities at Nyala and Blue Wildebeast but was unsucessful. I then booked a family vacation for 2002. Please feel free to look at some pictures of our trip at http://amosgreg.home.netcom.com/AmosAfrica.htm We Had a wonderful vacation and again the Bowhunting was wonderful. Greg and Marie

Greg and Marie Amos, Columbus, Ohio
USA, July 2002

Hunted with Selwyn in 1999 in Natal near Mkuzi on and had a wonderful time. I have also had occasion to visit with Selwyn in the U.S. He is a wonderful host, a real gentleman, and most capable. Planning to be with again summer, 2001.

Bill Berlat; Tucson,
United States, December 2000

I found Maclaren Safaris to be professional, caring, and extremely knowledgeable with regard to local history, photography, floral and fauna, including their excellent ability to determine trophy quality in the field.

I hunted with Selwyn and Richard in July 2000 and "we" successfully collected 4-gold medal trophies, 1-silver medal trophy, and 2-bronze medal trophies, in addition to a Zebra stallion. Stephanie's culinary arts were excellent and she genuinely made you a member of the family. We enjoyed the tent camp, viewing the Southern Cross above the campfire, listening to Lions roaring at night, and our photo safari.

The hunt for a Cape Eland was quite a story. We departed Anchorage three-hours late for our flight to Atlanta and arrived just as the SAA flight should have been taxing down the runway. Fortunately they delayed the flight, however our one checked bag was not as lucky. Three days later it was back in our possession but by that time the hunt had begun in earnest. I sighted in the rifles, climbed the hills in pursuit of game, and successfully collected a huge Cape Eland (with great assistance from Richard) in my tassel-loafers, a borrowed sweater, and denim "attitude" pants. The pants are typical of what kids wear today and were the only pants I could purchase locally that approached my inseam length. Following the Eland hunt I thought I had a circulation problem, as my legs were blue, but I discovered the real culprit when I took off my socks to find flesh-tone coloring. If you don't think it was difficult to climb those hills and cliffs through the thorn and scrub with smoothed soled shoes then I challenge you to a similar handicap. That should make for an interesting SCI magazine story, the tassel-loafer hunt!

I wholeheartedly recommend Maclaren Safaris to prospective clients. Please contact me at stonestreetw@yahoo.com for additional details.

Best Regards
Bill Stonestreet, Alaska
United States, September 2000

Selwyn, Renae and I really enjoyed our hunt and wedding in the bush with you last summer. Looking over the newer photos on the web site brings it all back. For you readers out there, I book hunts and I prefer to hunt with the outfitters I book for. After hunting with Maclaren Safaris, I recommend Selwyn and Maclaren Safaris.

E-mail me at jimdodd@bigfoot.com for details or questions.

Jim Dodd, San Diego
California, United States, June 2000.

Your efforts to locate the birds and game were outstanding. I particularly appreciate your willingness to travel to the right location. Not many pH's would be willing to work as hard as you did. Your dedication is obvious. It's also obvious that you've worked very hard to study and learn your craft. Your knowledge of the animals and firearms and your judgment of trophies is impressive. I have no reservations recommending you to any of your prospective clients. Please have them call me.

Bob Winn; New Mexico
United States, December 1998.

We had the pleasure to hunt with Mr. Selwyn Low of Maclaren Safaris in April 1998. The service we received before, during and after the hunt was second to none. The area we hunted in KwaZulu Natal contained lots of game, especially Nyala of which specie we saw quite a few in the 28-31 inch bracket. There was also very good Impalas and Reedbuck. We bagged Zebra, Impala. Reedbuck, Nyala and Bushpig. The latter made it into Rowland Ward with lots to spare. We can recommend Mr. Low For anyone that is interested in hunting in KwaZulu Natal.

Bjorn Klappe and Jan Adielsson;
Goteburg, Sweden, June 1998