"We are back from the Congo. It is difficult to find the words to describe our experience there, but they would include fantastic, amazing, incredible and extraordinary! Saaiman Hunting Safaris has acquired a hunting concession in the northeast area, bordering Cameroon and the Central African Republic.
"Nobody has hunted that part of the forest before, so it is essentially virgin territory and really makes for an exceptional hunting expedition. The rainforest environment affords refuge to a number of species, some of which are quite rare.
"We saw a lot of gorilla sign and even came across one in the open during the day a sight that is hard to describe. The species available on hunting quota include: bongo, dwarf forest buffalo, sitatunga, yellow-backed duiker, various other small duikers, giant forest hog; red river hog, crocodile and hippopotamus. ?
"Our camp is permanent brick buildings with thatched roofing. Each unit has an en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and shower with hot water.
"Operating a hunting concession in this area really is a pleasure. Logging operations created a good quality road network, although the logging companies have not been operational for quite some time. Flights to and from Brazzaville connect through Paris or London. Accommodation in Brazzaville is good, and the connecting flight to Ouesso brings us to within a mere 40-minute drive to our camp. This, of course, eliminates the need for a charter.........(continued)
