Both of us have spent many enjoyable hours/hunts in the field with Emile. Ginni has successfully hunted multiple plains game species with Emile, including huge Kaokoland giraffe and ostrich, and several “tiny-ten”, including duiker, klipspringer, and the elusive Damaraland Dik Dik, and other species, and Mike has had multiple memorable and successful DG hunts with Emile, including two very ornery elephants and a “bullet-proof” buffalo (13 shots!!). Mike considers Emile the very best of all the exceptional DG PH’s he has hunted with. Emile's favorite and specialty species is elephant…and his BWNP concession draws some of the biggest elephants in Africa. If you are still hunting for your “Big One”, you might want to take a look here!

I have hunted Africa five times and hunted extensively elsewhere in the world. So I have quite a bit of experience with PH’s and guides. Though “only” 33 years old, Emile is at the top of my list. Still young enough to have eagle eyes, he also has the calm and confident demeanor of an old-timer. And his ability to judge trophies on the hoof is remarkable. But what sets him apart in my view, is his faithfulness in pursuing the crafty, old, mature bulls that are so rewarding to hunt. His are proper tracking hunts, covering miles and leaving you confounded as to how he could possibly be doing it. It’s the stuff you read about in books. His patience and steadiness when the stress is high is reassuring when you’re on the sticks.

And a bit about Bwabwata West. There is nothing like it that I’ve seen before. The amount of game is simply astounding – elephants and buffalo literally by the hundreds. Also very big sable and roan in their native range, and more hippos, crocs and red lechwe than you can count. We also saw lion every day and even leopard. It’s as if you are in the Yellowstone National Park of Africa -- with a hunting permit.

For those of us that enjoy small family operations, where you get to know not only your PH but also his family, it is a bonus that Emile has the most wonderful and supportive wife, Kirstin, who actively participates in organizing and tending to the little details of the trip, including tours and activities for any non-hunting guests. Her hospitality and charm is enduring and you will depart as friends of the family.

I sincerely provide the highest possible recommendation for you to consider Emile and Kou Kuas Adventures should you desire an experience reminiscent of how Africa used to be.

The hunting experience in Namibia was very good. It was our first time hunting Africa and we will be back. Very good quality animals. Great PH. Trackers were excellent. Accommodation and food was very good.