Sims Safaris Offers:
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Booking and consulting on world-class safaris across the African continent, as well as Europe, Asia, South America, and the South Pacific, with outfitters I have personally hunted with and vetted in the field. I work side by side with premier taxidermists, trusted import brokers, and top-tier travel professionals to deliver a level of service and experience most brokers simply can’t match.
I don’t book for every outfitter under the sun — I book with the ones I would confidently spend my own hard-earned money with.
Custom tailored hunt planning
While I can certainly set you up with pre-designed hunt packages, I take the greatest pride in building fully customized safaris—100% tailored to your goals, preferences, and hunting dreams. Planning every detail from the ground up is where I find the most excitement, ensuring your adventure is truly one of a kind.
Travel Assistance
Over the years, I’ve worked with many different travel agents across my international hunts. For the past eight years, however, I’ve relied exclusively on who I believe to be the very best. When you book a hunt through Sims Safaris, you’ll work only with trusted, proven travel professionals to ensure your journey is seamless from departure to return.
Import & Export Services
Throughout my international hunting career, I’ve used numerous import brokers—and I can confidently say that choosing a high-quality broker is money well spent. I’ve seen too many hunters ignore that advice, only to lose more money later while dealing with unnecessary stress, delays, and frustration. When you book through us, you’ll be in good hands. I work exclusively with experienced, reputable brokers to ensure your trophies are handled properly every step of the way.
Taxidermist connection
Not all taxidermists are created equal. After the trip of a lifetime, it can be tempting to have your local deer taxidermist mount that mountain nyala or leopard—but that decision can lead to lasting regret. These pieces will hang on your wall for the rest of your life, representing some of your greatest memories. Over the years, I’ve narrowed down the best taxidermists for specific species and styles of work. The artist who excels at mounting an argali may not be the right choice for recreating an epic crocodile scene. I’ll connect you with the specialist best suited to bring your safari memories back to life.
24/7 Support
While you’re on safari, you’ll have access to a 24/7 on-call line through Sims Safaris, along with support from our trusted partners assisting with your hunt. You’re never alone in the process.
Your one stop shop for booking an African Safari.
When you work with us, you won’t be juggling communication between 15 different companies that aren’t aligned. At Sims Safaris, we ensure everyone involved—outfitters, travel agents, brokers, and taxidermists—is coordinated and working together. Every step of the process is covered by us or one of our trusted partners so your experience remains smooth, organized, and stress-free.
About Mckenzie
Bio.
In just 19 years, since I started my international hunting career I’ve completed over 30 international hunts across the globe, from Pakistan to Cameroon, including extended safaris of 40+ days. I’ve finished the African Big 5, Dangerous 7, and SCI African 29, as well as the North American Grand Slam of Wild Sheep and 15 of the North American 29. My hunting experience has been featured on the Outdoor Channel, and I’ve owned and operated multiple companies in the outdoor industry over the past 13 years. I’ve guided clients to world-class elk and mule deer in the West and have worked alongside some of the most respected Western big game outfitters. I’ve been a proud life member of Safari Club International (SCI) since 2008, as well as a member of other organizations including GSCO, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and Mule Deer Foundation. I am also an SCI Official Measurer (#90777787).
There is nothing I’m more passionate about than hunting, with a primary focus on Africa.
Why Sims Safaris
Over the past decade, I’ve worn many hats—from working in the oil and gas industry to owning a gym, sales roles, and running businesses. I know what long hours, hard work, and dedication mean, and I understand the value of every dollar earned. Through years of attending trade shows, interacting on hunting forums, and speaking with fellow hunters, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges—and sometimes outright disasters—that can happen when booking international hunts. I’ve experienced a few myself, and those lessons have taught me how to plan, prepare, and mitigate issues so you don’t have to.
That’s why I started Sims Safaris. My mission is simple: to ensure every adventure-seeking hunter gets their money’s worth and experiences the hunt of a lifetime, with professionalism, safety, and unparalleled guidance every step of the way.