Omay North Concession awarded to MARTIN PIETERS SAFARIS

[Andrew62]

Sorry to hear that Andrew. I can’t speak for them but I found everything they represented to me to be truthful in my dealings with them.

I should clarify, I went to their website last year, sent emails to both email addresses listed, then I did that again three weeks ago, no reply to my emails. I'm not upset, it appears WhatsApp is the best way to message them. Having said that, I am a bit curious why any outfit would have a website with email addresses listen and not reply? It's all good, I went ahead and booked a Cameroon, Uganda, Zimbabwe and 2 South Africa safaris. I've always thought they run a fine operation given all of the wonderful videos I have seen them in. They seem like solid people and great safari outfitters.

 

[Backyardsniper]

He messaged me back as well. I have a hunt booked there for June. I'll be interested to see how this all shakes out. I have the WORST luck with safaris, and I haven't even actually been on one yet

 

[revturbo9967]

He messaged me back as well. I have a hunt booked there for June. I'll be interested to see how this all shakes out. I have the WORST luck with safaris, and I haven't even actually been on one yet

Me too. I have my first scheduled in September.

 

[Jumbo]

Well I guess it’s popcorn time.

Seems to be some confusion about the awarding of this one………I guess time (and hopefully not too much money) will tell who will be running it for the next while.

Holding thumbs for a fair and just outcome to the awarding of it, for everyone’s sake.

 

[buck wild]

Yes popcorn and

 

[WAB]

I don’t see any confusion. It seems that Martin was awarded the concession. Dalton and York have hunts booked there in anticipation of continuing to hold the concession. This is not unusual. I am sure that they will come to an agreement that compensates Martin for his concession fees and allows the D&Y hunts to continue.

 

[deewayne2003]

I messaged Dalton & York two times last last year, never heard back from them.

I am booked for Omay July 2024 with Dalton & York and everything about it was both professional and painless….. with all communication through email and with quick responses.

From clarifying dates to paying the deposit everything was easy and professionally done to the letter.

 

[rinehart0050]

I don’t see any confusion. It seems that Martin was awarded the concession. Dalton and York have hunts booked there in anticipation of continuing to hold the concession. This is not unusual. I am sure that they will come to an agreement that compensates Martin for his concession fees and allows the D&Y hunts to continue.

Word from Zim makes it sound like Martin's claim is anything but settled. But I suspect all will be sorted out in the coming days/weeks.

 

[Backyardsniper]

Word from Zim makes it sound like Martin's claim is anything but settled. But I suspect all will be sorted out in the coming days/weeks.

That's the same story I got.

 

[WAB]

Crazy stuff.

 

[buck wild]

Crazy stuff.

TIA

 

[Jumbo]

Word from Zim makes it sound like Martin's claim is anything but settled. But I suspect all will be sorted out in the coming days/weeks.

Yup, as I said, there seems to be some confusion - intended or otherwise - the next two weeks will hopefully see something firm that the hunters can work with.

I would sit tight for a bit before getting stressed.

 

[IdaRam]

It seems there are several concessions in Zim that may change hands this go-round, which is the norm and part of the process. The pros and cons of the system have been and continue to be debated, but it is what it is.
One of the other areas I am aware of that is changing hands is Sengwa Research which Mokore Safaris has had for the last ten years I believe. They have invested a ton of money and effort into the area and it is one of the Crown Jewels in Zim for both DG and PG. Charlton McCallum Safaris (CMS) is taking it over and has announced that quota sharing with Mokore will be taking place to accommodate existing Mokore clients and in acknowledgement of the significant investment that Mokore has made in building and enhancing the area during their tenure. This seems like a fair-minded and professionally courteous position to take, benefitting both safari companies and clients alike.
I hope we will see similar professional positions adopted by other safari operators in these concessions which a changing hands.

 

[BloodyKnuckles]

Does anyone have an update on this?

 

[BnC 04]

Does anyone have an update on this?

I'd be very interested in an update as well.

 

[Backyardsniper]

I'm still waiting to get an official answer, tomorrow is 30 days from wheels up for me as long as this doesn't screw it up, so I am definitely keeping up with it. I will let you all know as soon as I hear something concrete.

 

[BloodyKnuckles]

I'm still waiting to get an official answer, tomorrow is 30 days from wheels up for me as long as this doesn't screw it up, so I am definitely keeping up with it. I will let you all know as soon as I hear something concrete.

Thanks bud.
I was going to text you.

 

[revturbo9967]

I reached out today, things still brewing.

 

[CAustin]

Word from Zim makes it sound like Martin's claim is anything but settled. But I suspect all will be sorted out in the coming days/weeks.

Didn’t D&Y also have Omay South?

 

[buck wild]

Didn’t D&Y also have Omay South?

Yes and this initial post didn't address that concession only the North.