East-West        Safaris

You will experience the Awesome Pamir Mountains (Tajikistan) at the altitude of 4000 - 5000 m a.s.l. (10,500/15,500 ft) near the China border.  At this altitude maximum cardio vascular conditioning is preferred, however each year we do accommodate various age groups with physical limitations. With the use of the 4wd jeeps & known Marco Polo patterns we can provide opportunity for everyone. There are guides, doctors & cooks in camp. Depending on the time of the year, expect 6"-20" of snow.  Temperatures during the hunting season: August /September + 10 - + 20 C (+50 /+80 F), October /November + 15 - 0 C (+5/ +30 F), December + 25 - - 10 C (-15 /+15 F), February /March also + 15 - 0 C (+5/ +30F). Late November - December snow bring Rams lower for the rut & better food source. Often times it is possible to see 50 /500 sheep per day. Hunting methods vary to the client's capability.  In the morning each client hunting 1x1 with his guide & driver leaves base camp by jeep. Generally within 30 minutes of camp Sheep can be spotted.  Professional guides can say how big the Ram is from a far distance. Once Rams are located, spotting scopes determine trophy caliper.  If a Ram is located that is a worthy trophy, a stalk is planned on foot according to the clients capabilities. You have to be prepared & comfortable with 300/500 yard shots. From Osh city (Kirgizia), you will be transferred to camp by jeeps (about 8-10 hours).  Helicopters are not recommended, extreme weather conditions crossing the Mtn ranges & it is preferred to acclimatize slowly via vehicles to prevent severe altitude sickness that could occur. Trophy size vary from (52 in.- 65 in.). The largest from this area was 72".  The #1 & #2 Marco Polo in the world was taken from this camp. When you finish hunting Marco Polo we encourage you to take advantage of the World Class Ibex hunting as well.  An excellent bonus trophy. There are a lot of wolves in the area as well.

The largest average Mid Asian Ibex exists in huge numbers of the remote regions of the Tian Shan Mtns near the China border. Being from the goat family, Ibex inhabits in the highest, steepest most un-accesible pinnacles in the world on the altitude 3500 - 4000 m (10,000 /12,500 ft. Typical of these high lands is thin air and temperatures ranging from 0 - - 20C (+30 - +15 F) during the hunting season. All wilderness Mtn sheep hunting requires good physical condition but horseback hunting offered on this hunt as well as an excellent population of Ibex allow a wide variety of hunters the best possible opportunity. There are guides, cook and helpers in camp. This by far the best hunt for the average hunter 45-60 years of age, not in 100% sheep shape. Often times it is possible to see 50 /100 Ibex per day. Comfortable accommodations, insulated trailers or traditional yurts & gers as with separate cooking & eating area. All our camps have sauna's as well. Each day you will leave camp 1x1 with your guide either horseback or jeeps. Glassing from vantage points looking for Ibex. Once a suitable trophy has been located, you will get as close as possible with your horses & then complete the stalk within shooting range on foot. Be prepared for 300-500 yd shots. You can fly direct to Bishkek via Istanbul with or stop in Moscow. From Bishkek, capital of Kirgizia, we will take you to camp by jeeps (about 8 -10 h.). Slow ascent to mountains allows your body to adapt. Trophy size varies from (45 - 55 in.). 

The Kamchatka Peninsula could be compared to what Alaska may have been like many years ago before huge populations of Man & his super-cub planes left their negative mark. Huge Brown Bears, Moose & Snow Sheep still in-habit these remote lands. Similar plant life, birds & Salmon prove that these 2 lands were joined at one time. The total lack of a human population in the remote regions assures quality hunting. Generally a much better weather pattern with less rain, fog & more high ground which permits the use of snowmobiles, horses & better walking. Cabins, tents, generators, better meals with superior nutrition over a wet pup tent & freeze dried food. Single specie & multi-specie combos are higher % of success. This game rich area can be accessed from Anchorage or Moscow. Awesome values of tourist shopping in Petro of carvings, & unique gifts. A second Bear can be added in some cases. 100% of all the Brown Bears taken have a perfect hide with no rub marks. 85% of all Bears taken in North America are rubbed. Many more bear sightings, better accommodations, better hair (No rubs). Spring Hunting in early May allows covering many miles per day via snowmobile. A 9" track in the snow equals a 10Ft Bear & worth following in the fresh snow. Large mature boars are most active this time of the year, they have just emerged from their dens & are very hungry. One of their favorite meals this time of the year are the new born cubs. Combine that with the fact that this is the mating time of the year & Mature Boars are on the prowl all day long. These same Bears are very nocturnal in the fall, most of the time they do not show up at the Salmon streams until after shooting light has passed. Every year, the largest boars are taken in the Spring. Fall bear is a great combination Trophy to combine with Kamchatka Snow Sheep in Late Aug or Sept or with Moose in Late Set or Oct. Best bears with the best coats of long hair taken in May every year; Snowmobiles allow 40-60 miles of travel per day!! Beats walking!! Large Bears tend to be nocturnal in the fall. If you seek a 9'-10fter Spring is your only logical choice.

Bear "In The Den" hunt is conducted in winter. It is very old traditional Russial stile hunt. Local guides exactly know the place where the den is. They locate dens far in advance, in late fall, when bear just gets in there. Usually guides know how big the bear is. Bear tracks tell them much about it. It isn't difficult to get to the den area. At first hunters drive there, then go with snow mobile (be prepared for long rides in sled), final 500 -800 m are made on foot. When hunters get close to the den the guides send a dog towards it. It is a climax of the hunt - lots of noise, dogs barking, bear roaring, fighting with dogs. At that second bear gets at the hunter's sight. Shot. Sometimes two bears can be found in one den and a hunter has to be prepared. Though the hunt is not dangerous, hunter is always secured by the EXPERIENCED GUIDE at the back, with loaded gun. It makes everything quite safe. On this hunt you will be fascinated by gorgeous beauty of winter forest covered with snow, drive snow mobile just for fun. Air temperature at this time is -10 - -15 C (+5 - +15 F). If your hunt is over till January 15, you can hunt moose and wild boars as well. After the hunt you can visit local places of interest, learn national culture and folk-lore, enjoy Russian cuisine and Russian hospitality.

The Kamchatka Peninsula is one of the most extraordinary and unique natural regions of the earth. Mountains, volcanoes, forests, wide valleys, sea, mineral hot water sources, the biggest bears in the world, Pacific Salmons make on whole the unforgettable impressions. The great number of natural monuments and extremely beautiful landscapes attract the tourists from all the countries of the world.

All the species of PACIFIC SALMON come to the rivers of Kamchatka for spawning: Pink salmon (July - August), Chum salmon (July - October), Coho salmon (September - October), Cherry salmon (May - June), Sock-eyed salmon (July - August), King salmon (May - July). There are also in abundance another Salmonids, inhabiting the river waters: Kamchatka steelhead, Rainbow trout, Char, Grayling, Kundscha. The variety of species that can be captured depends on the season and areas. The available methods of fishing are the spinning and the fly fishing. The fishing is based on the principle "catch and release", but you can always take few captured fishes for cooking.

We offer the most exiting fishing in the area where Volga river falls flowing into Caspian Sea forming huge Delta with many big and small channels and streams famous for abundance of different species of fish (more than 40). It is known all over the world as the region where the best Russian black caviar is being produced. Nearly each cast brings you success: carps, perch, pike, roach, catfish (up to 50 kg), pike-perch, asp, tench and many other kind of fish. We use motor boats for fishing and our guides know the best places if you want to get certain species. You can fish all day round just coming to have lunch in the lodge. The lodge is floating hotel with separate rooms will all facilities (shower, refrigerator, TV-set, air conditioner). 3 times a day you have hot meal in our dining room. Chief cook will prepare any dish from fish you've caught. If you prefer you can take lunch with you and stay all day long on the river fishing. Water is very warm in summer and it is nice to swim any time you want. The best season for fishing is April - May and August - September.