I'm new to these forums, but I've hunted Africa four times, and I'm going back in June of 2012 to Zimbabwe with Richard Cooke. My wife and I hunted with him in 2008 in Chete, and had (easily) the best experience of all our trips to Africa.

Richard works independently but I think he also has a close relationship with HHK.

I met Richard in Dallas and I had told him that all I wanted to hunt was a really old buffalo, and when the time came we hunted hard for one which we got on the sixth day, taking him out of a group of four. Unlike some of my other experiences, there was never any pressure or even suggestion to add to my bag. We spent the remaining days fishing and shooting bait for the incoming leopard hunter.

The scenery, hunting, fishing, accommodation, food, wine, beer, staff, and friendship were all superb. The dinner on Chete's sandy beach (on the occasion of our 10th anniversary) was also a nice touch.

if anyone is interested, send me a message and I'll be happy to tell you more.