Testimonials

" Upclose Safaris is one of those operations that lives up to its name. Over three incredible days outfitter Ray Potroz had me eyeballing wild peacocks, turkeys, billy goats, fallow deer bucks and truly wild cattle and bulls. It was a memorable adventure and I heartily recommend this operation as a 'go to' hunting company"

Greg Morton New Zealand Outdoor magazine 2008

"Well after buying so many issues of the n.z bowhunting mag and finally finding a local hunting safari this was my chance to get out there with someone who knows what they are doing. Not knowing Ray from a bar of soap I got in touch with him and right from day one there was what I would say trust. Ray was and is prepared to go out of his way to get the best out of you and your equipment before you even enter the land you will hunt on. The hunting is what you are there for and when you have as many option's to stalk and kill as to what Ray has to offer then you are in the right place and with the right guide. Upclose is a understatement, Ray will get you within 10 to 50 meters of your kill and you will leave Ray with very great thought's not only of the kill, the stalk or the land but also of Ray and the animals you will see.

Ray thanks for the great time and the adrenalin rush."

Adrian Mills

Thanks very very much for the great time I had Pig and Goat hunting with you both and I am very grateful for the inconvenience you both had to put up with me also the patience with me lagging behind and also carrying my gun for me when I was tired out. I owe you guys a lot.

Once again thanks a lot. My regards to your lovely wife and daughter I really enjoyed the delicious pie which she made for us.
Cheers, Malcolm

Thanks. I had a great time ... My dad was well impressed with the hunting photos said there was good meat on the young goats.

Thanks for the experience.
Cheers, Ati