Under Wild Skies
1998–2017 · Outdoor Channel · 30 min · 4 seasons
S20E06 · New Hunting Grounds
Wed, 16 Aug, 1:00 pm
Tony Makris and Professional Hunter, Jacques Hartzenburg of Chapungu Kambako Safaris move on to a country new to Makris...Namibia. We look at one of the most remote places on Earth and hunt a gemsbok with traditional Bushman tribesmen.
About
For more than 17 years, Under Wild Skies has taken viewers on the best big-game hunts worldwide – from Alaska to Zimbabwe and everywhere in between. Join host Tony Makris on an African Safari adventure unlike any other. Featuring exciting big-game hunts in Mozambique and Botswana, experience the splendor and beauty that only the continent of Africa can bring. Watch Under Wild Skies, Saturday 8:30 pm ET, only on the Outdoor Channel.
Episodes
- E01
Pemba to the Niassa
Wed, 5 July· 30 minTony Makris and Professional Hunter Jacques Hartzenburg hunt in the world famous Niassa Game reserve of Mozambique. Tony and Jacques take a nice Cape buffalo with the Blaser R8 and we take a look at the beach town of Pemba on the Indian Ocean.
- E02
The Makris R8 is Born
Wed, 19 July· 30 minTony Makris travels to Isny, Germany, home of Blaser Rifles to design a custom Safari rifle. After a tour of the factory and a consultation, the Blaser R8 of his dreams comes to life. Makris takes it to the Timbavati Game Reserve.
- E03
The Makris R8 Proves Worthy
Wed, 26 July· 30 minTony Makris travels to Isny, Germany, home of Blaser rifles, to design a custom safari rifle. After a tour of the factory and a consultation, the Blaser R8 of his dreams comes to life, and he takes it to the Timbavati Game Reserve.
- E04
The .577 Returns
Wed, 2 Aug· 30 minTony Makris and Professional Hunter, Jacques Hartzenburg hunt in the world famous Timbavati Game Reserve of South Africa. Tony breaks out historical rifles for this hunt. A Royal Grade Holland and Holland double rifle..577 takes center stage.
- E05
The Paradox Rifle
Wed, 9 Aug· 30 minTony Makris takes an old double rifle, known as a Paradox Gun, around the world to prove it can take big game, upland birds, and waterfowl.
- E06
New Hunting Grounds
Wed, 16 Aug· 30 minTony Makris and Professional Hunter, Jacques Hartzenburg of Chapungu Kambako Safaris move on to a country new to Makris...Namibia. We look at one of the most remote places on Earth and hunt a gemsbok with traditional Bushman tribesmen.
Cast
Tony Makris
Host