About Big Sky Safaris

Goals and Objectives

The company was started by Kelvin Strachan in the early 1990's after returning from the USA and visiting Big Sky Montana. After returning to East Griqualand decided that the Drakensberg Range in Underberg was real Big Sky country.

Big Sky's mission is to ensure satisfaction, and that you have to drag yourself away from Big Sky Country with a smile on your face never wanting to leave.

Big Sky Quality Service

Big Sky guarantees 100% customer satisfaction in all fields.  

If not fly fishing in crystal water for quality fish or sitting in cold weather during a wing shoot you could be sitting at the second highest point in Southern Africa or relaxing at the highest pub in Africa. 

Big Sky will put a smile on your face 

From hotels to backpacking or camping, Big Sky Safaris will organize your trip.  Or using our site visit the lodges yourself and book through this site. 

Guides used By Big Sky Safaris are specially selected and you are guaranteed  100% customer service satisfaction.  

Big Sky Safaris also has pre arranged trips throughout Africa, or how about a 4x4 trip up Sani Pass from Underberg. 

Join Big Sky Safaris and really get a chance to

Think About Life!

At the end of 1988 he traveled on an European rugby tour after playing for Natal Schools Rugby XV

After returning in 1988 Kelvin completed his 2 years compulsory National Service. Sport was his chosen career and he played for Western Transvaal U20 and Natal U2

After Kelvin finished his National Service he played a season of Rugby for Stewarts Millville in Edinburgh.

After returning home he studied for a diploma in business management. He then went to France to play rugby for Scuff and Lemonge before completing a season in Scotland/Edinburgh

In 1993 Kelvin qualified for his Professional Hunters License and traveled to the USA, Bulgaria, England, Spain and the Canary Islands until finally returning to South Africa.

Kelvin feels the need to share the experiences that he has gained from his trips into Africa with others who love the outdoors and in doing this will ensure genuine South African service.

Kelvin is fluent in Xhosa, English, Zulu and Afrikaans. He can also communicate in other languages from the various countries that he has visited.