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Legacy
Hunters of the Kalahari
– The Millar Family
Few families have
walked the red sands of the Kalahari with as much loyalty, respect, and heart
as the Millar family.
Their footsteps stretch across decades of Namibia
hunting, their stories woven into the land, and their contribution to
conservation felt in many parts of Uitspan Ranch.
The Millars are not only
hunters — they are part of our history, part of our family, and part of the
legacy that keeps wildlife thriving in the Kalahari.
Their Years in the Kalahari
Bryce and John Millar Snr on their first time hunting in Namibia with us during September 2010.The Millar men arrived
in the Kalahari with a deep love for hunting, nature and adventure.
In September 2010, arriving in the wide‑open Kalahari, they probably felt the same uncertainty most first‑time hunters do — not knowing yet if the people, the place, and the outfitter would be everything they hoped for. They may have carried quiet questions in their hearts:
Will we be safe?
Will this outfitter take good care of us?
Will this hunt be the adventure we’ve dreamed of?
Over eight unforgettable safaris, spanning from 2010 to 2026, Millar men and women and some friends, spent weeks exploring the veldt, tracking game and learning the rhythms of the
land.
Their loyalty became a
tradition — one that shaped our ranch and strengthened our bond with them. Each
visit added another chapter to a story that spans generations.
Memories Made on Uitspan Ranch
Some of our most treasured memories were made with the Millar family. We remember early‑morning stalks through the camelthorn trees, long quiet hours following tracks, and the excitement of a successful hunt shared around the fire. We remember laughter, stories, and the kind of friendship that grows only when people spend real time together in nature. The Millars walked many kilometers with us, sat under countless Kalahari sunsets, and filled our camp with warmth and camaraderie.
Their Contribution to Conservation
The Millar family’s loyal support played a tremendous role in conservation hunting in Namibia. Every safari they booked helped fund water points, habitat management, and the funding of new species of wildlife to the Kalahari landscape.
Their commitment allowed us to invest in
species restoration and long‑term sustainability. Hunters like the
Millars are the backbone of successful conservation in southern Africa — their
hunts protect wildlife, support rural families, and keep the Kalahari healthy
for future generations.
Here are some of the special moments we shared with the Millar family over the years — snapshots of special moments, campfire laughter, proud trophy days, and the quiet beauty of the Kalahari that became part of their story and ours.
Bryce and his father John Millar Snr - September 2010
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Pictures taken during the Millar men's hunt with Uitspan Hunting Safaris during 2012. |
Bryce and father John - 2012
In Bryce and John also went on a side-trip to Etosha with Michael and Dawie after their hunt.
Below: A few of John's special pictures taken in Etosha.
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Bryce and father John - 2015
Bryce and son John - 2017
Bryce & Kathy with Searles Friends - 2019
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 Bryce and Kathy Millar, with the Searles friends, came to hunt with Uitspan Hunting Safaris during September 2019. |
Bryce with us to Caprivi - 2022
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 Bryce went with us to Caprivi in 2022. He successfully hunted a Buffalo and Elephant. |
Bryce and son James - 2024
Bryce & Kathy with brother-in-law Heath and Rebecca Anderson - 2026
"Thank you for this incredible experience!
For our first trip to Africa, we couldn't have spent it with better people.
After hearing the stories and memories from my dad and brother, it holds a special place in my heart, and now I have memories of my own to cherish here.
Thank you for the hunts, sharing the beauty of Namibia, and especially letting us feel a part of your family for our time here."
~ Rebecca Anderson
Honoring their Legacy
We honor the Millar
family as true Legacy Hunters of the Kalahari — hunters whose loyalty left a lasting mark on the
land we love.
Their story is one of respect, friendship, and commitment to hunting. We remember John, the late grandfather, with deep affection: a
man who loved adventure, nature, and time with his family. His spirit lives on
in every hunt, every memory, and every step his sons and grandsons took in the
Kalahari.
The Millars will always be part of Uitspan Ranch. Their legacy is written into the sand, the wildlife, and the future of conservation in Namibia.
"Details of my best hunt with Uitspan Hunting Safaris?
I don’t know if I can possibly choose. I’ve hunted there in 2010, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26….. There are so many, many great memories. Years ago, it was nothing more than a dream that my father and I had to hunt in Africa. It seemed almost impossible that we could do something so spectacular. We figured it out, and were able to hunt together in Africa three times before he died of cancer. All of those hunts were special. I’ve also been able to return with two of my three sons, some of my very best friends, my sister and brother-in-law.
Each of these hunts has been special."
~ Bryce Millar, Idaho, USA
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Did you know? Pangolins have poor sight and do not have any external ears, although their hearing is very good. Their sense of scent is well developed and they locate ants nests by smell. |
Uitspan Hunting Safaris is registered with the Namibia Tourism Board as a Tour and Safari Operator, holding the registration number TSO01055.
Meaning of "Uitspan"
'Uitspan' is an Afrikaans word that means place of rest.
When the Boer settlers moved inland in Southern Africa in the 1800's, they used ox carts. When they found a spot with game, water and green grass, they arranged their ox carts into a circular laager for protection against wild animals and stopped for a rest.
They referred to such an action of relaxation for man and beast, as Uitspan.
(Picture above of our ancestors.)
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