• About Us

    Providing high expertise hunting services for different needs requires something different. People who have the perfect blend of experience, knowledge and passion for hunting. All of our people have many years of hunting experience, are international, and have hunted extensively all around the world.

    1. Home
    2. About Us

Who we are, what we do?

Caprinae Safaris

As varied as the big game species of Asiatic highlands are, in horn configuration and size, coloration and distribution, their seekers are just diverse in personal ways, physical conditions and temperament. And it has been our good fortune to assist great many of these folks on their hunts over the years. Some of these guys were supertough who would give a good run a local guide for his money or would make any army sniper green with envy. Although others may not have been as skilled or gifted, each were unique in their own way. Some hunted for an extra inch while others wanted to soak up the whole experience. Whatever the motives were we have reasons to believe that we have succeeded in carrying out our responsibility and have developed a great mutual respect and everlasting friendship with most of these gentlemen.

As our twelfth hunting season as Caprinae Safaris is drawing to a close, we sincerely feel obliged to our clients who put their faith in us and our young outfit. We would like to take this opportunity to express our heartfelt gratitude. Together we enjoyed a bountiful season with lots of memorable hunts. We would also like to thank everyone who gave their assistance to us, be it in the field or from miles away; as well as those who supported us in our new quarry, while others were questioning it.

Thank you.

Where Do We Hunt?

Our hunting destinations all over the world

Our fabulous team

Providing high expertise hunting services for different needs requires something different. People who have the perfect blend of experience, knowledge and passion for hunting. All of our people have many years of hunting experience, are international, and have hunted extensively all around the world.

Riza GOZLUK
Riza GOZLUK
Founder
Mehmet ALKAN
Mehmet ALKAN
Founder
Jim REYNOLDS
Jim REYNOLDS
US Representative
Jim is our resident Turkish cowboy! His grasp of the language, culture and hunting opportunities give our North American hunters a point of reference that is available anytime to assist before, during or after the hunt. He previously owned and operated his own licensed hunting business here in Turkey. He has a wealth of hunting and guiding experience in North America and Asia.
Asad KHAN
Asad KHAN
Pakistan Representative
Captain Asad -as we still call him- retired from Pakistan Army aviation to become a professional hunter. He worked with some reputable outfitters and booking agents from differerent countries over two decades before he hooked up with Caprinae Safaris the year it was established. He takes care of all our official chores with the Pakistani government and assists some of our clients during their stay in Pakistan.
Sarp SEZEN
Sarp SEZEN
Guide
Coming from a hunter family, his passion during the childhood years was always to become a professional hunter in Africa. Altough his dream never came true, Sarp had the privilege to guide for a good number of different mountain species in several destinations throughout Central Asia. His calm nature even under most difficult situations is appreciated by hunters. He speaks perfect English.
Bilal KHAN
Bilal KHAN
Guide
Bilal Khan is our energetic operations manager in Pakistan who has gained years of experience of hunting and also has been following our official matters with Pakistani government and Wildlife Department. His English skills and sympatethic nature allows him to quickly connect with our hunters
N. Verda OZMEN
N. Verda OZMEN
Office Management
Verda possesses a BA degree in Political Science and International Relations from Yeditepe University and she recently joined Caprinae family. She is handling administrative functions related to hunting travel as well as sightseeing tours. Fluent in English and German.
Alper OZMEN
Alper OZMEN
Guide
He has guided a good number of hunters from all over the world throughtout the years. He is well experienced at all kinds of big game hunts in Turkey. Being a professional tour guide he also helps us with our sightseeing and cultural programmes and may turn your hunting trip to semi cultural tour. Fluent in English.
Resit Kaan OZMEN
Resit Kaan OZMEN
Guide
He has a wealth of experience in many Asian destinations along with Turkey. Always willing to gain the extra mile to find out what is behind the next hill, he is full of energy to make the hunt success. Fluent in English and Russian.
Nazmiye CELIK
Nazmiye CELIK
Office Management
She has been working with Caprinae Safaris for ten years. She is managing the office and highly experienced in coordinating complex itineraries related to hunting travel and sightseeing tours. Speaks English fluently.
Umit & Billur OZIPEK
Umit & Billur OZIPEK
Tour Guide
He does our custom handling in Istanbul Airport. He also helps us with our sightseeing activities in Istanbul and can turn your stopover into pleasure.
Mete BABAYIGIT
Mete BABAYIGIT
Guide
He has guided in Asia & Europe and Turkey over the years obtaining considerable amount of experience in several destinations and species. Along with his hunting trips he also guides for our cultural tour groups. His jovial nature enables him to build a bridge whit his client straight away. He is fluent in English.
Fahri AKOGLU
Fahri AKOGLU
Guide
Being a resident of eastern Turkey which hosts a great variety of big game animals, Fahri took the opportunity to hunt at a very early age. This gave him the advantage of learning every nooks and crannies of the hunting areas that offer ibex and chamois. He is an expert on these hunts, especially on the later as he takes care of all our chamois hunting in Turkey.
Ayse SALIN
Ayse SALIN
Office
Ayşe has recently started working with us. She knocks off a lot of work. She is responsible for routine office tasks and provides support for the smooth running.
I just got home from our whirlwind hunt for Konya mouflon. After a couple of years of planning, I want to thank you and Riza for the opportunity to hunt together once again. You guys truly run a first class operation. Sarp was an excellent and were able to take an excellent 11 y/o ramRich Papapietro
Rich Papapietro
Read all testimonials
We have had dozens of our members hunt with Caprinae Safaris, owned by Riza Gozluk and Mehmet Alkan. We have received nothing but glowing reports about the professionalism, honesty and integrity of these individuals and their company.Dennis Campbell
Dennis Campbell
Read all testimonials
After spending the last 30-years in the hunting industry, both as a Professional and a client, I can say that Riza and Mehmet, of Caprinae Travel, are world class outfitters, expiditers, booking agents, hunters. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone considering a hunting trip to Asia. While usJim Shockey
Jim Shockey
Read all testimonials
This is the first time in my life that I do not know how to start a message I want to send to you. I really feel my eyes crying of thankfulness for everything you did for me and Alejandra, but more specially for me. I have the sense of feeling that it’s like a dream, but such a happy dream.H. Cuellar
H. Cuellar
Read all testimonials