Kilimanjaro - part 1
This Rifle Does its Name Justice
Texas Sporting - Jameson Parker
(September 1, 2010)
There are few words more evocative of adventure than Kilmanjaro, the name of Africa's highest mountain, the place Hemmingway said was the Maasai's "House of God." It is an inspired choice of name for a custom rifle company. Conjuring up images of black-maned lions, Cape buffalo with their arrogant, baleful stare, the graceful grand jete of the gazelles. Wall tents under the shade of fever trees, wood smoke and whisky, and above all, the glorious freedom and excitement of the hunt.
The 2010 Safari Club International
Convention – Redux
Kilimanjaro receives praise from Dr. Jim Clary of Guns and Shooting Online
March 8, 2010
...The custom rifle makers are among the most interesting of all the exhibitors. The one that stood out for us, above all of the others, and we mean no disrespect, were the Kilimanjaro rifles of Erik Eike... Erik’s rifles are truly magnificent... In short, Jim would be willing to sell all of his hunting rifles to own just ONE of Erik’s guns; they are that good.
Safari Club International Convention
Kilimanjaro Rifles is proud to be an exhibitor at the Safari Club International Convention, January 20-23, 2010 in Reno, Nevada. Booth 1920.
See over 20 full custom rifles and learn about what the future holds for this exciting new big game rifle and safari company.
The allure of SCI’s 2009 Annual Convention attracted nearly 20,000 attendees. This hunters’ heaven has everything the mind can dream of and occupies over 650,000 square feet of exhibit space. Six continents are under one roof where members come to book hunts, rendezvous with old friends and shop for the latest guns and hunting equipment. That only scratches the surface of products available at SCI’s Annual Hunters’ Convention. Notable authorities of the outdoor sports and shooting industries attend the premier hunting show annually.
Kilimanjaro Rifles has donated this Kilimanjaro African Rifle chambered in .375 H&H Magnum to the Safari Club International Convention Auction.
Dallas Safari Club “First Light” Convention
See over 20 full custom rifles and learn about what the future holds for this exciting new big game rifle and safari company.
Kilimanjaro Rifles is proud to be an exhibitor at the Dallas Safari Club “First Light” Convention, January 7-10, 2010 in Dallas, Texas. Booths 1836-1837.
For nearly three decades, Dallas Safari Club’s annual convention has set the standard for sporting enthusiasts from around the world. This year's First Light promises to be the most successful convention yet. More than 20,000 outdoorsmen and women will attend our four-day exposition Jan. 7-10 at the Dallas Convention Center and Hyatt Regency in Dallas. While here, they’ll bid in our silent and live auctions for the world’s finest wilderness experiences and sporting equipment, marvel at our wildlife displays, and visit the booths of hundreds of exhibitors from local shops to African hunting lodges. Best of all, First Light will raise thousands to benefit wildlife conservation and DSC and Dallas Ecological Foundation’s education programs. Plan to be here!
Dallas Convention Center 650 S Griffin St Dallas, TX 75202-5098 (214) 939-2700
Kilimanjaro Rifles has donated this Serengeti African Rifle chambered in .375 H&H Magnum to the Dallas Safari Club Convention Auction.
Kilimanjaro – The best of Serengeti Rifles made better.
HAWAII ATTORNEY AND HUNTING ENTHUSIAST, ERIK D. EIKE, HAS SET HIS SIGHTS ON CREATING KILIMANJARO RIFLES AS THE FINEST FULL CUSTOM RIFLE MANUFACTURER IN THE COUNTRY
(September 25, 2009)
Kilimanjaro Rifles–headed by Hawaii attorney and businessman Erik D. Eike—has debuted its new flag-ship line of premium full-custom hunting rifles, and announced its acquisition of the assets of premier custom rifle maker Serengeti Rifles, Inc. Kilimanjaro will continue the production of improved versions of the Serengeti and Jaguar rifles in addition to its own Kilimanjaro bolt-action hunting rifle, the Kilimanjaro Lever-Action rifle, and new creations of historical rifle designs on a full custom basis. Kilimanjaro has also accepted appointment as exclusive world-wide agent for Siyabonga Safaris, one of South Africa’s premier big-game hunting destinations, which it believes properly compliments the quality of its rifles and affords its clients the very best African hunting experience.
Serengeti Media Reviews
Serengeti Rifles established a renowned reputation for exceptional customer service. As an example, Clair Rees wrote an article titled Serengeti Walkabout in Successful Hunter magazine, www.successfulhunter.com , May-June 2006 edition, stating: "Serengeti provides the best customer service of any custom rifle-maker I’ve seen".
Serengeti has achieved recognition in numerous industry media articles by the most respected and widely read writers, including:
Kilimanjaro Rifles –
Available Now For purchase
For those who do not wish to wait the nine months necessary to give birth to their own custom Kilimanjaro creation, we have the following rifles available for February 2010 delivery. These rifles were produced for field testing and display at the SCI and Dallas Safari Club conventions.
MEDIA HIT
American Rifleman Patriot Review
August 2009
Ron Spomer
Serengeti Rifles, Inc. dba Kilimanjaro Rifles
Serengeti is unique among classic rifle builders because they build not just on super-fancy walnut stocks, but laminated ones as well–except they don’t look laminated.
David E. Petzal,
Field & Stream Magazine, February 2006
“Serengeti… builds laminated walnut stocks that are stable yet look like natural wood…. How natural? My gun dealer, who handles many high-grade firearms, didn’t spot the laminations until I pointed them out….[T]his is first-class work.
John Barsness,
Rifle Magazine,
January 2006
[A] couple of years ago an itch started for another [rifle], thanks to Serengeti Rifles. These folks make what might be termed "cutting-edge classics," bolt-action hunting rifles that look like the custom sporters carried by a previous generation with elegant, hand checkered
John Haviland,
Rifle Shooter Magazine,
January 2006
“Montana craftsmen don’t believe that strength must be sacrificed for beauty…. The rifle is, in a word, concise. It’s as light as a thin cloud, yet its stock provides a sure grip for steady control. The rifle’s stock is strikingly beautiful, yet the laminate running through it makes the stock
Wayne van Zwol,
Peterson’s Hunting Magazine,
October 2005
“The rifle came four months after the initial order, which is about two months quicker than the average turnaround. Having waited years for custom rifles, I consider this quick service…. The stock profile has an easy grace that translates to quick pointing.
