Huntica founders around the campfire β€” generations of hosting heritage

7th Generation Β· Three Continents

Generations deep.
Modern standards.

Huntica is a hosted hunting agency built by hunters with generations of South African and East African outfitting heritage β€” and a simple goal: every hunt becomes a story shared among friends.

We don't sell hunts. We host them.

Huntica exists for serious hunters who value trust, transparency, and real connection more than a long list of packages. We design and host end-to-end hunting adventures on Huntica Approved Ground β€” destinations we've hunted and vetted ourselves.

On every trip, a Huntica host is on the ground with you. We are there when you land, when you take your first animal, when you sit down at the fire, and when you head home with trophies and stories.

β€œWhere best friends are made, and every hunt becomes a story.”

The idea behind everything we do.

Every decision we make β€” from which destinations we approve to how we design a single day in the field β€” is measured against one idea: where best friends are made, and every hunt becomes a story.

The {friendship} is the emotional product: the bond, the laughter, the shared moments around the fire. The {story} is the experiential product: the ground you walk, the animals you take, and the memories you carry home.

β€œWhere best friends are made, and every hunt becomes a story.”

The people behind Huntica.

Alex Hohne β€” Partner, Huntica

Alex

Alex Hohne

Partner

Hunting is not something I chose later in life β€” it is something I was born into. On my mother's side, outfitting runs through multiple generations. Hosting hunters, guiding them, and living by the rhythm of the land was always part of our family culture.

I started hunting with my father in South Africa at the age of eight. Those early years shaped everything β€” learning patience, respect for wildlife, and the responsibility that comes with taking a shot. Later, I earned my Professional Hunting license in South Africa, formalising what had already been a lifelong calling.

Seven years ago, I brought that same passion and standard to Spain and began outfitting here. For me, hunting is not just tradition β€” it is identity. I live in the Spanish countryside, where my work and personal life blend naturally together.

There is not much "off time" in the traditional sense. When I am not guiding a hunt, I am scouting new areas, checking game movement, walking land, or improving habitat. Any free time I have is spent outdoors with my family, exploring the countryside and discovering new terrain. Even family time often means binoculars in hand.

So much of hunting is outside of our control β€” weather, wind, animal movement. Because of that, I believe the things that are within our control must be exceptional. From the first handshake at the airport to the final farewell, I focus on every detail. A successful hunt is not measured only by the animal taken, but by how the hunter felt throughout the journey.

β€œThe land is both my office and my home.”
Dennis Kristensen β€” Partner, Huntica

Dennis

Dennis Kristensen

Partner

Dennis has a family legacy rooted in the legendary East African luxury outfitters, with adventure and hospitality running in his DNA from birth. His grandparents, Jens and Tutti Hessel, were a known bush pilot–hostess duo who could fly and land clients almost anywhere in the bush while making every camp feel effortlessly welcoming until the end of their days.

Together with their partners, they ran a high-profile safari outfit across Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and the DRC during the golden age of East African safaris, welcoming royalty and international public figures. When hunting was banned in Kenya in 1977, the family pivoted to facilitating world-class productions β€” including the filming of Out of Africa β€” and high-profile photo safaris.

Today, Dennis lives in Dubai, and when he is not running his businesses, he is usually planning the next great experience around the world β€” primarily safaris in Africa, with an obsessive love for scenic views, good company, and rare wildlife.

β€œAdventure and hospitality, running in the DNA from birth.”
Rasmus HΓΈj Jakobsen β€” Partner, Huntica

Rasmus

Rasmus HΓΈj Jakobsen

Partner

Rasmus was shaped by a heritage rooted in Greenlandic wilderness and Danish farmland. In the 1970s, his father and grandparents lived as expats in Greenland, immersed in the Inuit culture of living off and in tune with the land. Dog sledding, fishing, kayaking, and hunting seal, caribou, and ptarmigan β€” always using every part of the animal β€” formed the foundation of a deep respect for wildlife that was passed down to Rasmus through stories and example.

On his mother's side, generations of Danish farmers upheld strong traditions of driven hunts with dogs β€” both as responsible wildlife management and as important social gatherings in the local community.

Although he obtained his hunting license later in adulthood, hunting quickly became the ultimate expression of a lifelong connection to the outdoors. The focus required when stalking an animal represents ultimate mindfulness.

Today, he lives in Denmark with his wife, balancing professional life with a passion for mechanical projects, particularly bikes and cars. When he is not working or planning the next hunt, he is often found in the workshop β€” or around a campfire β€” valuing good company, hardworking dogs, scenic landscapes, and the camaraderie that makes hunting much more than just the harvest.

β€œThe focus required when stalking an animal is ultimate mindfulness.”
Joachim Thordsen β€” Partner, Huntica

Joachim

Joachim Thordsen

Partner

I grew up with the forest as my backyard. Nature has always had a calming effect on me. On my mother's side of the family, outdoor life has always played a central role. Hunting with my uncle and spending time outdoors were where I found peace and balance at an early age.

I have been involved in outdoor life for most of my life and have travelled to many different countries to experience what nature has to offer β€” everything from hunting trips to simple tent camps deep in the forests. These experiences have shaped the way I see both nature and life in general.

Today, I live in a small town on an island in southern Jutland. I spend most of my time working and with my two young sons, whom I cannot wait to one day bring along on my journey into nature and into hunting, when they are old enough.

For me, hunting is a sanctuary β€” a space where I can shut everything else out. It allows me to enjoy the scents of the forest, the silence, the birdsong, and to return to a more basic way of being. One of the most important aspects of hunting for me is the sense of community β€” the conversations around the campfire, the atmosphere after a day in the field, the shared moments, and the stories that come with them. The journey is meant to be shared.

β€œFor me, hunting is a sanctuary β€” and the journey is meant to be shared.”
β€œThe friendship is the emotional product. The story is the experiential one.”

How we work

You arrive, we handle the rest: logistics, paperwork support, schedules, and coordination with trusted local hosts.

We don't sell catalogue hunts. Every recommendation is built around your priorities β€” pace, terrain, comfort, ethics, and privacy. No surprises, no chaos.

The specifics

What does "hosted" actually mean?

It means Alex is there when your rifle doesn't clear customs in Johannesburg.

It means Rasmus has already spoken to the Greenlandic authorities about your muskox tag.

It means the lodge manager knows your dietary requirements before you land.

It means someone who designed your trip by the hour is standing next to you when things go sideways β€” and when they go perfectly.

The Huntica Standards.

Trust should be visible and specific, not just a word on a website. So we turned our principles into standards you can hold us to β€” on every trip.

See all Huntica Standards

Ready when you are.

Whether you already have a specific ground in mind or you're planning your first international hunt, we're here to host the kind of trip you'll talk about for the rest of your life.

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