I've been to Africa 3 times and have never seen any hunting done over bait. I hunted with PH's that traveled to lodges with the best of what the client was looking for. This ranch has the best Eland, that ranch has better kudu and so on. Like going to Kansas for bigger deer than I find here at home.
I've only ever shot one animal over a waterhole also. Just turned out that way not that I had an issue with that.
Not all the places are the same, but they are trying to make a living at this so they must do a good job to survive. I also never felt like I was in a pen/fence reserve. I have watched many animals come and go. under, through and over the fences with ease.
Would be nice to go again, but just too many things on my list, like work, work, and so on.
BigJim