Leopard Hunt – Podcast

Caption: Rudolph Stephan, Tim and Mary Sylvester. By Richard Lendrum   I was talking with Tim and Mary Sylvester when they were out on their safari and somehow the conversation turned to recalling a previous hunt they had done – a leopard in Zimbabwe almost...

The Baobab Buffalo

Written by Kevin Cunningham   It is almost a cliché to say that hunting Cape Buffalo is special. For me it began, curiously enough, many years ago hunting whitewing dove in Mexico with Ralf. Ralf was a successful, greying guy who loved the hunting and fishing life,...

Campfire Thoughts & Reminiscences Part 13

Written by Neil Harmse     Chapter 14. ‘The Hat’ – A Dirty, Smelly Old Friend   When it comes to ‘outdoors men’ (sorry, ladies, this is a man thing!), have you ever wondered what it is that sets us apart from one another? I am particularly...

Bongo Hunting

Written by Frank Zits   After the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant, and Cape buffalo), hunting forest bongo possibly rates next, or at least high, on the list of dream safaris for most African game hunters. There are two types of African bongos, the western or...

Campfire Thoughts & Reminiscences Part 11

ritten by Neil Harmse   Chapter 12. Wilderness Trails   My life in the bush had its moments of excitement when dealing with problem animals and I have mentioned incidents on hunts and while guiding clients on safaris. However, when I think back, one of the...