An Irishman hunting buffalo in Africa

This classic African safari account captures the intensity of free-range Cape buffalo cow hunting on a government reserve in South Africa, guided by Bayly Sippel Safaris at Blouberg. Featuring true old-school dangerous game hunting on foot, this story highlights close-range encounters at 18–26 yards, hours of tracking through thick bush, shifting winds, and the raw adrenaline that defines authentic Cape buffalo hunting in Limpopo. Armed with a .375 H&H, the hunter follows expert tracker Eric and the PH team through rugged terrain in pursuit of mature cows, culminating in three clean, ethical harvests after intense stalks and near misses. For hunters seeking a physically demanding, fair-chase dangerous game safari in Africa, this report offers an unfiltered look at traditional buffalo tracking, reserve management hunts, and the kind of up-close encounters that stay with you for life.

African Trophy Animals – SCI & Rowland Ward Minimums

Understanding SCI and Rowland Ward minimums for African trophy animals is essential for hunters pursuing world-class trophies on safari. These two internationally recognized record-keeping organizations set the benchmark for exceptional African big game trophies. While Rowland Ward minimums focus on a single defining measurement such as horn length or tusk weight, Safari Club International (SCI) scoring combines multiple measurements to generate an overall trophy score. This comprehensive guide to African trophy minimums provides hunters with clear reference standards for species. hHelping you evaluate trophy quality and plan your African hunting safari with confidence.

Things to Do in Cape Town – A Hunter’s Travel Guide

Planning time in Cape Town before or after your African safari? This comprehensive Cape Town travel guide for hunters and international visitors highlights the very best things to do in Cape Town, from iconic landmarks like Table Mountain and Cape Point to unforgettable experiences such as Robben Island, shark cage diving, deep sea fishing, and the Cape Winelands. Whether you prefer luxury hotels at the V&A Waterfront, beachfront living in Camps Bay, or wine farm tranquility in Constantia, Cape Town offers world-class accommodation, scenery, dining and adventure. Perfect for safari clients spending 3–5 days in the city, this guide provides practical travel tips, pricing insights, and must-see attractions to help you plan the ultimate South African travel experience.

Barbary Sheep Hunting in South Africa

Experience the ultimate Barbary Sheep hunting safari in South Africa with Bayly Sippel Safaris. Also known as Aoudad, Barbary Sheep offer one of Africa’s most demanding and rewarding free-range mountain hunting adventures. Set in the rugged Asbestos Mountain Range of the Northern Cape, these hunts combine long hours of glassing, steep mountain stalks, and precise longer-range shooting across dramatic valleys and rocky ridgelines. For international hunters seeking a true test of endurance and marksmanship, Barbary Sheep hunting in South Africa delivers world-class trophy potential, exceptional value, and the authenticity of a fair-chase African mountain safari. Whether you are an experienced sheep hunter or adding Aoudad to your African trophy list, this is mountain hunting at its finest.

Two in a million

This unforgettable African hunting story captures a once-in-a-lifetime safari that combines two of the rarest prizes in Southern Africa: a white bushpig boar and an extraordinary red nyala bull. Set in the green, rain-soaked bushveld of Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal, this true account follows Dyllan De Beer on a challenging hunt guided by Bayly Sippel Hunting Safaris, where patience, resilience, and perfect timing culminate in an incredible single-day double. From battling cyclonic winds and flooded roads to executing a flawless night bushpig hunt and a close-range red nyala stalk, the story offers rare insight into bushpig behaviour, genetic colour variants, ethical shot placement, and the realities of hunting exceptional animals under extreme conditions. Essential reading for hunters passionate about rare African game, fair-chase safaris, and authentic hunting experiences in South Africa.

Scott Fagot Hunt Report

This classic African safari story follows Scott F’s April 2021 hunt at Bayly Sippel Safaris’ Madikwe East home base in Limpopo, South Africa, guided by PH Dempsey Bayly and legendary tracker John “Big John” Mtshaise. Beginning with a dramatic Cape buffalo (dugga boy) hunt on foot, the safari unfolds into an exceptional multi-species African plains game experience, including zebra, tsessebe, giant warthog, golden wildebeest, eland, golden gemsbok, baboon, and the completion of both a Spiral Slam and Grand Slam. Set against green post-rain bushveld and full-moon conditions, this fair-chase hunt highlights expert tracking, ethical shot placement with a .375 H&H, patient trophy selection, and the depth of hunting offered at Madikwe. A must-read for hunters planning a Cape buffalo hunt in South Africa, or those seeking an authentic, professionally guided African safari with Bayly Sippel Hunting Safaris.

Soutpansberg Free range Kudu hunt

This in-depth African hunting report recounts an extraordinary multi-species safari in the Soutpansberg Mountains of Limpopo, South Africa, guided by Bayly Sippel Hunting Safaris. From intense night hunting for bushpig, genet, civet, mongoose, and honey badger, to demanding mountain hunts for kudu and klipspringer, this story showcases the full spectrum of ethical, fair-chase African hunting. Highlighting expert guiding by PH Nic Junge, challenging terrain, thermal and spotlight night hunts, and the successful harvest of a rare and massive honey badger, this account offers valuable insight into nocturnal game hunting, rifle and calibre selection, tracking with dogs, and what sets a world-class African safari apart. A must-read for hunters planning a South African plains game and nocturnal species hunt, or those seeking an authentic, once-in-a-lifetime African hunting experience.

Chris Meloche Madikwe Buffalo Hunt

This detailed safari account captures the reality of Cape buffalo hunting in South Africa done the right way. Set in the rugged Madikwe concession in Limpopo, this true hunting story follows a challenging pursuit of an old, mature Cape buffalo bull through thick sickle bush, swirling winds, and unforgiving terrain. Guided by Bayly Sippel Hunting Safaris, the hunt showcases ethical dangerous game hunting, expert tracking, and the perseverance required to earn a buffalo on foot. From careful spoor tracking and failed stalks to a hard-won final shot, this story offers rare insight into buffalo behaviour, African plains game environments, rifle and bullet performance, and what separates a genuine buffalo safari from an easy hunt. Essential reading for hunters planning a Cape buffalo hunt in Africa, and those who value authentic, fair-chase African safaris.

A Thief In The Night! Warthog Hunting Story With Bayly Sippel Safaris

A once-in-a-lifetime African warthog hunt unfolds in this true lockdown-era hunting story from the heart of Southern Africa. What started as a routine bushpig bait site quickly turned into a strategic battle against a massive, maize-addicted giant warthog boar that dominated the area and disrupted night hunting operations. Using trail cameras, wind discipline, and precise timing, the hunt culminates in a dramatic low-light shot with a .375 H&H, resulting in an extraordinary trophy weighing an astonishing 104 kg. This gripping African hunting story offers insight into warthog behaviour, bushpig management, ethical shot placement, and the realities of big-boar hunting in Africa—perfect reading for hunters, safari enthusiasts, and anyone passionate about plains game hunting and real bushveld experiences.

Wingshooting in South Africa

Discover the thrill of wingshooting in South Africa with Bayly Sippel Safaris — where bird hunting meets classic African adventure. From fast-flying ducks over morning decoys to high-altitude grey-wing partridge hunts with trained pointers, our wingshooting safaris deliver variety, challenge, and unforgettable moments. South Africa’s diverse bird species, including yellow-billed ducks, Egyptian geese, and guineafowl, make it one of the world’s top destinations for shotgun enthusiasts. With ethical, sustainable hunting practices and the option to combine bird hunting with plains or big game safaris, every wingshooting experience supports conservation, community, and the spirit of true African hunting.