Mozambique Hunt Report – Lyle Sirett

Experience the thrill and authenticity of a true African hunting adventure in Mozambique with Bayly Sippel Safaris. Guided by Dempsey Bayly at the breathtaking Mutemba Safaris Lodge, this unforgettable safari delivered everything from close encounters with Cape Buffalo — including a dramatic charge at just 25 meters — to expertly tracked plains game like Nyala, Impala, Zebra, and Warthog. The hunt also contributed to vital anti-poaching efforts, removing snared animals and supporting wildlife conservation on a thriving concession rich with life. A perfect blend of adventure, respect for nature, and African hospitality — this safari captures the very spirit of ethical hunting in Africa.
2024 Trovato Rigby Safari

It Was The Dream Of My Life, So Far.
2024 Mozambique Cape Buffalo Hunt.
I landed in Johannesburg, South Africa on the evening of August 30th 2024 at 6:00PM to finally live out what had been my lifelong dream. After a smooth 16 hour flight from Newark
Hunt Report – July-August, 2023. Cape Buffalo, Blouberg Reserve, Limpopo, R.S.A.

I have been back long enough now that I thought I would start a report here. I will try to finish it up this weekend so I don’t let it linger. My son and I first noticed this hunt late last fall here on AH. I kept it in the back of my mind, as I waited to see how my work schedule for 2023 would fall into place. When we both were able
Buffalo Hunt For The Books!

This story begins a few years back. It was one of the finest Buffalo hunts I’ve been privileged enough to be a part of as well as a safari that resulted in me gaining a lifelong friend. I had a free range Buffalo hunt booked with us by an Australian client by the name of David. David had hunted New Zealand, Australia, the United States, Europe and Africa a number of times and he made a real impression as a passionate conservationist and hunter. After a number of conversations the hunt was booked for July in the Northern part of South Africa on a free range, unfenced concession that we were fortunate enough to hunt on. This was to be a buffalo hunt done “the right way”; chasing wild and free buffalo, on foot in a beautiful unspoiled section of the country.