Rhino Green hunt with Bayly Sippel

This powerful safari account documents a rare and deeply moving rhino dart hunt in South Africa, combined with classic Cape buffalo and plains game hunting, guided by Bayly Sippel Safaris. Set across the rugged Blouberg region of Limpopo, the story follows a seven-day African hunt featuring intense tracking on foot, extreme temperature swings, and ethical decision-making in dangerous game scenarios. From harvesting eland and bushpig to a hard-earned Cape buffalo bull, the safari culminates in an unforgettable rhino conservation darting experience, offering hunters a unique, non-lethal way to engage with one of Africa’s most iconic animals. This account provides valuable insight into rhino conservation hunting, buffalo follow-ups in thick cover, rifle and bullet performance, and the professionalism that defines a world-class African outfitter. Essential reading for hunters seeking an authentic, ethical, and conservation-driven African safari experience with Bayly Sippel Safaris.

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.

White Bushpig – A True Ghost In The Darkness

Heading out that hot summer day in January to meet up with Frikkie, I had the feeling that something good was about to happen. We were going to meet up with my good friend Alex Scheuer near Greytown in KwaZulu Natal. Alex had recently received trail camera pictures of a massive white bushpig boar at one of his bait sites. The bait site was in a fantastic spot at the very top of a mountain, surrounded by indigineous bush and in the middle of a timber plantation. In other words: pig-heaven, but in a hellish place to reach! Arriving at Frikkie’s house, we quickly packed all the essentials and after a quick tour of his impressive trophy room, we were on the road!