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!