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.
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.
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.
The Rhino Green Hunt Experience
Experience the thrill of Africa’s wilderness while contributing to real conservation with the Rhino Green Hunt Experience at Bayly Sippel Safaris. Also known as the Rhino Vita Dart Experience, this ethical alternative to traditional hunting allows participants to track and dart a live rhino under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian—supporting vital DNA recording, health checks, and anti-poaching initiatives. Every Green Hunt directly funds rhino protection, breeding management, and reserve security across South Africa, home to over 80% of the world’s rhinos. Join us in turning adventure into impact and play a part in securing the future of Africa’s most iconic species.
The Tiny 10 of Africa
Discover a different side of African hunting with Bayly Sippel Safaris and the pursuit of the Tiny 10 of Africa — the continent’s smallest and most elusive antelope species. From the Blue Duiker and Steenbuck to the rare Cape Grysbok and Livingstone’s Suni, these miniature game animals test every hunter’s patience, precision, and adaptability across South Africa, Mozambique, and Namibia. Completing the Tiny 10 is more than a collection — it’s a mark of mastery and respect for Africa’s incredible biodiversity. With expert PHs, diverse habitats, and ethical hunting practices, Bayly Sippel Safaris offers one of the most challenging and rewarding safaris on the continent.
My “Hurricane Hippo” With BAYLY SIPPEL SAFARIS
Now, when I say that it was thick, it is thick enough to almost completely conceal not one but two adult hippos at 15 yards, because I can’t see a thing but brush and thorns. Now the most agonizing conversation of by hunting career begins to unfold. Do you see them? No. They are right there. I can’t see them.
Travis Lovell: First Safari – Hunt Report
I haven’t been on this site quite as much as I was prior to my safari, but I guess it only confirms that I need to share my amazing experience with Bayly Sippel Safaris!
I first began talking with Dempsey Bayly at the beginning of 2017 with general questions about a safari! At this point I was just looking, yet had not selected an outfitter, or had any plans set in stone. When I first started thinking about a safari, I had no idea what to expect, no idea who to contact, and was a bit nervous to pull the trigger on a trip across the world by myself. I must say that this website has a lot of pertinent information on the do’s and don’ts, what to pack, helpful tips, etc.
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.
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!