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.
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.
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.
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 First African Safari” By Reed Thomas
My first African safari with Bayly Sippel Safaris delivered everything I hoped for and more: dramatic Waterberg mountain country, expert PHs (Craig, Mario, and Rey), and unforgettable encounters with giraffe, eland, kudu, zebra, impala, and warthog. From MSP to Amsterdam to Johannesburg, the journey opened into rustic camps and luxury lodges, sunrise stalks, campfire stories, and meticulous fieldcraft. Highlights included a massive dark-bull giraffe, a hard-earned eland, and a father-son double on blesbok—capped by genuine hospitality and seamless logistics. If you’re dreaming of a South African hunting safari, this day-by-day account shows why Bayly Sippel Safaris is a top choice for first-timers and seasoned hunters alike.
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
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.