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Into the Thick Stuff: A Cape Buffalo Hunt in Northwest Province
Dangerous Game
March 15, 20256 min readShawn Turner

Into the Thick Stuff: A Cape Buffalo Hunt in Northwest Province

There is no hunt in Africa quite like following a wounded buffalo into dense jesse bush. This is the story of a 10-day hunt that tested every nerve — and ended with one of the finest dagga boys we have ever taken.

The Grey Ghost: Hunting Trophy Kudu in the Northwest Province
Spiral Horn
January 28, 20255 min read

The Grey Ghost: Hunting Trophy Kudu in the Northwest Province

Greater kudu bulls are among the most challenging and rewarding trophies in Africa. Patient, intelligent, and perfectly camouflaged — here is what it takes to put a 55-inch bull on the ground.

Shawn TurnerRead More
Your First African Safari: What to Expect at Buckwild
Safari Life
November 10, 20247 min read

Your First African Safari: What to Expect at Buckwild

Planning your first African hunting safari can feel overwhelming. Here is a complete guide to what happens from the moment you land in Johannesburg to the day you fly home with your trophies.

Willem de KlerkRead More
The Ultimate Plains Game Safari: Building Your Species List
Plains Game
September 5, 20246 min read

The Ultimate Plains Game Safari: Building Your Species List

A 7-day plains game safari in South Africa can realistically produce 8–12 species. Here is how to build the perfect species list for your budget, your timeline, and your trophy room.

Shawn TurnerRead More
Tigerfish in Zimbabwe, Okavango & Mozambique: Africa's Most Ferocious Freshwater Fight
Fishing
July 22, 20245 min read

Tigerfish in Zimbabwe, Okavango & Mozambique: Africa's Most Ferocious Freshwater Fight

The tigerfish is Africa's answer to the piranha — razor-sharp teeth, explosive strikes, and acrobatic aerial fights. Here is what it is like to chase tigers across Zimbabwe, the Okavango Delta, and Mozambique.

Shawn TurnerRead More
What Rifle Should I Bring to South Africa?
Hunting Tips
May 14, 20248 min read

What Rifle Should I Bring to South Africa?

One of the most common questions we get from first-time clients. Here is our honest, practical guide to rifle selection for a South African plains game or dangerous game safari.

Shawn TurnerRead More

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