Hunting Stories
age over inches, a safari with Boyd’s hardwood gunstocks
This season has been one for the books—buffalo hunting at its finest. While next year looks set to be all about leopards, 2025 has been covered in dagga boys. One of the highlights was organising a hunt for Dustin Knutson, owner of Boyd’s Hardwood Gunstocks, in northern Zimbabwe in the Kaburi-Moto area. Hunting with Dustin […]
Buffalo, sable & Nyala with Mokore safaris
Earlier this year, This Is Africa had the privilege of organising a hunt for one of our favourite clients, Mark, on an unforgettable adventure with Mokore Safaris in Mozambique. Mark had his sights set on two iconic species: sable and nyala. Of course, as tradition goes, a Cape buffalo quickly found its way onto the […]
Classic african hunting: lions and elephants
Welcome to This is Africa’s first hunt of the season at Matetsi Unit Two, a legendary locale in Western Zimbabwe brimming with majestic lions and plentiful elephants. Teaming up with Classic African Hunting, run by the renowned Johnson family, we embarked on an adventure with Guav that promised, and delivered, heart-thumping excitement. Our quest kicked […]
Leopards, buffalos, and digging antelopes out of holes
This year, Mark ventured into the Zambezi region, and once again, he was on the prowl for something wild. His latest quest? A leopard hunt in the Makuti hills, a notorious leopard hotspot. Mark had a peculiar request: he wanted a daytime cat. However, hunting during the rainy season presented its own challenges—the grass was […]
Adventures in the Mane Lane: A Tense Lion Hunt
Our next grand adventure was set—a thrilling 18-day safari in the dark heart of Zimbabwe. Our client, Mike had his sights set on a wild, free-ranging lion, and the anticipation was palpable. Our first encounter was unexpected—two young male lions came to the bait we’d set up, but they weren’t on our list. Instead, it […]
Buffalos, Brothers and Big Game: Adventures of the Piper Rifles
Ah, the call of the wild! The Piper Rifles group had been dreaming about this very adventure for over two years. So you can imagine the thrill when their boots finally hit the tarmac at Harare International Airport, all set for a charter flight to the legendary Save Valley. The mission? One buffalo per brother. […]
Adventures in Africa: Mark’s Wild Safari Saga
Ladies and gents, grab your bush hats and sunscreen – because it’s time for Mark’s second African safari adventure! Our brave protagonist, Mark, had already tackled the formidable Cape Buffalo, so what next, you may ask? Well, I suggested a hippo and a crocodile – with a bonus buffalo hunt! A level up for Mark’s […]
Kudu Dreams in Namibia
So, there I was, chatting with Dustin Knutson from Boyd’s Hardwood Gun Stocks—you know, the guy who owns it. He hits me with, “Andy, where can I bag a humongous kudu? I’m talkin’ 60-inch kudu big!” Now, I’m thinkin’, 60 inches is like the holy grail of kudu, but if you’re game to wait it […]
From Dreamer to African Hunter: Dan’s Safari Story
This story begins three years ago when I received a message through the ‘This is Africa’ YouTube channel. It was from a viewer named Dan. Now, Dan had always dreamed of hunting in Africa but confessed, “Andy, hunting in Africa is just out of my budget!” I said, “Dan, why not pay your deposit now, […]
