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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…