SOUTH AFRICA: First Hunt In South Africa

[Rem280]

Hello All,

I want to start off thanking everyone on this forum for the information I used to accomplish my first Safari. Decided to book two hunts. First was 10 days in the Eastern Cape with @KMG Hunting Safaris and second being with @BAYLY SIPPEL SAFARIS near Kruger National Park. I used @riflepermits.com to get my two rifles into the country and well worth it!

In the Eastern Cape I was using my 280 Rem which worked fine when I did my part. The mountains were amazing and highly recommend hunting this area. Shots were between 70 yards out to 350 yards. Could have shot further if I could, but that is a whole other story. In Florida I am more used to thick brush, quick shots, and close. Marius made it clear before coming what the hunt would be like and spot on. My goal was plains game and it exceeded everything I wanted.

Shot an Impala, Black Wildebeest, Cape Kudu (47 inches) , Blesbok, Blue Wildebeest, Warthog, Caracal, and Nyala. My PH was Loyd and his tracker Civet (sp?) were great. Watching them work was impressive. They were truly focused on mature animals and not just checking off boxes! Here are some pics below.

 

[gillettehunter]

Nice animals. Looks like a great hunt!
Bruce

 

[Rem280]

Part 2 was in Limpopo with Dempsey's crew for Cape Buffalo. Long drive from Johannesburg to camp. My 375 Ruger worked just fine on a Cape Buffalo. Watching my PH Alex work with our tracker Shedrick (sp?) was impressive. The terrain was much different than the Eastern Cape. Amazing how a whole herd of Cape Buffalo can hide and take off in no time. After several days we finally connected on this monster Buffalo at 110 yards. 49 inches he measured and all I was looking for was a mature animal. Better to be lucky than good. LOL! Caught him feeding in the open super early and he paid for it. First shot crushed him and second dropped him. He went no more than 10 foot. 280 rem crushed this zebra and then a day later a baboon. Learned baboons are extremely slick and hateful animals. We also did some fishing around the friendly local hippos, elephants and crocs. Heard lions, hyenas, and more! Wild!

 

[Rem280]

After thoughts....Two completely different experiences and well worth it. Everyone needs to go at least once in life. YOLO!

 

[Frederik]

Well done some fine animals, beginners luck !

 

[PARA45]

Well done, some beautiful animals taken. Good looking 280 Rem, what make is it?

 

[Rem280]

Well done, some beautiful animals taken. Good looking 280 Rem, what make is it?

Rem 700 action. Has a Douglas Barrel with a McMillan stock. Thank you!

 

[Fatback]

Sounds like a couple of awesome safaris. Congrats and thanks for sharing.

 

[BRICKBURN]

You do get such a different perspective when you hunt two regions of RSA.
Congratulations on your success.
Share some of the story on those Nyala!!

 

[Rare Breed]

Hello All,

I want to start off thanking everyone on this forum for the information I used to accomplish my first Safari. Decided to book two hunts. First was 10 days in the Eastern Cape with @KMG Hunting Safaris and second being with @BAYLY SIPPEL SAFARIS near Kruger National Park. I used @riflepermits.com to get my two rifles into the country and well worth it!

In the Eastern Cape I was using my 280 Rem which worked fine when I did my part. The mountains were amazing and highly recommend hunting this area. Shots were between 70 yards out to 350 yards. Could have shot further if I could, but that is a whole other story. In Florida I am more used to thick brush, quick shots, and close. Marius made it clear before coming what the hunt would be like and spot on. My goal was plains game and it exceeded everything I wanted.

Shot an Impala, Black Wildebeest, Cape Kudu (47 inches) , Blesbok, Blue Wildebeest, Warthog, Caracal, and Nyala. My PH was Loyd and his tracker Civet (sp?) were great. Watching them work was impressive. They were truly focused on mature animals and not just checking off boxes! Here are some pics below.

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Congratulations on a great hunt with great animals!!!!

 

[cpr0312]

That's a great first hunt! Congrats and thanks for sharing!

 

[Nyati]

Congrats on your hunt and thanks for sharing.

By the way, great Buff !

 

[Rem280]

Congrats on your hunt and thanks for sharing.

By the way, great Buff !

Thanks! Need to retire from Cape Buffalo hunting. LOL!

 

[Mark Biggerstaff]

Congrats! Excellent hunt.

 

[Uxas]

Congrats on your hunt, Nice detailed photos.

 

[KMG Hunting Safaris]

@Rem280 Appreciate you taking the time to write a report my friend.
Thank you.

 

[Justhunt]

Nice buffalo! Great hunt in the Cape. KMG getting it done! Thanks for sharing.

 

[Rickmt]

Thanx for report !great hunt, great buffalo

 

[tydaws]

Very nice. Looks like a wonderful adventure.

What bullets were you shooting out of that 280?

 

[Rem280]

Very nice. Looks like a wonderful adventure.

What bullets were you shooting out of that 280?

Federal Premium Trophy Copper 140 Grain. Here is the slug from the kudu. Kind of a hard bullet that blew thru most animals.