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Hunting the great continent of Africa.

The stories of yesteryear, the outfitters and professional hunters of today and the challenges of managing Africa's wildlife. While Africa is the dream hunting destination, with a range of species that no other continent can offer, there's a range of issues and information that potential visitors need to know because you are dealing with your personal time and money and we want to make sure you have a memorable safari - for the right reasons.

10/10/2025

Trophies fresh from the veld

09/10/2025

African Dawn Outfitter - Northern Operations Africa

Based out of Miami, Florida (USA), Northern Operations Africa is an all-inclusive African hunting outfitter specializing in bongo, Lord Derby’s eland, and mountain nyala.

Founded in 2009 by Dave and Maria Rademeyer, and built on over a decade of experience in Northern Africa, they knew exactly which areas offered the best hunting — and what it took to operate successfully.

Over the last 11 years, more than 180 successful safaris have been completed across CAR, Cameroon, and Ethiopia. Their exceptional team of professional hunters, together with trusted local partners, ensures a seamless and unforgettable experience from the very first conversation — until your trophies arrive safely at your taxidermist.

It’s no surprise that 95% of their clients return to hunt again.
That kind of loyalty says it all.

🦌 Experience the adventure of a lifetime:
👉 www.northernoperationsafrica.com

08/10/2025

Giant (Lord Derby’s) Eland — Tragelaphus (Taurotragus) derbianus

The giant eland is a truly majestic antelope: large and ox-like, with a distinctive shoulder hump and a heavy dewlap edged by a dark mane — most pronounced in bulls. Their ears are noticeably large and the horns massively built, the spiral more open than in other elands. Coat colour ranges from reddish-brown to chestnut with 12–15 narrow white vertical stripes on each side; older animals show greying of the neck and forequarters and a charcoal-black nose bridge. You’ll often spot a pale chevron between the eyes. The species earned the name “Lord Derby’s eland” after Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby, who shipped the first live specimens to England in the 1800s.

Habitat: woodland savanna — the transitional belt between tropical forest and the Sahel — typically in Isoberlinia, Terminalia–Combretum and Afzelia dominated woodlands.

RIFLES & AMMUNITION (recommended)
• Suggested calibre: .338 – .375
• Bullet: expanding bullet designed for pe*******on
• Sights: medium-range variable scope
• Hunting conditions: expect medium-range shots in open woodland

A magnificent quarry that demands respect — both for its power and for the skill needed to hunt ethically and effectively.

07/10/2025

Congratulations to Our Honey Badger Safari Winner!

We’re excited to announce that Lamar Johnson of Grove Hill, Alabama, USA is the winner of the African Hunting Gazette’s Big Badger Safari Draw, in partnership with Dave Freeburn Safaris!

Lamar has won a 7-night African hunting adventure at Silent Valley in South Africa’s Limpopo Province — including VIP meet & greet, transfers, lodging, and a trophy Honey Badger hunt with full taxidermy by TTS – Taxidermy & Trophy Shipping.

A huge thank you to everyone who subscribed or renewed this year — and to Dave Freeburn Safaris for their outstanding partnership.

Stay tuned for our next big giveaway: the Life Membership Promotion & Buffalo Hunt Draw!

👉 Subscribe or renew at www.africanhuntinggazette.com to be part of it!

06/10/2025

Testing the mettle of the new Shikari rifle
By Marc Newton
South Africa. Buffalo. Hippo. A brand-new double rifle — and the adventure that would define it.
From concept to first hunt, the Rigby Shikari was built to capture the soul of the great pre-war doubles. But how does it perform when the pressure’s on and the target charges?

This was the moment of truth.

🔸 Read the full story of the Shikari’s first field test — a true tale of craftsmanship, courage, and conservation.

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03/10/2025

Trophies fresh from the veld

02/10/2025

African Dawn Outfitter – Nick Notle Safaris

Nick and Isabel Nolte have been welcoming hunters, families, and friends to their home in the Central Namibian Highlands for over 40 years. What started as a passion has grown into a way of life – one that combines hospitality, adventure, and respect for wildlife.

Here, safaris are about more than just hunting. They’re about sharing stories around the fire, exploring wild landscapes, and creating memories that bring families and friends closer together.

If you’re looking for an African safari that feels personal, ethical, and unforgettable – you’ve just found it.

📧 isabelnolteicloud.com
🌐 www.nicknoltehunting.com

30/09/2025

LAST CHANCE!

Today is the final day to get your name into the BIG BADGER SAFARI DRAW

👉 Subscribe or renew your African Hunting Gazette subscription TODAY at www.africanhuntinggazette.com and secure your entry!

Already a current subscriber or Life Member? You’re automatically entered.

Watch this space — the winner will be announced soon!

29/09/2025

🌍🦁 The Lost Lion of Western Zambia

From the lonely story of Lady Liuwa — the last lioness of Liuwa Plains — to today’s fragile but inspiring recovery efforts, Zambia’s lions embody both tragedy and hope. Once numbering 200,000 across Africa, only about 25,000 remain.
In this powerful article by Fergus Flynn, discover:

✨ The legacy of Lady Liuwa
✨ The battle between lions and 300 hyena on the plains
✨ How community-driven conservation and hunting revenue could shape the future of Africa’s great cats

This is more than just the story of a lion — it’s the story of Africa’s wildlife future.

🔒 Subscribe now to read the full article:
https://africanhuntinggazette.com/memberships/

The Lost Lion of Western Zambia and Hope for the Future.

25/09/2025

🌍 African Dawn Outfitter – Monterra Safaris

Tucked away in the Limpopo River valley lies Monterra, a privately owned 14,000-acre game ranch with a rich history in hunting and conservation. Once the exclusive hunting ground of an American businessman in the 1980s, Monterra is now open to those who wish to experience Africa in a truly personal way.

✨ Whether you’re traveling as a group, family, or solo hunter, Monterra provides world-class service, tailored safaris, and exceptional hospitality. With over three decades of ethical hunting and conservation practices, our land is home to an abundance of free-roaming game of the highest quality.

🦌 From bushveld to plains and riverine terrain, every hunt is an adventure. Rifle and bow hunters alike will find their perfect challenge, with 7 dedicated bow blinds and diverse hunting grounds to choose from. For ease of travel, Monterra even offers a private runway for direct arrivals.

Our Professional Hunters are PHASA members with accredited Dedicated Professional Hunter status, ensuring the highest standards of ethics, safety, and expertise.

📩 Start your journey today and Make Africa Your Own.

📧 [email protected]

🌐 www.monterrasafaris.com

22/09/2025

🪶 A Wingshooting Primer ✍️ By Ken Bailey

For many hunters, Africa’s allure lies in its plains game and the Big Five. But there’s another side to safari that’s equally thrilling, yet often overlooked—the wingshooting opportunities.

From the crafty guinea fowl that flush in a noisy burst of wings, to the iconic grey-winged partridge of the Eastern Cape, to vast flocks of doves, pigeons, ducks, and geese—southern Africa is unmatched in its abundance and diversity of gamebirds. Even the revered sandgrouse, celebrated in classic hunting literature, offers a challenge that keeps wingshooters coming back season after season.
Whether you’re an avid bird hunter looking for new experiences or a big-game hunter curious about adding wingshooting to your next safari, this article lays out the birds, the gear, and what makes this pursuit so rewarding.

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Richard Lendrum (Publisher) Richard was born in Zambia in 1966, grew up in Zimbabwe, and has lived in South Africa for the last 22 years. Schooled in Bulawayo and then doing a Marketing BComm in South Africa, he was privileged to grow up close to nature, in a family that spent much time in the Matopo hills outside Bulawayo studying and collecting birds. With a passion for wildlife, Richard realized the role that tourism – and especially hunting tourism – plays in conserving wildlife, as well as in habitat conservation, and wanted to be part of that. Richard is an entrepreneur and conservationist at heart. Alongside the marketing and media business Richard founded 21 years ago, African Hunting Gazette contributes to his mission – promoting hunting in Africa. His vision for African Hunting Gazette is to help grow (double) the number of international hunters to Africa to 20,000. The space, game and inherent interest in Africa is there. He plans on developing a cohesive group of outfitters across the continent working in a cooperative, yet competitive environment, all with one objective - to promote hunting for the benefit of the continent of Africa.