After my first encounter with these magnificent creatures during a hunt in Limpopo, South Africa I became obsessed by their strength, resilience, and dangerous nature. Hunting these buffalo offers a unique and adrenaline-fuelled experience. The anticipation of hunting in the Eastern Cape thornbush was overwhelming. These buffalo are notorious for their aggressive behaviour and ability to inflict harm on hunters.
I was heading to the Eastern Cape, a well-known hunting destination. This safari was meticulously planned during a gathering in Nashville TN at SCI in February where I met Rob Birch of Royal Karoo Safaris. Bob and Laura Birch offer a boutique Victorian-style lodge with over 25 000 acres and a further 100 000 of exclusive concessions available.
As my plane taxied to the terminal of Port Elizabeth, my spirits soared. I was eager to reunite with my friends from East Texas, Bruce, and Becky Hunnicutt, who were also embarking on a buffalo hunt. Rob and Laura awaited our arrival.
My hunt started on the morning of day three, in the Land Cruiser, and we cut spoor heading up to the mountaintop to the last sighting of buffalo. Leaving the vehicle, we
