Summary: <br> Every safari is unique to itself. My 3rd trip to hunt South Africa’s Eastern Cape with John X Safaris was more diverse than the previous two safaris. My friend and PH Carl Van Zyl (2nd Generation Owner of John X Safaris) and I set out to hunt a few species that had previously eluded us as well as a taking on a few new ones that included my first dangerous game encounter.<br> <br> <br> <br> We start by discussing one of Carl’s favorite species: the Cape Bushbok. Incredibly elusive and quite solitary, we finally found success after much glassing and few blown stalks. (Carl and I with our ram).<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://imgur.com/Ooszd3D"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> Next, we head into the high country to chase the reclusive and tiny Klipspringer antelope. Weighing between 20-25 lbs, these rock jumping mountain dwellers inhabit the Eastern Cape’s most unforgiving terrain. This specific ram had given Carl and his hunter’s fits for 5 years before our hunt. Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good!<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://imgur.com/Geu1cXl"></a><br><a href="https://imgur.com/xVHKWki"></a><a href="https://imgur.com/xVHKWki"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> Hunting dangerous game is something that I’ve always romanticized about and on this safari that dream became a reality. Rhino Vitadarting offers hunters the experience of hunting a rhino without actually killing the animal. Why is this necessary? I admit I struggled with this one internally for a long time leading up to that day. In this discussion I’ll share my thoughts after having experienced it first hand.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://imgur.com/xVHKWki"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> Cold Lone Star Beer in South Africa? Say it ain’t so! Carl and I enjoying a well deserved beer after a long day of hunting kudu in the mountains.<br> <br> <br> <br> <a href="https://imgur.com/fJ82YUD"></a><br>
