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Plains Game Hunting: Why It’s a Brilliant Choice in South Africa

When it comes to hunting in South Africa, plains game hunting often gets overshadowed by the glamour of the Big Five, but for many of us here at home (and abroad), it’s the smarter, more accessible, and deeply satisfying option. With the help of an expert outfitter like Shakawe Safaris, you’ll discover why plains game hunts in the South African

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a boy finding the baby impala in the bush

A Boys Silent Discovery

The boy knew the farm by foot and smell. Mornings he walked sandy tracks, greeting zebra and antelope like old friends. Hannes moved with quiet confidence boots soft, hands steady, the light-footedness earned by seasons of waiting and watching.

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PUSHING THE 458’S LIMITS

Ever since I was a kid I wanted one of those proper big-bore rifles. Not the popular 375, everyone and their aunt seemed to have one, but something rarer: a 416 Rigby. That was the dream calibre, the one you whispered about in the hunting hut.

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