Travel report on the hunt on NGIRI by MHP and XL from Switzerland, Aug 24
We wanted to hunt in Africa for the first time after having hunted abroad in Kazakhstan, Canada and some European countries several times.
After carefully examining the offers, we decided on Muller Hunting & Safari because we were convinced by the conversation with Anja Muller (owner, outfitter and professional hunter herself) beforehand.
Thanks to Anja’s help, importing the weapons we had brought with us (caliber .458 and .375 H & H Mag, including ammunition) via Johannesburg was no problem. Anja and her PH Philip were already waiting for us at Port Elizabeth. The drive to the lodge was very entertaining and only took about 90 minutes. When we got there, we were not disappointed – on the contrary, our expectations were completely exceeded.
The catering, the accommodation at the 5-star NGIRI lodge with its modern and comfortably furnished chalets with African charm, the professional hunting guidance and individual support (we had the lodge and the 5,000 hectare hunting area all for ourselves!) were excellent!
Our wishes were also fully met with regard to everything. Following Anja’s suggestion, we booked 11 hunting days and enjoyed every single one – in the end, the days just flew by and we didn’t want to go back to Switzerland!
The type of hunting (walk & stalk) with the motivated and competent trackers was a joy and we learned a lot. After the animals had been killed, the skinners also supervised the beating out of the cover, salting and preparation for handover to the local taxidermist in an extremely professional manner.
All in all, a great location with first-class organization and very personal, individual hunting support. Nothing is left to be desired here.
Thanks to Anja, Philip, Clemens and all other team members who made our stay unforgettable!
Travel report on bow hunting by Alberto Redondo, Switzerland, July 2024
I went bow hunting with another outfitter in the Limpopo region 4 years ago and had hoped for more. At the time I had been promised that we would hunt with my bow – but in the end I had no choice but to switch to a long gun in order to be successful.
I wanted it to be different for my hunting trip with Muller Hunting and was not disappointed. The beautiful lodge with its extensive hunting area offered numerous opportunities for bow hunting, Anja Muller’s team was well prepared for my visit and so at the end of my 10-day safari on NGIRI we not only had a stately sable antelope stallion but also a kudu bull, a strong nyala bull and a baboon on the trail. My wife and I felt very comfortable – the food was excellent, the service very friendly and attentive, the hunting guide was professional and goal-oriented. This is how you imagine a hunting trip! And yet everything has a very personal touch.
You can see the passion with which Anja Muller runs this ranch in every little detail.
Thank you to Anja & her PH Philip for this unforgettable hunting adventure in the Eastern Cape of South Africa!
Travel report from: Iris & Ingo Kremer, Germany, March 24
My good German hunting friend, Cornel Güsken, suggested the Mullers to me. He had successfully hunted at the base of Muller Hunting & Safaris 5-star-Lodge NGIRI Buffalo and Eland in 2021 and highly recommended the facilities, the professionalism and the exceptional hunting possibilities there.
Therefore we came with high exspectations but were not dissapointed – the oposite. The beautifull Lodge, modern and best equipped guest Chalets as well as extraordinary good cooking were the base of a perfect hunting safari trip. I used rental rifles of Anja and could choose from very good makes (from Blaser to Mauser and Steyr) and the best optics possible.
Variety and amount of game were stunning – and I know what I am talking about because I have hunted in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa before. On my bucket list were Eland, Blue Wildebeest, Sable and a few more plains. I simply loved how we hunted with Philip, the PH, and Anja – although we got to my limit with walking and stalking more then once!
At the end of my stay I can say that was one of my favourite hunting trips and I will return – hopefully together with my good friend Cornel – soon.
My wife Iris also enjoyed her stay with me in the warm and family like atmosphere of Anja & her team, getting some nice time to catch sun at the heated swimming pool and Jaccuzzi as well as beeing spoilt with some massage treatments during our hunting breaks.
Iris & Ingo Kremer, Germany, March 24
Travel report from: Uwe Clemens, Axel Jung & Karin, Germany, April 2023
We came to hunt with family Muller during the Corvid pandemic in 2021 and were so happy with everything that it was clear we would return for another hunting trip soon. This time Karin, Axels wife, was coming with and we had the following animals on our bucket list:
Eland, Red Hartebeest, Kudu, Mountain Rheedbuck, Blesbuck, Impala and Warthog
As in 2021 we really enjoyed our time at NGIRI: Great hospitality with excellent food, professional equipment and guidance during our hunting safari – we felt like part of the family and are already planning to come back in 2025!
Uwe Clemens, Axel Jung & Karin, Germany, April 2023
Travel report by Josephine & Stefan Göschl, Vienna, Austria, March 2023
We had actually been to the Jagd & Hund trade fair in Dortmund to compare offers for hunting moose in Canada/Alaska and passed by the Muller Hunting booth. The conversation with Anja Müller inspired us so much that we decided to book a Cape buffalo hunt with the Mullers in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. In March 2023 the time had come – we flew via Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, where Mrs. Müller picked us up from the airport. After an entertaining drive we arrived at the 5-star NGIRI lodge, where we were greeted with a welcome drink by the entire staff.
The next morning we first went to the shooting range to zero in with the rental weapon (a .375 H & H Magnum), where we were able to familiarize ourselves with the weapon handling and the selection of shooting sticks. Then it was time for the first drive through the area. We started looking for tracks and came across fresh buffalo tracks and droppings that same afternoon.
The following morning we set off again and followed the tracks of the buffalo herd up to a high plateau, where in the afternoon we had a herd of around 40 buffalo in front of us. Unfortunately the wind changed direction, the herd retreated and we had to abandon our stalk. On the following two days we managed to get close to the herd several times to find out whether there was a strong Dagga Boy with hard bosses among them. We were able to spot 3 bulls of a suitable age, but we never managed to get within shooting distance.
Finally on the 5th day the wind was favorable and we found the herd after sunrise on a hill with good bush growth. With this cover we managed to stalk the herd to within 120 m. Stefan waited until one of the 3 strong bulls was standing broad side and let the bullet fly. The Cape buffalo left a clear mark, but ran away very quickly. The other animals in the herd scattered and ran away. We paused for a moment and then started to pursue them with our repeating rifles. My PH Philip to my right, Anja Müller also with a loaded weapon (she is also a PH), to my left – we moved at the same height in the direction of the fleeing bull. After about 150 m we saw movement, the bull stood swaying in front of us, half hidden by a bush! Philip put my weapon back on the shooting stick, I aimed at the shoulder and pulled the trigger. The buffalo sank down and we heard its last deep snort. After a short moment of waiting, we carefully approached the black giant – Philip touched his eyes with a stick, no more reaction! What a splendid fellow – I had my once in a lifetime buffalo in front of me in the flesh! I will never forget this day!
A big thank you to Anja Müller and her PH Philip, who made this experience possible for me. The springbok that I was able to kill the day after next was the beautiful conclusion to an extraordinarily impressive safari that I will remember for a long time!
Stefan Göschl, Vienna, Austria, March 2023
