This isn’t Jörg’s first safari in South Africa – this time, lynx and bushbuck are on his bucket list, and he’s here to prepare for the buffalo hunt with his group next year. The weather couldn’t be better as we start tracking with the hounds. At nightfall, we call it a day and wait for the hunter handler’s call – and sure enough, he arrives around 8 a.m.; the lynx is sitting in a tree. We head out with lunch in our packs, making our way through the thickest bush until we can hear the hounds. The cat is high up in the branches but fairly easy to aim at – and so Jörg is able to take the shot with his shotgun. A magnificent lynx that makes the trip completely worthwhile! We retrieve it and take our photos before heading back to the lodge.
Next day, we first stalk two male bushbucks, but are quitting as we’re looking for a really impressive trophy for Jörg. We keep seeing them, but we can’t get close enough – the wind changes. Having a cozy evening with good food and after a good night’s rest, we go back out on the hunt, refreshed and ready for another stalk! In the afternoon, we then have a strong buck 120 meters in front of us, the bullet flies, and we can clearly see the buck taking it. A second shot then brings him down safely! In the fading darkness, we manage to take a few nice fotos and then seal another successful day of hunting.
Now we can take it slower and focus on spotting our buffalo for the group hunt next year. We manage to see several groups and stalk a group of bulls that look very promising. Amongst them are three mature Dagga Boys, which Jörg immediately classifies as what they are looking for – beautiful character bosses and nice horn drops 🙂 We are looking forward to hosting his group in 2027 at NGIRI Wildgame Reserve!
For his 60th birthday, Willi had only one wish from his family and friends: a financial contribution for his lifetime buffalo, which he planned to hunt with his family in South Africa as part of a family hunting safari.
Said and done, the Schüller family set off for their hunting safari at Muller Hunting & Safaris base in the Eastern Cape of South Africa right after the Christmas holidays in December 2024, where they were planning on spending an exciting and eventful 10 days at NGIRI Wildgame Reserve.
It was supposed to be a buffalo stalk with the whole family – and that’s exactly what happened. A beautifull free roaming Dagga Boy (later measured at 43 inches) was shot after two days of stalking over hill and dale. Thanks to Willi’s good first shot placement, the kill shot wasn’t actually necessary – but it did bring immediate relief. Congratulations to this magnificent and exceptional trophy bull!
After this major goal was achieved, the other family members (all hunters, including the two daughters) also got their due, and Willi finally treated himself to a springbok.
We also visited the Addo Elephant Park together and paid a visit to our taxidermy in Somerset East. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we look forward to seeing you all again soon at NGIRI Wildgame Reserve!
