Round The Fire With Kingsview Safaris

Now here is a real pickle that is often faced by hunters that are returning to Africa for their 2nd, 3rd or 4th trip. The dilemma of having to choose between hunting with the outfitter again, heading off on a separate with your best bud the PH or maybe even going to hunt with a completely new hunting operation altogether!  It's a tough decision to make, and in this episode I will do my best to provide some insight and food for thought to make that choice a little easier.   PLUS.....I have a new song for you all, so make sure to stick around till the end of the episode to hear the latest track. If you would like the songs, you can send me an email: jonomchugh@gmail.com and I will forward them onto you. And if you are feeling generous, want to contribute to more songs, or even donate a beer or coffee in appreciation for all that went into the song, I have a cash app that accepts any kind donations.   Enjoy!   If you want to hear more episodes like this, you can search: Africa hunting Hunting Africa Hunting South Africa Kudu Hunting Buffalo Hunting 

Well you have been requesting it and I can hold off no longer, it's time to share a few personal stories from my time as a Professional Hunter and Hunting Outfitter. To kick things off I will share the story of my very first foreign client as a Hunting Outfitter. But that's not all, if you listen to the very end of the episode I have thrown in something unique, something a little special and hopefully something you will all enjoy.   Give me some feedback, let me know your thoughts, let me know if you want more of it or is this just a one and done? While you're at it, throw in a 5* review too!   If you want more episodes like this, then search the following: Hunting Africa Hunting South Africa Buffalo Hunting Kudu Hunting Africa Hunting Podcast

There is a lot of fire power in this episode folks. Couple it with some hair raising experiences, wisdom and decades of knowledge from my guest Julius Fortuna, means it is one you do not want to miss out on.   Julius share his experiences of hunting dangerous game, what he has learnt over the years, why he switched over to a double rifle and never looked back. This episode is a great one for those who love hunting Africa.   Follow Julius on social media and also follow The Double Rifle Society on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.   If you enjoyed this episode, please give it a 5* rating and review so we can help it grow and get more people interested in Africa hunting.   If you want to find more episodes like this one, the search the following: Africa hunting Hunting Africa Buffalo Hunting Kudu Huunting Hunt South Africa

Don't be fooled into thinking that the PH and Outfitter are the only role players in you having a successful hunting safari. While they are extremely important, the real people in the engine room driving the success of the trip is the trackers and skinners.   These are the men we call on when the brown stuff hits the fan, they are the ones we rely on to find those valuable animals, they are the ones that roll up their sleeves and carry out the necessary dirt jobs that lead to you having the trip of a lifetime. So, how to treat them, how you interact with them and ultimately the way in which you conduct yourself around them...will determine the level of achievement you will have on your hunting safari.   Hey, do me a solid and please leave a review and rating on Apple Podcasts or Spotify if you enjoyed this episode. Thanks!   If you want to hear more episodes like this, then you can search the following: Africa hunting Hunting Africa Africa safaris Hunting South Africa Trophy Hunting Buffalo and Kudu Hunting 

On this episode, I get to hear stories from Joshua Bailey a gunsmith from Indiana in the US as he shares his experience of hunting twice in the Limpopo region of South Africa.    Joshua also recalls a few hair raising moments that he and his step-father had while hunting buffalo. This is a great episode, so tune in, get comfortable and enjoy the stories.   If you are liking these episodes, then do me a favour and leave a rating and review for the podcast.   If you would like to get in touch with Joshua, you can follow him on his socials, just search: jmbgunsmithing   To hear more episodes like this, search the following: Hunting in Africa South Africa hunting Africa hunting Hunting buffalo

The spectacle and wow factor of Africa is all around you while you hunt. It's not just in the trophy, it's not in the challenge, it's not round the fire at night and it's certainly not in the skinning shed.   The real beauty of hunting Africa lies in the weird and wonderful facts that every plant, mammal, bird, insect and reptile has within that you didn't even know about.   In this episode, I will bring 15 weird and wild facts that you can impress your PH with on your next hunting safari.   If you are enjoying these episodes, then take a couple seconds to leave a review and rating on Spotify and Apple Podcast. Cheers!!   To find more episodes like this, you can search: Africa Hunting Hunting Africa Hunting South Africa South Africa Hunting Buffalo Hunting 

When it comes to hunting trophies in Africa, as hunters we often get hung up on size, inches, length or even a "good representative" of the species. However, have you considered hunting those real warriors of a species? The old battle axes, the ones way past their prime, the ones that defended their ladies, drove off the threats and put their bodies on the line to remain top dog for as long as they could. Those are the types of animals I enjoy hunting and in this episode I discuss some of the best species that will give you those warrior trophies.   Like the episode? Great, well in that case if you could leave a 5* star review and rating, that would be much appreciated.   Best way to find this episode is to search Africa hunting Hunting Africa South Africa hunting Hunting South Africa

My guest on this episode is just down the Texan road from me, Hal Rose. Hal first hunted South Africa back in 1994 and only returned some twenty years later. Well, as Hal will re-tell, the African bug bit him harder on his second trip and since then he has planned on returning to hunt this beautiful land every year since.   Hal shares some great stories across his 3 trips to South Africa, from Kwa-Zulu Natal, to Limpopo and down to the Eastern Cape. He also shares some great advice for those new hunters, looking at hunting Africa.   If you would like to reach out to Hal and talk about hunting or maybe even get some feedback on an outfitter you are looking at, then you can reach him via email on: halrose01@gmail.com   Hey, do me a favor? If you are enjoying these episodes, then please leave a 5* rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. It don't cost anything and only takes 2 seconds. Thanks!

For many hunters the country of Mozambique is usually reserved for their 5th, 6th or 7th hunting trip to Africa...and for good reason! Mozambique is without a doubt a wild wild place, and to be called truly wild in Africa is saying a lot. The hunting is hard, the animals are fierce and if they don't kill you, then either the malaria or Tsetse flies will.....or the land mines will. You get my point, it's a wild place.   Well, my guest for today's episode decided that Mozambique would be his first port of call into his hunting Africa journey and by the sounds of his stories, it was an incredible decision to make.   Sit back, grab a cold one and enjoy this episode as Samir shares some stories from his adventure of hunting in Mozambique.

Back in the hot seat this week, is returning guest Aaron Lassila from all the way back on Episode 61.   Aaron first came on the podcast to talk about how he was planning his first African hunting trip to South Africa. Well, it has been over a year now and Aaron is back with some special hunting stories to share from his time hunting in South Africa.   Enjoy!

I put out a call on social media for some hunting stories and by goodness did the hunting community respond.   This weeks episode I give a brief bit of advice for those heading to the hunting shows in the US and frankly, anyone else that may be planning a trip to Africa. Then I jump straight into two fantastic hunting stories shared by Ron and Michael from the US, who so kindly took up the call for hunting stories and decided to share their experience of hunting in Africa.   Enjoy!

This past hunting season here in Texas has been extra special for the family, for many different reasons. The most significant for me was achieving a life long dream of helping my kids hunt their first animals. I thought what a fitting way to celebrate their first success and official designation as hunters, than to bring them onto the podcast as guests and have them share their story of how they hunted their first deer here in Texas, with the listeners.   Enjoy the episode everyone and all the very best for 2026.

I have run hunts in Africa and I have run hunts in Texas. One would assume they are the same, but in reality they are vastly different.   In this episode, I share some insight into what it was like prepping for a hunt here in Texas versus how we would prepare for a hunt back in South Africa. I talk about the new aspects of hunting in Texas I had to learn, such as blind and feeder placement, the correct judging of Whitetail age and how to go to war with wasps!   Enjoy and Merry Christmas to you all.

A little different episode today for you folks, but one I am sure you will enjoy none the less. I was recently a guest on Cable Smith's podcast The Lone Star Outdoor Show, where talked of course everything hunting related, but also a small project I had been working on with a few buddies of mine.   Enjoy and remember to rate and review the podcast.   Cheers!

I really enjoyed having a chat with Travis from Georgia on this episode, for two reasons. The first being, he hunted in the same area of South Africa where I had hunted many times with clients and also a youngster. So it was great hearing the perspective of another hunter about an area I hold closely.  The second reason being, Travis took his two daughters with him on his first African safari and by the sounds of his stories and the admiration coming from him as a father, those girls had a literal blast.   I hope you enjoy this episode and if you do, then take a couple seconds to leave a rating and review. Much appreciated!   If you would like to reach out to Travis to ask him any questions about his trip, then you can do so right here: travisb302@yahoo.com

**NOTE** The audio is a little fuzzy at the start of the episode, give it some time as it does come right. I was using my mobile speaker on the ranch and got a little static from it.   Everyone hopes and expects their dream hunting safari to run smoothly. The client expects it, the outfitter hopes for it and the PH does his best to make it happen...but things don't always go according to plan out in the African bush. For some, their dream trip turns into a nightmare and they have legitimate complaints and issues they want to raise about their safari and rightly so. However, there is a correct way to complain, and in this impromptu episode where I record while out on the ranch, I discuss the right way to complain about your hunting safari.   Enjoy!   PLEASE TAKE A FEW SECONDS TO RATE AND REVIEW THIS PODCAST

My guest on today's podcast is Tai Emery, is a current bare knuckle fighter, power slap competitor and former Legends Football League player. Tai may not fit the mould of your traditional trophy hunter, but a recent trip to the Eastern Cape of South Africa opened her eyes to real benefits that hunting can bring to local communities.   Tai and I had a great chat, and she shared some stories from her time in South Africa as well as the importance of educating some of her fellow fighters in just how beneficial hunting can really be.   Hope you enjoy the episode, make sure to give Tai a follow on her social media platforms, she is doing a great job in getting the good word about hunting out to the masses.   Enjoy!

You often hear from people that going on a hunting safari is a trip of a lifetime, and it certainly is, but what you rarely hear from people is that they got a once in a lifetime trophy! This story recaps that exact trophy, a true once in a lifetime trophy.   **NOTE**  I did mention in the intro of episode that there is a video of this particular hunt, well I was unaware at the time that the video has not yet been released. So, I would suggest following the link to the This Is Africa TV YouTube channel and I am sure they will release the video soon. Link below https://www.youtube.com/@ThisisAfricaTVshow

There really is no right time to hunt Africa, if you want to go you will find a way, if you do not then you will find an excuse.   My guest on today's episode is Cody Schwartz from Roswell NM, and after deciding to book a hunt in South Africa at an SCI show, he enjoyed it so much he made plans to go back every year, each time bringing one of his family members.   Cody shares some great stories about the animals he was targeting, as well as some valuable info for anyone considering booking their first trip.   If you would like to reach out to Cody and ask him a few questions or just chat about hunting in Africa, you can do so by sending him an email below: codyschwartz45@gmail.com   Enjoy!

If you are a hunting Outfitter that operates not only in South Africa, but anywhere in Africa, then you will agree with this statement. "There is always someone out their looking to take their slice of your cake"   In this episode, I talk about some of my experiences with agents, reps, wanna be agents and some just down right sneaky dirty lying agents.   If you want to hear more of these stories, then reach out to me or leave your request as a comment on Spotify or a rating on Apple Podcasts.   Enjoy!