Round The Fire With Kingsview Safaris

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!

My guest on the latest episode is Devin from Kansas City and we had a great chat, covering all sorts of topics from how he chose his outfitter, bringing over your own rifle, the importance of not sticking to a list, trusting yourself to pull of a quick 'hail Mary' shot, plus Devin gave some fantastic advice for those planning their first trip to Africa.   If you are enjoying these episodes and getting some value out of them, then do me a massive favour and take a few seconds to leave a review and rating on Apple podcasts and Spotify. Thanks!   Get in touch with Devin or follow along on his hunting journeys on his instagram: @celebratory_gunfire  

Easily one of the more frequent questions I was asked when booking hunts for clients, was "Can I bring my spouse and what will they do?" It is a fair question and while I would list off numerous non-hunting activities they could do, I knew deep down that 95% of the time the significant other would tag along on the hunts and have the time of their life.   In this episode we get to dive in a little deeper to this scenario as I am joined by Stuart and Kayla from Missouri, who recently returned from a hunting trip to South Africa. Now while Kayla didn't hunt on this trip...she did admit that she wouldn't be missing out on the chance to pull the trigger on their next safari.   Enjoy and please remember to rate and review this podcast.

Trevor Oertel is a man that we as hunters should be throwing our full support behind and sharing his messages far and wide. I have been following Trevor for a good few years now and I have always enjoyed reading his articles, opinion pieces and his push back against the misinformation, lies and false accusations that are published against hunters in main stream media.   I had a good chat with Trevor as he shared in his insights into the research his does for his articles, the support people like him and many others need from the greater hunting community and most importantly that we as outdoorsman no longer need to roll over and take the BS that animal-rights slacktivists publish about hunting, it's time to push back. SUPPORT HIM, FOLLOW HIM & SHARE HIS ARTICLES Links to Trevors articles articles below: 1. Ten Years After Cecil. The Lion, the Lies, and the Exploitation of Wildlife and the Public 2. The Exploitation of “Blondie” to Ignite Another Global Misinformation Campaign Against African Conservation. 3. Conservation and Conspiracies

In this episode I am joined by longtime hunter Herb Atkinson as he recounts the beauty and intensity of hunting in Africa over many years. Herb shares life-changing moments: leopard and buffalo on foot, charging lions, elephant hunts, and the importance of forming a good bond with your PH. He also reflects on conservation, the people he met, and the deep rewards beyond the shot. Listen for vivid stories, practical hunting insight, and a heartfelt tribute to Africa’s landscapes, wildlife, and communities.   Hope you enjoy and please remember to leave a review and rating.