Round The Fire With Kingsview Safaris

Ok folks, the time has come to finally put this debate to bed. Hunting behind high fences, is it right or wrong? Does it have a place in the hunting industry? Should we feel bad about hunting high fence ranches or should we be promoting more free range properties? 

Well, it's about time I throw my 2 cents into the mix and I have a couple of points to make that will have you second guessing the next time someone mentions "ethics" an...

this episode dives into the often-overlooked but essential topic of Hunting Safari Etiquette. Discover the unwritten rules and cultural nuances that truly enhance an African hunting adventure. From respecting local traditions and PH expertise to understanding the unique social dynamics of the bush, this discussion offers light-hearted yet practical advice to help international hunters prepare for an authentic and respectful experie...

This episode delivers a wild and humorous dive into why the baboon is the African bushveld's ultimate communist. We'll explore their chaotic social structures and how their "Great Leap Forward" foraging habits devastate bird populations and crucial plant life, alongside causing millions in damage to industries like timber and agriculture. We'll also expose their cunning "victim" PR campaigns—including those well-meaning "save the b...

Cory is deep into the final phases of planning his first trip to Africa. He reached out to me with a couple questions on Africa and specifically how to judge the trophy quality of certain animals. I offered for him to jump onto the pod and we could discuss his trip in detail and that I would be happy to answer any questions he had about hunting in South Africa. Long story short.....he is that Q & A session. Hope you enjoy!

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The Okavango Delta of Northern Botswana is an absolute wildlife mecca and without a doubt one of the most naturally wild places on Earth. Elephants, buffalo, lion, leopard, hippo, crocs, cheetah, kudu, lechwe, giraffe, the Okavango has it all.

Dr Christiaan Winterbach has spent well over 25 years of his life researching the lions of this wonderful area, from gathering data to determining population sizes, territories, habits and ...

Here is a remarkable story of focusing on your dreams, being willing to roll up your sleeves, put in the hard work and let nothing get in your way until you are literally in Africa, standing over a Kudu bull you just hunted.

I had the pleasure of chatting with Chance Eubanks, who got to live out his dream of hunting in Africa by doing exactly that, getting to work, saving his money and earning it.

I know you will enjoy this epi...

Stephen Palos is the CEO of the Confederation of Hunting Associations of South Africa (CHASA) and the Vice-Chair of the Sustainable Use Coalition of Southern Africa (SuCo), this man is literally on the front lines defending hunters freedom to hunt and protecting the outdoorsman and the industry as a whole from unfair legislation and regulations that are designed to put an end to hunting.

Stephen and I talk about both the organisa...

Well, I have had enough and I cannot contain it anymore... it's time to brag about my home province!

The Eastern Cape of South Africa is without a doubt a hunter's dream playground, it's a wildlife mecca. But there is more to this beautiful province than just the hunting opportunities, it is (in my opinion) the most diverse and varied province in all of South Africa.

For those of you considering a hunting trip to the Eastern Ca...

The breeding of animals, the crossing of DNA, the choosing of certain characteristics and tinkering with specific traits, is a complex task. It's like trying to make the perfect meal, while following an extremely difficult recipe. A little too much of this, means you have to take away some of this, and not getting the right balance between all the ingredients could ruin the whole meal.

In this episode, I talk about these complexi...

Rob McCanna recently took over the hot seat at the DSC organization and to say he hit the ground the running and was instantly met with an array of challenges would be under statement.

I was intrigued about Rob's leadership qualities when I listened to a podcast he did with Robbie Kroger from Blood Origins. I appreciated his acceptance of the negatives and his willingness to make things right and drive the organization forward. B...

Something slightly different, but equally entertaining. Today's episode is one I borrowed from a fellow South African podcast called Conscious Caracal hosted by Ernst van Zyl.

This episode may not specifically be about hunting game in Africa but it still revolves around some form of hunting in Africa. I hope you enjoy it.

Thank you to Ernst van Zyl, the host of the Conscious Caracal podcast, for giving me permission to use his ...

** Rant Warning!**

Hunting in Africa is not meant to be easy, it's not meant to be a "holiday", it's not an all you can shoot buffet. Hunting in Africa is a privilege and an experience like no other. You should come away from your hunting trip a better hunter, better person and have a greater understanding of what the word "Trophy" really means to you.

Take this episode as your reminder that while you are out on your safari in Af...

Well, after 10 rounds of our inaugural Africa Hunting Quiz, the time has come to crown a champion.

Firstly, thank you to all of those that took part in the quiz. Most stuck it out till the very end, some gave up after round 4 and 5 but for the most part it was encouraging to see how many people knew about the various aspects of hunting in Africa.

If anyone has some interesting hunting stories about Africa that they would like t...

In this episode I had a really cool and interesting chat with Joey LeBlanc from Louisiana. Joey went on his first African safari back in 2024 and decided to opt for the unconventional way of hunting by taking his handgun on the trip.

Although not new to the industry, handgun hunting in South Africa is still relatively uncommon amongst first time hunters to Africa. Joey is a really cool guy and he shared everything about his adven...

Robbie Kroger, founder of Blood Origins, is on the front lines when it comes to defending the practice of hunting, counteracting misinformation proposed by ARA's, and in my opinion leading the way in portraying the real meaning behind what it means to be a hunter and the benefits hunting can provide to the greater community.

Join Robbie and myself as we discuss his latest projects with Blood Origins and how the hunting community ...