What makes the ultimate hunting package? Is it the country, the species, the terrain, the rifle… or the feeling the hunt leaves behind? In this solo episode of PH Journals, I break down what my dream African hunting experience would look like. From mountain hunts in the Eastern Cape to open country safaris and thick bushveld tracking, we discuss the environments, animals and weapon setups that create unforgettable hunts. This episode is less about price tags and more about experience. The kind of hunts that stay with you long after camp has packed up. Honey Badger Blue Duiker Nyala Komga Bushbuck Vaal Reedbuck Red Lechwe Kudu We also dive into: Choosing the right hunting destination Rifle and calibre combinations Terrain and hunting style Why some species mean more than others The atmosphere that makes a safari special The animals that define wild Africa Sometimes the ultimate hunting package is not the biggest trophy… but the story behind it.

What makes the ultimate hunting package? Is it the country, the species, the terrain, the rifle… or the feeling the hunt leaves behind?

In this solo episode of PH Journals, I break down what my dream African hunting experience would look like. From mountain hunts in the Eastern Cape to open country safaris and thick bushveld tracking, we discuss the environments, animals and weapon setups that create unforgettable hunts.

This episode is less about price tags and more about experience. The kind of hunts that stay with you long after camp has packed up.

Honey Badger

Blue Duiker

Nyala

Komga Bushbuck

Vaal Reedbuck

Red Lechwe

Kudu

We also dive into:

Choosing the right hunting destination

Rifle and calibre combinations

Terrain and hunting style

Why some species mean more than others

The atmosphere that makes a safari special

The animals that define wild Africa

Sometimes the ultimate hunting package is not the biggest trophy… but the story behind it.

There’s a question I’ve been sitting with lately… Do I still enjoy hunting the way I used to, or has it slowly just become work? When your passion becomes your profession, things change. The pressure, the responsibility, the expectations—it all starts to shape the experience differently. In this solo episode of PH Journals, I unpack that internal conflict. The balance between gratitude and honesty, between loving what you do and feeling the weight of it. This isn’t about losing the passion—it’s about understanding how it evolves. If you’ve ever turned something you love into your livelihood, this one will hit home.