Maybe this subject has been addressed before and if so then it is targeted for the new members.

I have just returned from camp and in the depths of a bookshelf was the book 'Nyati' which in most Zimababwe dialects is the word for 'Buffalo'. I flicked through it and initially was not too impressed. I thought the photographs were not great and the layout not much better. It was also quite difficult to determine who wrote it?

Having now read it I am of the opinion it is one of the finest writings of the hunting of Buffalo I have ever come across.

If you plan to hunt Buffalo in Africa I would add this to my list of essentials and wear it on your belt. For me it was an education.

I did not note the publisher but it was produced by African Hunter and contributed by a number of respected professional hunters in Zim.

Agreed.

Everyone who wants or likes to hunt Cape buffalo should read this book.

Author?

If its this good, I def want to give it a read.

Me three!

Great book, along with, "Ndlovu, The Art Of Hunting The African Elephant". Both published by African Hunter Magazine.

I think that, as fairgame says, it was written by several authors and compiled and published by the publisher of African Hunter magazine. I bought my copy from them several years ago.

Nobody mentioned how to get a copy. Anybody know?

Both above are great books on buff and ele. Thought I purchased mine through African Hunter.


Dutch

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Originally posted by R. G. Howard:
Nobody mentioned how to get a copy. Anybody know?

Just a couple of yeas ago they were available from several sources in the US. The only reasonably priced copy I can find now is at Rowland Ward - listed at $55.00. Used copies are listed on other book sites for $200 +

Might try contacting African Hunter Magazine or Safari Press. Hey, I think that our own Bill Quimby on AR works with African Hunter Magazine here in the States. You might PM him and see if he knows how you can get copies of the books.

Is this it???
http://www.abebooks.com/servle...=t&tn=nyati&x=50&y=5

Richard Harland is the author of Ndlovu.


Mike

I also found it to be a great reference on buffalo hunting. I believe I got my copy from African Hunter magazine a few years ago.

I think Kevin "Doctari" Robertson might have been one of the main contributors of "Nyati". You must also read his book "Africa's Most Dangerous". It must be the encyclopaedia of hunting the African Buffalo. I have unfortunately not read "Nyati" so I cannot compare the two.

Zimbi Books - 269 Nyati

Authors: Ian Nyschens, Bill Bedford, Andy Hunter, Charl Grobbelaar, Richard Cooke, Ganyana, Charlie Haley, Don Heath and Anthony Williams...Swainson team and HHK Safaris, Gordon Duncan and Glenn Stockill of Shangaan Hunters...

Just email fishunt@zol.co.zw and order one

Umshiniwan No- Kevin produced a book a few years later called Africa's most dangerous available from safari press

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Originally posted by Ganyana:
Just email fishunt@zol.co.zw and order one

Umshiniwan No- Kevin produced a book a few years later called Africa's most dangerous available from safari press

My bad. I thought Kevin had written another book before "Africa's Most Dangerous" and assumed that this was it.

I always thought that "nyati" was a Zulu word only. ( I had Zulu trackers in Zimbabwe (back in '93) so maybe they were prejudiced!

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Originally posted by retreever:
Richard Harland is the author of Ndlovu.


Mike

And a more informative book on hunting ele has not been written.

A fabulous read.

It is a very informative book. Not just on buff hunting but on lots of ancillary subjects. I think I stole mine from a friend.
kh

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Originally posted by retreever:
Richard Harland is the author of Ndlovu.


Mike

And a more informative book on hunting ele has not been written.

A fabulous read.

I seem to read this time and time again. I don't get it, have you not read Mahohboh by Ron Thomson?

Richard Harland is one cool guy and all of his books are great, but Ndlovu can't hold a candle to Thomson's when it comes to information. It's not even close.

Anyone know where I can get a copy of Ndlovu? I've been watching for one forever and can't locate one.

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Originally posted by Bwanna:
Anyone know where I can get a copy of Ndlovu? I've been watching for one forever and can't locate one.

Try asking Ganyana?

Email fishunt@zol.co.zw or Zimbi books in SA...


Umshiniwam- Kevins first book was a little paperback called Inyathi-Hunting the southern Buffalo, printed by mag-set publications (same as Nyati and Ndlovu)- sadly a personal clash between Kevin and the publisher killed it and it has been out of print (and will remain so= for many years.

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Originally posted by John Frederick:

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Originally posted by retreever:
Richard Harland is the author of Ndlovu.


Mike

And a more informative book on hunting ele has not been written.

A fabulous read.

I seem to read this time and time again. I don't get it, have you not read Mahohboh by Ron Thomson?

Richard Harland is one cool guy and all of his books are great, but Ndlovu can't hold a candle to Thomson's when it comes to information. It's not even close.

That's your opinion, (to which you are entitled), I just happen to disagree with it.

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Originally posted by Bwanna:
Anyone know where I can get a copy of Ndlovu? I've been watching for one forever and can't locate one.

I seem to remember that I bought mine from "Rowland Ward' whilst I was in J'Berg.

Check out their website, no problem with mail order, they do it very well.

Cheers,

JBrown,

I have not read Thomson's book but did read Ndlovu which I regard a little more than a comprehensive manual to hunting elephant. Some books are just too detailed but Nyati was delightful, informative and yet easy to read.

The varying accounts of renowned professionals is a lot more refreshing than some wannabe spouting off self opinions.

Is Mahohboh published by Safari press?

Cheers

Andrew,

You can read a bit of a Bio about Ron Thomson here http://www.safarinewsreel.com/blog/?page_id=20 There are also details on how to contact Ron, his books are self-published. Ron also has a blog on the Safari Newsreel website. He has a very interesting angle on wildlife conservation.

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He has a very interesting angle on wildlife conservation.

...indeed- which is why he left Zimbabwe in a hurry with a warrant for his arrest for stealing eagles and vulture eggs!

It was a white parks research officer, Dr Peter Mundy who got the police onto him, and his little extra income scam.

(I have NEVER understood people who collect rare birds eggs...but then, there are many things I do not understand!!!)