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NZ to Abu Dhabi via SA
06 June 2025, 09:57
HendrikNZNZ to Abu Dhabi via SA
I moved from ANZ to the Middle East late last year, while it reduced hunting opportunities it makes it a lot easier to visit family in South Africa. My old man turned 80 this year, so I'm making the most of spending time with him on the farm.
Here are a few pics from the last 2 trips.
06 June 2025, 10:45
shanksponyMan those Nyala have some presence and character!
New desire added to list. Great photos!
06 June 2025, 11:48
mboga biga bwanaquote:
Originally posted by shankspony:
Man those Nyala have some presence and character!
New desire added to list. Great photos!
+1
Nec Timor Nec Temeritas
06 June 2025, 16:30
30.06kingI miss hunting Impala. Such an elegant animal with beautiful pelage. Love Impala biltong.
Hunting.... it's not everything, it's the only thing.
Hendrik,
Good luck there in Abu Dhabi. Nyala and bushbuck are my favorite plains(?) game to hunt.
Vic's wife did an Impala osso buco when we hunted with them, that was one of the best things that I've ever eaten.
Frank
"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
- Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953
NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite
07 June 2025, 06:40
gryphon1Lucky you H,I hope theres none of the 'troubles'
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08 June 2025, 01:07
the PomWe're those photos taken on your dad's farm?
08 June 2025, 18:42
HendrikNZYup, all on the old mans' place.
Its around the Marken/Baltimore area in Limpopo
here are a few more just to get Shanks going.
Camera is a Canon R50 with the RF100-400 lens, I find it a great lightweight combo for this kind of photography.
08 June 2025, 23:24
shanksponyGreat photos! That last one doesn't look like a Nyala
quote:
Originally posted by shankspony:
Great photos! That last one doesn't look like a Nyala
That's the rare spotted Nyala. Too bad he's a scrum cap.
Frank
"I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money."
- Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953
NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite
09 June 2025, 06:29
30.06kingOne horned Frank. The perfect trophy for you

Hunting.... it's not everything, it's the only thing.
20 June 2025, 00:44
Eland SlayerGreat photos....looks like a beautiful place! I absolutely love Nyala...that was one of the species I most enjoyed hunting on my trip to RSA a few years ago.