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03/11/2026

IN PURSUIT OF THE GREY GHOST
Stephanie Roberts |

Some dreams are worth crossing oceans for. Others are worth chasing through the thornveld, mile after dusty mile. For Stephanie Roberts, the Grey Ghost of Africa was worth both!

Travelling to South Africa on her own, Stephanie arrived at Cruiser Safaris with a short hunting list but one great ambition. Somewhere among the tangled thickets of the Waterberg wandered the magnificent Greater Kudu, the animal she had dreamed of hunting.

And so the pursuit began.

From the first cool breath of morning until the long shadows of late afternoon, Stephanie and her hunting party searched for that fleeting glimpse of grey, the glimmer of ivory-tipped horns, or the slightest movement among the thorn trees.

But the kudu is no ordinary quarry.

A creature of shadow and silence, he slips through the thickest bush like smoke through the branches, leaving even seasoned hunters wondering whether he was ever there at all.

Then, one afternoon, fortune finally smiled upon the hunting party!

There, among the African thornveld, stood a magnificent kudu bull. The very prize they had spent their days searching for.

A plan was quickly made. The shooting sticks were set, and Stephanie rested her r***e, taking careful aim at the great spiral-horned bull before her.

One excellent shot, and the long pursuit was over!

At last, the Grey Ghost had surrendered his greatest secret, and Stephanie stood before the magnificent animal she had travelled halfway around the world to find.

There is something special about a hunter who ventures into the unknown in pursuit of a dream. No grand entourage, no endless list of trophies. Just a lady, her r***e, and the determination to find one of Africa’s most beautiful antelope.

Stephanie came to Africa alone, but she certainly didn’t leave empty-handed!

Congratulations on a magnificent kudu, Stephanie. May those sweeping spiral horns forever remind you of the dusty trails, the long days, and the wonderful adventure that brought you to Africa!

02/11/2026

Every guest sees the bushveld a little differently.

Photographer Neil Wiken visited the Cruiser Safaris lodge and turned his lens on the birds and wildlife that call this corner of Limpopo home: the lilac-breasted roller, the southern yellow-billed hornbill, the Cape robin-chat, and a graceful giraffe.

Thank you, Neil, for sharing your photos with us. See more of his work on Instagram at .

Planning your own visit? Explore the lodge at cruisersafaris.com

27/10/2026

Brian Creek – The Waiting Game

There is an old lesson in hunting that every good hunter eventually learns: sometimes the hardest part of the stalk is knowing when to stand still.

On the second day of Brian Creek’s safari, the morning’s pursuit began with a group of gemsbok. A promising stalk was soon underway, but the sharp-eyed antelope had other plans and slipped away before the hunters could close the distance.

As they made their way back towards the road, another opportunity presented itself. Far down the track stood a herd of impala, and somewhere amongst the females, there was every chance of finding a fine mature ram.

Leaving the road behind, Brian and his PH slipped back into the bushveld, carefully working their way closer under the cover of the thickets.

Eventually, they reached a suitable position, but only two young spike males were visible. Brian settled onto the shooting sticks, and so began a rather lengthy test of patience.

Young rams wandered in and out of sight, but the fellow they were after seemed determined to remain invisible.

Then, without warning, the big ram came charging across the road, chasing one of the younger males out of his territory. As quickly as he had appeared, he was gone again!

It would have been easy to believe their chance had passed. But the younger males were still hanging about, and there was good reason to suspect their master might return.

So they waited.

And sure enough, the magnificent ram eventually stepped back into the road.

This time Brian was ready. At roughly 80 yards, he settled his sights and delivered a beautifully placed shot, dropping the ram where he stood.

What had begun as an unsuccessful pursuit of gemsbok had turned into a splendid impala hunt, with a little bushveld cunning and a great deal of patience making all the difference.

Sometimes the finest trophies are not won by chasing harder, but by knowing when to wait.

24/10/2026

A Change of Plans
Tyler Hornung | Warthog

It was only the first morning of Tyler Hornung’s safari in the Western Waterberg, and already the African bush had plans of its own.

Travelling with his good friend Brian Creek and their wives, Tyler had come for adventure, good company, and a few fine African trophies.

The morning’s mission was blue wildebeest. But between a strong wind sweeping through the thornveld and a particularly watchful red hartebeest, the stalk was proving rather tricky.

Then something caught Tyler’s eye.

An old warthog, carrying a magnificent set of tusks. The sort of fellow that makes a hunter forget what he was originally looking for!

Suddenly, the wildebeest could wait.

But the old boar wasn’t about to make things easy. He slipped into the tall grass, seemingly taking their opportunity with him. Fortunately, a little patience and some careful stalking revealed him once more, feeding quietly in a small clearing.

The sticks went up, Tyler settled his r***e, and one well-placed shot brought the adventure to a close just forty yards farther on.

And through it all, Tyler’s wonderful sense of humour kept everyone smiling. Even when plans went sideways, there was never a shortage of laughter!

Not a bad beginning to an African safari!

He had set out after a wildebeest and returned with a magnificent old tusker.

After all, you can make all the plans you like in Africa, but the animals seldom bother to read the itinerary!

And as for his good friend Brian? Well, he had a few adventures of his own… but that’s a story for another day.

20/10/2026

Happy 26th Anniversary to my beautiful wife, Lizelle!

26 years ago, we started this incredible journey together, and looking back today, I couldn’t have asked for a better person to share my life with.

Through all the ups and downs, the adventures, the laughter, and the challenges life has thrown our way, you’ve always been right there beside me.

You’re not only my wife, but my best friend, my soulmate, and the person who makes every day worth looking forward to. Together we’ve built a beautiful life, shared countless memories, and made dreams come true.

If I had the chance to do it all over again, I’d choose you every single time.

Here’s to 26 wonderful years, my love, and to many more adventures, sunsets, laughter, and memories together.

I love you more than words could ever say. Happy Anniversary, my beautiful Lizelle!

14/10/2026

Welcome to Cruiser Safaris.

For more than 30 years, our family-owned lodge in the heart of Limpopo has welcomed hunters from around the world for the trip of a lifetime.

Behind every hunt is a team of seasoned Professional Hunters who know this bushveld inside and out, guiding you across vast, free-ranging concessions home to more than 30 species, from classic plains game like Kudu, Impala, and Gemsbok to dangerous game like Cape Buffalo.

And when the day's hunt is done, our lodge is waiting: comfortable rooms, warm hospitality, and a boma fire to swap stories around as the African sky turns to stars.

This is Cruiser Safaris. Discover the full experience at www.cruisersafaris.com.

13/10/2026

The Lee Family Chasing Africa’s Spiral Quest

What started as a family safari in pursuit of a few of Africa’s magnificent animals soon turned into something much bigger. A quest to conquer Africa’s famous spiral-horned antelope!

For father and son, Tai nd Koi Lee, the African bush had a few unforgettable adventures waiting.

Both hunters managed to outwit the legendary Grey Ghost, each taking a magnificent kudu bull. But the adventure was far from over.

Along the banks of the Matlabas River, deep in the shadows of the riverine thickets, Koi took a beautiful bushbuck. Meanwhile, Tai’s pursuit of the mighty eland led them into the thick African bush, where patience and determination were rewarded with an exceptional bull, one of the biggest taken at Cruiser Safaris this year! What an incredible safari it turned out to be! A father and son sharing the excitement, the challenges, and the memories that only the African hunting grounds can offer.

With kudu, bushbuck, and eland now part of their story, the Spiral Quest has well and truly begun!

For some, Africa is a once-in-a-lifetime journey. For others, it becomes a lifelong quest.

10/10/2026

Three Generations. Three Buffalo Bulls.

Two years ago, three generations of the Miller family came to Africa together. During that safari, Grandpa John Snr. took a buffalo cow, but upon returning home, one dream remained, to return to Africa for a buffalo bull.

Two years later, John Snr., John, and Jacob returned to Cruiser Safaris with one special goal.

Three generations. Three buffalo bulls.

The buffalo certainly made them earn it!

The first few days were spent following tracks, stalking bulls and slipping through the thick African bush, only for shifting winds and wary buffalo to spoil their chances.

Then, on day three, things finally came together.

Three bulls were found resting in thick cover. After a careful stalk, John managed to get within 50 yards of the old bull they wanted. The shot rang out, and all three bulls thundered off through the bush. The younger bulls kept pushing the wounded old warrior forward, but after a determined follow-up, another shot finally brought him down.

One generation. One bull.

That very afternoon, it was Grandpa’s turn. At the remarkable age of 86 years, John Snr. was about to make Cruiser Safaris history!

A solitary bull was spotted, and after a successful stalk and a determined follow-up, Grandpa finally had the buffalo bull he had dreamed about for two years.

At 86 years young, he became the oldest client ever to hunt a buffalo at Cruiser Safaris!

Two generations. Two bulls.

Now it was Jacob’s turn.

Another day passed with nothing but close encounters and frustration. Then, on day five, they found a large herd of buffalo bulls. Amongst them was a particular bull they had their hearts set on.

The herd gave them a proper runaround, catching their scent and slipping away time and again. But persistence eventually paid off.

As the herd began crossing a road, Jacob was waiting. By a stroke of luck, the very bull they wanted stepped out first, looking in the opposite direction.

The r***e cracked, the bull bucked hard and disappeared into the bush, but his journey ended less than 50 yards later.

Three generations. Three buffalo bulls. One unforgettable African adventure.

07/10/2026

Some hunts you never stop talking about, this was one of them.

Congratulations to Jerry and Roy, both 80 years old, on an incredible Cape Buffalo hunt with our team this season. Buffalo has a way of testing patience, nerve, and trust in your Professional Hunter all at once, and this hunt delivered on every count, proof that this kind of adventure has no age limit. Moments like this, with the whole team celebrating together in the bush, are exactly why hunters keep coming back to Cruiser Safaris.

Congratulations again, Jerry and Roy.

Ready to write your own story? Start planning your 2027 hunt at www.cruisersafaris.com.

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