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Cruiser Safaris, Lephalale (2026)

08/09/2026

Lee Jun (John) Hao – A Change of Fortune

Africa has a way of changing a hunting day when you least expect it.

John had spent the better part of the day hunting hard for warthog. Mile after mile and stalk after stalk, but the bush simply refused to give him the opportunity he was looking for.

Then, late in the day, a couple of gemsbok appeared down one of the roads.

The warthog were quickly forgotten.

John and his PH slipped into the brush and began working their way closer. With the wind firmly in their favor, they used the thick cover to steal a few yards at a time, stepping out for a glimpse, disappearing back into the bush, and slowly closing the distance.

Eventually, they reached around 100 yards.

The sticks went up and John settled behind the rifle. Almost as if on cue, the gemsbok stood and turned perfectly broadside.

The rifle cracked.

John’s shot was perfect. The gemsbok covered barely 50 yards before the bush fell silent once again.

After a long day where nothing seemed to go their way, Africa had saved the best for last.

05/09/2026

Sometimes the best hunts are the ones you never planned.

With one animal left on Buddy’s safari, they spent the morning looking for a good warthog. The old boars weren’t cooperating, but somewhere along the way they spotted a herd of red hartebeest.

“Want to go have a look?”

“Yeah, why not?”

That simple decision turned into one of the most entertaining hunts of the season.

For the next few hours they followed that herd across the bush. Every time they needed the bull in front, he was at the back. Just when thought they finally had him, something would change. At one point they sat beneath a tree for 45 minutes waiting for him to step clear, only for a calf to spot them and send the entire herd running.

One last stalk.

This time Africa gave them a chance.

The bull stepped into an opening, quartering away. Buddy made a perfect shot through the ribs and heart, and 80 yards later the bull went down beneath a tree.

A hunt we never planned, an animal Buddy really wanted, and after working hard for every opportunity, a red hartebeest that was certainly well deserved.

Sometimes those are the hunts you remember most.

01/09/2026

Frank – A Ram in the Mountains

Frank has shared more than a few African safaris with us over the years, but this time there was a new name on his list the mountain reedbuck.

Some hunts are over almost before they begin. Others make you earn every moment.

For four days, Frank and his PH spent their time in the mountains, searching for that little grey antelope of the high country. Somewhere amongst the rocks and long grass there had to be a good ram, but Africa was keeping him hidden.

They gave the mountains a rest, but the hunt was far from forgotten.

On day six, they returned.

This time they chose a waterhole and settled in to wait. The morning grew long. A few females appeared, but still no ram. Eventually, lunch was opened and for a moment the hunt gave way to the simple pleasure of sitting quietly in the African mountains.

And, as so often happens in hunting, that was when he appeared.

A ram was coming down to drink.

Lunch was forgotten. The rifle came quietly into position and they watched as the reedbuck stepped to the water. He lowered his head to drink.

The rifle cracked.

The ram sprang forward, and took his last few steps in the water.

There are bigger trophies in Africa, and there are hunts that come easier. But the ones that make a man wait, return and try again somehow find a special place in the memory.

For Frank, another African chapter had been written.

And after several safaris together, it was once again a pleasure sharing the hunt with an old friend of Cruiser Safaris.

01/09/2026

After a full day in the bush, coming home should feel this good.

At Cruiser Safaris, our lodge is more than a place to sleep, it's designed to feel like your own home in the heart of Limpopo. Thoughtfully appointed rooms, warm hospitality, and small comforts you won't expect this deep into the bushveld combine to create a stay that's every bit as memorable as the hunt itself.

This is what luxury on safari really means: coming home to comfort after chasing adventure. Explore our lodge accommodations at www.cruisersafaris.com.

29/08/2026

27 Years Later

Twenty-seven years after his last African safari, he returned to the Limpopo bushveld with one animal firmly in his mind, Cape buffalo.

For four days, he and PH Hans followed tracks through the dust. They walked more than 25 miles, came within 18 yards of a bull before the wind betrayed them, and later stood frozen as buffalo passed within 15 metres. The .375 was ready, the crosshairs settled on a magnificent bull… but he was not the one.

No shot.

That is buffalo hunting.

On the fifth morning they changed country, and Africa finally dealt them a different hand.

A group of bulls appeared through the bush. Hans quickly set the sticks as the first bull stepped across an opening at 45 yards

A whistle stopped him.

The crosshairs found the shoulder.

“Take him.”

The .375 roared, and the bull disappeared into the thickets. Less than 100 yards later, the unmistakable death bellow rolled through the bush.

After four long days, the buffalo was theirs.

But Africa wasn’t finished.

That same afternoon, they found a magnificent nyala bull. The first stalk failed, but they managed to get ahead of him. The bull appeared again, slipped through the cover and then made one fatal mistake, he stopped in a gap.

Another crack from the .375.

A few metres later, Hans walked up to the bull and immediately knew they had something exceptional.

It would become the largest nyala taken in Cruiser Safaris’ 31-year history.

A Cape buffalo in the morning. A record Cruiser Safaris nyala that afternoon.

After 27 years away, Africa had certainly remembered how to welcome him home.

And with an old warthog still to come before the safari ended beneath a glowing Limpopo sunset, there was only one thing left to say…

See you next time, Africa.

27/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Rinus! 🥳

You have a deep respect for the land, endless patience, and sheer passion for the bush that makes every adventure with you unforgettable, and it’s a privilege to have you as part of the Cruiser family!

May your boots stay sturdy, your aim stay true, and the coming season be your best one yet — full of great tracks, good stories around the fire, and moments you’ll be telling for years to come.

Here’s to your resilience, your determination, and that fantastic personality that makes you who you are. May the year ahead be guided by clarity, purpose, and plenty of laughter, and may it bring you every bit of triumph and celebration you deserve.

We look forward to celebrating with you.

25/08/2026

The Three Musketeers Return

Bruce, Shawn and Greg — the Three Musketeers — returned to Cruiser Safaris once again, bringing with them the usual laughs, friendship and a hunger for another African adventure.

This safari held a special achievement for Bruce, who completed his Wildebeest Slam (Black, Blue, Golden and King Wildebeest). A fantastic accomplishment and another chapter in his African hunting story.

But when the three were asked to choose their favourite hunt of the trip, one stood above the rest.

Shawn’s kudu.

It was day three. Greg already had a beautiful sable and nyala in the salt, while the morning had been spent chasing golden wildebeest without quite closing the deal.

On the way back for lunch, they spotted him.

A kudu bull stood quietly on the far side of the river. He had seen them too, but seemed completely unconcerned. With the river between them, the old Grey Ghost clearly believed he was safe.

From that bank, he was.

So Shawn and Hans got their boots wet.

They slipped into the river, waded across and began their stalk through the bush on the opposite bank. The kudu was already suspicious, and before long he picked them up. They needed to get closer, but another step in the wrong direction would send him disappearing into the thickets.

They gave him room, circled for a better angle and slowly stole their way forward. Crouched low, using every scrap of cover Africa offered them.

Eventually, there was nowhere left to hide.

The sticks went up.

Shawn rose slowly behind them while the kudu watched every movement. The rifle settled.

A shot broke across the river.

And Shawn had his number-one animal of the safari.

Then came the final adventure, getting a big kudu bull back across the same river that had made him feel so safe only a short while before!

Bruce completed his Wildebeest Slam. Greg enjoyed another fantastic safari. And Shawn gave the Three Musketeers the hunt they would all call their favourite.

Another return to Cruiser Safaris. Another safari with Hans. And another African story these three will be telling for years to come.

22/08/2026

Some hunts are remembered for the trophy. Others for the moments that led to it.

Jason and Elisha joined us all the way from Alaska for a fantastic African safari, and together they collected some beautiful trophies. Jason’s eland came after a proper walk-and-stalk hunt, the kind that makes an eland bull feel well earned.

But it was Elisha’s kudu that would become one of those hunts we won’t soon forget.

Early on day three, they headed out early arriving with the morning still young and a full day of hunting ahead. After a long walk they finally caught sight of a kudu.

From there, patience took over.

For nearly 20 minutes they stood absolutely motionless, afraid that the slightest movement would give them away. Then, as so often happens in Africa, twenty minutes of waiting suddenly turned into a few seconds of opportunity.

There was no time to stand. No time to get onto the shooting sticks.

From a kneeling position, Elisha settled the rifle and made a perfect, clean shot.

A beautiful kudu, a hard-earned trophy, and one of those moments that makes sharing the African bush with good people so special.

Jason and Elisha, what a pleasure it was having you with us at Cruiser Safaris. From Alaska to Africa and a safari filled with memories that will travel home.

18/08/2026

Africa has a funny way of making you earn the moments you will remember most.

For three days Scott had been trying. Stalk after stalk, opportunity after opportunity, and every time the sticks went up it seemed the bush had other plans. A flick of an ear, a change in the wind, one wrong movement and they were gone.

But Scott kept hunting.

Day four found them behind a group of impala rams. The first stalk failed, but giving up was never part of the plan. They circled around, picked them up again and this time tried to get ahead of them.

The sticks went up overlooking a small clearing. Now they could only wait. A young ram appeared first and walked straight through. Somewhere behind him was the one they wanted.

Then he stepped out.A mature ram, exactly where they had hoped he would be. A small noise made him stop and turn.

That was all Scott needed.

The rifle cracked and the ram disappeared into the bush, but only for 20 yards. After three days of close calls and empty shooting sticks, Scott finally walked up to his first African animal. A beautiful impala ram, a hard-earned trophy, and the first chapter of an African hunting story he will remember for the rest of his life.

Sometimes Africa makes you wait.

But that only makes the moment she finally says yes so much sweeter.

15/08/2026

When you’re trying to take the trophy photo… but the excitement simply cannot be contained! 😂🙌

This is what hunting Africa is all about — big moments, bigger smiles, and memories that will be retold for years.

Safe to say, we’ve got ONE VERY EXCITED HUNTER in camp! 🤣🔥

That celebration says it all. Congratulations on a beautiful trophy and an unforgettable day in the African bush! 🇿🇦

THIS is the Cruiser Safaris experience. 🐾🌅

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