Sofala Safaris

06/23/2025

Not only Julie's first African animal but also her first animal ever, and that with a bow and arrow..... special times Mike and Julie Nelson here at Sofala.

06/20/2025

Maybe years and years of all-day in a pop-up-blind antelope hunting in Montana helped Mike Nelson to stay patient and ready. When the moment came it was a quick but easy decision. Beautiful nyala bull.

06/18/2025

Mike and Julie having a great first day at Sofala. Mike Nelson builds his own long bows - Dark Shadow. Lone blue wildebeest bull and quiet arrow flight.

06/12/2025

Full moon at Sofala

06/08/2025

Trophies on the wall in Clinton, Mississippi. The hunt was June 2024. Just beautiful.

05/30/2025

Timberhawk Odyssey take down 50 # longbow (easy to travel with). Arrows - cedar shaft, Ace 160 grain broadhead. Total arrow weight 560 grain. Great shot by Sheila Smith - passthrough on the wildebeest!

05/29/2025

Kirk added a warthog to his list of African species with a good longbow shot as the hog went down in sight.
Tonight we are having a wonderful dinner of steak and “paptert” (type of grits loaded with mushroom, cheddar, cream, fresh garlic and some other secret ingredients) and a special pan sautéed green beans.

05/26/2025

05/26/2025

After a great visit at the Cradle of Humankind, Kirk and Sheila just ordered a Macadamia Butter Milkshake at a local country store en route to Sofala.

05/21/2025

Please read: Farmers are NOT leaving South Africa: BUSINESS AS USUAL, buying farming equipment for crops, buying prime genetics for game and livestock investment. Local investment is strongest in 10 years we see this week in and week out. (Edited to clarify).

And then, we are so happy to have Richard and Dorothy, my dear in-laws from Mississippi, visit our family and of course, Sofala. Special times ahead for the family. (Evening arrival meant James opted for his pyjamas)

05/14/2025

Sofala Safaris is located less than 50 miles from the Botswana wilderness and about an hour's drive from Mapungubwe National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site where hundreds if not thousands of elephants and other game freely cross the borders between South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe in the Mapungubwe region.

Sofala is a classic Africa. It is a safe and protected location for the hunter and company. Our latest video is a promotion for BLACK POWDER hunts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KviN1GcI1BE

For those with a fascination for the history of old style hunting - now is the opportunity to experience classic Africa the traditional way.

From a self-bow to a flintlock, at Sofala Safaris we go back in time to treasure the traditions of hunting with primitive weapons.

In a time where everything new today becomes old tomorrow, visit Sofala Safaris and enjoy the challenge of making the most of your skills and hunting instincts like many of our forefathers did for hundreds of years. Take advantage of the all-inclusive Sofala Safaris hunting packages and expert guidance on all black powder hunting.

For those with a fascination for the history of old style hunting - now is the opportunity to experience classic Africa the traditional way.From a self-bow ...