Round The Fire With Kingsview Safaris

Ep 122: Round The Fire Album

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well, here you have it folks!! The World's first and only album dedicated to hunting in Africa. Each song specific to an animal, event or region withi...

Ep 121: Are The Days Of Legendary PHs Over?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Selby, Percivil, Selous, Downey, Pondoro and many more PHs from the past are considered to be legends of the industry.   But in today's day and age a...

Ep 120: Wounded Animal - Your Role As Hunter

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's the one thing every hunter and PH dreads on a hunting safari, a wounded animal! Tensions begin to rise, panic sets in, everyone becomes to come u...

Ep 119: The Same But Different

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to hunting in South Africa, a zebra isn't just a zebra and not all bushbucks are created equal.   In today's episode, I discuss some of...

Ep 118: Outfitter vs PH Loyalty

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Now here is a real pickle that is often faced by hunters that are returning to Africa for their 2nd, 3rd or 4th trip. The dilemma of having to choose ...

Ep 117: My First Client + Bonus

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Well you have been requesting it and I can hold off no longer, it's time to share a few personal stories from my time as a Professional Hunter and Hun...

Ep 116: Julius Fortuna - Big Doubles & Big Buffalo

14 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There is a lot of fire power in this episode folks. Couple it with some hair raising experiences, wisdom and decades of knowledge from my guest Julius...

Ep 115: Trackers & Skinners Etiquette

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Don't be fooled into thinking that the PH and Outfitter are the only role players in you having a successful hunting safari. While they are extremely ...

Ep 114: Joshua Bailey: Buffalo Are Hard To Kill

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, I get to hear stories from Joshua Bailey a gunsmith from Indiana in the US as he shares his experience of hunting twice in the Limpop...

Ep 113: Wild & Interesting Facts

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The spectacle and wow factor of Africa is all around you while you hunt. It's not just in the trophy, it's not in the challenge, it's not round the fi...

Ep 112: Warrior Trophies

31 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to hunting trophies in Africa, as hunters we often get hung up on size, inches, length or even a "good representative" of the species. H...

Ep 111: Hal Rose - Hunted South Africa 3 Times And Going Back For More

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on this episode is just down the Texan road from me, Hal Rose. Hal first hunted South Africa back in 1994 and only returned some twenty years...

Ep 110: Samir Suleiman - Hunting Mozambique

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

For many hunters the country of Mozambique is usually reserved for their 5th, 6th or 7th hunting trip to Africa...and for good reason! Mozambique is w...

Ep 109: Returning Guest Aaron Lassila - Hunting The Free State of South Africa

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Back in the hot seat this week, is returning guest Aaron Lassila from all the way back on Episode 61.   Aaron first came on the podcast to talk about...

Ep 108: 2 Buffalo Hunting Stories

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

I put out a call on social media for some hunting stories and by goodness did the hunting community respond.   This weeks episode I give a brief bit ...

Ep 107: Peyton & Roan - My First Deer

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This past hunting season here in Texas has been extra special for the family, for many different reasons. The most significant for me was achieving a ...

Ep 106: SA vs Texas - Prepping For A Hunt

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I have run hunts in Africa and I have run hunts in Texas. One would assume they are the same, but in reality they are vastly different.   In this epi...

Ep 105: Guest On The Lone Star Outdoor Podcast

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A little different episode today for you folks, but one I am sure you will enjoy none the less. I was recently a guest on Cable Smith's podcast The Lo...

Ep 104: Travis Barnes - Taking My Daughters To Hunt In Africa

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I really enjoyed having a chat with Travis from Georgia on this episode, for two reasons. The first being, he hunted in the same area of South Africa ...

Ep 103: Complain The Right Way

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

**NOTE** The audio is a little fuzzy at the start of the episode, give it some time as it does come right. I was using my mobile speaker on the ranch ...

Ep 102: Tai Emery - The Real Benefits Of Hunting In Africa

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on today's podcast is Tai Emery, is a current bare knuckle fighter, power slap competitor and former Legends Football League player. Tai may ...

Ep 101: Buffalo Scrum Cap Story

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You often hear from people that going on a hunting safari is a trip of a lifetime, and it certainly is, but what you rarely hear from people is that t...

Ep 100: Cody Schwartz - Hunting South Africa 3 Years In A Row

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There really is no right time to hunt Africa, if you want to go you will find a way, if you do not then you will find an excuse.   My guest on today'...

Ep 99: Pesky Agents

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a hunting Outfitter that operates not only in South Africa, but anywhere in Africa, then you will agree with this statement. "There is alwa...

Ep 98: Devin Trimarchi - Hunting In Limpopo, South Africa

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest on the latest episode is Devin from Kansas City and we had a great chat, covering all sorts of topics from how he chose his outfitter, bringi...

Ep 97: Stuart & Kayla - Hunting Together In South Africa

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Easily one of the more frequent questions I was asked when booking hunts for clients, was "Can I bring my spouse and what will they do?" It is a fair ...

Ep 96: Trevor Oertel - Pushing Back Against The Misinformation

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor Oertel is a man that we as hunters should be throwing our full support behind and sharing his messages far and wide. I have been following Trev...

Ep 95: Herb Atkinson - The Love Of Hunting Africa

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I am joined by longtime hunter Herb Atkinson as he recounts the beauty and intensity of hunting in Africa over many years. Herb shares...

Ep 94: The Misguided Mob

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode will simply be a reading from a post made on facebook about the tragic loss of a fellow hunter, that was tragically killed while on safar...

Ep 93: Evil High Fence Hunters

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ok folks, the time has come to finally put this debate to bed. Hunting behind high fences, is it right or wrong? Does it have a place in the hunting i...

Ep 92: Hunting Safari Etiquette

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

this episode dives into the often-overlooked but essential topic of Hunting Safari Etiquette. Discover the unwritten rules and cultural nuances that t...

Ep 91: Bushveld Communists

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode delivers a wild and humorous dive into why the baboon is the African bushveld's ultimate communist. We'll explore their chaotic social st...

Ep 90: Cory Orr - Q & A Session About Hunting In Africa

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cory is deep into the final phases of planning his first trip to Africa. He reached out to me with a couple questions on Africa and specifically how t...

Ep 89: Dr Christiaan Winterbach - Researching Lions In The Okavango Delta

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Okavango Delta of Northern Botswana is an absolute wildlife mecca and without a doubt one of the most naturally wild places on Earth. Elephants, b...

Ep 88: Chance Eubanks - Africa Hunt Paid For By Taco Bell

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here is a remarkable story of focusing on your dreams, being willing to roll up your sleeves, put in the hard work and let nothing get in your way unt...

Ep 87: Stephen Palos - Defending The Freedom To Hunt

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Palos is the CEO of the Confederation of Hunting Associations of South Africa (CHASA) and the Vice-Chair of the Sustainable Use Coalition of S...

Ep 86: Why The Eastern Cape?

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, I have had enough and I cannot contain it anymore... it's time to brag about my home province!   The Eastern Cape of South Africa is without a ...

Ep 85: It's All About Inches & Colour In Game Breeding

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The breeding of animals, the crossing of DNA, the choosing of certain characteristics and tinkering with specific traits, is a complex task. It's like...

Ep 84: Rob McCanna - CEO of Dallas Safari Club

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rob McCanna recently took over the hot seat at the DSC organization and to say he hit the ground the running and was instantly met with an array of ch...

Ep 83: Afrikaner Refugees In America - My Thoughts

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A very brief episode this week, but one I feel holds a level of importance that many of us will find interesting. I share my thoughts and opinions on ...

Ep 82: Hunting Fugitives In Africa - Conscious Caracal Podcast

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Something slightly different, but equally entertaining. Today's episode is one I borrowed from a fellow South African podcast called Conscious Caracal...

Ep 81: Challenge Yourself In Africa

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

** Rant Warning!** Hunting in Africa is not meant to be easy, it's not meant to be a "holiday", it's not an all you can shoot buffet. Hunting in Afric...

And The Africa Hunting Quiz Winner Is....

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, after 10 rounds of our inaugural Africa Hunting Quiz, the time has come to crown a champion.   Firstly, thank you to all of those that took par...

Ep 80: Joey LeBlanc - Handgun Hunting In South Africa

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I had a really cool and interesting chat with Joey LeBlanc from Louisiana. Joey went on his first African safari back in 2024 and deci...

Africa Hunting Quiz Round 10

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday hunters! That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.   Listen to Round 10 of the quiz, put your ...

Ep 79: Robbie Kroger - Blood Origins & The Truth About Hunting

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Robbie Kroger, founder of Blood Origins, is on the front lines when it comes to defending the practice of hunting, counteracting misinformation propos...

Africa Hunting Quiz Round 9

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday hunters! That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.   Listen to Round 9 of the quiz, put your a...

Ep 78: Cameron Mitchell - Double Rifles & A Love For Africa

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron Mitchell is a great guy, and I honestly could have made this episode 3 hours long. He has been on some cool hunting adventures and bow hunted ...

Africa Hunting Quiz Round 8

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday hunters! That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.   Listen to Round 8 of the quiz, put your a...

Ep 77: Bill Davis - Helping Fellow Hunters & The Hunt South Africa Facebook Group

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here is probably my main advice for those guys considering a hunting safari to Africa and who aren't quite sure where to start. Here it is, talk with ...

Ep 76: Hunters Can Save The Rhino

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

**Edit: At 01:08:10 I mention "6 females de-horned, 6 males hunted." I meant 3 females and 6 males hunted. The income generated from 9 rhinos.   The ...

Africa Hunting Quiz Round 7

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday hunters! That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.   Listen to Round 7 of the quiz, put your a...

Ep 75: Jesse VanKoughnett - Forming A Bond With Your PH & Enjoying The Smaller Experiences

17 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You're going to enjoy this episode!   My guest for episode 75 is Jesse VanKoughnett from Ontario, Canada. This is a great episode as Jesse shares his...

Africa Hunting Quiz Round 6

15 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday hunters! That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.   Listen to Round 6 of the quiz, put your a...

Ep 74: Trophies You CANNOT Pass On!

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We have all heard the saying "Take What Africa Gives You?", in essence, it really means do not pass up on a great opportunity to hunt an animal you di...

Africa Hunting Quiz Round 5

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Late-Friday hunters! That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.   Listen to Round 5 of the quiz, put y...

Ep 73: Colonel Chris Wyatt - Talking Politics In South Africa

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To start, yes I know the audio on my side sucks once again and I promise to fix it and buy a decent mic....so again, I apologize.   My guest on today...

Africa Hunting Quiz Round 4

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday hunters! That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.   Listen to Round 4 of the quiz, put your a...

Ep 72: Get In The Salt....Shed

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Opening that crate full of your African trophies is like Christmas for hunters. A flood of memories of good times and happiness comes rushing in. But ...

Africa Hunting Quiz Round 3

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday hunters! That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.   Listen to Round 3 of the quiz, put your a...

Ep 71: How To Read Packages

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's not rocket science figuring out what most African hunting outfitters have on offer, you simply go on their website, maybe visit their social medi...

Africa Hunting Quiz Round 2

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Friday hunters! That time of the week again, the next set of questions for the Africa Hunting Quiz.   Listen to Round 2 of the quiz, put your a...

Ep 70: Hunt These Animals In These Areas ONLY

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of South Africa's biggest draw cards is its diversity in landscape, vegetation, and especially game species. What is interesting about each specie...

Africa Hunting Quiz Round 1

11 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I promised a few new features to the podcast for 2025, and here is the first one: an Africa Hunting Quiz to test the mental skills of the Round The Fi...

Ep 69: Should PHs Unionize?

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Always a hot topic. Labor Unions, you're either a supporter or do everything you can to avoid them.   Currently, there are no registered Unions in So...

Ep 68: John Richardson - Hunting The Eastern Cape

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Firstly, I apologize for the poor audio quality on my side. It seems I forgot to change some settings, but hey, this is what you get from a PH trying ...

Ep 67: My "3 Birds 1 Stone" Solution To Young PHs & South African Meat Hunters

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There is a dilemma facing the general hunting industry in South Africa. The first is the large number of young, experienced PHs being churned out by s...

Ep 66: Alan Franklin - Hunting The Northern Cape & Mpumalanga of South Africa

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! I can honestly say that one of the things I am most grateful for is being a hunter and the incredible community that come...

Ep 65: Surprises To Lookout For!

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It takes a lot of planning when putting together your dream African hunting safari, and as much as we all like to believe that we have the bases cover...

Ep 64: Wounded Animals, Who Gets The Final Shot?

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oh boy is this a tough discussion to have around the fire, when your dream animal ends up with a few unwanted bullet holes in it! No one enjoys going ...

Ep 63: Signs Of A Sh**y Client

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's all said in jest fellas so let's not take it too personally, however, should you tick many of the boxes that show you to be a Sh**ty client, then...

Ep 62: My Response To PHASA

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a little different from the usual content that I post on this podcast, but it is still one that I know will make for interesting li...

Ep 61: Aaron Lassila: Planning My First African Safari

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This was an interview I really enjoyed recording. I was joined by Aaron Lassila, who recently picked up an African Hunting trip through an auction at ...

Ep 60: Small Outfitters Are In Danger!!

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The growth of the Hunting Industry in South Africa is fantastic, it generates a good income, creates jobs, adds towards conservation and everyone bene...

Ep 59: How a PH Sets Up For The Shot

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A PH has a lot to consider when setting their client up for a shot. From the species they are targeting, setting the sticks up correctly, how will the...

Ep 58: Signs You Have a Sh**ty PH

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A Professional Hunter is the glue between you and a successful safari. No matter how fancy the lodge, how big your budget is, or how many quality anim...

Ep 57: Saltlick Outdoors

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I was recently a guest on the Saltlick Outdoors (Saltlick Worldwide) Podcast and had a great chat with the guys. We initially wanted to discuss the ro...

Ep 56: David From Canada, Hunting In Namibia & Peter Hathaway Capstick

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I had a great chat with David from Canada who shared his experience of hunting in Namibia and his enjoyment of reading and sharing th...

Ep 55: Economics, the glue between hunting, photographic safaris & conservation

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Words like conservation, preservation and restoration have been popular marketing gimics and get thrown around without anyone truly understanding what...

Ep 54: Is the "Trophy" in the eye of the beholder or does the Outfitter decide the trophy?

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Don't let the record books provide you with a cold hard definition of what a trophy is, it isn't all about the inches and everyone has different perce...

Ep 53: Chapter 12 Mental Strength / Chapter 13 Life After PH-ing & Out Of Season Work / Final Word

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the final episode of the book, I go over the final chapters. Chapter 12 Mental Strength and Chapter 13 Life After PH-ing & Out Of Season Work. ...

Ep 52: Signs You Booked With A Sh**ty Outfitter

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I still find it somewhat bizarre that in 2024 with all the information and resources we have available to us, literally at our finger tips, that we st...

Ep 51: Chapter 11 Creating Your Own Personal PH Brand / Take It From Fred Burchell of Frontier Safaris

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carrying on from the previous episode, I'll go through Chapter 11: Creating Your Own Personal PH Brand and, we hear the responses to the Outfitter que...

Ep 50: Hardest Animals To Spot & Stalk Bow Hunt In South Africa

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taking a break from the book, I wanted to do an episode on a topic that has always been on my mind. What are the toughest animals to spot and stalk bo...

Ep 49: Chapter 10 Hospitality, Dinner & Fireplace Etiquette / Take It From Jono McHugh of Kingsview Safaris

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carrying on from the previous episode, I'll go through Chapter 10: Hospitality; Dinner & Fireplace Etiquette and, we hear the responses to the Out...

Ep 48: Chapter 9 The Ethics Of Hunting & Why It Is So Important / Take It From Wayne Dell of African Brothers Safaris

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carrying on from the previous episode, I'll go through Chapter 9: The Ethics Of Hunting & Why It Is So Important and, we hear the responses to the...

Ep 47: Chapter 8 Realities Of Getting A Foot In The Door / Take It From Pieter Potgieter of Motsomi Safaris

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carrying on from the previous episode, I'll go through Chapter 8: Realities Of Getting A Foot In The Door and, we hear the responses to the Outfitter ...

Ep 46: Kendal-Ray Kaschula - Recovering Wounded Leopards With Hounds

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I wanted to take a break from my book episodes to bring you something a little different.   In this episode, I was fortunate enough to chat with Kend...

Ep 45: Chapter 7 Leave Your Ego At The Door / Take It From Dave Davenport of Leopard's Valley Safaris

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carrying on from the previous episode, I'll go through Chapter 7: Leave Your Ego At The Door and, we hear the responses to the Outfitter questionnaire...

Ep 44: Chapter 6 Post Shot Management / Take It From Nico Els of East Cape Bushveld Safaris

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carrying on from the previous episode, I'll go through Chapter 6: Post Shot Management and, we hear the responses to the Outfitter questionnaire from ...

Ep 43: Chapter 5 Trackers & Skinners, The Unsung Hero / Take It From Johnny Vivier of Wintershoek Safaris

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carrying on from the previous episode, I'll go through Chapter 5: Trackers & Skinners, The Unsung Hero and, we hear the responses to the Outfitter...

Ep 42: Chapter 4 The Client, The Landowner & The Outfitter / Take It From Eardley Rudman of Blaauwkrantz Safaris

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carrying on from the previous episode, I'll go through Chapter 4: The Client, The Landowner & The Client and, we hear the responses to the Outfitt...

Ep 41: Chapter 3 Theres More To It Than Pulling The Trigger / Take It From Grant Abrahamson of East Cape Safaris

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carrying on from the previous episode, I'll go through Chapter 3: There's More To It Than Pulling The Trigger and, we hear the responses to the Outfit...

Ep 40: Chapter 2 Know The Law / Take It From J.P Kleinhans of J.P Kleinhans Safaris

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Carrying on from the previous episode, I'll go through Chapter 2: Know The Law and we hear the responses to the Outfitter questionnaire from J.P Klein...

Episode 39: Take It From Us - Chapter 1 A Brief History Into The Hunting Industry & How It Has Changed / Take It From Carl van Zyl of John X Safaris

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 2020, I sent out questionnaires to some of the top, more established hunting outfitters and professional hunters in South Africa. I asked them for ...

Episode 38: I am back & a lot has changed!

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been over a year since I last published a podcast episode and there is good reason for it. A lot has happened, and many things have changed but m...

Episode 37 (Repeat): Jim Shockey

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a re-launch of Episode 11, where I had the great opportunity to have Jim Shockey on my podcast and chat with him about hunting in Africa. I de...

Episode 36: Every Man MUST Hunt

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Every Man MUST Hunt, not because we need higher numbers of hunters or to create some kind of movement, but rather every man must hunt because the valu...

Episode 35: facebook BANNED me....we need your support!

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well, social media threw us a big curve ball and as a small business operator, this one sucks. Facebook banned me and the effects it has are not good....

Episode 34: My Dog Utah

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I couldn't imagine a hunting trip without my dog Utah tagging along. But it wasn't always that way and I went many hunting seasons without a tracking ...