Sofala Safaris

02/02/2026

Thank you to all the folks who stopped by the Sofala Safaris booth at the Traditional Archers Expo in Kalamazoo, Michigan this past weekend.

And a special thanks to Steve Turay, Mike Yancey and Mike Nelson for all your support. Learned a lot about the history of bow hunting in America, survived the cold and now looking forward to the safari hunts starting in just a few months!

01/21/2026

It was 2017 and a gemsbok turned broadside at "Landsalt" (for those who have hunted this spot). An "aardwolf" (part of the hyena family but smaller) walked right by which was quite an odd thing to see. The arrow zipped through the air like a dart and the gemsbok did not go very far at all. A few days later a kudu bull turned broadside and another dart of an arrow buried the broadhead right behind the shoulder. This was Mike Yancey's first trip to Sofala. It had always been very important for me to see those trophies in person at his home in Arkansas. I finally had the chance in December 2025. That particular hunt in 2017 was the beginning of big things for Sofala Safaris bow hunting. Quite an emotional moment to be there with Mike and Kristy, visiting, looking at all the trophies, and handing over that wood carved buffalo.

If Mike's schedule permits, he and Kristy may join Sofala Safaris in Kalamazoo, Michigan for the 2026 Traditional Archers Expo.

https://kzoobowworks.com/wp/expo/

01/13/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT: Sofala Safaris will be at the Traditional Archers Expo in Kalamazoo, Michigan from January 30th to February 1st!!!!

I really look forward to meet with hunters and talk about hunting in Africa in person!!

01/02/2026

The hospitality of the South remains the absolute best! It was great to see so many folks and just not enough time to see more of our Sofala family.
Special thanks to LAN Farms for the visit and hunting the kids could experience. That reindeer whitetail is a hunt Louis jnr will remember for a long time!

12/19/2025

So far so good. Great times as we visit the USA (our second home) as a family. Since Lil Louis and James are infatuated with WW2 tanks, we had the privilege of visiting For Benning, Georgia. Then on to Mississippi where I "inspected" some of the trophies of Sofala hunters. Hope for many more photos to post!

Not too many people who hunt two continents in a matter of 10 days. This month Lil Louis had good fortune with his bow (warthog ) and rifle (deer ). How nice to have a Mississippi grandfather setting up hunts for the grandchildren.

12/12/2025

Nothing like the preparation and anticipation of a buffalo hunt. When a client is planning on this kind of hunt well in advance, I usually try to send the hunter a wood carved buffalo. Artists are from Zimbabwe and they use ironwood which is a hardwood that is so dense and dry, it takes a long time and a lot of patience to complete such an African craft.

Mike Yancey Pine Hollow Flintlock Rifles I will be sending you this ironwood carved buffalo bull. Maybe there is a tiny bit of superstition in the process but one thing I do know is that I can’t wait to hunt a buffalo with you in 2026!

11/10/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcKxttM3wtQ

From a big eland bull to numerous plains game species including the majestic sable. Mike and Julie had a great time hunting with Sofala Safaris. You pick your choice of weapon and we will provide the opportunity of a lifetime.

From eland to numerous plains game including the majestic sable, Mike and Julie had a great time hunting with Sofala Safaris. You pick your choice of weapon ...

11/04/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L54gU3NrkdU

Steve succeeded in shooting a Cape buffalo with a longbow. This is something most should never try.... Decades of shooting heavy bows, meticulous preparation...

10/24/2025

Our hunt ended today. Amazing time with Steve and Mike. What a privilege to be here this week.

10/23/2025

Cape Buffalo Hunt with Sofala Safaris
68 inch 83 pounds at 26 inches
Model: Northern Mist American
1030 grain carbon arrow
Grizzly broadhead
Northern Mist Longbows (Bowyer: Steve Turay)

10/21/2025

This is incredible. Steve Turay shot a cape buffalo bull with a longbow. One shot. DEAD ☠️
I have been waiting for this for a long time - not something most should even try…..