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Good day AH community,
It has been a few years since we offered this package but it is back due to popular demand. We have had quite a bit of interest from our clients to bring it back and we are happy to once again offer this to new and current clients. For those who do not know what a Macnab is - The Macnab is a traditional challenge dating back many centuries. It was considered to be the ultimate test of a sportsman's abilities as it tests him in all 3 facets a passionate sportsman might face - hunting, wingshooting as well as fly fishing. The following short piece explains it in a bit more detail:
"A Macnab is a classic sporting challenge rooted in Scottish field sports. To “achieve a Macnab,” a person must catch a salmon on the fly, stalk and shoot a red stag, and shoot a brace of grouse—all within a single day, typically dawn to dusk. Although modern interpretations sometimes vary, the essence remains a demanding test of skill, planning, and luck across three of Scotland’s most iconic pursuits. Today, some estates and conservation groups run Macnab challenges as charity events or to promote ethical field sports, but the core idea remains the same: a one-day triathlon of traditional Highland sport.
The story of the Macnab originates from John Buchan’s 1925 novel John Macnab. In the book, three bored but accomplished gentlemen—seeking adventure and a test of their abilities—send letters to three Highland estates announcing that they will attempt to poach game from each property without being caught. They sign their challenge “John Macnab.” What follows is a mix of suspense, humour, and Highland sporting lore, and the daring escapades of Buchan’s characters inspired generations of sportsmen to emulate the feat in real life. Over time, the fictional caper evolved into the formalized challenge now known simply as “the Macnab."
The challenge was of course to have success in all 3 facets between sunrise and sunset. Here in South Africa, honoring that age old tradition, our own version of a Macnab has been created. This incorporates the 3 species in South Africa that are some of the most difficult to harvest in terrain you will need to be fit to conquer! One is required to hunt either a Mountain Reedbuck, Common Reedbuck or a Vaal Rhebok, shoot a brace of waterfowl and then finally catch a wild trout on fly fishing equipment all between sunrise and sunset.
Upon successfully completing the challenge a certificate is issued to the successful hunter.
This is a wonderful hunt to do and with the add on's and extra things to do there you should have plenty to do during the 5 day trip. This is a wonderful hutn to share with buddies. The hunt looks as follows:
The Bayly Sippel Macnab:
Macnab with a Vaal Rhebok $5920
Macnab with a Common Reedbuck $5370
Macnab with a Mtn Reedbuck $4420
*each Macnab price includes 5 days/6 nights, your trophy animal, your Trout and a brace of waterfowl.
Macnab retry with Common Reedbuck is $2950
Other species available to hunt and extra activities:
Vaal Rhebok $2500 / €2140
Common Reedbuck $1950 / €1670
Mtn Reedbuck $1000 / €860
Oribi $4000 / €3420
Baboon $350 / €300
Bushpig $900 / €770
Black Wildebeest $1500 / €1300
Blesbuck $650 / €560
Eland $4000 / €3420 (Permits required)
Duiker $600 / €515
Jackal calling/night hunting for pests (porcupine, genet, white tailed mongoose etc.) $250 / €185
Fly Fishing $85 / €75 (per person per day)
For a day of Waterfowl and/or Rameron Pigeon hunting it is as follows:
$600 per person for 1 to 3 guns
$400 per person for groups of 4 or more
Trip up Sani Pass to visit the highest pub in Africa (Passport required) $150
*Once off transfer fee of $250 if not flying to local airport in KwaZulu Natal
*Hard hunting on foot
*Fitness is a MUST
*No size limits
*All inclusive
Package includes:
• Licensed Professional Hunter, a Tracker, Skinner and hunting vehicle.
• Accommodation on a full board basis, incl. non-alcoholic drinks and table beer/wine
• Transfer from and to Johannesburg international Airport.
• Transport between and on hunting Area A and Area B
• Laundry service (Except on Sundays).
• Field preparation of Trophies.
Package excludes:
• Flight from and to Johannesburg International Airport, and any national flights from one concession to the next.
• Hard tack (whiskey, brandy etc)
• Firearms and ammunition. (Rifle Hire available at request)
• Hotel accommodation before and after the hunt – if required.
• Taxidermy, packing, insurance, transport.
• Dipping and shipping of trophies.
• Personal expenses ex. Tips, Telephone, Souvenirs etc.
• Tourist Programmes
We hope to hear from you all!
Contact us at: hunt@baylysippelsafaris.co.za for more info
+27 719821685 - Dempsey Bayly (available on WhatsApp)
+27 833994593 - Michael Sippel (German speaking available on WhatsApp)
Keep up with us on our various social media platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaylySippelHuntingSafaris/
Instagram: bayly_sippel_safaris
YouTube: Bayly Sippel Hunting Safaris
Kind regards,
Dempsey Bayly & Michael Sippel
Bayly Sippel Safaris US person of contact Dustin Knutson - dustinknut@gmail.com / Robert Williamson - Northslopegrips@gmail.com
Bayly Sippel Safaris Australian person of contact David Berner - davidberner1983@hotmail.com
Bayly Sippel Safaris France person of contact Romain Berthouly - rberthouly@hotmail.com
Bayly Sippel Safaris German person of contact Jorn Spitz - r93lexus@gmail.com
Bayly Sippel Safaris Canadian person of contact Brandon Isaac -isaacbr@gmail.com / Dean Macdonald - dmaed45@hotmail.com
It has been a few years since we offered this package but it is back due to popular demand. We have had quite a bit of interest from our clients to bring it back and we are happy to once again offer this to new and current clients. For those who do not know what a Macnab is - The Macnab is a traditional challenge dating back many centuries. It was considered to be the ultimate test of a sportsman's abilities as it tests him in all 3 facets a passionate sportsman might face - hunting, wingshooting as well as fly fishing. The following short piece explains it in a bit more detail:
"A Macnab is a classic sporting challenge rooted in Scottish field sports. To “achieve a Macnab,” a person must catch a salmon on the fly, stalk and shoot a red stag, and shoot a brace of grouse—all within a single day, typically dawn to dusk. Although modern interpretations sometimes vary, the essence remains a demanding test of skill, planning, and luck across three of Scotland’s most iconic pursuits. Today, some estates and conservation groups run Macnab challenges as charity events or to promote ethical field sports, but the core idea remains the same: a one-day triathlon of traditional Highland sport.
The story of the Macnab originates from John Buchan’s 1925 novel John Macnab. In the book, three bored but accomplished gentlemen—seeking adventure and a test of their abilities—send letters to three Highland estates announcing that they will attempt to poach game from each property without being caught. They sign their challenge “John Macnab.” What follows is a mix of suspense, humour, and Highland sporting lore, and the daring escapades of Buchan’s characters inspired generations of sportsmen to emulate the feat in real life. Over time, the fictional caper evolved into the formalized challenge now known simply as “the Macnab."
The challenge was of course to have success in all 3 facets between sunrise and sunset. Here in South Africa, honoring that age old tradition, our own version of a Macnab has been created. This incorporates the 3 species in South Africa that are some of the most difficult to harvest in terrain you will need to be fit to conquer! One is required to hunt either a Mountain Reedbuck, Common Reedbuck or a Vaal Rhebok, shoot a brace of waterfowl and then finally catch a wild trout on fly fishing equipment all between sunrise and sunset.
Upon successfully completing the challenge a certificate is issued to the successful hunter.
This is a wonderful hunt to do and with the add on's and extra things to do there you should have plenty to do during the 5 day trip. This is a wonderful hutn to share with buddies. The hunt looks as follows:
The Bayly Sippel Macnab:
Macnab with a Vaal Rhebok $5920
Macnab with a Common Reedbuck $5370
Macnab with a Mtn Reedbuck $4420
*each Macnab price includes 5 days/6 nights, your trophy animal, your Trout and a brace of waterfowl.
Macnab retry with Common Reedbuck is $2950
Other species available to hunt and extra activities:
Vaal Rhebok $2500 / €2140
Common Reedbuck $1950 / €1670
Mtn Reedbuck $1000 / €860
Oribi $4000 / €3420
Baboon $350 / €300
Bushpig $900 / €770
Black Wildebeest $1500 / €1300
Blesbuck $650 / €560
Eland $4000 / €3420 (Permits required)
Duiker $600 / €515
Jackal calling/night hunting for pests (porcupine, genet, white tailed mongoose etc.) $250 / €185
Fly Fishing $85 / €75 (per person per day)
For a day of Waterfowl and/or Rameron Pigeon hunting it is as follows:
$600 per person for 1 to 3 guns
$400 per person for groups of 4 or more
Trip up Sani Pass to visit the highest pub in Africa (Passport required) $150
*Once off transfer fee of $250 if not flying to local airport in KwaZulu Natal
*Hard hunting on foot
*Fitness is a MUST
*No size limits
*All inclusive
Package includes:
• Licensed Professional Hunter, a Tracker, Skinner and hunting vehicle.
• Accommodation on a full board basis, incl. non-alcoholic drinks and table beer/wine
• Transfer from and to Johannesburg international Airport.
• Transport between and on hunting Area A and Area B
• Laundry service (Except on Sundays).
• Field preparation of Trophies.
Package excludes:
• Flight from and to Johannesburg International Airport, and any national flights from one concession to the next.
• Hard tack (whiskey, brandy etc)
• Firearms and ammunition. (Rifle Hire available at request)
• Hotel accommodation before and after the hunt – if required.
• Taxidermy, packing, insurance, transport.
• Dipping and shipping of trophies.
• Personal expenses ex. Tips, Telephone, Souvenirs etc.
• Tourist Programmes
We hope to hear from you all!
Contact us at: hunt@baylysippelsafaris.co.za for more info
+27 719821685 - Dempsey Bayly (available on WhatsApp)
+27 833994593 - Michael Sippel (German speaking available on WhatsApp)
Keep up with us on our various social media platforms:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaylySippelHuntingSafaris/
Instagram: bayly_sippel_safaris
YouTube: Bayly Sippel Hunting Safaris
Kind regards,
Dempsey Bayly & Michael Sippel
Bayly Sippel Safaris US person of contact Dustin Knutson - dustinknut@gmail.com / Robert Williamson - Northslopegrips@gmail.com
Bayly Sippel Safaris Australian person of contact David Berner - davidberner1983@hotmail.com
Bayly Sippel Safaris France person of contact Romain Berthouly - rberthouly@hotmail.com
Bayly Sippel Safaris German person of contact Jorn Spitz - r93lexus@gmail.com
Bayly Sippel Safaris Canadian person of contact Brandon Isaac -isaacbr@gmail.com / Dean Macdonald - dmaed45@hotmail.com
