June is one of our favourite times to be out in the area we hunt in Limpopo. The vegetation is open, the animals are active, and the stalks can be as demanding as they are rewarding. This particular morning gave us exactly that kind of hunt.

We were working through the area when we picked up an impala ram — and then quickly realised there were two rams locked in a fight beneath a marula tree. That changed everything. Two animals fully focused on each other gave us a rare window, and we moved carefully to make the most of it.

Getting into position was the first challenge. We worked around to the far corner of a patch of bush, staying out of sight while the rams continued to push and shove. Once we found a clean angle, the shooting sticks went down and the rifle went up.

The next challenge was reading the two rams while they moved. We took our time to identify the better animal, but fighting impala rarely stand still — they turn, break apart, and come back together in a matter of seconds. Patience was the only option. We waited for the right moment, confirmed the correct animal, and when it finally presented a clear shot, the trigger was pressed.

The shot was clean and the ram went down well. It was a very good impala, taken the right way — on foot, with a careful stalk and a composed shot under pressure. That is the kind of hunt that stays with you.

We are grateful to have shared this one with our client and look forward to more hunts like it across the rest of the season. If an impala hunt in Limpopo is on your list, we would be glad to hear from you — feel free to reach out to the GO Safaris team to discuss availability.