In August 2024 three friends and I hunted with Derian Koekemoer, who runs DK Safaris, on a concession not far from the town of Hoedspruit, near Kruger National Park.

We chose DK Safaris upon the recommendation of Carl Breetzke, who was one of the PH’s who guided us on our 2023 trip to another part of South Africa. 

This was our third trip to South Africa (all arranged through World Safari Xpeditions) and we were keen to hunt in a different location.

Derian Koekemoer and his two assisting PH’s, Carl Breetzke and Christian Viljoen helped the four of us secure excellent trophies: large old Cape buffalo bulls, zebra, wildebeest, impala, nyala, sable and spotted hyena. DK Safaris offers a fabulous range of game, with some really outstanding trophies. We passed up opportunities on many other species in pursuit of the trophies that we took. Derian has access to other nearby concessions and can assist hunters with everything from baboon and warthog to hippo and elephant.

DK Safaris really looked after us and provided excellent accommodation, great facilities and good meals. Their hunting vehicles are well maintained and in good condition.

We had such a good time, that within days of our return to Australia, we had booked through World Safari Xpeditions to return to hunt with DK Safaris in July 2025. 

I cannot recommend Derian Koekemoer and his team at DK Safaris too highly.

Ian Head is right when he says “Once is never enough”