We did it back in 2002 so I think we were the trend setters.

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When I hunted those buffalo it was back in 2002 with Pierre van Wyk on his Nemba ranch in the Gwayi. The property is since gone for them due to farm confiscations.

Pierre sent a tracker back to the vehicle to get something and said I would be surprised and yes I was.

The two of us walked in single file, bent over, holding the black umbrellas in front of us, bobbing up and down a bit imitating cape buffalo walking. It worked very well on this instance.

Must try it on water buffalo one day but have to remember to take an umbrella!