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2024-2025 South African Hunting Safari Packages

Regardless of whether you’ve always dreamed about hunting cape buffalo or plains game, you’ll enjoy  unparalleled service and an unforgettable african hunting adventure if you  book one of our south african hunting safari packages..

We currently have openings in October and November 2024 as well as most months during the 2025 hunting season.

We are also offering our remaining 2024 hunts at a discount. Contact us for details. 

At Big Game Hunting Adventures, we’ll deliver the high quality South African hunting safari at a reasonable price that you’ve always dreamed of. We are not a high volume outfitter and instead focus on providing a limited number of high quality hunts. Since we book a limited number of trophy hunting safaris each year and only take one hunting party at a time, we deliver an outstanding African hunting experience with exceptional service to all of our hunters.

If you’ve always dreamed of a true African hunting adventure like the ones you read about in  Outdoor Life  and  Sports Afield , then book a South Africa hunting safari package with us for the hunting trip of a lifetime.

Please note: we know every hunter is unique, so our African hunting safari packages are flexible. All of these packages may be upgraded with additional game animals and/or hunting days. You may also substitute different animals for the ones listed with the package.

For each package, safari hunts for other game like crocodile, hippo, lechwe, and roan can be arranged as well, but require advance notice.

If you don’t see exactly what you’re looking for below, contact us  and we’ll build a custom hunting package specifically for you.

While you’re responsible for paying for your airline ticket, taxidermy, and shipment of your trophies home, our South Africa hunting packages include all costs associated with the hunt. There are no hidden fees . Our African hunting safaris all include pick-up and drop off at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Join us on one of our South Africa hunting packages for first class lodging, excellent food, and outstanding hunting!

The South Africa hunting packages listed below are valid for hunts booked in 2024 and 2025.

1×1: One Hunter Guided By One Professional Hunter 2×1: Two Hunters Guided By One Professional Hunter

South Africa Plains Game Hunting Packages

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Our Bushveld Adventure is our most popular African hunting safari package.

This hunt includes 10 days accommodation and trophy fees for kudu, blue wildebeest, impala and warthog. Book this hunt and enjoy a classic safari hunt in the untamed bushveld of South Africa’s Limpopo Province. Fair chase hunting, no game farms, and no hidden costs.

Bushveld Adventure 10 Days (9 Nights) Accommodation Kudu, Blue Wildebeest, Impala, & Warthog $8,230 Per Hunter (1×1) $7,760 Per Hunter (2×1) $1,995 Per Non-Hunter

The bushveld of western Limpopo Province is famous as one of the best destinations for kudu and impala hunting in all of southern Africa. In addition to the big kudu, blue wildebeest, and impala this area is known for, this part of the country is also home to large and diverse populations of many other species of plains game. With the opportunity to enjoy an incredible African safari hunting experience for exceptional trophy quality animals in one of the wildest and least developed areas remaining in South Africa, it’s easy to understand why this is one of our most popular hunting packages. This South African hunting safari includes the trophy fees for a kudu, a blue wildebeest, an impala, and a warthog.

Species Available At This Camp : Blue Wildebeest, Blesbok (Common & Saddleback), Bushpig, Bushbuck, Cape Buffalo, Duiker, Eland, Gemsbok, Giraffe, Impala, Klipspringer, Kudu, Monkey, Nyala, Porcupine, Red Hartebeest, Sable, Steenbok, Warthog, Waterbuck, and Zebra

Testimonial:  For those booking a hunt with John, you should know that what he is a guy you can depend upon: he is solid, dependable, experienced, and will deliver on what he tells you. I value honesty and integrity and both John and the professional hunters he works with have it in spades. I booked a plains game hunt with John and couldn’t have been more satisfied when it was over. The Limpopo camp on the river is exactly what I wanted: it’s dedicated only to you (there are no other hunters) and is old style. Kobus (my PH) and Fielmon (my tracker) are both highly experienced and it was fascinating to watch them work together. It was an incredible experience!

-Bob Fletcher 

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First Timer’s Adventure 7 Days (6 Nights) Accommodation Blue Wildebeest, Blesbok, Impala, & Warthog $5,220 Per Hunter (1×1) $4,945 Per Hunter (2×1) $1,475 per Non-Hunter

This South African hunting package is perfect for the first time hunter to Africa as well as those with limited time or a strict budget. Taking place in the bushveld, hunters booked for this plains game hunting safari will get to experience breathtaking scenery and take in the awe-inspiring sight of the incredible variety of game that inhabits Africa. This package includes the trophy fees for four of South Africa’s most iconic plains game species: blue wildebeest, blesbok, warthog, and impala.

Testimonial:  I saw more game animals than I have ever seen in my entire life hunting in Texas. During my time in Africa, I was blessed to take a beautiful zebra along with a monster wildebeest, blesbok, and warthog. The accommodations were first class. I felt like a VIP the entire time. When you hunt there it is literally all about you.

The other best aspect of the hunt was my PH Kobus. When I arrived and shook his hand that first day at the airport we were client and PH. When I shook his hand getting on the plane to return to the United States, we were friends. That sounds very cliché but it is the truth. Kobus was professional, extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, patient with a newbie like me, he delivers everything he promises, and above all he is a good man. I enjoyed every second we spent together and I am very much looking forward to hunting with him again!

-Matt Acosta

Family Plains Game Hunting Package 10 Days (9 Nights) Accommodation for 2 Hunters Each Hunter: Kudu, Impala, & Warthog 6 Animals Total $13,320 ($6,660 Per Hunter) $1,995 Per Non-Hunter

This is often booked as a father and son hunting package, but it’s also the perfect opportunity for any two friends or family members to enjoy a classic African plains game hunt together at an affordable price. The Family Package safari is almost identical to the Bushveld Package. The only differences are that the Family Package includes the daily rates for two hunters as well as trophy fees for two kudu, two impala, and two warthog. However, it does not include the trophy fee for blue wildebeest. Regardless of whether you want a hunt for two friends or a husband and wife, a father and daughter, or a father and son hunting package, each guest will get the hunting adventure of a lifetime in one of Africa’s premier areas for hunting plains game.

Testimonial:  I took my 14 year old son on this hunt and I can’t say enough good things about the experience! Big Game Hunting Adventures was absolutely great and John had everything totally prepared for us. Every detail of the hunting experience was taken care of in an exceptional manner. The number of animals we saw on this hunt was amazing and Johan (our PH) was perfect. With his help, we took some very nice trophies on our safari. This was the hunt of a lifetime and we’re looking forward to hunting with them again soon!

-Richard Petree

Deluxe Plains Game Hunting Package 14 Days (13 Nights) Accommodation Kudu, Eland, Waterbuck, Gemsbok, Zebra, Blue Wildebeest, Impala, & Warthog $17,480 Per Hunter (1×1) $3,015 Per Non-Hunter

We built this South African hunting safari package specifically for serious trophy hunters who want to pursue a wide variety of African game animals during a single hunt. This package also takes place in the bushveld of western Limpopo Province and is the ultimate plains game hunting safari for the species native to that area. Nowhere else will you get the opportunity to hunt for Africa’s premier species of plains game like this at such a reasonable price.

Testimonial:  An epic trip! We were anticipating a nice hunting camp, a fair chance at a few animals for me, good food, and some decent wildlife watching to entertain my wife and her friends. What all of us found was five star dining at a beautiful ecotourism resort that had fabulous hunting and a staff who went out of their way to make sure we had a great time. This far exceeded our wildest expectations and we couldn’t be more pleased! My wife and I were thinking this was the trip of a lifetime, but we and I are already planning to return. Kobus, Billy, Filoman, Rasilli and the rest of the team are true professionals, and all of us left knowing we’d become good friends. I feel incredibly lucky to have connected with Big Game Hunting Adventures and John!

-Tom Fetherston 

South Africa Cape Buffalo Hunting Package 7 Days (6 Nights) Accommodation $14,700 Per Hunter (1×1) $14,400 Per Hunter (2×1) $1,475 Per Non-Hunter

When it comes to hunting adventures, few experiences can compare to matching wits with the legendary Black Death  on foot in the African bushveld. After all, there’s a reason why cape buffalo are the most sought after member of the Big Five. This hunt takes place on our wild and undeveloped hunting area in western Limpopo Province. In addition to healthy populations of plains game and buffalo, this area still has that “wild Africa” feel with leopard preying on antelope, crocodile and hippo in the river, and the sounds of jackals at night. So, if you’ve always dreamed of a true African safari hunting adventure like the ones you read about in  Outdoor Life  and  Sports Afield , then you’ll have the trip of a lifetime on a Cape Buffalo hunting safari with us. This package includes the trophy fee for a trophy cape buffalo bull.

We have a 100% success rate over the past four years and our lifetime success rate on Cape Buffalo hunting safaris is over 90%. We only hunt hard bossed bulls, not immature bulls who have not had an opportunity to breed.

Testimonial:  First class outfit all the way around! They really make the whole deal easy and are right there for you the whole hunt every step of the way. John, Kobus, Johan and the rest of the crew will take good care of you and do everything possible to ensure a safe, successful, and very enjoyable hunting experience. I just completed my second safari with them and I’m ready for a third!

-Jerry McDonald

South Africa Cape Buffalo/Sable Hunting Package 8 Days (7 Nights) Accommodation 1 Cape Buffalo Bull & 1 Trophy Sable $20,135 Per Hunter (1×1) $1,655 Per Non-Hunter

With their long and spectacular curved horns, sable antelope are another one of Africa’s most desired trophy animals right up there with buffalo. Fortunately, this African safari hunting package is an excellent opportunity to hunt both sable and buffalo on the same trip at a discount. This hunt also takes place on our hunting area in the bushveld of western Limpopo Province and there are good prospects for a taking 40″+ sable bull on this hunt. This package includes the trophy fee for a trophy cape buffalo bull and a sable.

South Africa Cape Buffalo Cow Hunting Package 7 Days (6 Nights) Accommodation 1 Cape Buffalo Cow $6,775 Per Hunter (1×1) $6,585 Per Hunter (2×1) $1,475 Per Non-Hunter

We also offer a limited number of hunts for cape buffalo cows, which are a more affordable way to hunt cape buffalo than targeting a trophy bull. Specifically, we’re targeting older, post-breeding age cows without calves on these hunts. These old cows have been around the block a few times and are as formidable of an adversary as a bull. Indeed, approaching a buffalo herd in the thick bush and evading all those eyes, ears, and noses to identify and shoot an older female without a calf is an experience you won’t forget!

This package includes the trophy fee for a cape buffalo cow.

South Africa Wing Shooting Fees Pigeon, Dove, Guinea Fowl, Crested Francolin, Sand Grouse, White Faced Ducks $355 Per Hunter, Per Day $25 Per Day Shotgun Rental $12 Per Box of Shells

Our primary hunting areas have some fantastic bird hunting opportunities and you’re welcome to add a day or two of wing shooting onto a plains game and/or buffalo hunt. In particular, our main camp has healthy populations of pigeon, dove, and guinea fowl year round. Other species are migratory.

Depending on the exact time of year and exact bird species we’re hunting, this can range from sitting on the edge of a field pass shooting doves and pigeons as they come and go (in flocks of dozens and hundreds) to some sort of beaten hunt for other birds using people and/or dogs. There’s good bird hunting all year round, but there are definitely seasonal peaks. The months of May, June, July, and August tend to have really good hunting for a variety of bird species. Contact us for more details on adding some wing shooting to your hunt.

Professional Video Service $295 Per Day $2,065 for a 7 day hunt $2,360 for an 8 day hunt $2,950 for a 10 day hunt

Want to relive your once in a lifetime hunt and/or share the experience with friends/family when you return home? If so, then you’ll definitely want to book the services of our videographer. He’ll go out hunting with you each day, film the events of your trip, and then build a video of the entirety of your hunt. He’ll do all the editing in camp and will provide a USB flash drive with the completed video on your departure day for you to take home with you.

Videos are normally 40-60 minutes long and tell the story of your full experience: the hunt itself, camp life, especially interesting encounters with wildlife, etc. You’re also welcome to make special requests of him while you’re there. Contact us for more details on booking a videographer for your safari.

Why Should I Book A South Africa Hunting Safari Package With You?

• No hidden costs: our South Africa safari hunting packages include everything except for your air fare, taxidermy, and shipment of your trophies.
• We are not a high turnover outfit. Instead, we focus on providing quality hunts with the best possible experience for each guest. For that reason, we only book one hunt at a time. Instead of sharing the area with people that you don’t know, you’ll have the whole place to yourself. This allows us to give you our full attention and ensure that you receive VIP treatment on your hunt.
• We’ll pick you up at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. So, unlike a hunt in Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, or the Eastern Cape of South Africa, no follow on airline flights or plane charters to places like Harare or Port Elizabeth are necessary if you book a South Africa hunting package with us.
• If you want to bring your own rifle, we’ll get a temporary import permit for you and help you with all the paperwork involved at no extra charge. So, there is no need to go through the hassle of importing your rifle on your own or pay an additional $200-300 to another company for their help with this.
• We book a limited number of hunts each year, abide by strict quotas, and carefully manage our hunting areas. This ensures that our hunters have high success rates and take the best quality trophies possible (over 90% of our trophies make the Safari Club International or Rowland Ward record book).
• Our Professional Hunters (PHs) are friendly, knowledgeable, and have many years worth of experience guiding North American, European, and Asian hunters on plains game and dangerous game hunting safaris.
• We take pride in providing authentic African hunting safaris with outstanding personal service before, during, and after your hunt. You will not have problems getting in touch us when and we’ll be available to you through the entire process to provide assistance with anything you need related to the hunt.
• We strive to provide high quality, all-inclusive African hunting safaris with no hidden costs. We specialize in providing classic safari hunting adventures and do not offer cull hunts or hunts for non-trophy animals. Not every hunting outfitter prices their hunts in this manner. There are lots of “cheap” or “discount” African safari hunting packages out there advertising cut rate hunting prices and hunters who book those sort of trips often get what they pay for.
• This is a veteran owned and operated business and we plan all of our safari hunts with military precision and attention to detail.

For more useful information on our Africa hunting packages, read our Africa FAQ .

Advantages of Booking An Africa Hunting Safari Package

The biggest advantage of booking a hunting package with us is that our packages are priced at a slight discount. We also build our Africa hunting packages for the ideal length of time to hunt the animals included. This is especially helpful for hunters on their first trip to Africa. Finally, as previously mentioned, our Africa hunting packages include all the costs associated with the actual hunt. The price advertised here is the price that you will pay at the end of your hunt.

Can I Take Additional Animals If I Book An African Hunting Safari Package?

Absolutely! During the course of a hunt you will normally encounter hundreds of animals each day. It’s virtually guaranteed that you’ll run into a couple different species that you were not planning on hunting (and maybe didn’t even know existed prior to your safari) while you’re in Africa. We pride ourselves in flexibility and if you decide that you’re interested in taking an additional animal or two, just let your PH know and he’ll do his best to get you a shot at what you’re after. Additional animals are priced at our normal trophy fees .

What Happens If I Don’t Take An Animal Included In A Package?

We historically have success rates over 90% on most species of plains game. However, since we do practice fair chase hunting for wild animals, nothing is guaranteed and hunters do occasionally fail to take an animal they were after. So, if you do not take one of the animals included in your package, you will not be charged the trophy fee (at time of booking) for that animal. That being said, while we will make every effort to recover all animals wounded during our hunts, any animal wounded and not found will be charged full price.

What Is A Typical Day Like On An African Safari Hunting Trip?

A normal hunting day normally begins early in the morning when the hunters wake up and eat breakfast, which consists of coffee, rusks (a hard, dry biscuit), cereal, and juice. Generally, the hunters, the PH, and the trackers leave camp around sunrise in a 4×4 hunting vehicle carrying a cooler full of drinks and snacks. Depending on the desires and physical abilities of the hunter, we may hunt on foot via tracking or walk and stalk, set up on a good vantage point and glass for animals, or hunt from a blind.

Depending on how things go, the hunters may eat lunch in the bush during a break from the hunt, or they may return to the main camp to eat. The hunt then continues until dusk, when the hunters return to camp for dinner and to prepare for the adventures of the next day!

The video below does a great job of showing what the area looks like and how we conduct our hunts.

What Is The Food Like On An African Hunting Safari?

Regardless of whether you’re visiting from the USA, Canada, Europe, or Asia, excellent food is really a point of emphasis for us on our South Africa hunting safaris and we take great pride in serving delicious meals prepared from the game taken on the hunt. All meals are prepared on site by our professionally trained chef and consist of a combination of authentic South African cuisine and wild game.

Meals feature lots of meat, vegetables, and fruit and are accompanied by fine South African wines specifically chosen to compliment the meal. After a hard day of hunting, you’ll get a chance to relax and unwind with a sundowner and snacks around the fire pit before dinner while you rehash the day’s experiences and talk about tomorrow’s plans.

What Are The Accommodations Like On An Africa Hunting Safari?

Our hunters all stay in individual chalets wired with 220v electricity. Each chalet is kept in pristine condition and furnished with a bed, sink, toilet, and a shower. Our camp also features a fully stocked bar and an outdoor fire pit so you can sit around the campfire and swap stories each evening. The camp staff will also do your laundry as necessary over the course of the hunt.

To learn more details and to see photographs of the accommodations you’ll stay in if you book one of our safari hunting packages, visit  our accommodations page .

Can I Bring A Friend/Family Member Along Who Doesn’t Want To Hunt?

Sure! Our facilities in South Africa are all very comfortable and non-hunting guests are welcome in camp. A large number of our hunters bring along friends and/or family members who are not interested in hunting, but still want to enjoy seeing what Africa is like. For this reason, non-hunting guests are welcome to accompany the hunters on safari each day and we are happy to arrange a game drive, photographic safari, other wildlife viewing opportunity for them.

We can also organize other activities like hot air balloon rides, wildlife viewing, photo safaris, trips to Kruger National Park (which is a great opportunity to see other wildlife like lion and rhino), or visits to nearby tourist attractions. Contact us for pricing on these additional activities.

South Africa Hunting Itinerary

Day 1:  Your Professional Hunter will meet you at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg in the arrivals hall immediately after you clear passport control and customs. If you brought your own rifle, we will have a pre-approved rifle import permit ready and he will help you retrieve it from the police office in the airport.

You’ll then head straight to camp. Depending on what time you arrive, we’ll stop for breakfast/lunch/dinner or snacks as necessary during the drive. Time permitting, we’ll make a quick stop at the range to check your rifle and potentially hunt that afternoon/evening.

Day 2 Through 2nd T0 Last Day: These days are completely dedicated to hunting. A normal day on one of our Africa hunting safaris normally begins early in the morning when the hunters wake up and eat breakfast, which consists of coffee, rusks (a hard, dry biscuit), cereal, and juice. Generally, the hunters and the PH leave camp around sunrise in a 4×4 vehicle carrying a cooler full of drinks and snacks.

Depending on how things go, hunters may eat lunch in the bush during a break from the hunt, or they may return to the main camp to eat. The hunt then continues until dusk, when the hunters return to the hunting lodge for dinner and to prepare for the next day!

Last Day:  At the end of the hunt, you’ll eat breakfast in camp and then your PH will drive you back to Johannesburg. We can also take you souvenir shopping on the way to the airport and eat lunch in the city. Your PH will assist you in checking your bags and rifle (if you brought one). He will stay with you until you successfully make it through the security checkpoint.

Included in our South Africa Hunting Safari Packages: Trophy fees for specified animals Accommodation, food, and beverages for specified number of days Exclusive use of the hunting area Services of a licensed Professional Hunter Pre-Approved firearm import service or use of one of our rifles with a reasonable quantity of ammunition Meet & Greet at airport Transportation between Johannesburg International Airport and hunting areas Reasonable quantity of alcoholic beverages Laundry service during the hunt Skinning and field preparation of trophies Delivery of trophies to a taxidermist and shipping company CITES Permit (if applicable) Baiting (if applicable)

Not Included in our South Africa Hunting Safari Packages: Gratuities for staff members Taxidermy fees Shipment of trophies Airline tickets Personal, travel, and trophy insurance International calls from cell phones or landlines

All our African safri hunting packages are in US dollars and can be upgraded with additional hunting days and additional game animals at the normal daily rates and trophy fees  as listed on our price list.

For hunters that do not wish to bring their own rifles, we have scoped rifles chambered in .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .338 Winchester Magnum, .375 H&H, and .375 Ruger available for our clients to use during their African hunting safari. We provide use of the rifle and ammunition suitable for hunting plains game or Cape Buffalo as appropriate at no extra charge.

Note: we are not set up for bow hunting safaris.

REFERENCES AND TESTIMONIALS

Just send us an email and we’ll send you a list of references you can contact. You can also check out some reviews and testimonials our previous hunters have posted online.

Matt A. testimonial  on AfricaHunting.com

Lou T. testimonial  AfricaHunting.com

Mike S. testimonial  on the 24 Hour Campfire

We donated a hunt to the Send-A-Vet Foundation and hosted a Mike Stilson, who was wounded in Iraq during September 2007, on a plains game hunt in 2017. There’s a great article about Big Game Hunting Adventures and how we helped sponsor Mike’s hunt on Wide Open Spaces that’s well worth your time to check out.

To learn more about booking an incredible African hunting adventure, simply  click the “Get More Information” button below . You’ll be taken to a contact form on the next page where you can enquire about availability for particular dates and ask any questions you may have about our South Africa hunting safaris.

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With over 30 years in the hunting safari business, Tollie’s African Safaris knows exactly what it takes to make your dream hunt a reality.

Because we take pride in maintaining fair chase and ethical hunting standards. We offer more than 30 different species on over 200 acres of hunting grounds.

Besides exciting hunting expeditions, we also offer all-inclusive family tours & safaris.

Some of our most popular activities are hiking, game drives, horse-back riding & trout fishing.  Custom tours and day trips can include your choice of sights like historic towns, shopping & world renowned game parks.

Get the most out of your hunting experience with our range of services. Our team caters to every detail of yourAfrican Safari experience.

At Tollie’s African Safaris we value exceptional customer service. Our hunting packages are fully customized to suit your unique requirements.

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Taste of Africa Package

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Mix & Match Trophy Package

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Executive Safari Package

African Safari with 10 Animals - The Best of South Africa

Sable & Cape Buffalo Package

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Impala Slam Hunting Package

Hunt all 4 Impala Color Variants

Cull Hunt Package

Hunt (6) Cull Animals each Hunter!

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In addition to our Pre-Set African Hunting Packages which we offer on our website above, we can build custom hunting packages to suit the desires of our clients. The hunting packages offered above include a discount based on either the number of hunters and the species which are readily available to hunt within the number of days allocated for the hunt with us in Africa.

We encourage clients to email us if we can cater a custom hunting package for them, i.e. tell us the number of days you wish to hunt, certain species you want to target, and any other excursions we can plan for you while hunting included but not limited to Photo Safaris to National Parks, Post Safari Trips to Victoria Falls, Fishing in Namibia, Encounters with Elephants and much more.

If hunters wish to hunt what we call A la Carte, we can arrange that as well with this simple game plan:

Daily Rate for a Hunter choosing to hunt with his own PH (Professional Hunter) - $345 per day

Daily Rate for a (2) Hunters wishing to hunt with (1) PH - $295 per day

Non Hunting Observers are always welcome to join the Hunter at the rate of $150 per day at our Witklip (Whitestone) Lodge

If a Hunter chooses to choose the A la Carte African Safari, they can pay the daily rate and then choose what to hunt based on our trophy fee rates listed here on the Trophy Fee Listings

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We now have (2) Lodges in Limpopo. Witklip (Whitestone) is the main lodge we've been using since 2010. This 4 Star lodge has 9 Bedrooms and can accompany up to 15 guests at once. Kudu Valley Safari Lodge, is our new 5 Star property, that is 2nd to none in all of South Africa. Check out Hunting Accommodations Here!

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Africa is probably one of the best destinations for hunting safari because of the abundance and diversity of wildlife. But that is not all! The lush landscape and vast plains of Africa make this continent an ideal destination for hunting safari and an adventurous getaway. 

There is simply nothing as exciting as trying to outwit incredibly clever and cunning wild animals.

Now, if hunting in Africa has always been on your mind for a while, this article will provide invaluable information that will make the process of planning an African hunting safari seamless and straightforward.

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A Rudimentary Guide on Africa Hunting Safari Regions

Safari hunting experiences vary greatly based on the region and it’s important to have at least a rudimentary picture of what to expect. Here is a quick safari hunting  guide: 

Southern African countries such as Namibia, Zimbabwe, and South Africa are the most popular countries among hunters ( source ).

Not only do these countries provide hunters with outstanding experiences, but they’re also affordable and ideal for first-timers. 

Eastern Africa – especially Ethiopia, Mozambique, and Tanzania, on the other hand, boast vast wilderness areas. These places are packed with wild-game animals like buffalos, lions, elephants, and leopards.

These regions are fantastic if you desire a comfortable safari spiced up with a thrilling hunting adventure.

Central and Western African countries are the most appealing to experienced hunters, who are after challenging games – giant eland and bongo.

With such a wide range of terrain, diverse destinations and different species of animals to choose from, hunting safari in Africa offers something for everyone.

Packing List for Hunting Safari

Note that clothing may vary depending on the length of your stay, the location, and your preference.

The general rule of thumb is to make sure you pack suitable colors (like neutrals) for your hunting days. Most of the time khaki or jungle green is recommended.

Items to consider packing are:

• 2 long trousers 
• 2 walking shorts 
• 1 lightweight hunting jacket 
• 1 wool sweater 
• Wide brim field hat 
• Medium weight socks 
• 1 pair of sturdy boots 
• One pair of camp slippers 
• Sunglasses  
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African Hunting Safari Packages

African hunting safari is certainly not a cheap hobby. The price varies depending on the country and the exact animal species you intend to hunt. 

Generally, non-exotic species such as gazelle, impala, kudu, wildebeest, eland warthog, zebra, and so on of plain games are the most considerately priced. 

Most packages of African hunting safaris are primarily based on two things; 

• Daily rates – this covers lodging, meals, transportation, service of a professional and qualified hunter
• Trophy rates – this is the price you’ll need to pay for any animal killed on the hunt 

That said, a 5-day or more African safari hunting expenditure can cost upwards of $3000 to $10,000 depending on the outfitter, type of safari hunt, and the country of the hunt.

This is no different for African hunting safaris. 

Factors that Influence Costs

There are a few factors that are taken into consideration in determining the cost of any African safari. Some factors include:

• Country plus the specific hunting areas 
• Length of the hunting period (days)
• Availability of trophy animals 
• Quality of the trophy
• The method used in hunting 
• Travel and accommodation arrangements 

Whether you’re new or a seasoned hunter, you need to dig a little deeper to get a close estimate of how much your adventure will cost.

This will spare you from unpleasant surprises of hidden fees as these quickly add up to a significant amount.

Before you set out on a hunting safari, be sure to ask if the price quoted includes permit fees and local taxes.

Mostly, African hunting safari pricing tends to fall under the following structure: 

• All-inclusive hunts excluding trophy fees plus client-dependent extras

• Hunt packages including the trophy fee for a particular list of animals 

• Self-tailored hunt packages with a discount on trophy fees 

• Itemized hunt prices with all the necessary fees and the daily rates 

Classes of Hunted Animals in an African Hunting Safari

Basically, there are several game classifications;

• Plain games

Dangerous big game hunting safaris are common in various Eastern and Southern Africa countries. Some of the species available to hunt include; Cape buffalo, Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard, Crocodile, and Hippo.

There are different hunting methods for each animal.

For instance, Cape buffalo and elephants are usually hunted on foot which mostly involves lots of walking and tracking.

Sometimes there is use of traditional bowhunting weapons.

On the other hand, leopards are hunted with dogs or on bait, while lions are either hunted on bait or tracking method.

Again, the method used highly depends on the hunting outfitter of your choice.

List of Animals that Are Likely to Be on Your Hunting List

• Bat Eared Fox
• Black Wildebeest 
• White Blesbuck
• Blue Wildebeest
• Duiker Common
• Eland Cape 
• Gemsbuck/Oryx 
• Honey Badger 
• Hyena (Brown) 
• Klipspringer Kudu
• Red Hartebeest
• Kalahari Springbuck
• Black Springbuck
• Burchell’s Zebra –
• Hartman’s Zebra
• Jackal (Black-Backed)
• Damara Dik-Dik
• Giraffe Caracal

5+ Days South African Hunting Itinerary

Package Includes 5 Hunting Days, 6 Nights ($4000)

• Kudu, Cape x 1
• Bushbuck, Cape x 1
• One Blesbuck or 1 Impala

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7-Day Safari Itinerary Guide

• Day 1: pickup from PE from morning till noon  
• From day 2 to day 6: Day 2 through to day 6 are full hunting days 
• Day 7: return to PE 

• Rifle – this will cost you US$ 30 per rifle per day including ammunition.

Safaris Include

• Daily rates
• Hunting transportation
• Professional hunter 
• Transfers to and from the airport
• Your hunting licenses
• Trophy skinning
• Hunting permit fees and VAT tax
• Catered meals and beverages (in moderation)
• Daily laundry service during your trip
• Accommodation boasting all amenities, all included

Not Included

• Other animal fees for game taken over and above animals included in the package
• Taxidermy fees
• Any additional days you may decide to add to your hunting safari (beyond what the package covers)
• More personal trips and tours,
• Additional people(hunters/non-hunters) added to the package,
• Flights and gratuities
• One pre-safari night
• Airport pick up 

A Typical Hunting Day 

Your day will begin early, at dawn with breakfast after which together with your PH, you’ll board a hunting vehicle and drive to the hunting area.

Most African hunts are done using the ‘spot and stalk’ method whereby a potential game is spotted.

Then you get out of the vehicle and commence on stalking.

Stalking can take anywhere between a few minutes to a couple of hours and you’ll be guided by your PH on how to approach the potential trophy.

Mostly, it gets hot by noon especially during summer which makes it unbearable to get any spotting under the scorching sun

It is during this period animals go into hiding from the sun. 

Around this time you’re likely to be directed back to the hunting lodge for lunch and a short rest.

You’ll later commence on an afternoon hunt which takes about the same form as the morning hunt.

The hunting will go on till dusk where you’ll enjoy a magnificent sunset before calling it a day and getting back to the hunting lodge.

There you’ll enjoy your dinner while reminiscing about the wonderful day’s adventure.

This cycle is repeated for the whole period of your stay.

Information about African hunting safari is scarce and not readily available. We hope this comprehensive African hunting safari guide is everything you need to plan an epic adventure and a memorable hunt in Africa. From the best counties to visit and what to pack for your safari to a sample hunting safari guide.

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Frequently Asked Questions on an African Hunting Safari (FAQ)

Simply put, safari hunting is an adventurous excursion taken by an individual to hunt wild animals for recreation.

An African safari hunt can be an expensive affair but that’s based on a couple of factors; which includes the areas do you want to see? How do you want to get around? (Fly or drive) and of course, the species that you want to hunt down.

Trophy hunting costs can range anywhere between $500 and $ 8,000 but again, the total cost will depend on where and what you’re hunting, plus the available quality of the trophy.

Kenya is one of the African countries that have banned trophy (and any other form of hunting). While other countries like Botswana do allow hunting but taking trophies home may be restricted.

In addition to other personal items that you’d take on a normal safari, some essentials of an African hunting safari include; binoculars and bug repellent especially if you’re visiting around summertime.

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Kaiwhai Safaris

Africa’s Trusted Hunting Outfitter “Since 1999"

Kaiwhai Safaris is a leading African Outfitter that specialises in tailor-made luxury African Hunting Safaris. We’ve been in operation since 1999 and have hunted with hundreds of clients over a 25 year span.

Each Safari is custom designed to your personal preferences to ensure that each client get the best African hunting experience, with a bit of luxury… Just because we are in Africa doesn’t mean we have to rough it. Our lodges are world-class and come standard with wi-fi, air-conditioning and all the extras you need, to enjoy your stay in style and comfort.

We hunt only the best quality trophy animals and our guides have many years of experience, hunting with guests from many parts of the world. 

We own the land in South Africa and Namibia that we hunt on, totaling over 300,000 acres. Over and above that, we have 2 further concessions in Botswana and the Caprivi that covers over 890,000 and 500,000 acres respectively. Combined our private land and concessions offer over 45 species of African animals to hunt. 

Whether you prefer rifle hunting or bow hunting, we have the perfect safari for you.

As a testament to our great service, the largest number of our clients each year are returning clients, who hunted with us before. We do not have any clients….. we only have friends!!

GETAWAY TO AFRICA

Our “ Getaway to Africa ” Hunting Show on the Sportsman Channel is a huge success and we regularly film new episodes in Namibia and South Africa. If you interested in being on the show feel free to contact us for more information.

Here is a short introduction to the show.

“In a civilized and cultivated country wild animals only continue to exist at all when preserved by sportsmen.  The excellent people who protest against all hunting, and consider sportsmen as enemies of wildlife, are ignorant of the fact that in reality the genuine sportsman is by all odds the most important factor in keeping the larger and more valuable wild creatures from total extermination.” – Theodore Roosevelt

Our Hunting Areas

Kaiwhai Safaris have exclusive hunting concessions for rifle and bow hunting in South Africa and Namibia. Click on the below links for more information on each area.

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Kaiwhai Safaris is owned and operated by Francois Els and Erik Potgieter, and between us we have more than 40 years of hunting experience. We have a team of professional guides that we have hand selected, with many years of experience hunting the wilds of Africa.

Hunting in Africa is our absolute passion and we have a great wealth of knowledge to pass on to our clients and ensure that each hunt is a lifetime experience. We have some of the most prolific concessions in Southern Africa with more than 45 species available to hunt. 

We tailor-make each and every safari to the specific needs of our guests and ensure that the best possible animals are harvested.

We assist with the planning and booking phase of your hunt, make all the necessary arrangements, get all permits and licenses in place, and the then personally guide each and every hunt. 

We also have many years of experience in the tourism industry and can plan and assist with luxury photographic safaris all over Africa.

Give us a call so we could escort you on your next hunting trip to Africa.

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