Create Your Own 5-Animal Safari in KwaZulu-Natal

2024 / 2025

Create Your Own 5-Animal Safari in KwaZulu-Natal

ONLY $5,750 All-in!

HUNT INCLUDES:

• 7 Full Hunting Days in KwaZulu-Natal
• 8 Nights Lodging

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​Trophy Fees Included for:

• Eland ($2,100)*
• Waterbuck OR Gemsbuck ($1,000)*
• Zebra OR Blue Wildebeest ($700)*
• Impala OR Blesbuck ($250)*
• Warthog ($200)*

* Trade values for switching animals in the package. Animals can be switched 1 x 1 for equal or higher value animals from the price list while paying the difference in pricing.

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​Also Included:

• R/T Road Transfer from Johannesburg
• Field Preparation of Trophies
• Beer / Wine
• Internet Service in Camp​

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EXTRAS:

• Dip and Pack
• Crating and Shipping of Trophies
• Taxidermy 
• Rifle Rental
• Airfare to and from Johannesburg
• Liquor / Spirits
• Gratuities​
• Additional Wing Shooting Days

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The observer rate is $120 per day

The rate to add hunting days is $220 per day

Plains Game rifle rental is $100 total plus ammo used

Wing shooting rifle rental is $25 / Day plus ammo at cost 

Add wing shooting days to this hunt in season ( May-August ) for only $345 / Day!

Whether you’re a beginner who is just starting to knock off trophies from your wish list or a hunting veteran looking for a customizable package to add some more animals to your resume, this plains game package gives you the ability to pick and choose which trophies are right for you. This hunt takes place on a game reserve that has had minimal hunting pressure recently, so finding top-notch trophies here is a breeze! It is a 4-hour drive from OR Tambo to the reserve, where you’ll stay in a 4-star lodge for your trip. This concession is a special place to hunt, with 4 out of the big 5 calling it home (all except lions) and an abundance of high-quality animals including big kudu and Cape buffalo. 

The Hunting Area and Terrain:

This hunt takes place within a 17,000-acre game reserve in Kwazulu-Natal. The reserve is a patchwork of open grassy plains, rugged valleys, mountainous regions, and dense African bush, providing a diverse environment for a single concession. Here, four of the Big Five roam, with only lions being absent. This reserve has not been hunted much in recent times and still only sees minimal hunting pressure, which makes for quite the unique hunt to experience and see the animals when they are calm and not easily spooked. 

Expect to find exceptional trophies in this well-managed reserve, particularly top-notch eland, wildebeest, kudu, red hartebeest, and blesbuck. Notably, 60”+ kudu can be found in the surrounding free-range areas. You might get lucky with dedication and effort, especially during the months of April and May (any kudu over 60” incurs an additional $8,000 trophy fee). The eland here are also especially noteworthy, with old bulls that have the fringe and the body size that is in demand! Cape buffalo, ranging from 40” to 48”, are also abundant, alongside red hartebeests scoring above 23” and blesbucks between 16” and 18”.

During your hunt, you may encounter hippos and crocodiles near the concession's water sources. Watch out! The Crocs here are big and hungry! Overall, this reserve offers a unique area with top-quality animals that will ensure you harvest some of the finest plains game trophies around!

Hunting Seasons:

This hunt is available from March through September, but the ideal times are April through July. Coming anytime during this period will be prime hunting time. 

Wing Shooting

Wing shooting days may be added in season. A mixture of upland bird hunting for Franklin and Guinea, Doves and Pigeons, and Ducks and Geese is available at an all-in daily rate of $345/day. Rifle rental is $25 / day plus ammo at cost. The current cost of shotgun ammo is about $17 / box.

Wing Shooting Seasons:

• May: Ducks, Geese, Franklin and Guinea
• June – August: Doves and Pigeons, Franklin and Guinea, Ducks and Geese

Wing Shooting Methods:

• Pigeons and Doves – Hunt over Maize Fields
• Franklin and Guinea – Hunt behind dogs or with the use of beaters
• Ducks and Geese – Hunt from Blinds in the evenings when the birds are returning

About the Safari Outfitter:

This outfitter prides itself on this game reserve and goes to great lengths to ensure only the finest-quality animals are on it. They have solely managed it for over a decade, ensuring it overflows with only the best animals and the largest variety. During their decade of management, the land has consistently produced amazing quality trophies for clients. Due to the diverse terrain, the concession can host a variety of animals, even 4 out of the Big 5, which is extremely unique for any concession in South Africa. Expect to see elephants, rhinos, and buffalo while glassing, walking, and stalking your plains game! They are dedicated to you harvesting the best trophies possible and snoring your time with them is comfortable and unforgettable. Their 4-star lodge and lodge staff are also some of the best and will do anything in their power to make sure you enjoy your time spent there.

The Lodge and Accommodations:

This traditional-style African lodge has six bedrooms all with private en-suite bathrooms, a communal lounge and bar area, an outside patio, a pool, and a firepit. Each room has a queen bed that can be split into two singles if you require. All the rooms are well-appointed with outlets, fans, and daily room servicing. 

The lodge is 4 stars and the high rating shows. The food is delicious, the lodge staff is attentive and detailed, and the beds are comfortable and relaxing. It is very well-kept and provides a very inviting atmosphere for you to enjoy while there. Cell phone and internet services are available while in camp.

A Typical Day Hunting:

Your hunting day kicks off just before dawn. You’ll begin your morning with a choice between a light breakfast with coffee or a more substantial meal if desired before your hunting day begins. While you’re eating breakfast, your vehicle will be loaded with coolers stocked with drinks, water, and snacks for the day. Once you are finished eating and you and your PH have discussed the plan for the day, you will both set out for a thrilling day of hunting.

The primary hunting method for these plains game animals will be spot-and-stalk, where you will spend the morning scanning the terrain. There are various vantage points through the concession that you and your PH will stop at. Using these mountaintop lookouts, you'll glass the valleys and other prime areas, searching for the best trophies. You can expect to see a wide range of animals while glassing, with everything from buffalo to elephants and even rhinos!

As the heat of the day intensifies, you'll return to the lodge for a chef-prepared lunch, and then for a couple of hours of relaxation. You’ll need the downtime to recharge before the afternoon hunt resumes. In the late afternoon, you and your PH will head back out into the field, continuing the hunt until the evening.

Upon returning to the lodge, your dinner will be waiting to be served to you. Your day will conclude with sitting around the fire, sharing stories, and preparing for the next day's hunt. Each day promises new challenges and memorable experiences, ensuring a rewarding and unforgettable hunting trip.

Rental Rifles:

This outfitter has many rental rifles for you to choose from:

• CZ 30-06 Springfield with a 4-16x44 Rudolph scope
• Winchester 30-06 Springfield with a 3-9x40 Leupold scope
• Blaser 300 win mag with a Swarovski scope
• Sako 243 win mag with a Zeiss scope
• Remington 375H&H with a Leupold scope
• Custom 9.3x62 with a Leupold scope
• CZ 416 Rigby, open sights
• Browning 20 ga
• CZ 12 ga
• Beretta 12 ga

Rifle Rental is $100 total plus any ammunition used.

If you plan on bringing your rifle, any bolt action rifle with quality ammunition in the .30 calibers is recommended by this outfitter. 

Trophy Care and Shipping:

Once your trophy has been harvested, it will be brought back to camp. They will be skinned by the outfitter's skinners who have years of experience working with these capes. They will then be salted and dried, and the salt will be changed daily. They will be handed off to Splitting Image, who will pick up the trophies within 7 days of your hunt. 

Getting There:

Typically all international flights fly into OR Tambo Int Airport in Johannesburg. If you arrive mid to late afternoon, you’ll stay overnight at the African Sky guest house and be driven to camp the next morning. If arriving earlier in the day, the outfitter will meet you at the airport to pick you up and drive you to camp that day. A lunch along with snacks and cold drinks will be packed to enjoy halfway between the airport and the lodge. It is a four-hour drive from the airport to the lodge.

Deposit and Payment Policy:

A deposit of $2,575 is due to book this Plains game hunt. The remaining balance (including any extra animals) must be paid in camp at the end of the safari by US cash or wire transfer. 

Cancellation Policy:

Deposits are non-refundable. Date changes can be requested but are at the outfitter's discretion. Cancelations made within 60 days of the start of the hunt are considered to be a default. Upon any allowed rescheduling, a $150 fee is to be paid directly to the booking agent. Hunts scheduled for a subsequent year are subject to that subsequent year's Trophy Fee Price List.

EXCLUSIONS: International airfare, taxidermy, international shipping of trophies, spirits, rifle rental and ammo used, insurance, and gratuities.