Plains Game Hunting Package in KwaZulu-Natal

2024 / 2025

6 Animal 7-Day Plains Game Package in KwaZulu-Natal

$5,200 1 X 1 - Rifle Only

HUNT INCLUDES:

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

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​Trophy Fees Included for:

• Greater Southern Kudu (Up to 60”) ($1,370)*
• Blue Wildebeest (700)*
• Red Hartebeest or a Burchell's Zebra ($700)* 
• Blesbuck ($250 )
• Impala ($250)*
• Warthog ($200)*

​*  (Trade Values)

 

​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!

 

This excellent plains game package contains all the essential animals any African hunter should have! This outfitter has an abundance of extremely high-quality animals on this concession. This hunt occurs on a game reserve that receives very little hunting pressure! They have lots of big kudu and Cape buffalo on this reserve!  All of the big 5 except lions can be found here. The lodge is a 4-hour trip from OR Tambo airport, so no extra flights will be needed once you arrive!

About the Animals:

Kudus are magnificent antelopes found in the woodlands and scrublands of Africa, distinguished by the impressive spiral horns of the males, which can grow up to six feet long. They are elusive creatures, relying on camouflage and stealth to evade predators, and are most active during the early morning and late afternoon. It is possible to harvest up to a 60” kudu on this concession at no additional cost! The Blue wildebeest is a species native to the grasslands and savannas of Eastern and Southern Africa. These animals are easily recognizable by their robust build, curved horns, and distinctive bluish-gray coats with dark vertical stripes. Hunting blue wildebeest is exciting, and takes place during early morning or late afternoon hours when the animals are most active. Using spot-and-stalk techniques, you’ll move quietly through the bush and use natural cover to remain undetected.

The Hunting Area and Terrain:

This hunt for plains game takes place on a 17,000-acre concession in Kwazulu-Natal. This game reserve gets very little hunting pressure, and it's an incredible experience to hunt in an area that has seen little to no human interaction. The area has a lot of mixed terrain, from open grassy plains in parts to deep valleys and mountains in others. There are many patches of thick bush that are spread across the area. This concession also hosts 4 out of the big 5, with only lions not being present here. There is a very high amount of animals present on this concession, in particular blesbuck, zebra, kudu, blue wildebeest, eland, and red hartebeest. The most exceptional trophies to come out of this concession are kudu, eland, red hartebeest, blesbuck, and wildebeest. 60”+ kudu can be found here or in the surrounding free-range area with hard work and time. Those seeking a chance at a 60”+ kudu should book during April and May. It is suggested that your primary focus is on kudu hunting. (Anything over 60” carries an additional $8,000 trophy fee).

Eland bulls here are old and have the in-demand fringe and the body size that hunters are after. Many red hartebeest measure above 23" and there are many blesbucks at 16-18''. There is an abundance of Cape buffalo as well that range from 40'' up to 48''

The outfitter has 4 of the big 5 on this concession and you will likely see the resident hippos and crocodiles while hunting your plains game trophies.

 

Hunting Seasons:

This hunt is available from March through September, but the ideal times are April through July. Coming anytime during this period is prime hunting time as it is cooler and animals will be more active. 

 

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 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 Outfitter:

This outfitter has been managing this concession almost exclusively for nearly a decade and has cultivated the best plains game trophies here during that time. They pride themselves on customer service and producing the highest-quality trophies, helping to create memories that will last a lifetime. Their concession is packed with high-quality plains game animals of all different varieties. Their lodge is very well appointed and all the staff that serve in it are 100% customer-focused and committed to ensuring you enjoy your stay with them. 

Lodge and Accommodations:

This concession features a very well-appointed 4-star lodge. There are six rooms at the lodge each with a queen-size mattress, but can be split to create two single-size beds if desired. Each room has en-suite bathrooms as well as outlets, fans, and daily room servicing. 

This lodge is a traditional older African style and features a pool, patio, outside firepit, and inside lounge area. The lodge is in excellent condition and top-notch. The beds are very comfortable beds and the staff produces great food. The camp staff are highly attentive to any needs you may have and are committed to ensuring your stay is enjoyable. Cell phone and internet services are available while in camp.

A Typical Day Hunting:

You can expect to begin your average day by waking up before sunrise Depending on your breakfast habits, a light breakfast with coffee can be enjoyed before heading out, or a full-spread breakfast can be prepared as well. After breakfast, your vehicle will be packed with full cooler boxes filled with drinks, water, and snacks. You will then head out with your PH to start glassing for trophies from there. Most of your hunting will be the spot-and-stalk method. Around the concession, there are many lookouts to stop at and glass the valleys and the areas to try and find the best quality trophy. You will head back to the lodge during the heat of the day to enjoy a lunch prepared by the chef, then take some time to relax before going back out for the afternoon hunting session. You’ll return as the evening sets in, and upon your arrival dinner will be ready. You can end your day sitting by the fire sharing stories before beginning your hunt the next day.

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 own 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 later in the 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 to the lodge from the airport.

Deposit and Payment Policy:

A 30% deposit of $1,600 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, gratuities, Kudu trophy fee over 60”