South Africa

South Africa is undoubtedly one of the most important hunting countries in Africa, welcoming more hunters each year than any other while providing an unmatched plate of destinations, species, outfitters and hunting styles. Certainly, a world in one country applies and if approached properly, South Africa can provide a lifetime of hunting adventures without having to ever retrace your steps.

However, often labeled the supermarket of African hunting, South Africa is mostly a fenced or ranch hunting destination however this should not deter hunters from visiting this magnificent country. South Africa provides hunting on her own terms and should not be judged on the same level as the ‘classic’ countries to the north. The hunting infrastructure in this country simply does not allow a ‘Hemingway style’ safari so don’t expect vast uninhabited tracts of wilderness which have remained undeveloped for centuries.

Overall South Africa provides some of the best hunting available in Africa today and the unrivalled choice not only from a species aspect, allows you to more or less choose a safari that is going to suit you down to the very last detail. Hunting in South Africa is best suited to the first time safari goer, the hunting family and for couples who enjoy hunting together.

Years of experience in southern and central Africa qualifies us to offer you more than the typical game farm hunt which typifies the South African industry. We have always concentrated on “quality” in our programs rather than “quantity” and Clients seeking to hunt in hand selected areas, for above average trophies, should strongly consider our South African safaris.

 

TROPHY HUNTING throughout South Africa – more than a ‘Texas-style’ ranch shoot

It has always been my strategy to hunt an animal in its natural surroundings, the area where it has thrived and reproduced over the centuries. The reasons are obvious: not only do you hunt an animal whose sense and survival instincts are adapted to its terrain and habitat but you also get a better choice of trophy quality. It makes sense: when you want to hunt for more than just the average record book trophy then you go to where they are biggest and that place is their home range!

All our hunts are designed with your priority species in mind. This involves travel between provinces after the indigenous species of each of the regions we hunt in. Usually 2 to 4 prime species make the core of the hunt, spending time to properly hunt for them and not merely shooting the first one seen. Some species do well throughout the country and usually make up the remainder of one’s trophy list.

Ideally we recommend a 10 to 14 day hunt which will take in 2 or 3 regions of South Africa providing not only hand selected properties to hunt but also an insight to our magnificent country and the many other attractions it has to offer. Simply put, our hunts do not confine you to one region or property nor do they restrict your movements or requirements with upgrades or add-ons for menial things like collecting you from the airport? We are at your service from arrival to departure and our rates are structured for flexibility to suit each hunter.

We also offer the well priced “packaged hunt” for which the South African Industry is so well known for. These are all inclusive hunts which allow a set amount of days and include certain species in the price. Typically they are based on one property although it is possible to locate and hunt other species according to clients requirements.

Please note that our South African safaris encompass all the provinces in the country and we have many available packages and our operation utilizes 2 different South African based operators. One being Mark Swanepoel, Pete’s younger brother and the other being Willie Vermaak with whom we have a long and trustworthy relationship.

Full Species Safaris – tailored to your requirements

Package Safaris – all inclusive of species and day fees

SA Wingshooting 2012

Buffalo Safaris in South Africa

FAMILY ADVENTURES

Our family safaris are such a success because I am a fanatical hunter while my wife really doesn’t care much for it! So while I’m out in the field selecting properties with good trophies, she’s working at the stuff women and kids appreciate because she knows what it’s like to be a wife with a hunting-mad husband. She likes the finer things in life and gets me to include them in all our family trips.

That’s why our family safaris are complete journeys, indulging everyone in the group in the wonderful hunting and holiday opportunities South Africa has to offer. Our safaris are not merely a trip to a game ranch they are an adventure through South Africa taking in the best trophies and luxuries each region has to offer.

Schedules are designed around the trophies you intend to hunt and this will have an effect on the safari duration and routing. Each hunting region has its own unique activities and attractions for non-hunters.

Please inquire directly with us to tailor make your family safari

LION and the rest

Lion hunting in South Africa will always be a controversial subject due to the nature of the South African game ranching set up – fenced properties are the norm. However the South African Lions are nothing short of spectacular in every sense – huge black maned beasts with an aggressive attitude added for fun. Our hunts are all conducted within the auspices of the relevant Nature Conservation Authority, the animals have all been released within the designated time frame and are naturally self sustaining. In addition, there are no permit issues and authorities are present during each hunt making this a perfectly legal and challenging hunt. All hunts are individually tailored to your requirements with the ability to add plains animals as well as other dangerous game species like Elephant, Buffalo and Rhino.

Please inquire for full details about our Lion hunts