Southern Africa is truly the best hunting destination in the world. Nowhere else are you able to see so many diverse landscapes along with such an incredible range of different species than in the motherland.

From forests, mountains and deserts to grasslands and savannahs – southern Africa has everything a hunter could hope for.

Savannah and Alpine Safaris offer tailor-made African hunts to exceed anyone’s expectations. We have hand-picked hunting concessions in South Africa and other countries based on personal experience and firsthand knowledge. The areas are large with an abundance of free-roaming and free-ranging wildlife and quality trophies.

From the tiny Blue Duiker to a magnificent elephant bull, it all can be found on the excellent hunting concessions we have available. Our professional hunters have the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure you have the ultimate hunting experience.

We offer both traditional African rifle and bow hunting safaris. During your hunt you will stay in stunning and luxurious accommodation offering delicious traditional African cuisine. Most camps have wifi and offer a daily laundry service.

When hunting in South Africa, we focus on three main areas. Every one of these areas offers something completely different, but makes for unforgettable hunting and a high-end experience. Hunting in South Africa takes place from February to November.

Limpopo

Limpopo is the northernmost province of South Africa and situated two hours’ drive from Johannesburg. With its vast areas of bushveld, open savannah wilderness and an abundance of wildlife species, it is the perfect destination for wildlife and nature enthusiasts.

A variety of activities are available in and around our main hunting areas, ensuring non-hunters can also enjoy a true African experience. The most popular activities include game drives, interaction with elephants, horseback riding through the bushveld to see the wildlife up close and spa experiences.

Limpopo is predominantly an agricultural province with large natural areas not affected by urban development. The wildlife here is truly spectacular and Limpopo is known to produce top quality trophies year in and year out.

Savannah and Alpine Safaris offer great plains game and dangerous game hunting including buffalo, hippo and crocodile on privately owned land in excess of 100 000 acres. Wing-shooting experiences can be added to any safari.

Kalahari

A second hunting area is the Kalahari, a semi-desert area in the Northwest province. This dry, vast area changes dramatically from savannah and bushveld to rolling sand dunes. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife and makes for a unique experience when tracking animals in the sand.

The Kalahari is great for plains game hunting, including gemsbok, springbok, Lechwe and many more. However, the area is likely best known for its majestic Kalahari lion and magnificent buffalo. There is nothing quite like tracking these dangerous animals in the Kalahari sands and it makes for an adrenaline-packed safari.

KwaZulu-Natal

KwaZulu-Natal is a coastal province with a diverse habitat of mountains, savannahs, open grasslands and valleys. Species like nyala, bushpig, bushbuck, red duiker and suni are native to this area, but many different species can be hunted in the province.

Zululand is traditionally home to the Zulu tribe and the birth province of Shaka Zulu. The province is rich in culture and a large portion is made up out of game reserves and national wildlife parks. This makes it a fantastic destination for families and non-hunters. A big attraction for anglers is Jozini dam which offers superb tiger fishing.

Zimbabwe

If you are looking for the true African adventure, walking and tracking animals in search of the perfect trophy in the untamed wild in Zimbabwe is the place to be. With an abundance of animals in enormous free-range areas it is the ultimate dangerous game destination.

The concessions are close to Victoria Falls International Airport which make them easily accessible. Our hunting areas border the Zambezi river and offer great hippo and crocodile hunting, as well as an opportunity to do some tiger fishing. These areas have produced excellent elephant, buffalo, leopard and lion trophies in the past.

With the Victoria Falls on your doorstep, this natural wonder is a must-see during or after your safari.

Climate

Africa’s climate is generally sunny and warm in spring and autumn. Early and late in the year, from November to March, can be hot with temperatures reaching as high as 104°F, with frequent rains cooling things down. The mid-year winter is cool with occasional frost.

We recommend packing the following items

• Lightweight cottons and linens in natural coloured clothing (daily laundry service available)
• Comfortable walking shoes, natural fibre socks
• Long trousers, a tracksuit or sweater
• Hat, sunglasses
• Binoculars, camera
• Anti-malaria medication (if applicable), prescription drugs, personal toiletries, sun-block
• Raincoat, warm jacket
• Ammo belt
• Trophy Tags

Firearms

Import and export permits are needed for all firearms. Assistance with permits is available. A minimum calibre of .375 or higher is recommended for big game and dangerous game. For medium game the .300 and .30-06 calibres are sufficient. Hunters should bring premium soft and solid point ammunition. Trophy bonded, swift A-frame or Barnes X are good choices. A good quality scope with variable power (3-9×40) is recommended. A soft case for your rifle is required for transportation on safari vehicles. Rifles can be hired if you don’t want to travel with firearms.

Taxidermy and trophies

An import and export CITES permit for Appendix I and an export CITES permit for Appendix II animals are required for each shipment. Field preparation of trophies are done in camp and transported to a shipping agent designated by the outfitter. Clients will be put in touch with the shipping agent to discuss their requirements and arrange for the payment of services. Clients should have sufficient trophy tags and full shipping instructions on hand and should make sure that their skinning instructions are clearly recorded in the outfitter’s hunting register.