An African game hunting safari is not complete without hunting this specialty game animal. If you are searching for a hunt that is both an exciting and challenging hunting adventure, then hunting warthog in South Africa is just up your street! Warthog hunting remains a popular hunting safari for hunters looking to add a specialty animal and different game hunting trophy to their collection. The warthog (Phacochoerus) is found throughout South Africa. They are often seen as pests by the farmers in the area since they damage fencing, as well as dig and consume crops in the area. Warthog hunting in South Africa happens in all nine provinces, as they are found throughout the country. There are, however, provinces where larger specimens have been recorded as well as areas that are more densely populated. The prime provinces for warthog hunting in South Africa are the KwaZulu-Natal and Limpopo provinces.

This specialty game hunting trophy is a pleasure to hunt! Always on the go, warthogs are a grey-brown color, with only small amounts of hair on their bodies. Males are larger than females, weighing 130-340 pounds versus females who top the scales at around 170 pounds. However, the easiest way to tell them apart is by the warts on the hog’s face. Males have four warts, while females have two. They have large heads with tusks, and their tails are held upright like a little aerial as they run. Their preferred habitat includes open bush, grasslands, as well as woodlands. Constantly moving, they provide hunters with the proverbial “moving target!” No special permit is required for warthog hunting in South Africa, and the IUCN lists them with a status of least concern.