10-Day Plains Game Extravaganza Hunting in South Africa
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Moderate
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
The hunting lodge provides a comfortable home-away-from-home between hunting days, with a swimming pool, outdoor entertainment and lounge area, outdoor fireplace, braai area, indoor dining area, bar and TV area. Cell phone reception and WiFi are available at the lodge. Comfortable beds and en-suite bathrooms with warm showers provide the essentials after a day in the veld, while room heaters and electric blankets are available during the cooler months. Hunters can enjoy both indoor and outdoor dining, with freshly prepared meals and snacks served throughout the safari. South African dishes and game meat are also featured as part of the lodge's culinary experience.
The hunting concession covers approximately 380,000 acres of varied habitat in the North West Province. The terrain includes open grassland, scattered trees and bushveld, providing suitable habitat for a wide range of plains game. More than 45 species occur across the concession, allowing hunters to pursue several species during a single safari.
| Fence Type: | Fenced |
| Fence Area: | 380000 acres |
| Hunting Ground Size: | 153781 ha |
| Language Spoken By Staff: | English, Afrikaans |
| Nearest Airport Name: | OR Tambo International Airport |
| Nearest Airport Distance: | 2,5 hours drive |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
This 10-day safari offers hunters the opportunity to pursue five sought-after plains game species across a vast, well-managed concession in South Africa’s North West Province. With a choice between several species, comfortable lodge accommodation, experienced Professional Hunters, and offering fully exportable trophies, this South African hunting safari offers a varied and traditional African hunting experience.
Jacques and Natalie are at the heart of this family-run hunting operation, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the hunting industry. Their experience includes both dangerous game and African plains game, with a focus on providing hunters with a personal and well-supported safari experience.
Their 380,000-acre concession in South Africa’s North West Province is home to more than 45 species, including Cape buffalo, Cape eland, greater kudu, springbok, blue wildebeest and black wildebeest. The size and diversity of the concession provide plenty of room to pursue different species while experiencing the varied terrain and habitats of the North West.
This package combines five sought-after plains game species, with some flexibility built into the selection. Hunters can choose between blue or black wildebeest and between blesbok or impala hunts.
Kudu, often called Africa’s gray ghost, are renowned for their camouflage and alert nature. They are generally most active during the early morning and late afternoon. Patience and careful stalking are essential when pursuing these elusive antelope. When hunting kudu in South Africa, hunters should be familiar with shot placement for large antelope, to ensure an ethical and quick harvest.
Gemsbok are recognizable by their long, straight horns and distinctive facial markings. They are commonly hunted using the walk-and-stalk method in open savanna areas. Their alert nature and ability to cover ground can make closing the distance a challenging part of the hunt.
Both blue and black wildebeest hunts are seen as being a challenging African hunting safari. Their excellent senses and strength mean that getting within effective shooting range can require patience and careful use of terrain and cover. Wildebeest can be hunted using walk-and-stalk techniques or from a blind overlooking a water source.
Blesbok are generally found in herds and can be hunted using the walk-and-stalk method. Impala are equally alert and provide a challenging stalk despite being one of Africa's more widespread antelope species. Both species are most active during the cooler parts of the day.
Springbok hunting in South Africa can be undertaken using walk-and-stalk techniques. Their camouflage, excellent eyesight and alert behavior can make getting within shooting distance challenging.
The hunting method will depend on the species, terrain, weather conditions and movements of the animals on the day. Walk-and-stalk hunting is commonly used, requiring hunters and their Professional Hunters to locate animals, assess the terrain and carefully close the distance while remaining concealed.
Waterhole hunting from a blind can also be used for certain species, particularly when animals are regularly visiting water. Early mornings and late afternoons are often productive periods, when many species are more active.
A flexible approach is important on a mixed-species safari. Hunters may spend one day carefully stalking kudu through thicker cover and the next glassing open terrain for wildebeest or gemsbok.
The combination of species choice and concession size is one of the defining features of this safari. Rather than focusing on a single trophy, the package allows the hunter to pursue five sought-after species, with choices between blue or black wildebeest and blesbok or impala.
The 380,000-acre concession provides an enormous area, with more than 45 species occurring on the property. The 1:1 hunter-to-Professional-Hunter ratio also means the safari is focused around the individual hunter and their objectives.
For hunters planning plains game hunts, this creates an opportunity to experience different hunting situations and habitats during the same safari.
This safari is suited to hunters who want a varied plains game experience rather than a trip focused on a single trophy species. The combination of kudu, gemsbok, wildebeest, blesbok or impala and springbok gives hunters several different species and hunting challenges to pursue.
It can also suit hunters looking for their first African hunting trip, as well as experienced hunters wanting to add several classic South African species to their collection. The 1:1 Professional Hunter ratio and large concession provide plenty of opportunity for personalized hunting.
Hunting takes place throughout the year, but the cooler and drier months from April through late October are particularly popular.
The North West Province features open areas, scattered trees and grassland, providing suitable habitat for a variety of plains game. During the drier months, shorter grasses and less dense vegetation can also improve visibility when glassing for game. The hotter months bring a summer rainfall.
International hunters will fly into Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Jacques, Natalie or a member of their team will meet you on arrival before transferring you to the hunting lodge. The road transfer from OR Tambo International Airport takes approximately 2.5 hours.
International hunters bringing their own rifles to South Africa will need to complete the required SAPS 520 firearm import documentation.
Hunters should provide a copy of their passport, airline tickets, an invitation letter from Jacques, and proof of firearm ownership. US hunters will also need the appropriate Customs declaration form 4457.
Rifle rental is available for hunters who prefer not to travel with their own firearm, at US$20 per day.
With five sought-after plains game species, a 380,000-acre concession, experienced hosts, and a 1:1 Professional Hunter ratio, this safari offers hunters the opportunity to experience a varied South African plains game hunt.
For more information about the safari, availability or the species included, contact the Game Hunting Safaris team.
Please note that terms, conditions and price are subject to change without notice and rates at the time of the hunt will apply
You can speak directly with the outfitter before booking. GHS remains available throughout the process.
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