5-Day Cape Buffalo Hunting Safari in South Africa
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
Accommodation is provided in comfortable, well-appointed chalets at the hunting lodge. Each chalet has an en suite room, a small lounge, and a kitchenette with tea and coffee facilities and a mini fridge. The lodge is set within the bushveld, with large indigenous trees and open lawns surrounding the accommodation. Meals are provided as part of the safari, while daily laundry and housekeeping are also included. Observers are welcome and can use the lodge as a base while taking part in sightseeing and other activities in the surrounding area.
The 19,000-acre ranch provides extensive hunting country with a mix of open areas, indigenous bush, and varied terrain. The combination of different habitats supports a range of plains game and provides different hunting conditions throughout the safari. The size of the property allows hunters to cover substantial ground in pursuit of individual animals. Depending on the species and conditions, hunting may involve tracking, glassing, walking, and spot-and-stalk approaches.
| Fence Type: | Fenced |
| Fence Area: | 19000 acres |
| Hunting Ground Size: | 7689 ha |
| Language Spoken By Staff: | English, Afrikaans |
| Nearest Airport Name: | OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg |
| Nearest Airport Distance: | 1.5 hours drive |
This 10-day plains game safari in Limpopo offers two hunters the opportunity to pursue six sought-after African species across a 19,000-acre high-fenced ranch. The package includes a kudu bull under 54", along with blesbok, impala, nyala, zebra, and blue wildebeest.
The safari begins at O.R. Tambo International Airport, where the hunting party will be met before the approximately 1.5-hour road transfer to the lodge.
Kudu hunting in South Africa is one of the most sought-after safaris for both domestic and international hunters. The species is known for its impressive spiral horns and its ability to disappear into thick bush, making a mature bull a challenging trophy to locate and approach.
Each hunter on this safari has one kudu bull under 54" included in the package. The hunt requires patience, careful glassing, and a considered approach when a suitable bull is located.
The popularity of plains game hunts in Limpopo comes from the variety of species available and the different hunting challenges they present. A single safari can include kudu, impala, blesbok, nyala, zebra, and blue wildebeest. For hunters specifically interested in kudu hunts, this particular safari provides the opportunity to pursue kudu while also hunting five additional plains game species.
Limpopo's extensive private hunting properties and varied bushveld habitat make it a strong choice for hunters who want to pursue several species during one safari rather than focus on a single trophy.
Impala hunts are fast-moving with this antelope being extremely alert, making a careful approach essential. They can detect movement quickly and disappear into cover before a hunter gets a clear opportunity.
Kudu are associated with thicker bush and require patience when locating and approaching a suitable bull, while zebra are generally encountered in groups, and selecting a suitable stallion requires careful observation before making an approach.
Nyala favor thicker vegetation and can be difficult to spot. Their preference for dense cover makes locating a suitable bull part of the challenge.
Blue wildebeest are herd animals and can be unpredictable when disturbed. Wildebeest hunts require hunters to identify a suitable bull and take advantage of a clear shooting opportunity. The medium-sized Blesbok provide another classic South African plains game trophy and add further variety to the safari.
As always, it is recommended that hunters do their homework and read up on shot placement for African game to ensure an accurate and ethical safari.
This hunt is suited to hunters looking for a multi-species plains game safari with a substantial hunting area and a comfortable lodge. Six trophy species are included, with rifle rental and ammunition, accommodation, meals, transfers, and professional guiding also forming part of the package.
It is particularly suited to hunters who want to combine a kudu hunt with several additional plains game species without moving between different hunting areas. The availability of observer activities also makes it a practical option for couples or hunters traveling with non-hunting companions.
Plains game hunting in South Africa can take place throughout the year, although April through October is generally preferred. Cooler temperatures make hunting more comfortable, while drier conditions reduce vegetation and can improve visibility.
The summer months bring higher temperatures and rainfall, which can affect road conditions and hunting activity.
Rifle rental and ammunition are included in this safari, so hunters can avoid the process of importing their own firearm.
Hunters who prefer to bring their own rifle will require the appropriate South African firearm permit. The SAPS 520 form is used when applying for temporary firearm importation. Hunters bringing their own rifles should provide a passport copy, airline tickets, a letter of invitation, and proof of firearm ownership. U.S. citizens should also provide Customs Declaration Form 4457.
This 10-day Limpopo safari combines six plains game species with more than 19,000 acres of hunting country, comfortable accommodation, rifle rental and ammunition, and professional guiding.
For hunters planning African hunting trips and looking for a multi-species safari in South Africa, this package provides the opportunity to pursue kudu, blesbok, impala, nyala, zebra, and blue wildebeest on one hunt.
For further information or to book this hunt, please contact the team at Game Hunting Safaris.
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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