6-Day African Plains Game Extravaganza in South Africa

perience a challenging six-day safari in South Africa's Free State province, pursuing four sought-after plains game species on a diverse and game-rich hunting concession.

This plains game hunts package is ideal for hunters looking to experience several different species during one safari, with blesbok, impala, gemsbok and springbok hunts included. With experienced Professional Hunters and access to extensive hunting grounds, this package ticks all the boxes for a successful safari hunting in South Africa.

Hunt Summary

• Price: US$3,850 per hunter
• Duration: 6 Hunting Days / 7 Nights
• Hunter / PH Ratio: 1 Hunter | 1 Professional Hunter
• Observer: US$200 per day per person
• Hunting Ground: 83,770 hectares of accessible hunting area
• Trophies Included: Blesbok, Impala, Gemsbok and Springbok
• Trophies: Fully exportable

Hunt With a Partner

2 Hunters | 1 Professional Hunter | 7 Nights

Hunters who would like to share the experience with a partner, spouse, or friend can take advantage of the two-hunter option. The discounted rate is US$3,250 per hunter.

The Plains Game Hunting Safari

Werner and Carmen have been involved in the hunting industry since 2008 and offer hunters an authentic South African hunting experience in the Free State province. The operation provides access to a private 7,000-acre concession, together with hunting access to a further 200,000 acres in the surrounding area.

The extensive hunting grounds cover approximately 83,770 hectares and support more than 30 species of game. The combination of open country, varied terrain and abundant game allows hunters to experience different hunting conditions throughout their safari.

This diverse environment is particularly well suited to a mixed plains game hunt, with springbok, blesbok, impala and gemsbok hunts offering hunters four distinctly different trophies to pursue.

Why Hunt Plains Game in the Free State?

The Free State offers some of South Africa's finest open-country plains game hunting, with expansive grasslands and varied terrain creating ideal conditions for glassing, stalking and longer-range opportunities. The region is home to a wide variety of game, allowing hunters to pursue several species during a single safari while experiencing the different challenges each animal presents.

For hunters planning African hunting trips, the Free State is particularly appealing because it combines extensive hunting grounds with a diverse selection of plains game and comfortable accommodation. The open landscape can make animals easier to spot at distance, but getting within effective shooting range still requires patience, careful stalking and good fieldcraft.

For a six-day safari, this combination of variety, accessibility and challenging hunting makes the Free State an excellent choice.

Hunting Methods

Hunting is available throughout the year, although April through October is generally preferred because the cooler, drier conditions provide shorter grass and improved visibility.

The varied terrain allows hunters to use a combination of glassing, walk-and-stalk hunting and hunting from blinds, depending on the species and conditions. Springbok and gemsbok hunts are particularly suited to the open terrain, while blesbok and impala hunts can provide challenging stalks and opportunities around water.

The four included species each offer a different hunting challenge, making this a varied safari rather than simply a hunt for multiple trophies.

Rifles and Shot Placement

A versatile plains game rifle in the .270, 7mm or .30-caliber class is suitable for this mixed-species safari, although hunters should discuss their preferred rifle and ammunition with the Professional Hunter before arrival.

Accurate shooting and shot placement for African game species are essential, particularly when hunting several species of different sizes and physical characteristics.

Traveling to the Free State Hunting Grounds

International hunters will arrive at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport before taking a domestic flight to Kimberley Airport. Airlink is recommended for this route and is equipped to accommodate hunters travelling with firearms. Hunters requiring an overnight stay in Johannesburg can consider Africa Sky Boutique. The hotel can assist with airport transfers as well as firearm import permits and pre-clearance requirements.

International hunters bringing their own rifles will need to complete the required SAPS 520 firearm documentation and provide supporting paperwork, including a copy of their passport, airline tickets, a letter of invitation from Werner and the hunting team, and proof of firearm ownership where applicable.

Hunters should arrange firearm permits and related documentation well in advance of their departure.

Book Your Four-Species Plains Game Hunt

If you are looking for an affordable and varied South African hunting safari, this Free State package offers four sought-after plains game species over six hunting days, with extensive hunting access and comfortable African hospitality.

For further information, to check availability or find out more about our wide range of available African huntings trips, contact the Game Hunting Safaris team.