6-Day African Plains Game Extravaganza in South Africa

Experience an African plains game extravaganza with FOUR species to hunt in South Africa’s Free State region in 6-days!

**** All in at US$ 3850  (Fully Exportable)

1 x Hunter 1 x Professional Hunter  

**** Observers are welcome on this family friendly hunt for US$ 200 per day per person.

African Plains Game Hunting in South Africa: What a Hunt!

South Africa is renowned for its exceptional African plains game species, and with more than 30 species available to hunt with local Free State outfitters Werner and Carmen, hunters are spoilt for choice!

This African hunt will see hunters targeting:

• Blesbuck
• Impala 
• Gemsbok 
• Springbok 

Hunters will need to bring their A-game to keep abreast of the changes in tactics and methods to hunt this diverse group of plains game!

Included in this African Plains Game Package:

• 7 Nights & 6 Days of Hunting
• African plains game trophies: Springbok, blesbuck, gemsbuck, and impala
• Transfer to and from Kimberly Airport
• Accommodation, meals, snacks and beverages (alcohol included)
• Transport on the Hunting Concession
• Services of P.H., camp staff, skinners and trackers
• Daily Laundry Service
• Field prep of Trophies

Excluded in the African Hunt:

• Dip & Pack of Trophies
• Pre- and Post-hunt Accommodation
• Taxidermy
• Rifle Rental
• International Shipping Costs
• Regional/Local Flights

Bring your hunting partner, husband, wife or friend to come hunting in South Africa!

2 x Hunters 1 x Professional Hunter 7 Nights for a discounted price of US$ 3250 each

Your Safari Lodge in Africa

This African lodge is a breath of fresh air, and the perfect retreat after a challenging day in the veld. Offering hunters clean, cozy beds, with warm showers in en-suite bathrooms, comfort is a given. WiFi is also readily available throughout the camp.

Expect only the best cuisine to tickle your taste-buds on your African hunt, with the resident chef cooking up some stunning African meals! Don’t be surprised to find your game hunting trophy incorporated into a meal, whether it is springbok Capaccio, Gemsbuck steaks with a traditional braai (barbeque) , or a lovely venison (game) stew slowly cooked for maximum flavor.

The camp includes both inside and outside dining options, with starry African skies being the perfect background as you sit around a blazing fire, enjoying the cuisine, company, and hunting tales, with new friends. 

African Plains Game Hunting Methods

Game hunting in South Africa is available throughout the year, but the months of April – October are the most popular, as this is the drier season when the grass is shorter and the animals are more likely to be congregating around water holes.

For many, the Impala is one of the first targets of an African hunt. This medium antelope is targeted in many ways. Firstly, through ambushing the animal near water, using a blind. An alternate option is to stalk the herd when they are most active and grazing in the early morning or late afternoon. It is, however, quite tough to get within shooting range with so many sets of eyes and ears on alert, so hunters need to be extremely wary and careful not to be seen or heard.

Springbok hunting in South Africa is generally completed using the walk and stalk technique. This can be challenging to complete, as the Springbok is adept at camouflaging itself from predators and potential danger, you may just find yourself crawling through the grass. 

The antelope makes a beautiful trophy and Gemsbok hunting in South Africa is extremely popular. Also known as the Oryx, the Gemsbok is usually hunted utilizing the walk-and-stalk approach. You need to cover a few miles a day in search of this prized trophy.

When it comes to a Blesbok hunting safari, the best time of the day to target the exquisite Blesbok is in the early morning or late afternoon when they are grazing in and around water. A hide can be set up near the water, allowing the hunter the perfect opportunity to take a great shot. The walk-and-stalk method is also often used, but with their superb senses on high alert, it is difficult to get close enough to easily identify a trophy ram, since both sexes have horns.

Shot Placement And Rifles

When Impala hunting, a .223 caliber could be used. With this size caliber there is little margin for error and shot placement  on this hunt is critical. If you do not want to spend the entire day tracking a wounded Impala, a 7mm to the 30 caliber would be a better option.

Choose a flat shooting rifle with a decent caliber  (i.e., 243 or .270) for your Springbok hunting expedition. The bullet tip needs to weigh not less than 120 grains and travel at 2600 feet per second. If meat damage is not a concern, a 308 or a 7mm is a suitable choice for the trophy springbok .

Two important factors when hunting the medium-sized Gemsbok: Good optics and premium quality bullets. A Gemsbok is an extremely tough antelope to target and a well-placed bullet from a .270 shooting 150 grain with a muzzle velocity of at least 2700 feet per second will get the job done. When hunting trophy Gemsbok, a larger caliber can also be considered, with any .30 caliber loaded with 165 grain to 180 being optical when Gemsbok hunting.These antelope are incredibly tough.

Blesbok tend to be quite skittish so this African hunt may well require some stalking. The best caliber for a Blesbok hunt ranges from a .243 to any of the thirty calibers fitted with a high-quality scope. 130 to 150 grain bullets are perfect.

Traveling to the South African Hunting Grounds

Hunters will land in Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and from there take a domestic flight to Kimberly. Airlink is recommended for this flight route as this airline is not only affordable (US$150 to US$200 return), but also professional, on time and equipped to safely transport firearms.

To import a firearm, you will need to complete a SAPS 520 form.

International hunters bringing their own rifles will need to provide copy passports, copy airline tickets, letter of invitation from Werner and team, proof of ownership (Customs declaration form 4457 for US citizens).

Africa Sky Boutique is highly recommended for those needing to spend a night in Johannesburg, with the team from the hotel assisting with transfers both from and to OR Tambo International. They can also deal with all rifle import permits and obtain pre-clearance approvals, thus avoiding delays.

If you are ready for a dream African hunt, targeting four challenging African plains game hunting species, this hunt is for you!

If any additional information is required relating to this plains game hunt, please contact our team at Game Hunting Safaris, or message Werner directly using the quick link provided.

If you would like to check availability, submit your preferred dates and “Request to Book”. Werner or Carmen will revert.