Hunt Sable and Roan in South Africa

**** “All in” US$ 9900 (Trophy Fee Included)

Roan and Sable Trophies are Fully Exportable

1 x Hunter 1 x Professional Hunter  

1 x Observer included at NO CHARGE!

** Additional Observers welcome at US$ 220 per night per person

** Rifle Rental Available at US$ 20 per day

** 7 x Nights in Luxurious Accommodation

6 x Full days of Sable and Roan Hunting 

Bring your wife, partner, friend, or other to share this African hunting adventure with you!

There are also some exceptional plains game trophies on this concession. Additional plains game available included (some of the favorites, Blue Wildebeest, Zebra, Red Hartebeest, Impala, Warthog and Springbuck) 

Experience the excitement of plains game hunting in South Africa with this magnificent safari!

South Africa’s Northwest Province, situated only 2.5 hours’ drive from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, is the location for this exciting hunting extravaganza, targeting Roan and Sable antelope.

This outfitter is a family-run business, with hosts Jacques and Natalie having more than 20 years’ experience and offering African plains game and dangerous game hunting in South Africa. With more than 45 other species available to hunt on this exceptional hunting concession, hunters will be spoilt for choice!

The terrain consists of open savannah, with scattered trees and bushvelds, forming part of a 380,000-acre hunting concession. This is prime hunting ground for both dangerous game and African plains game species.

Included in this African Plains Game Package:

• 7 Nights & 6 Days of Roan and Sable hunting in South Africa (8 days in total, 6 hunting days)
• Transfers to and from OR Tambo International, Johannesburg
• Accommodation, meals, snacks, hot and cold Beverages
• On Territory Transport while Hunting
• Services of P.H., camp staff, skinners and trackers
• Daily Laundry Service
• Field preparation of Trophies
• Hunting Permits

Excluded in the Sable & Roan Hunting Package:

• Dip & Pack of Trophies
• Any Pre- and Post-hunt Accommodation
• Taxidermy
• Rifle Rental at US$20 per day
• International Shipping Costs
• Gratuities to Staff (at the hunter’s discretion)

Accommodation on the Roan & Sable Hunting Safari

This stunning property is a haven in the African bush, with many creature comforts available, including a swimming pool, outdoor entertainment and lounge area, outdoor fireplace, braai area, indoor dining area, as well as a bar and TV area. Cell phone reception and WiFi are also available at the lodge.

With comfortable beds, warm showers in en-suite bathrooms, comfort is a given, but it’s the little extras that make it even more special, such as the room heaters, room safes, hair dryers and electric blankets to ensure a warm night’s sleep when the temperatures drop during the cooler winter months.

Expect your tastebuds to be tantalized with delectable cuisine. You can expect to enjoy true South African cuisine, with venison from your or other hunters’ trophies often incorporated into meals.

The camp has both inside and outside dining options, with there being nothing better than relaxing around a blazing fire, under starry African skies, with a cold beverage of choice in your hand, discussing the day’s events or planning for the following day with Jacques and the team.

African Plains Game Hunting Methods

For both the Roan and the Sable, the experience of your professional hunter plays a significant role in identifying suitable targets based on trophy characteristics such as horn length and symmetry.

Both species prefer open savanna areas, with to water sources, which comes into play with the hunting methods to target these large antelope. Hunting antelope in South Africa is best done early in the morning or late afternoon, when they head to the water to drink and feed while temperatures are cool

Sable and Roan are hunted in a variety of methods, including:

• Spot-and-stalk – Once spotted, they are very carefully stalked, until within range to take the shot.
• Ambush techniques of setting up a hide near a waterhole that these animals are known to frequent.

Shot Placement

The Sable and Roan are both notorious for their wary natures, ensuring that patience is a must for the hunter.  

These large antelopes also require careful shot placement (https://gamehuntingsafaris.com/shot-placement-for-hunting-large-antelope/), to ensure that the animal is taken down swiftly and ethically.

Do not choose anything less than a .270 caliber when hunting Sable and Roan, they are some of Africa’s toughest antelopes. Thirty calibers like a 30.06, or a well-placed shot from a .308 provide will get the job done. Choose a rifle that you are familiar with and that you can confidently manage. It is also important to be aware of how varied distances will affect the trajectory of the bullet.

When is the best time for Game Hunting in South Africa?

While hunting in South Africa takes place throughout the year, the cooler and drier months are preferred, with the months from April to late October being more popular. These drier months also allow hunters to target their hunting trophies more easily, as the grass is shorter and bushveld less dense, allowing hunters to spot their prey more easily.

Hunting in the Northwest province is a sought-after activity for hunters, with the province consisting of flat areas, scattered trees, and grassland, just the perfect topography and habitat for plains game trophies.

Traveling to the South African Hunting Grounds

OR Tambo International in Johannesburg will be the arrival point for hunters, with a road transfer to the hunting grounds in the Northwest Province taking approximately 2.5 hours.

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 Jacques, proof of ownership (Customs declaration form 4457 for US citizens).

South Africa is renowned for its exceptional African plains game hunting options, and this hunting safari in a concession with 45 species will not disappoint.

Pre- and Post-Hunting Activities

Bring your family to enjoy a great holiday in South Africa! South Africa is often referred to as the rainbow nation, and is a melting pot of people, cultures, cuisine and experiences just waiting to be explored. No trip to South Africa is complete without some tourist activities,  whether it be relaxing in the Cape enjoying all that the local wine farms have to offer, adventure activities in the Western Cape, or perhaps some more wildlife adventures exploring the Kruger National Park, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

If you are looking for a dream African hunt, with a challenge to test your skills, this Roan and Sable Hunt is for you!!

If any further information is required relating to this plains game hunt in South Africa, please message our team at Game Hunting Safaris, or contact Jacques directly using the quick message icons. 

If you would like to check availability, submit your preferred dates in “Request to Book”. Jacques will revert.