Plains Game Management Hunt in Eastern Cape, SA
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Moderate
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
Accommodation is provided in a charming wooden lodge near the farmhouse, positioned to provide panoramic views over the surrounding hunting grounds. The lodge has three tastefully furnished twin rooms, each with its own private bathroom. Shared areas include a fireplace, comfortable couches and a dining area where home-cooked meals are served. After a day in the field, guests can relax around the outdoor fire pit or beside the decked pool while enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The lodge provides a comfortable setting in which to unwind, enjoy good meals and prepare for the next day's hunt.
Located near Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape, the concession is situated within a core hunting area of more than 40,000 acres formed through access to neighboring farms in the Fish River Conservancy. The landscape ranges from wide, open plains and savannah to mountains, wooded valleys and bushland, providing varied habitat and hunting conditions for a wide range of plains game species. The family’s own 12,000-acre cattle and sheep farm forms part of this hunting area and has strong game numbers supported by careful management and conservation.
| Fence Type: | Fenced |
| Fence Area: | 40000 acres |
| Hunting Ground Size: | 16187 ha |
| Year Founded: | 1979 |
| Language Spoken By Staff: | English, Afrikaans |
Hills: 30 %, Mountains: 20 %
Fields/Bush: 50 %, Forest: 0 %
| Nearest Airport Name: | Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport (PLZ), Gqeberha |
| Nearest Airport Distance: | 80 miles |
| Nearest Town Name: | Makanda (Grahamstown) |
| Nearest Town Distance: | 25 miles |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
A 7-day trophy plains game safari in South Africa's Eastern Cape, offering the opportunity to hunt six classic African antelope species with an experienced outfitter. The package combines kudu, springbok, blesbok, mountain reedbuck, impala, and a choice between steenbok or common duiker, creating a varied and rewarding hunting experience in one of South Africa's most sought-after hunting regions.
South Africa is one of Africa's most sought-after destinations for plains game hunting, offering exceptional species diversity, varied landscapes, established hunting areas, and comfortable safari accommodation. Few destinations allow hunters to pursue so many different antelope species during a single safari, with each species providing its own hunting challenge and experience.
For hunters planning a South African hunting safari, plains game offers an opportunity to experience the fundamentals of African hunting while pursuing some of the continent's most recognizable antelope. It is equally appealing to experienced hunters looking to add specific species to their trophy collection or build a varied safari around several different animals.
This package brings six classic species together in one hunt, ranging from the impressive kudu bull to the small and elusive steenbok or common duiker. The combination provides the variety that makes plains game hunts so popular with hunters worldwide.
The Eastern Cape is particularly attractive for hunters who want varied terrain and a diverse hunting experience. The region combines open grasslands, rugged hills, mountains, bushveld, and river valleys, creating excellent habitat for a wide range of plains game species.
The province is especially well known for its kudu, and pursuing a mature bull through the Eastern Cape's broken terrain can be one of the highlights of a safari. Kudu are exceptionally alert and elusive, and their ability to disappear into thick vegetation and broken terrain can make finding and approaching a mature bull a memorable challenge, and kudu hunting in South Africa is a particularly rewarding part of an Eastern Cape safari.
The Eastern Cape's combination of landscapes and species diversity means that no two hunting days look the same. Hunters may spend one day glassing open country for springbok and blesbok before moving into steeper terrain in search of mountain reedbuck, while other stalks may involve working carefully through thicker vegetation for kudu or impala.
This variety is a major reason the Eastern Cape remains such a popular destination for an African hunting trip.
The centerpiece of the package is a trophy kudu bull. Kudu are among Africa's most iconic antelope, with mature bulls prized for their impressive spiral horns and their reputation for being exceptionally alert and elusive. Their ability to disappear into thick vegetation and broken terrain can make finding and approaching a mature bull a memorable challenge.
A springbok ram adds a completely different style of hunting. These alert and fast-moving antelope are associated with more open country and often require careful glassing, a well-planned stalk and precise shooting. The species is particularly well suited to the varied open country found in parts of the Eastern Cape. Hunters interested in learning more about this distinctive antelope can explore springbok hunting in South Africa.
The package also includes a blesbok ram. Blesbok hunts are typically challenging as this species is found in open grassland and can be wary when approached. Their preference for open country provides a contrast to the thicker habitat favored by some of the other species on this hunt.
Mountain reedbuck can take the hunt into more demanding terrain. They inhabit rocky, elevated areas where steep ground, excellent eyesight and acute hearing can make getting within range particularly challenging. A hunt for mountain reedbuck can involve considerable walking and climbing.
An impala ram completes the selection of larger plains game species. Although impala are widespread and commonly encountered, hunting a mature ram should not be underestimated. Their sharp eyesight, hearing and quick reactions can make a careful stalk essential.
For the final species, the hunter can choose between a steenbok or common duiker. Both are small and elusive antelope that require patience and careful observation. Their tendency to remain close to cover makes them a very different hunting challenge from the larger species included in the package.
Hunting is conducted primarily through spot-and-stalk and walk-and-stalk methods, with the approach adapted to the species, terrain and conditions encountered each day. The Eastern Cape's varied landscape means hunters should be prepared for everything from glassing open country to working carefully through thicker vegetation and uneven ground. Some stalks may involve considerable walking, while others depend on patient observation and making effective use of natural cover.
The Professional Hunter will guide you throughout the process, including trophy selection, judging the animal, positioning for the shot and determining when conditions provide a suitable opportunity. Knowledge of accurate and ethical shot placement for African game is essential. Hunters should arrive comfortable with their rifle and prepared to shoot accurately from practical field positions.
International hunters can enter South Africa through O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport. From either gateway, a domestic flight of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes will take you to Gqeberha. On arrival in Gqeberha, you will be met by the outfitter or a member of the team. From the airport, a scenic drive of approximately two hours takes you to the hunting lodge, with views across the Eastern Cape's diverse landscapes along the way.
The outfitter has decades of experience conducting hunting safaris in Africa. The family operation was established in Zimbabwe in 1979 and has built a long-standing reputation for professional service and well-organized hunting experiences. Hunting opportunities are also available in Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
In 2005, the outfitter established its South African operation on the family ranch in the Eastern Cape. The South African operation provides personalized service, experienced Professional Hunters and carefully managed hunting safaris in a region renowned for its diverse game and challenging terrain.
Rifle rental is available at US$25 per day for hunters who prefer not to bring their own firearm.
Plains game hunting in South Africa can take place throughout the year, although the cooler and drier months from April through October are generally preferred.
During the winter and drier season, vegetation is often shorter and less dense, making it easier to glass and locate animals. Cooler temperatures also make long days of walking and stalking more comfortable. The warmer summer months bring higher temperatures and increased insect and bug activity.
This hunt is well suited to hunters who want to experience the variety of South African plains game without committing to a long or highly specialized safari. With six iconic species included over seven full hunting days, it offers a balanced combination of larger and smaller antelope, from the sought-after kudu bull to springbok, blesbok, mountain reedbuck, impala and a choice of steenbok or common duiker. It is an excellent option for both hunters experiencing their first African safari and experienced hunters looking to build a diverse trophy collection, while the 1-to-1 Professional Hunter ratio provides personalized guidance throughout the hunt.
For further information or to customize the hunt, 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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