Plains Game Management Hunt in Eastern Cape, SA

This seven-day management safari offers an affordable opportunity to hunt four desirable plains game species in the Eastern Cape: Impala, Warthog, Springbuck and Blesbok. The hunt is conducted on private hunting land with a Professional Hunter assisting with the careful selection of management animals according to age, sex and size.

Hunt Summary

• Price: US$1,950 per hunter
• Duration: 7 hunting days
• Hunter / PH Ratio: 2 Hunters / 1 Professional Hunter
• Observer: US$150/night/person
• Rifle Rental: US$25/day
• Included Species: 4 Impala | 4 Warthog | 4 Springbok | 2 Blesbok

Management Hunts in the Eastern Cape

Management hunting plays an important role in maintaining healthy and sustainable game populations. The objective is not simply to harvest animals, but to maintain appropriate numbers and population structures while keeping the habitat within its recommended carrying capacity. This makes a management hunt an excellent option for hunters who are more interested in the hunting experience than pursuing specific trophy measurements.

The Eastern Cape offers varied terrain, including rolling hills, rugged country, and thicker bushveld, providing diverse conditions for plains game hunts. Hunters will be guided by Professional Hunter Kevin, who will assist in identifying the correct management animals throughout the safari.

This management hunt includes four Impala, four Warthog, four Springbok and two Blesbok. The combination provides opportunities to hunt several well-known African plains game species while contributing to responsible game management on the hunting property.

Hunting Methods

Hunting is conducted using methods suited to the terrain and the behavior of the individual species. Spot-and-stalk hunting, careful glassing and strategic approaches can all form part of the hunt. Because this is a management safari, hunters must be able to identify the correct animal before taking a shot, with the Professional Hunter providing guidance throughout the process.

Good shot placement for African game remains essential, particularly when hunting multiple species in varied terrain. Hunters should arrive prepared to make accurate, ethical shots under field conditions.

The South African Outfitter

Kevin and his team have extensive experience in African hunting, with the family safari operation established in Zimbabwe in 1979. The South African branch was established in 2005 on the family ranch in the Eastern Cape. The outfitter provides personalized hunting experiences and also conducts dangerous game safaris in Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

Traveling to the Eastern Cape Hunting Grounds

International hunters can arrive at either Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airport before connecting to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). From Gqeberha, the hunting lodge is approximately a two-hour road transfer.

On arrival, hunters will be met by Kevin or a member of his team and transferred to the hunting property.

Hunting in the Eastern Cape

The Eastern Cape is an established destination for South African hunting safaris, offering a combination of diverse terrain, private hunting properties and a wide selection of plains game. The province provides opportunities for hunters to pursue species ranging from Impala and Springbuck to larger antelope, with the landscape creating varied and challenging hunting conditions.

For hunters looking for an affordable African hunt, this management safari provides an opportunity to experience the Eastern Cape while hunting a selection of classic plains game species.

Impala are fast, alert and highly adaptable, making them a challenging plains game species despite their abundance. Impala hunts require careful observation and accurate shooting, particularly when selecting the appropriate management animal.

Springbok are another highly regarded plains game species and are well-suited to the open areas found in parts of the Eastern Cape. Springbok hunts demand patience, good field judgment and accurate shot placement.

Warthog hunting in South Africa offers a challenging hunt for an alert and elusive plains game species, requiring careful stalking, good judgment and precise shot placement.

Blesbok hunts provide an exciting open-country challenge, where careful observation, patience and accurate shooting are important to a successful stalk.

South Africa's Hunting Season

Plains game hunting in South Africa takes place throughout the year, although the cooler months from April through October are generally preferred. During the drier months, shorter grass and less dense bushveld can improve visibility and make game easier to locate. The hotter months from November through February also coincide with the rainy season, when rainfall and poor weather can sometimes continue for several days.

Further Info

This Eastern Cape management hunt offers an affordable way to experience African hunting while participating in responsible game management. With Impala, Warthog, Springbok and Blesbok included, the seven-day safari provides a varied hunting experience for those seeking the opportunity to hunt rather than focus solely on trophy size.

For further info about African hunting trips, to customize your Eastern Cape hunting safari, or to discover more African hunting destinations, speak to the team at Game Hunting Safaris.