Plains Game Management Hunt in Eastern Cape, SA
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Moderate
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
Stay in a charming wooden lodge near the farmhouse, positioned to offer panoramic views of the hunting grounds. The lodge features three twin rooms, each with its own private bathroom. Shared areas include a crackling fireplace, comfortable couches and a dining area where home-cooked meals are served. Evenings can be spent around the outdoor fire pit, while a decked pool provides a relaxing place to unwind after a day of hunting. Non-hunters are welcome and can relax at the lodge, enjoy the surroundings or take part in local excursions.
The hunting area is based near Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape, 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 |
| Year Founded: | 16187 |
| 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 |
This eight-day plains game safari in South Africa’s Eastern Cape offers the opportunity to hunt eight exportable trophies across diverse and scenic hunting country. With a 1:1 Hunter to Professional Hunter ratio, it is a well-rounded safari for hunters looking to experience a variety of classic South African plains game.
The Eastern Cape is one of South Africa’s most diverse plains game hunting regions, with open grasslands, rolling hills, rugged mountains, thick bush and river valleys. This varied terrain supports a wide range of game and gives hunters a different challenge from one day to the next.
Plains game hunting is particularly popular in the Eastern Cape because hunters can pursue several species during the same safari, with the area being renowned for kudu hunts. The province is also well known for its trophy potential, including waterbuck, black wildebeest, zebra, blesbok, springbok, mountain reedbuck, impala and warthog hunts. The combination of varied terrain, diverse game and quality trophy opportunities makes the Eastern Cape an attractive destination for plains game hunts.
For hunters planning an African hunting trip, the Eastern Cape offers an excellent combination of diverse game, scenic hunting country and established safari infrastructure.
Originally founded in 1979 in Zimbabwe, Kevin and his team are among the most experienced hunting outfitters in the business. Over the years, they have built a reputation for first-class service, with dangerous game hunts also offered in Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
In 2005, Kevin and Natalie established the South African branch on the family ranch in the Eastern Cape. The team provides personalized service while conducting memorable hunting safaris in the region.
The varied Eastern Cape terrain allows hunters to use different methods depending on the species and conditions. Spot-and-stalk hunting is well suited to open grasslands and rolling country, while careful tracking and still-hunting can be productive in thicker cover and broken terrain.
The species on this safari can present very different shot opportunities, so hunters need to be prepared to shoot from varying distances and positions. Good shot placement is essential for a clean and ethical harvest. Our guide to shot placement for African game provides useful information when preparing for your safari.
Preparation is important for a successful plains game safari. Hunters should practice shooting from realistic field positions rather than relying only on the bench, and should be comfortable making accurate shots at different distances.
Good physical conditioning is also valuable, as stalking may involve walking over uneven ground, hills and thick vegetation. Comfortable boots, suitable layered clothing, binoculars and a reliable rifle that you know well are all important. Patience is equally valuable, as taking the time to assess an animal and wait for the right shot can make the difference between a successful stalk and a missed opportunity.
Hunting in South Africa does not have a single nationwide hunting season, and the best time to hunt depends on the species and hunting area. For the Eastern Cape, the cooler months from April through September are generally favored for comfortable hunting conditions, with reduced vegetation in many areas improving visibility. Eastern Cape hunting areas and individual species can have specific regulated seasons, so the applicable dates should always be confirmed for the hunting property and species being pursued.
The warmer months can bring thicker vegetation and more challenging visibility, although conditions vary considerably across the province. Your Professional Hunter can advise on the conditions and hunting strategy for the specific area at the time of your safari.
A suitable hunting rifle is available as part of the safari arrangements, although hunters may prefer to bring their own familiar rifle. International hunters bringing their own firearms into South Africa will need to complete the required SAPS 520 application and provide the necessary supporting documentation.
Hunters bringing their own rifles will need to provide a copy of their passport, airline tickets, a letter of invitation from Kevin and proof of ownership, such as Customs Declaration Form 4457 for US citizens.
Book your hunt today and experience a memorable plains game safari in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. For further information regarding this 8-day plains game hunt in South Africa, to customize the hunt, add additional hunters or find out more about other African hunting destinations, please 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
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