Family Hunting Adventure: Plains Game in Limpopo

This 7-day, 8-night safari gives each hunter the choice of three trophy animals from three species groups, allowing the hunt to be tailored to individual preferences. With observers included in the package, it is an excellent option for hunting partners travelling with spouses, family members or friends who want to share the African experience without necessarily hunting.

Hunt Summary

Price: US$17,950 for 2 Hunters + 2 Observers
Duration: 7 Hunting Days / 8 Nights
Hunter Ratio: 2 Hunters : 1 Professional Hunter
Observers Included: 2
Hunting Area: Limpopo, South Africa
Rifle Rental: US$55 per day for .308 rifle
Ammunition: US$65 per box

Included Trophy Package — Per Hunter
Choose 1: Eland | Giraffe | Waterbuck | Kudu
Choose 1: Red Hartebeest | Oryx | Blue Wildebeest | Black Wildebeest | Zebra
Choose 1: Impala | Warthog | Duiker | Steenbok | Blesbok | Ostrich

Each hunter selects one species from each group.

A Family Plains Game Safari in Limpopo

This safari is designed to make an African hunting trip enjoyable for the whole group, rather than only the hunters. With two observers included in the package, family members or hunting companions can share the lodge, meals and time in the bush while the hunters pursue their selected species.

Hunters can select the species that best match their interests, whether that means pursuing a large antelope such as kudu, eland or waterbuck, choosing from the second group of plains game, or adding a smaller species such as impala, steenbok or warthog. For hunters researching plains game hunts, this flexible structure allows each hunter to build a trophy list around their own interests.

For families traveling together, the lodge provides a comfortable base between hunting days, while the surrounding Limpopo bushveld offers opportunities to experience the wildlife and landscape even when not carrying a rifle.

The Hunting Region

The hunting area is situated in Stockpoort in Limpopo, with the lodge overlooking the Mogol River. The surrounding bushveld provides a mixture of habitats suited to a broad range of African plains game.

Hunting may involve both walk-and-stalk and spot-and-stalk techniques, with the Professional Hunter selecting the most appropriate approach according to the species, terrain and conditions.

The varied trophy selection means that no two hunters necessarily have to hunt the same way. A kudu or eland hunt may involve careful glassing and a patient stalk through bushveld, while smaller species can require closer observation and a more deliberate approach.

The area and species selection make this a flexible safari for hunters with different trophy goals.

The Trophy Selection

One of the strengths of this safari is the ability for each hunter to create their own trophy package while hunting in South Africa.

The first group offers the opportunity to pursue one of Limpopo's larger and more sought-after trophies, with eland, giraffe, waterbuck or kudu hunts available to choose from. The second group provides further variety with red hartebeest, oryx, blue wildebeest, black wildebeest or zebra, while the third group allows hunters to select a smaller plains game species such as impala, warthog, duiker, steenbok, blesbok or ostrich.

This structure allows two hunters travelling together to build different trophy lists according to their individual interests, while still sharing the same safari and Professional Hunter.

Shot Placement on African Game

Good shot placement is fundamental to ethical plains game hunting. The species available on this safari range considerably in size and anatomy, from smaller antelope to large-bodied animals such as eland and giraffe. Hunters should therefore understand the anatomy of their chosen species and be prepared to wait for a clear, ethical shot.

Your Professional Hunter will assist with shot selection and positioning in the field, but hunters should arrive familiar with their rifle, ammunition and practical shooting distances.

Practising from shooting sticks and understanding bullet trajectory before the safari are strongly recommended. A well-placed shot helps ensure a clean kill and reduces the risk of a wounded animal requiring a prolonged follow-up.

For more information, see our shot placement for African game.

Rifles and Ammunition

A .308 rifle is available for rental at US$55 per hunting day, with ammunition charged at US$65 per box.

Hunters bringing their own firearms will need to arrange the required firearm import licence before travelling to South Africa.

Your Professional Hunter can advise on the appropriate rifle and ammunition for the species selected, but hunters should arrive familiar with their equipment and prepared to shoot accurately from various hunting positions, including from sticks.

When to Hunt Limpopo

South Africa offers hunting opportunities throughout much of the year, but May to September is particularly popular for plains game hunting.

During the cooler, drier months, vegetation is generally less dense and visibility can improve, while game may concentrate more closely around available water. Cooler daytime temperatures can also make long days of walking and stalking more comfortable.

Your Professional Hunter will advise on the conditions and hunting approach during the safari.

Traveling to the Limpopo Hunting Grounds

International hunters will generally arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg before continuing to the Limpopo hunting area.

A regional flight to Polokwane Airport can be arranged, with the outfitter providing a transfer from Polokwane to the hunting grounds at the stated additional cost. The outfitter can assist with the practical arrangements for getting the hunting party from the airport to the lodge.

Why This Safari Works for Families

The biggest advantage of this safari is that the African experience does not have to be limited to the people carrying rifles.

With two observers included, spouses, family members or friends can travel with the hunters and enjoy the lodge, meals and surrounding bushveld without paying an additional observer fee for the two included places.

The flexible trophy selection also means the two hunters can pursue different species while sharing the same safari, making this a particularly good option for hunting partners with different trophy goals.

For families looking for an African holiday that combines genuine hunting with comfortable accommodation and time together in the bush, this Limpopo safari offers a practical balance between the two.

Planning Your Limpopo Family Hunting Safari

This seven-day safari combines three trophy choices per hunter, two included observers, a Professional Hunter, and comfortable accommodation in Limpopo. It's an excellent option for two hunters travelling together who want the freedom to build their own trophy lists while bringing family members or companions along to experience Africa with them.

If you would like further information, want to discuss additional trophy species or need help planning the logistics of your African hunting trip, contact Game Hunting Safaris and our team can assist you in putting together the right Limpopo hunting experience.