Hunting in South Africa: The Prize Roan Antelope

Experience a professionally guided roan hunt in South Africa, pursuing one of Africa’s most impressive and sought-after plains game antelope. Roan are known for their size, distinctive markings, backward-curving horns and wary nature, making them a prized trophy for hunters looking for a challenging plains game hunt.

This 5-day South African hunting safari takes place in Limpopo Province, offering the opportunity to hunt a quality roan bull with an experienced Professional Hunter, while also allowing hunters to add further species to their trophy list.

Hunt Summary

• Price: US$6,700
• Duration: 5 Hunting Days / 6 Nights
• Hunter / PH Ratio: 1 Hunter : 1 Professional Hunter
• Observer: US$250 per night
• Rifle Rental: .308 at US$55 per day
• Ammunition: US$65 per box
• Included Trophy: 1 x Roan

Roan Hunting in Limpopo

Limpopo is one of South Africa’s most established hunting provinces, with diverse bushveld terrain and a wide range of plains game species. The area offers a combination of thick cover, open country and varied terrain, requiring hunters to adapt their approach throughout the safari. Roan are alert and wary animals with excellent eyesight and a keen sense of smell. Locating a herd may involve extensive glassing before hunters use tracking or spot-and-stalk techniques to close the distance.

Additional Species

Limpopo offers an excellent selection of additional plains game for hunters wishing to extend their trophy list. See the drop down menu for available species.

Contact Game Hunting Safaris for the full and current list of available species and trophy fees. Additional species are subject to available quota at the time of booking.

Why Hunt Plains Game in Limpopo?

Limpopo is a popular destination for plains game hunting thanks to its diverse habitat, quality game and wide variety of trophy species. Hunters can pursue large antelope such as roan, kudu, eland and waterbuck, as well as a range of other plains game during the same safari.

The province is also well-suited to international hunters planning an African hunting safari, offering established hunting operations, comfortable lodges, and easy access to hunting concessions with quality game available.

The African Outfitter 

Run by brothers Dean and Hano, this outfitter offers professionally guided hunting safaris in South Africa and Mozambique. The team operates hunts for plains game, specialty game and dangerous game across a range of hunting areas. Their focus is on providing well-organised safaris, experienced professional guiding, comfortable accommodation and quality hunting opportunities.

Traveling to the Limpopo

International hunters travelling to South Africa will typically arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg before connecting to Polokwane Airport in Limpopo.

Dean and his team will meet hunters at Polokwane Airport before transferring them to the lodge and hunting area.

South Africa is one of Africa’s most accessible hunting destinations, with established transport infrastructure and a wide range of professionally operated hunting areas. Hunters can find further information about South Africa as a hunting destination when planning their safari.

Hunting Methods & Rifle Calibers

Roan hunting generally involves glassing, tracking and spot-and-stalk techniques. These large antelopes are particularly alert animals, so hunters should expect a patient approach and be prepared to use available cover and terrain to get within effective shooting range.

Hunters bringing their own firearms into South Africa will need to complete the required SAPS 520 firearm import documentation. A .308 rifle is available for rental at US$55 per day, with ammunition at US$65 per box.

Hunters bringing their own rifle should choose a calibre they are familiar and confident with, with accurate shot placement being more important than simply choosing a larger calibre.

Tips for Hunting Roan

• Roan are generally more active during the cooler parts of the morning and late afternoon.
• Glass from a distance to locate herds before beginning the stalk.
• Use spot-and-stalk or tracking techniques depending on the terrain and conditions.
• Move slowly and carefully, as roan have excellent eyesight and a keen sense of smell.
• Be patient when approaching a herd and wait for a suitable trophy and shooting opportunity.
• Accurate shot placement is essential when hunting this large antelope.
• The May to September dry season generally offers good hunting conditions, with shorter vegetation improving visibility.
• Follow your Professional Hunter’s instructions when approaching a downed roan, as wounded animals can be dangerous at close range.

Plan Your African Hunting Trip

This 5-day roan safari offers the opportunity to pursue one of Africa’s most sought-after plains game trophies on a free-range concession in northern Limpopo. With experienced Professional Hunters, comfortable accommodation and additional species available, the safari can also be tailored to suit your wider hunting plans.

Whether roan is the main goal or you would like to build a broader African hunting trip around additional plains game, this safari offers an excellent opportunity to experience hunting in South Africa’s Limpopo Province.

Contact the team at Game Hunting Safaris for further information, to add additional hunters or a customised safari.