Plains Game Hunting in South Africa, 10 days x 10 x Species

Hunt Summary

• Price: US$9,900 all-inclusive
• Duration: 11 Nights / 10 Hunting Days
• Hunter / PH Ratio: 1 Hunter / 1 Professional Hunter
• Observer: 1 observer included
• Rifle Rental: Optional — US$400 for the duration, including thermals
• Species: Nyala | Bushbuck | Blue Wildebeest | Impala | Honey Badger | Bushpig | Baboon | Vervet Monkey | Jackal | Genet
• Trophies: Fully exportable
• Additional Observers/Companions: US$250 per person per night
• Kruger National Park: 1-day guided tour included
• Safari DVD: Included

Why Choose Plains Game Hunting in South Africa?

A South African hunting safari offers hunters the opportunity to pursue a broad selection of African game while enjoying established hunting infrastructure and comfortable accommodation. South Africa also makes it possible to combine time in the hunting field with other wildlife experiences, as demonstrated by the included day tour of Kruger National Park.

This particular plains game hunt is designed for hunters who want variety. Rather than concentrating on one trophy species, the itinerary combines ten species with both daytime and nighttime hunting opportunities, creating a safari where the hunting approach can change throughout the trip.

What Makes This Hunt Different?

Ten species across 10 hunting days means this is not a hunt built around pursuing one particular trophy. The variety is what defines the unique African hunting experience.

A morning could be spent tracking a nyala or bushbuck through thicker cover, while another day may involve glassing open areas for blue wildebeest or completing an impala hunt. As daylight fades, the focus can shift to species that are active at night, creating a very different style of hunting within the same safari.

The result is a hunt where the approach can change from one day to the next, depending on the species being pursued and the conditions in the field.

The Species on This Hunt

The species included in this safari represent a mixture of traditional plains game and smaller African game species.

Nyala and bushbuck are associated with thicker cover and require careful movement and observation. For hunters specifically interested in these antelope, bushbuck hunts offer a very different experience from hunting across more open terrain.

Blue wildebeest and impala provide opportunities to hunt in more open areas. The latter is one of the most widely pursued plains game species in South Africa, and impala hunting in South Africa can involve careful glassing, stalking and positioning before a shot opportunity presents itself.

The remaining species add another dimension to the safari. Honey badger, bushpig, genet and other nighttime species provide opportunities after dark, while baboon, vervet monkey and jackal add further variety during the hunt.

For hunters interested in wildebeest hunts, the inclusion of blue wildebeest alongside nyala, bushbuck and impala means the safari combines several very different hunting environments within one itinerary.

One Safari, Very Different Hunting Experiences

One of the most interesting aspects of this hunt is how much the pace and approach can change from one species to another.

Hunting bushbuck in dense cover requires a different approach from working across more open terrain for wildebeest or impala. Night hunting introduces another set of conditions, with baiting, thermal equipment, and patient observation becoming part of the process.

This variety gives hunters the opportunity to experience several hunting methods during a single 10-day safari rather than spending the entire hunt following one routine.

Hunting Methods and Rifle Selection

The hunting method will depend on the species being pursued, the terrain and the conditions on the day. Spot-and-stalk hunting, tracking, glassing and carefully planned approaches can all form part of the safari, while nighttime species require a different setup.

Rifles commonly used for plains game include calibers such as .270 Winchester, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield and .300 Winchester Magnum. Good shot placement is important regardless of the species. Hunters can review shot placement for African game before the safari, while the Professional Hunter will guide the hunter on positioning, shot opportunities and safe shooting practices in the field.

From Daylight to Darkness

This safari does not simply stop when the sun goes down. Several of the species included in the package are suited to daytime hunting, while others are most effectively pursued after dark. The transition from daylight hunting to nighttime setups changes the atmosphere completely and gives the hunter another side of the African bush to experience.

Optional thermal equipment is available with the rifle rental package, providing additional equipment for the nighttime portion of the safari where appropriate and under the guidance of the Professional Hunter.

This combination of daytime and nighttime hunting gives the African hunting trip a distinctly varied character, with different species, terrain and hunting techniques coming into play throughout the 10 days.

The African Outfitter

Wayne and his team of Professional Hunters operate across six regions and offer both plains game and dangerous game hunting, including daytime and nighttime hunts.

With more than 10 years of experience, the team focuses on private and personalized hunting experiences for both rifle and bow hunters. The Professional Hunter remains with the client throughout the safari and manages the hunting approach according to the species and conditions.

The Hunting Package Includes

• Luxury 4-star accommodation
• 10 hunting days / 11 nights
• 1 Professional Hunter
• 1 observer
• On-territory transportation
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks
• Hot and cold beverages
• Local beers and wines
• Trackers, skinners and camp staff
• Daily laundry and housekeeping
• Hoedspruit Airport transfers
• Field preparation of trophies
• Delivery of trophies to the taxidermist
• 1-day guided Kruger National Park tour
• Safari DVD

Hunting Package Excludes

• International flights
• Travel insurance
• Gratuities
• Trophy fees for animals not included in the package
• Additional hunter
• Second additional observer
• Additional observers/companions at US$250 per person per night
• Bushpig bait — US$300
• Rifle rental — optional at US$400 for the duration, including thermals
• Dip and pack
• Taxidermy
• International trophy shipping

Traveling to the Hunting Lodge

International hunters generally fly into Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport before connecting to Hoedspruit Airport. Airlink is the preferred domestic carrier, with more than 40 flights per week between Johannesburg and Hoedspruit.

Depending on international flight schedules, an overnight stay in Johannesburg may be required. African Sky Boutique Hotel is recommended for this purpose.

The hunting team will meet the hunter in Hoedspruit and arrange the transfer to the hunting lodge.

Contact us for Further Info

This 10-day Limpopo safari brings together ten species, daytime and nighttime hunting, varied terrain,and different hunting methods in one single itinerary. With one observer included, an optional rifle and thermal package available, and a guided day in Kruger National Park, it offers a broad African hunting experience without requiring separate safaris for different types of game.

For further information pertaining to this hunt, or to customize your African hunting safari, contact the team at Game Hunting Safaris.