14-Day Free-Range Cape Buffalo Safari | Bushmanland, Botswana
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
After a day in the field, hunters return to a five-star lodge designed around comfort and relaxation. The accommodation consists of luxury villas with spacious living areas, en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, Wi-Fi and other modern amenities. The lodge also provides a swimming pool, gym, and spa facilities. Guests can enjoy gourmet local cuisine and South African wines while experiencing the hospitality of the Northern Cape. For four hunters traveling together, the lodge provides an ideal environment to relax after a day's hunting, compare stories from the field and enjoy the social side of an African safari.
The hunting concession covers approximately 33,000 acres in the Northern Cape, providing hunters with an expansive private wildlife environment in one of South Africa's least densely populated provinces. The reserve is malaria-free and combines open areas with Northern Cape bushveld and rolling terrain, creating a varied setting for plains game hunting. The scale of the property is particularly important for a group hunt. Four hunters can spend their days in the field with two Professional Hunters, with enough space to pursue their chosen species without the experience feeling like a crowded hunting operation.
| Fence Type: | Fenced |
| Fence Area: | 33000 acres |
| Hunting Ground Size: | 13355 ha |
| Language Spoken By Staff: | English, Afrikaans |
| Nearest Airport Name: | Kimberley Airport |
| Nearest Airport Distance: | 125 miles |
| Nearest Town Name: | Griekwastad |
| Nearest Town Distance: | 25 miles |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
| Air Charter Available: | Yes |
This 5-star plains game safari offers four hunters the opportunity to experience the Northern Cape in comfort and style, with more than 30,000 acres of hunting country, two Professional Hunters and a carefully selected package of plains game species. The safari combines quality hunting, luxury accommodation and a strong conservation focus, making it an excellent choice for hunters traveling together as a group.
Hosted by a Craig Boddington-endorsed outfitter, this South African hunting safari offers six full hunting days, exceptional lodge facilities and the opportunity to pursue four species per hunter from two carefully structured species groups.
Group 1 – Choose 2 Species
Kudu | Blue Wildebeest | Zebra | Common Gemsbok
Group 2 – Choose 2 Species
Common Blesbok | Common Springbok | Common Impala | Warthog
This safari offers more than the pursuit of quality plains game. The conservation work taking place on the concession is central to the experience.
The property protects one of the largest privately managed Southern White Rhino populations in the world, with more than 430 rhinos currently under its care. The conservation operation includes dedicated protection zones, veterinary care, monitoring and security measures designed to reduce the threat of poaching.
Hunting revenue forms part of the property's broader funding model, helping support the significant costs associated with protecting and managing the rhino population. According to the reserve, more than $1 million is spent annually on feeding, maintaining and protecting its rhinos.
A visit to the rhino nursery is included in the safari, allowing hunters and observers to see another side of the conservation work taking place on the property.
Hunting methods can vary according to the species being pursued, terrain, weather and animal behavior. Spot-and-stalk hunting is an important part of the experience, with hunters spending time glassing suitable habitat before making a careful approach. Tracking and hunting on foot can also form part of the safari, requiring hunters to read tracks, wind direction and animal behavior.
The concession also offers different hunting approaches, including traditional rifle hunting, bow hunting, hunting on foot and hunting from horseback. The method used will depend on the individual hunt and the arrangements made with the Professional Hunter.
For rifle hunters, shooting from sticks is an important field skill. Hunters should practice establishing a stable shooting position before traveling to South Africa, particularly because opportunities can develop quickly once an animal has been located. The emphasis throughout the hunt is on a careful and ethical approach, with the Professional Hunter helping determine the best way to close the distance and establish an appropriate shooting opportunity.
The Northern Cape is South Africa's largest and most sparsely populated province, offering expansive landscapes and a mixture of open country, grassland, scrub, and bushveld.
The concession's combination of rolling terrain and Northern Cape bushveld provides a varied hunting environment. Open areas can make glassing an important part of the hunt, while thicker vegetation and broken ground can require hunters to slow down and rely on careful tracking and stalking.
The region supports a wide variety of plains game, including kudu, blue wildebeest, zebra, gemsbok, blesbok, springbok, impala, and warthog.
For hunters considering plains game hunts, this safari provides the opportunity to pursue several iconic South African species while enjoying a luxury lodge and the space of a large private conservation area.
Kudu are among Africa's most sought-after spiral-horned antelope. Their ability to move quietly through thicker vegetation makes locating and approaching a mature bull a rewarding challenge.
Hunters interested in kudu hunting in South Africa should be prepared to spend time glassing and carefully assessing the terrain before beginning a stalk.
Blue wildebeest are powerful, alert animals that can be surprisingly challenging to approach. They are highly aware of their surroundings and can quickly detect movement, with a patient stalk and careful shot selection being important for a blue wildebeest hunt.
Zebra are extremely alert and rely heavily on their eyesight and hearing to detect approaching danger. Their herd behavior can also make selecting an individual animal challenging. A successful zebra hunt can therefore require patience, careful positioning and good fieldcraft.
Common gemsbok are exceptionally well adapted to dry conditions and are a characteristic species of South Africa's more arid regions. Their ability to thrive in challenging environments makes them an interesting and rewarding species to pursue in the Northern Cape.
Common blesbok are widespread South African plains game and can be found across a range of open habitats. Their alert nature makes careful glassing and stalking important parts of the hunt.
Springbok are synonymous with South Africa's open landscapes and are one of the country's most recognizable antelope. Their excellent eyesight and speed can make closing the distance on a springbok hunt challenging, particularly in open terrain.
Impala are highly alert and can provide excellent stalking opportunities. Hunters need to pay attention to wind direction, cover and herd behavior when planning an approach.
Warthog offer a very different hunting experience from many of the antelope species on the package. Hunters need to pay close attention to animal behavior and positioning before taking a shot.
International hunters will generally arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg before connecting with a domestic flight to Kimberley Airport. The flight from Johannesburg to Kimberley takes approximately one hour and 15 minutes, with return flights costing around US $200 depending on the season and availability.
Depending on the arrival time of the international flight, an overnight stay in Johannesburg may be necessary before the domestic connection.
An overnight stay at a hunter-friendly airport hotel can be arranged, with African Sky Boutique Hotel being one option for hunters who require accommodation, airport transfers and assistance with firearm import procedures.
On arrival in Kimberley, Jaco or a member of his team will meet the hunters and arrange the road transfer to the lodge. The drive provides an opportunity to begin experiencing the landscapes of the Northern Cape before arriving at the hunting property.
The cooler and drier months from April through October are generally preferred for hunting in South Africa.
During the winter months, vegetation is reduced and visibility can improve, while cooler temperatures make long days in the field more comfortable.
Summer temperatures can become extremely high, with daytime temperatures sometimes exceeding 104°F. Hunters planning a summer safari should therefore be prepared for hot conditions and discuss the expected weather with their Professional Hunter.
South Africa's hunting regulations also vary according to species, property and applicable permits or exemptions, so hunters should confirm the specific arrangements for their safari before traveling.
A successful safari starts well before arriving in Africa. Good preparation allows you to concentrate on hunting rather than worrying about equipment or physical readiness.
Hunters planning their first safari should also take time to understand the fundamentals of shot placement for African game before arriving in South Africa.
This safari is particularly well-suited to hunters who want to travel as a group rather than hunt as a single client.
With four hunters and two Professional Hunters, it provides a social safari environment while maintaining a 2:1 hunter-to-PH ratio. Friends, family members or hunting partners can therefore share the lodge, meals and safari experience while being guided by experienced Professional Hunters in the field.
The package also provides considerable variety because every hunter selects four species, with two species chosen from each of the two groups. This gives hunters the opportunity to build a personalized trophy list while still enjoying the broader group experience.
The safari is also suited to hunters who appreciate luxury accommodation and want more than a basic hunting camp. Five-star facilities, a spa, swimming pool, gym and a range of activities for observers make this an attractive option for mixed hunting and non-hunting groups.
The conservation component is another important part of the experience. Hunters have the opportunity to see the rhino nursery and learn how hunting and tourism revenue contribute to the ongoing protection and management of the reserve's wildlife.
Hunters should be comfortable with walking, glassing and stalking in potentially warm conditions and should be prepared for varying shooting distances. Those looking for a combination of quality plains game, luxury accommodation, professional guiding and conservation will find plenty to experience on this safari.
From the expansive Northern Cape hunting grounds and varied plains game species to the five-star lodge and conservation work protecting hundreds of Southern White Rhinos, this safari brings together many of the elements international hunters look for when planning an African hunting experience.
The four-hunter format makes it particularly well suited to friends or hunting partners traveling together, while the two Professional Hunters provide experienced guidance throughout the six hunting days.
Whether your priority is pursuing kudu and wildebeest, enjoying the luxury lodge, experiencing the conservation work or simply sharing an African safari with a group of friends, this hunt offers a combination of hunting, hospitality and conservation in one of South Africa's distinctive wildlife regions.
For more information about availability, species selection, travel arrangements or preparing for your African hunting trip, 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
You can speak directly with the outfitter before booking. GHS remains available throughout the process.
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