Safari Hunting in SA, 9 Nights and 5 x Plains Game Species
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Moderate
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
The lodge provides four-star accommodation in a family-friendly setting. Guests can enjoy the restaurant, bar, swimming pools, spa, and children's play area, creating a comfortable place to relax after time in the field. Non-hunting guests have a wide range of activities to enjoy, including game drives, fishing excursions, bush lunches, and helicopter tours showcasing the surrounding landscape. These options make the safari suitable for hunters travelling with partners, children, or friends who want to experience the Waterberg without taking part in the hunt.
The hunting area features a combination of rolling hills, open plains, and thicker bushveld. This variation allows hunters to experience different conditions throughout the safari. Open country can provide opportunities to glass animals from a distance, while more densely vegetated areas require careful movement, patience, and close attention to the wind. Hunters work with their Professional Hunter to adapt to the terrain and the behavior of the five included species. The changing landscape is an important part of the experience, ensuring that the approach used for one animal may need to be adjusted for the next.
| Fence Type: | Fenced |
| Nearest Airport Name: | OR Tambo International Airport |
| Nearest Airport Distance: | 2.5 hours' drive |
| Nearest Town Name: | Naboomspruit |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
Experience an exciting safari hunting in South Africa with this eight-day plains game safari in the Waterberg region of Limpopo. The package includes five distinctive species, from the robust blue wildebeest and impressive waterbuck to blesbok, impala, and warthog. With experienced professional guidance, fully exportable trophies, and four-star lodge accommodation, this hunt combines traditional African hunting with comfort and variety.
This five-species safari offers variety across a single hunting area, allowing hunters to adapt their approach as they pursue different animals. The blue wildebeest is known for its strength and resilience, the waterbuck for its substantial build and impressive horns, and the blesbok and impala for their alertness and agility. The warthog hunt adds a different kind of challenge, often requiring hunters to make the most of a brief opportunity.
The ranch is high-fenced, and this is a trophy hunt rather than a cull hunt. Across the varied Waterberg terrain, hunters work with Andre and the Professional Hunter team to assess animal movements, use available cover, and plan suitable stalks. Every species requires patience, observation, and sound judgment.
Each animal presents a different challenge, which is part of the appeal of combining these trophies in one safari.
Blue Wildebeest: The blue wildebeest is a robust, wary animal that can be surprisingly difficult to approach. Hunting often involves glassing herds, studying their movements, paying attention to wind direction, and planning a careful stalk. Hunters interested in blue wildebeest hunting in South Africa will appreciate the combination of fieldcraft and patience required to approach these powerful antelope.
Waterbuck: Waterbuck hunting often rewards patience and careful observation. Hunters may glass suitable feeding areas and work along thicker vegetation or natural drainage lines, where these large antelope can use cover to their advantage. A steady approach and careful assessment of the shot opportunity are important.
Blesbok: Blesbok are alert, fast-moving antelope often found in groups across open or lightly wooded country. Hunters need to use the terrain carefully, avoid unnecessary movement, and watch the herd before selecting a suitable animal for a responsible stalk.
Impala: Impala hunts can be particularly demanding because these agile antelope react quickly to movement and changes in their surroundings. Quiet movement, good use of cover, and attention to wind direction are important when trying to approach a mature ram. The final stalk requires patience and careful shot selection.
Warthog: Warthog hunting in South Africa can offer brief but memorable opportunities. Warthogs are alert and quick to retreat into cover, so hunters benefit from observing their movements and working carefully with their Professional Hunter rather than rushing a shot. Their distinctive tusks also make mature animals appealing trophies.
The Waterberg lies within Limpopo's savanna biome, a landscape characterized by wooded grasslands, bushveld, rocky uplands, and varied vegetation. The region's hills, plateaus, and valleys create a distinctive setting where the landscape changes with altitude, soils, and rainfall. This diversity contributes to the Waterberg's ecological richness and makes the region an appealing place to experience the African bush.
For hunters considering plains game hunts, the Waterberg provides a varied landscape in which different species call for different approaches. Open areas provide opportunities for glassing and stalking, while thicker bushveld rewards patience and careful movement. Combined with established hunting operations, comfortable accommodation, and accessible travel from Johannesburg, it is a strong option for a multi-species African hunting trip.
Andre and his team host this safari at a family-friendly lodge with more than 35 years of history. The team provides professional guiding and support throughout the hunt, while the lodge offers a comfortable base from which to explore the Waterberg.
The property welcomes both hunters and non-hunting companions, with facilities and activities designed to make the stay enjoyable for the whole party. The combination of experienced hunting staff, four-star accommodation, and opportunities beyond the hunting grounds makes this a well-rounded safari option.
All included trophies are fully exportable. Hunters should confirm arrangements and costs for taxidermy, dip and pack, and international shipping before travelling.
Andre offers opportunities to add further species to the safari, subject to availability and applicable permits. Potential options include sable, roan, gemsbok, springbok, and blue wildebeest variants, among others.
Night hunts for selected species may also be arranged where permitted. Cape buffalo hunts are another possible addition for hunters interested in a dangerous game experience. Discuss availability and additional trophy fees with Andre before the safari.
Hunters should arrive at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa. Andre or a member of his team will meet the hunting party and assist with the arrival process. The lodge is approximately a two-and-a-half-hour road transfer from the airport.
International hunters bringing their own firearms must complete the relevant SAPS 520 temporary firearm import application and comply with South African import requirements. Confirm the latest documentation requirements before departure.
A varied safari rewards hunters who prepare for different terrain, animal behavior, and shooting conditions. Keep these practical points in mind:
Hunters who prefer not to travel with their own rifle can choose between two rental options. A .270 is available at US$45 for the duration of the safari, with ammunition at US$9 per bullet. A .308 is available at US$55 for the duration, with ammunition at US$12 per bullet. Both options allow for three practice shots.
Discuss your preference with Andre before arrival so that the rifle and ammunition are suitable for the included species and your experience level. Hunters bringing their own rifles should confirm all temporary import requirements before departure.
This hunt is suited to hunters who want a varied plains game experience over eight hunting days, with five included species presenting different challenges in the field. It offers a balance between the strength of the blue wildebeest, the size of the waterbuck, and the alertness of blesbok, impala, and warthog. It is a good option for hunters who enjoy traditional stalking and adapting their approach to changing conditions.
It is also particularly suitable for families and non-hunting companions. The four-star lodge, swimming pools, spa, children's play area, restaurant, and bar provide a comfortable setting, while game drives, fishing excursions, bush lunches, and helicopter tours offer alternatives to hunting. If the goal is to combine a focused hunting safari with a comfortable stay for the entire party, the Waterberg is well worth considering.
For more information about this five-species Waterberg safari, help customizing this hunt, or adding further trophy species, contact the Game Hunting Safaris team. We also offer a wide range of hunting opportunities across Africa and can help you explore other destinations and tailor a safari to suit your hunting goals.
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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