The Royal Package: Roan & Sable Hunting in South Africa

When it comes to spectacular African plains game trophies, you don’t get much better than the Sable and Roan. Get ready to test yourself against some of the continent’s most challenging plains game species, while hunting in one of the best game hunting locations in Africa, South Africa’s famous Limpopo province!

Hunt Sable & Roan for US$ 10,700

*1 x Hunter 1 x Professional Hunter

** Observers welcome at US$ 250 per night

*** Rifle Rental available: .308 at US$ 55 per day. Ammo at US$ 65 per box.

5 x days and 6 x nights hunting in Limpopo’s Messina region.

Game Hunting in Limpopo

South Africa is widely considered one of the best destinations to enjoy game hunting, with the country’s Limpopo province being renowned not only for its exceptional array of species but also for its abundant game numbers.

The Safari Includes (Trophy Fees)

• 1 x Roan (up to 28”)
• 1 x Sable (up to 42”)

Additional Available Species

Limpopo is renowned for its quality game, as well as its wide array of species. Why not add a few more plains game to your trophy collection?  Popular species include the Greater Kudu (US$3250 – under 50”), Giraffe Bull (US$ 3,000), Common Springbok (US$ 650), Tsessebe (US$ 2,500), Nyala (US$ 2,500 – under 28 inches), Cape Eland (US$3,750), Warthog (US$ 650), and the Waterbuck (US$ 2,950).

Contact us for a full and updated list of available African plains game as well as dangerous game hunting options.

The African Outfitter hosting this Royal Hunt

This is a second-generation family-run hunting outfitter, renowned for its quality hunting experiences. Run by brothers Dean and Hano, this outfitting business has been making African dreams a reality by offering exceptional hunting safaris in both South Africa and Mozambique.  

This outfitter’s safaris include African plains game, specialty game, and dangerous game species in various concessions across both countries.

Included on the this Royal Hunting Safari

• Meet and greet upon arrival at Polokwane Airport
• All necessary Hunting Licenses and Permits
• Services of Trackers, Skinners, Chef, and Camp Staff
• Field Preparation of Trophies
• Luxury Accommodation
• Laundry & Room Service
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Including Snacks)
• Alcoholic Beverages (Local Beers & Wines)
• On Territory Transport (4 x 4 Vehicle)
• Permits

The African Safari Excludes:

• Firearm Import Licenses
• Any pre- or post-safari accommodation
• Dip and Pack of Trophies
• International Trophy Shipping Costs
• Trophy fees for any additional trophies hunted and not specified in the package
• Observers are welcome on the safari at US$ 250 per day
• Tips for staff (at hunter’s discretion)
• Transfer from OR Tambo International Airport – US$ 500
• Transfer from Polokwane Airport – US$ 300 

Traveling to hunt in South Africa

After arriving at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, hunters will take a short domestic flight to Polokwane Airport in Limpopo. Dean and his team will meet you at the airport, and after a quick road transfer, you will arrive at the lodge and hunting grounds.

The Hunting Lodge in South Africa

This African hunting lodge has everything available to be a hunter’s home-away-from-home, with 6 free-standing air-conditioned chalets offering comfy beds, warm showers, and more!

Located near Messina, the lodge boasts beautiful views over the African bush and is the perfect spot to relax. From drinks on the deck to relaxing in the pool, the lodge provides hunters with a welcome respite after their hunting adventures in Africa. For those wanting to keep in touch with family and loved ones back home, WiFi and cell phone reception are available. The lodge also offers firepits, chill areas, and a swimming pool to enjoy after a day out hunting.

Enjoy a wide variety of delectable meals, all freshly prepared by the resident chef. Meals may include some venison (game meat) from previous hunts, and a braai (BBQ) is sure to be included during the safari.

Game Hunting Methods & Rifle Calibers

For those hunters bringing their firearms into South Africa, a SAPS 520 Import Form needs to be completed.

The best caliber to hunt these large African plains game trophies is the rifle you know best and are most comfortable with. Any caliber, from a well-placed .243 bullet to a .375 or .458 Lott, will suffice. Choose the rifle you know best, where you are confident that accurate shot placement is a certainty. Be sure to do your homework when it comes to shot placement on these large African plains game species for a quick, clean kill.

The Roan and Sable are more active in the early morning, and the hunting safari should consider this. Both these antelopes have beautiful backward-facing horns – and they will use them if threatened. Ensure that your trophy is, in fact, dead before coming too close to it and facing a wound from those sharp horns.

Tips when Plains Game Hunting in South Africa

Hunting these large plains game trophies can be quite challenging, to say the least. We’ve got some tips for you to help harvest these majestic antelopes:

• They are more active early morning or late afternoon when it is cooler, plan the safari accordingly
• Do your homework and learn about their behavior and habits, also ensure that your shot placement is accurate
• Glassing from a distance will help locate the herd, but then use spot-and-stalk or tracking methods to hunt the Sable and Roan
• While South African hunts are available throughout the year, the best time to hunt is from May to September, when the vegetation is shorter, allowing easier visibility for hunters. The animals are also more likely to gather around remaining water sources during this drier season.
• Limpopo is the perfect destination for hunters wanting a challenging plains game hunting environment, offering diverse landscapes and testing terrain
• For added adrenaline, consider hunting this premier trophy using a bow

Take up the challenge of Roan and Sable hunting in South Africa! Don’t miss out on hunting not one, but two of Africa’s most majestic trophies!

If any further information is required regarding this Sable & Roan safari hunt in South Africa, or you are seeking a custom hunting safari including additional hunters, please contact our team at Game Hunting Safaris, or message Dean (outfitter) directly using the quick message icons.

If you would like to check availability, please insert dates in the” Request a Quote” link. Dean will revert.