South African Plains Game Safari Trophy Nyala plus 5 Species
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
The lodge provides comfortable African-style accommodation for the duration of the safari. Six chalets are available, each with an en-suite bathroom. Guests can enjoy freshly prepared meals, hot and cold beverages and a relaxed setting surrounded by nature. The property also offers a spa for hunters traveling with partners or family members who may want additional relaxation during the safari.
The hunting property covers approximately 30,000 acres of varied KwaZulu-Natal terrain, including rolling hills, mountainous areas, open grassland and thick bushveld. The combination of different habitats creates excellent conditions for a variety of plains game species and provides plenty of opportunity for spot-and-stalk hunting. KwaZulu-Natal is particularly well known for its Nyala and diverse plains game populations. The province ranges from the Drakensberg Mountains through grasslands and savanna to dense bushveld, creating a varied environment for South African hunting safari experiences.
| Fence Type: | Fenced |
| Fence Area: | 30000 acres |
| Hunting Ground Size: | 12141 ha |
| Year Founded: | 1999 |
| Language Spoken By Staff: | English, Afrikaans |
| Nearest Airport Name: | OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg |
| Nearest Airport Distance: | 5,5 hours drive |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
Experience a diverse South African plains game hunt in KwaZulu-Natal, with seven trophy species included in the package. This 30,000-acre hunting property offers varied terrain and the opportunity to pursue Southern Greater Kudu, Zebra, Blesbuck, Warthog, Mountain Reedbuck, Impala and Blue Wildebeest over eight full hunting days.
Kudu hunts remain one of the most sought-after African hunting experiences, and this KwaZulu-Natal safari gives hunters the opportunity to pursue a Southern Greater Kudu alongside zebra and five additional plains game species.
Set across approximately 30,000 acres, the property offers a combination of open grasslands, hills, mountainous areas and bushveld. This varied environment creates different hunting opportunities throughout the safari and provides an excellent setting for a multi-species hunting experience.
The GHS team hunted this ranch with Johann in 2020 and experienced the property first-hand. The landscape offers considerable variation in flora and fauna, while the lodge provides comfortable accommodation with attractive views over the surrounding area.
KwaZulu-Natal offers some of the most varied hunting terrain in South Africa. The province includes savanna, grasslands, dense bushveld and mountainous country, with the Drakensberg forming one of its most recognizable geographical features.
This diversity supports a wide range of African wildlife, from plains game to specialty species and the Big Five. For hunters interested in hunting in South Africa, KwaZulu-Natal provides the opportunity to experience a very different landscape from the country's more open hunting regions.
Johann and his team have been operating since 1999, offering both plains game and dangerous game safaris in South Africa and Mozambique.
Johann has extensive experience in the region and focuses on providing quality hunting experiences and trophy opportunities. Families and non-hunting guests are also welcome, making the safari suitable for hunters traveling with partners or family members.
Hunting is conducted primarily using traditional African safari methods, with walk-and-stalk hunting forming an important part of the experience.
Hunters typically head out early in the morning and may glass from ridges, water sources and elevated vantage points before beginning a stalk. A safari vehicle can be used to cover larger areas of the concession and locate fresh game activity.
Ambush hunting may also be used along frequently traveled game trails, near water and at strategic locations where animals are known to move.
The varied KwaZulu-Natal terrain means hunters should be prepared for walking through both open country and thicker vegetation.
KwaZulu-Natal's varied terrain means hunters should arrive prepared for a safari that can involve plenty of walking, uneven ground and changing vegetation. A few practical considerations can make the experience more enjoyable:
This safari is suited to hunters who want to pursue a broad selection of classic African plains game species during one hunting trip. The combination of kudu, zebra, wildebeest, blesbuck, mountain reedbuck, impala and warthog provides considerable variety, while the 30,000-acre property offers different terrain and hunting environments.
It is particularly suited to hunters who enjoy an active safari and don't mind walking through hilly, mountainous and bushveld terrain. With seven trophy species included, it offers an opportunity to build a varied collection of South African trophies during one eight-day hunting period.
For hunters planning an African hunting trip and looking for variety rather than a single-species safari, this package provides a diverse hunting experience in KwaZulu-Natal.
The package includes 11 days and 10 nights, with eight full hunting days.
Day 1 – Arrival in Johannesburg
Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport, where you will be met by Johann or his representative. After assistance with firearm clearance and airport formalities, transfer to your Johannesburg accommodation for your first overnight.
Day 2 – Johannesburg to KwaZulu-Natal
After breakfast, travel approximately 5½ hours by road from Johannesburg to the hunting property in KwaZulu-Natal. Arrive at the lodge, settle in and enjoy your first evening in camp.
Days 3–10 – Eight Full Hunting Days
Enjoy eight consecutive full days of hunting for the seven included trophy species: Southern Greater Kudu, Zebra, Blesbuck, Warthog, Mountain Reedbuck, Impala and Blue Wildebeest hunting in South Africa, together with the three included cull animals.
Each hunting day is followed by an overnight at the lodge, allowing hunters to make the most of the full hunting period without having to travel between the property and Johannesburg.
Day 11 – Return to Johannesburg
After your final night at the lodge, depart for Johannesburg in the morning. The approximately 5½-hour road transfer allows you to reach OR Tambo International Airport in time for an afternoon international departure.
International hunters arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, where they will be met by Johann or a company representative. Assistance with firearm permits and airport formalities is provided before transferring to the overnight accommodation in Johannesburg.
The following day, hunters travel approximately 5½ hours by road to the KwaZulu-Natal hunting property. The journey takes you from the Johannesburg metropolitan area into the greener landscapes and varied terrain of KwaZulu-Natal.
International hunters bringing their own firearms must apply for a temporary South African firearm import permit.
A SAPS 520 application is required, together with supporting documentation, including:
Hunters may bring a maximum of four rifles, with no more than two rifles of the same caliber. A maximum of 200 rounds of ammunition per caliber is permitted.
Rifle hire is available for hunters who do not wish to bring their own firearm at US$20 per hunting day, with ammunition charged separately.
South Africa does not have a single nationwide plains game hunting season, and ranch owners can apply for P3 exemption permits that allow hunting throughout the year, subject to the applicable permits and regulations.
The cooler months from April through October are generally preferred for hunting, while summer temperatures can become very high and may exceed 104°F.
With seven trophy species, three cull animals and eight full hunting days on a 30,000-acre KwaZulu-Natal property, this safari offers hunters the opportunity to pursue a wide variety of African plains game in one trip.
For availability and further details, contact the team at Game Hunting Safaris to start planning your South African hunting safari.
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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