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Customize Your Own East Cape South Africa Plains Game Hunt

$350/Day + Trophy Fees

The Perfect Way to Build Your Own African Plains Game Hunt

Ready to tackle your African bucket list? Custom plains game hunts are perfect for return clients looking for specific, specialized trophies. Africa is home to over 170 huntable species—far too many for a single lifetime. However, you can maximize your success in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, an area renowned for having one of the most diverse populations of game on the continent.

East Cape Daily Rates

  • The 1 on 1 daily rate for rifle hunters is $350 per day (one hunter / 1 guide)
  • The 2 on 1 daily rate for rifle hunters is $275 per hunter / per day (two hunters / 1 guide)
  • The 1 on 1 daily rate for bow hunters is $450 per day (one hunter / 1 guide)

East Cape Huntable Species

The Thrill of the Spot and Stalk

Leave the vehicles behind and immerse yourself in a thrilling spot-and-stalk hunt through the rugged, mountainous terrain of the Eastern Cape. Guided by expert Professional Hunters (PH), you will glass vast valley basins, track movement across steep ridgelines, and execute stealthy stalks through native cover. The dynamic elevation and stunning vistas provide an authentic, fair-chase hunting environment that rewards patience, strategy, and sharp shooting.

Included

  • 1 x 1 PH
  • All meals, drinks, snacks for each day of your hunt
  • Laundry service
  • Tracker and Skinner
  • Field preparation of trophies and forwarding them to a taxidermist or shipping agent
  • Transport to and from East London airport in South Africa.

Excluded

  • Daily rate for each day hunted
  • Trophy fees for animals taken
  • Airfare
  • Gratuities
  • Dip & Pack
  • Taxidermy
  • Shipping of trophies
  • Rifle rental
  • Ammo
  • Before and after hunt accommodations
  • Observer is $150 per night

Accommodations

After a challenging day on the mountain, return to a beautiful, world-class hunting lodge. Unwind in your own private room featuring an ensuite bathroom, offering premium comfort and complete privacy. Guests enjoy delicious South African style meals and relaxing evenings under the African night sky.

Weapons for this Hunt

The best choice for an African plains game rifle is the gun you shoot the best from a .270 on up to the .375 H&H.  If you do use a .375 we recommend having some solid core ammunition when hunting the small antelope species such as a duiker so you do not destroy the animals cape / hide.

Hunting Season

The primary hunting season in the Eastern Cape of South Africa runs from March to October.

Early Season (March – April)

These months offer mild temperatures (around 75°F) with lush vegetation left over from summer. This is the prime mating season (the rut) so dominant bulls / rams / bucks are highly active, making them easier to spot and stalk.

Peak Season (May – August)

The South African winter brings crisp, clear days averaging 65°F to 70°F and cold nights. The native bush thins out significantly, making it much easier to glass and locate the African plains game on the mountainous hillsides. Animals move more frequently during daylight hours to feed, increasing your chances of a successful spot-and-stalk.

Late Season (September – October)

As spring sets in, the temperatures start creeping up with highs of 70°F to 75°F in September and 80°F to 85°F in October. Because it is the end of the long dry season, the bush is at its thinnest and grasses are low which makes it much easier to spot and glass game from a distance. Natural water sources have dried up so animals frequent the permanent waterholes and dams, making behavior highly predictable.

Travel Details

You will will fly into O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa (JNB). If you arrive in the evening, which is the case for most of the direct flights from the United States, you will need to spend the night at a hotel near the airport. We recommend City Lodge right next to the airport. In the morning, you will take a domestic flight to East London Airport, officially renamed King Phalo Airport, (ELS). The outfitter will pick you up at the East London Airport and transport you to the hunting lodge.

Deposit

A  deposit of $1,000 is required to book this hunt. The deposit can be paid by sending a personal check, wire transfer, or credit card (with 3.75% credit card fee). The remaining balance will be due at the hunting lodge when the hunt is complete.

Cancellation Policy

All initial booking deposits are non-refundable. However, we understand that unexpected events can happen. If you need to cancel your hunt, we will work with you to reschedule it.

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