Perfect First-Time African Hunt in South Africa

$5,500

The Ultimate Introduction to African Hunting

Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with our premier 7-day, 8-night Eastern Cape of South Africa hunting package. Specifically tailored for a first-time African safari, this all-inclusive plains game package balances world-class hunting with top-tier lodging and hospitality. Take the guesswork out of planning your first international hunt, and let someone who has been there do the planning.

Four Iconic Trophies, One Unforgettable Landscape

Test your skills against the region’s most iconic and sought-after species. This diverse package secures your opportunity to harvest four incredible plains game animals:

Cape Kudu: The majestic, spiral-horned “Grey Ghost” of the African bush.
Wildebeest: Your choice of a Black Wildebeest or Blue Wildebeest.
Impala: The agile, classic addition to any premium plains game collection.
Common Duiker: A clever, fast-moving challenge that tests your quick-shooting accuracy.

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

Trophy fees for:
- 1 Cape Kudu
- 1 Black or Blue Wildebeest
- 1 Impala
- 1 Common Duiker
7 full hunting days
8 nights lodging
1 x 1 PH
Daily fees for 1 hunter
All meals, drinks, snacks
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

Trophy fees for additional 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 don’t 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.

Additional Animals to Hunt

SPECIES	PRICE
Baboon	$150
Aoudad	$2,800
Bontebok	$1,200
Blesbok	$400
White Blesbok	$600
Cape Bushbuck	$1,150
Bushpig	$850
Cape Buffalo	$10,400
Caracal	$800
Common Reedbuck	$1,500
Blue Duiker	$2,000
Common (grey) Duiker	$350
Eland	$3,000
Fallow Deer	$950
Cape Grysbok	$2,000
Genet (large spotted)	$350
Genet (small spotted)	$350
Gemsbok	$1,750
Giraffe	$3,000
Impala	$400
Black Impala	$2,400
Black-back Jackal (calling)	$100
Black-back Jackal (incidental)	free
Klipspringer	$1,800
Kudu	$2,000
Mountain Reedbuck	$700
Nyala	$1,800
Ostrich	$600
Porcupine	$350
Red (cape) Hartebeest	$1,100
Red Lechwe	$2,500
Black Springbok	$650
Common (cape) Springbok	$450
Copper Springbok	$700
White Springbok	$1,200
Steenbok	$450
Vaal (grey) Rhebok	$2,000
Warthog	$450
Waterbuck	$1,800
Black Wildebeest	$1,100
Blue Wildebeest	$1,100
Golden Wildebeest	$2,500
Burchell's Zebra	$900

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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