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Areas & Camps

African Hunting Safaris

Whether you are interested in hunting a member of the Big Five or the plains game of Africa, a hunting safari in South Africa is sure to be a thrilling experience.

We offer quality hunting safaris accompanied by professional hunters with many years of experience. Our team is committed to making your safari in Africa an unforgettable experience that will remain in your memory forever.

Custom Hunting Safaris

The hunter determines the duration of the safari and the number of trophies. You can choose the area most suited to your requirements and where the species you wish to take occur in abundance.

Hunting Packages

These fully inclusive packages include the daily rates and the trophy fees for the listed animals. They offer value for money to those who wish to hunt for certain animals and a specific duration in South Africa.

Plains Game Hunting

We offer plains game hunting safaris in South Africa and Namibia. Hunters can pursue less common plains animal species like sable, Chobe bushbuck, and Livingstone eland in Zimbabwe. Most of the plains game species in these countries - can be hunted in South Africa.

Special Offers

Our special offers for hunting safaris in Southern Africa are updated periodically. Here you will find exceptional value offers with limited availability, so keep an eye on this section. If there is limited availability, the first come, first serve principle applies.

In which area of South Africa would you like to Hunt?

Arguably the most popular of South Africa's hunting areas, this region covers most of the northern part of the country to the north of Pretoria. The terrain is wooded savanna with varying degrees of density.

Located on South Africa's central plateau, the Free State offers vast open plains with scattered sandstone hills and towering mountains in its eastern parts. The area offers a large diversity of species.

Kalahari & North West

Located in the arid western part of South Africa, this region is sandy terrain dotted by the flat-topped acacia trees, which are synonymous with Africa and her wild areas.

Reasons to Choose South Africa for Your Hunting Safari

Many destinations around the world offer hunting safaris. We provide some compelling reasons to consider booking your safari in the southern part of Africa, a region with vast conservation and an abundance of hunting opportunities.

Diversity of Species

No other part of the world offers hunters more species to pursue on a safari. Antelope are abundant in diversity and number and range in size from the mighty eland to the tiny blue duiker.

Varied Geography

The subcontinent is blessed with an abundance of hunting terrain choices. From open plains to savanna, rolling hills, and mountainous terrain, the subcontinent has vast uninhabited areas dedicated to conservation.

Contribution to Conservation

International hunters significantly contribute to the conservation of Southern Africa's animals. Wildlife numbers have increased substantially since the late 1970s, mainly due to the commercial value.

Hunting in Africa

Hunting & Conservation

The South African hunting industry is coming under increasing fire and criticism, particularly big-game hunting. We welcome thousands of hunters to our country yearly who openly document their hunting safaris and contribute substantially to conservation. When images surface of prominent figures on a big game hunt (like Australian cricket players Glenn McGrath and Brett Lee), it creates an international uproar.

Useful Information

We offer some information that we consider essential to planning your safari, including the procedure to follow to import rifles temporarily into South Africa. And information and links to the taxidermy companies we recommend and a list of items you may consider packing when traveling to South Africa on your hunting safari.

Client Reviews

"ASH Adventures has been entirely professional from the very first contact. The team promptly addressed questions and concerns. Once we were in the country, they took excellent care of us, supplying all our needs, just as promised. No "bait and switch" here! I am fully satisfied! It was wonderful!" CHARLES HOFMEISTER, USA

Recommended Hunting Packages

The hunting packages listed below are the most popular amongst foreign hunters visiting South Africa. These fully inclusive packages offer an exceptional African hunting experience and great value for money.

A hunter sits alongside his blue wildebeest trophy.

5-Day Beginner's Bushveld Package

The beginner's package is a short but exciting hunting package to the bushveld region about an hour and a half's drive from O.R Tambo International Airport.

A successful Cape buffalo hunt in South Africa.

5-Day Cape Buffalo Hunting Package

The most sought-after member of Africa's Big Five is pursued in this five-day, fully inclusive hunting package in the South African bushveld.

A sable antelope trophy presented for a photograph.

5-Day Sable Hunting Package

Arguably the most impressive plains game trophy - sable is included in this hunt which is conducted either in the bushveld or eastern Free-State.

A family hunting experience in South Africa.

10-Day Father & Son Package

A hunting safari in Africa is the ultimate father and son bonding experience. This package offers excellent value to fathers wishing to hunt with their sons.

A proud hunter relaxes next to his impala trophy.

10-Day Plains Game Hunting & Kruger

Combine a hunting safari with a photographic safari to the most famous of all the wilderness areas in South Africa - the world-renowned Kruger Park.

A fine black wildebeest taken on a hunt in the Free State.

14-Day Bushveld & Free State Package

If you book this package, you will hunt both densely wooded areas and vast open plains. It is a two-week safari adventure in pursuit of several plains game trophies.

Popular Trophy Animals

Africa in general, and South Africa in particular - offers hunters the widest selection of trophy animals that can be hunted anywhere in the world. When pursuing these species, trophy hunters contribute more to the conservation and increase in numbers of all species endemic to Southern Africa than anyone else. Thank you!

A pair of hunters stand proudly alongside their Cape buffalo trophy.

Blue Wildebeest

A hunter and his PH present a kudu trophy for a photograph.

Let The Adventure Begin

Your African hunting adventure starts here. Contact us today for a quotation and begin planning the hunting experience of a lifetime.

Bow Hunting

The plains game species on offer are also available for bow hunting with our experienced professional hunters.

Wing Shooting

Wing-shooting is always an exciting and truly rewarding add-on to a trophy hunting safari in South Africa.

Many outdoor enthusiasts like to add a fishing trip to their safari. Let us know what you want to do and allow us to propose.

Disabled Hunting

Hunters with physical limitations can be catered to at various specially adapted hunting camps with customized vehicles.

Luxury Hunting

We have a couple of options if you wish to base your safari at a luxurious camp with all modern amenities.

Rifle Hunting

Rifle hunting is the most popular type compared with bow hunting. We offer some advice and suggestions.

Photo Gallery

Photos showcasing past clients of ASH Adventures and their unique trophies.

Video Gallery

Video clips of plains game and dangerous game hunting safaris across Southern Africa with ASH Adventures.

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Countries & Areas

South Africa
Eastern Cape

Popular Types

Plains Game
Dangerous Game
Photographic Tours

Contact Details

181 Piet Retief Road Pongola KwaZulu-Natal South Africa 3170

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Call | +27 72 781 9686

Elephants in the Zambezi River Africa Hunt Lodge

AFRICA’S PREMIER TROPHY HUNTING DESTINATION

World-Class and Award-Winning Hunting Experiences in South Africa and Across the Continent

All Inclusive Hunting Packages

Taste of Africa Package

3 Animals for each Hunter!

Mix & Match Trophy Package

Choose What Species you would like to Hunt!

Safari Plains Game Package

Our most popular All Inclusive Hunt Package

Executive Safari Package

African Safari with 10 Animals - The Best of South Africa

Sable & Cape Buffalo Package

Black Death and the Black Antelope

Zimbabwe Packages

10-14 DAYS Experience Zimbabwe & the Zambezi Valley

Dangerous Game Hunts

Africa Hunt Lodge offers hunting packages for all Seven (7) of the Dangerous Game you can hunt in Southern Africa.

Rhino Hunts - Hunt for Southern White Rhino in South Africa (exportable to the US and abroad).

Cape Buffalo Hunts - Hunt for South African Cape Buffalo at and near our Lodge in the Limpopo Province.

Elephant Hunts - We offer Exportable Trophy Bull Elephant Hunts as well as Management Elephant Hunts.

Crocodile Hunts - Hunt for Trophy Crocodile in South Africa (exportable to the US and abroad).

Hippo Hunts - Hunt for Trophy Hippo in South Africa & Zimbabwe

Lion Hunts - South African Lion Hunting (non exportable to the US)

Leopard Hunts - Hunt Leopard in Zimbabwe and Namibia

Africa Hunt Lodge offers Hunts for Dangerous Game in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia each year. Cape Buffalo, Crocodile, Hippo, Rhino, and Lion can all be hunted in South Africa. In Zimbabwe and Namibia, we hunt all of those species as well as Leopard and Elephant.

Two Incredible Lodges. World Record Game. Bespoke Experiences. Concierge Level Service

We plan our African Safaris to suit the requirements of our clients. With over 60 Species to hunt with us in Southern Africa, there is a hunting package for everyone from the 1st-time Africa Safari Hunter to the most experienced Trophy Collectors. Our trophy hunting packages basically all-inclusive: Services of an experienced Professional Hunter and Trackers hunting on multiple concessions, private suite accommodations, chef prepared meals, open bar, care of trophies and preparation for taxidermy, transfers from Johannesburg International Airport, as well as daily excursions to National Parks in our area to view the Big 5. Non-hunting guests are also welcome.

We now have (2) Lodges in Limpopo. Witklip (Whitestone) is the main lodge we've been using since 2010. This 4 Star lodge has 9 Bedrooms and can accompany up to 15 guests at once. Kudu Valley Safari Lodge, is our new 5 Star property, that is 2nd to none in all of South Africa. Check out Hunting Accommodations Here!

Award-Winning Outfitter and Guides

Africa Hunt Lodge and our Professional Hunters have won over 100 awards in the past 14 years. We know Africa hunting.

Personalized Safari Excursions

Our team will help you plan other daily Excursions... not just your Safari!

Luxury Accommodations.

Two Bespoke Lodges in South Africa and top-rated staff take care of our clients like family. Learn More>>

Personalized Travel Experiences.

Let our Team advise on the Best Flights and travel times for your Safari

The Right Place. The Right Team.

Our (2) South Africa Lodges are located near Thabazimbi in the Limpopo Province...only 2.5 hours from Johannesburg

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Additional Excursions for your Safari

What are activities for the Non Hunting Observer?

Safari Excursions at Africa Hunt Lodge

We offer many excursions off-site when visiting Africa Hunt Lodge. Many of these safari excursions are not included in the price of staying with us but they are very affordable and manageable if planned in advance with our booking staff. From Bird Hunting, Photo Safaris at Marakele and Pilanesberg National Parks, Fishing for Tilapia, Pit Blind Safaris at Kudu Valley Safari Lodge, Visits to Victoria Falls, and much more. Let us know on your preference sheet or contact us in advance if you would like to add one of these excursions to your African Safari.

Testimonials

Dennis limron.

" Trophies of a lifetime thanks to Smith and Wesson and Africa Hunt Lodge. I recently took two of the big-five and two other possible world class trophies with my model 500, 50 cal. Smith and Wesson pistol while hunting with Africa Hunt Lodge near Thabazimbi, S.A. with professional hunters Ewald Ras and Bossie Boshoff. The Cape buffalo fell within 25 yards after only one shot. The gemsbok and waterbuck also required only one shot and fell within site. After over 5000 rounds this gun still performs flawlessly. I hope to return soon to complete the big-five with my Smith and Wesson."

Trophies of a Lifetime thanks to Smith and Wesson

Kristopher Sadeck

"My name is Kristofer Sadeck. I just wanted to express my appreciation to the Africa Hunt Lodge staff and to professional hunter Wikus Stemmet for fulfilling my longtime dream safari on September 22, 2021 to September 30, 2021. The hunting safari experience, the food, the staff and accommodations were world class! The communication upon booking, pickup/drop off from Johannesburg International Airport was flawless!! During my safari I have harvested a monster giraffe, a gemsbok oryx, a golden wildebeest and a common impala!! In addition, I experienced high volume dove hunting in the agriculture fields!! I was fortunate enough to harvest many doves!!! My experience with Africa Hunt Lodge was just miraculous!!!! On a daily basis, I look at the photo albums and travel books that I created from my safari experience. Many of my family members and friends are fascinated by the animals that I harvested!! Next, thank you for celebrating my 30th birthday at the lodge. The cake that was made specially for me was delicious and astonishing!!! Being at Africa Hunt Lodge was my most treasured gift! In the coming years I will return and go on another safari with this outfitter to hunt the cape buffalo!! Thank you, Africa Hunt Lodge, for fulfilling my dream safari!!"

Thank you, Africa Hunt Lodge, for fulfilling my dream safari!!"

Larry Organ

" Africa Hunt Lodge is the real deal. I just returned from a 5-day hunt and can't say enough positive about the experience. Ewald and his crew at the guest house were friendly and accommodating. The highlight of my trip was my Professional Hunter, Bossie Boshoff. He's exceptionally knowledgeable and safe, and provided invaluable guidance for me, a novice hunter. Looking forward to my next trip back."

Africa Hunt Lodge is the real deal!

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100000 acre ranch, 55 employees, 42 years of hunting, 12379 hunting trips.

Blaauwkrantz Safaris is a world-class hunting outfitter and conservationist of almost 100000 acres, offering over 44 species, founded in 1978, it is owned and operated by us, the Arthur Rudman Family. We are world renowned for our top quality and quantity of the grey ghost antelope, the majestic Kudu !

We are located in the malaria-free Eastern Cape, South Africa. Operating from our magnificent and vast, single-unit family ranch, the largest of its kind in South Africa.

Our hunting lodges are only a 45-minute drive from the Port Elizabeth Airport. We offer hunters, couples, hunting families and safari groups, a high standard of trophy quality, exceptional hunting experience, family hospitality along with passionate, experienced and enthusiastic staff, personal service and delicious cuisine.

Thanks to stable politics and a good safety record, family hunting safaris in South Africa has become a trend. Keep in mind the old adage, ‘ the family who play together, stay together’.

We have been hosting international hunting clients for 45 years. Not only are we well represented in the SCI Record Book for our excellent kudu hunting, but numerous Wetherby award winners have also chosen us as their hunting safari destination.

Specializing in the Eastern Cape species, we offer over 44 species for your African hunt. Non-hunters are welcome to join the hunting safari party while on their African hunt or there are plenty of non-hunter activities in the area. Our 2 hunting lodges is the perfect place to relax and unwind.

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