AFRICAN HUNTING SAFARI

The Hunt Isn’t Over. It’s Just Evolved

You’ve hunted the local terrain. You’ve tracked the big ones in your own backyard. But now? You want more.

You want a challenge that stirs something deeper. You want wild, unfiltered, authentic Africa.
This is not a vacation. It’s not a photo op. This is real hunting—raw, immersive, and fiercely unforgettable.


Whether you’re going for dangerous game or plains game animals, this is for you.

The Experience

Expert Guidance. Serious Game. Zero Guesswork.

You won’t walk this path alone

Your hunt will be led by certified Professional Hunters (PHs) with decades of experience and local trackers with an unmatched knowledge of the terrain.

You’ll stay in private lodges designed for serious hunter - no fluff, no tourist traps. Think chef-prepared meals, campfire debriefs, and the kind of camaraderie that only forms after a long day in the bush.
We don’t do gimmicks. We do precision, safety, and respect for the animals, for the land, and for you

Packages and Pricing

All Packages Include

  • Roundtrip Airport Transfers

  • Meals and Drinks

  • Daily Laundry

  • Professional Hunter & Tracker

  • Transportation During Hunt

  • Skinning & Field Preparation of Trophies

  • Permit & License, excluding CITES

Packages Exclude

  • Accommodations before and after hunt

  • Trophy fees for animals bagged or wounded and lost

  • Taxidermy/dipping and shipping cost

  • Trip protection/Travel Insurance

  • Non-Hunter/Observer Options Available for a fee

Budget Package

10 Days | 1 Hunter

Perfect entry into African hunting.

$3,000 towards trophies

Buffalo Package

10 Days | 1 Hunter

Optional Add ons:

• Sable <43” $3,950

• Roan $5,500

• Crocodile 9-11 feet $2,950

Personalized Package

The personalized safari begins with selecting one of three distinct packages, each offering seven to ten days of guided hunting and accommodation. Every package allows a hunter to create a custom itinerary by choosing specific animals from four groups, showcasing the variety and thrill of African game. After picking a package based on budget and desired adventure, the hunter selects from the exclusive list of species in Groups A, B, C, and D.

Option 1

7-10 Days | 1 Hunter

Pick your animals from the groups below:

  • 1 from A

  • 2 from B

  • 3 from C

  • 3 from D

Option 2

7-10 Days | 1 Hunter

Pick your animals from the groups below:

  • 1 from A

  • 1 from B

  • 2 from C

  • 3 from D

Option 3

7-10 Days | 1 Hunter

Pick your animals from the groups below:

  • 1 from B

  • 2 from C

  • 2 from D

Kudu, Lechwe, Sable (<40”)

Nyala, Gemsbuck, Golden Wildebeest

White Blesbuck,
Blue Wildebeest, Zebra

Impala, Blesbuck, Warthog, Common Springbuck

Packages and Pricing

All Packages Include

  • Roundtrip Airport Transfers

  • Meals and Drinks

  • Daily Laundry

  • Professional Hunter & Tracker

  • Transportation During Hunt

  • Skinning & Field Preparation of Trophies

  • Permit & License, excluding CITES

Packages Exclude

  • Accommodations before and after hunt

  • Trophy fees for animals bagged or wounded and lost

  • Taxidermy/dipping and shipping cost

  • Trip protection/Travel Insurance

  • Non-Hunter/Observer Options Available for a fee

Budget Package

10 Days | 1 Hunter

Perfect entry into African hunting.

$3,000 towards trophies

Buffalo Package

10 Days | 1 Hunter

Optional Add ons:

• Sable <43” $3,950

• Roan $5,500

• Crocodile 9-11 feet $2,950

Personalized Package

The personalized safari begins with selecting one of three distinct packages, each offering seven to ten days of guided hunting and accommodation. Every package allows a hunter to create a custom itinerary by choosing specific animals from four groups, showcasing the variety and thrill of African game. After picking a package based on budget and desired adventure, the hunter selects from the exclusive list of species in Groups A, B, C, and D.

Option 1

7-10 Days | 1 Hunter

Pick your animals from the groups below:

  • 1 from A

  • 2 from B

  • 3 from C

  • 3 from D

Option 2

7-10 Days | 1 Hunter

Pick your animals from the groups below:

  • 1 from A

  • 1 from B

  • 2 from C

  • 3 from D

Option 3

7-10 Days | 1 Hunter

Pick your animals from the groups below:

  • 1 from B

  • 2 from C

  • 2 from D

Kudu, Lechwe, Sable (<40”)

Nyala, Gemsbuck, Golden Wildebeest

White Blesbuck,
Blue Wildebeest, Zebra

Impala, Blesbuck, Warthog, Common Springbuck

What to Expect

This Is More Than a Hunt—It’s a Rite of Passage

Step 1: Choose Your Hunt

Select a package or work with us to build one.

Step 2: Book Your Dates

Lock in your trip. A nonrefundable 25% deposit confirms your dates, itinerary and hunting package.

We’ll send you a complete guide: gear list, travel details, packing list, and permit support.

Step 4: Arrive in Africa

We’ll pick you up, get you settled, and brief you on your hunt. You’ll meet your PH and tracking team.

Step 5: Step Into the Wild

This is where it gets real. You’ll hunt. You’ll sweat. You’ll earn every inch of it.

Step 6: Return With a Legacy

We’ll prep your trophies, close out the hunt, and send you home with more than just a story—you’ll have a life-long memory.

What to Expect

This Is More Than a Hunt—It’s a Rite of Passage

Step 1: Choose Your Hunt

Select a package or work with us to build one.

Step 2: Book Your Dates

Lock in your trip. A nonrefundable 25% deposit confirms your dates, itinerary and hunting package.

We’ll send you a complete guide: gear list, travel details, packing list, and permit support.

Step 4: Arrive in Africa

We’ll pick you up, get you settled, and brief you on your hunt. You’ll meet your PH and tracking team.

Step 5: Step Into the Wild

This is where it gets real. You’ll hunt. You’ll sweat. You’ll earn every inch of it.

Step 6: Return With a Legacy

We’ll prep your trophies, close out the hunt, and send you home with more than just a story—you’ll have a life-long memory.

What Success Looks Like After

You’ll come back experienced, won’t need to say much—your presence will carry the story. You’ll sit around a fire and nod when someone says, “I’ve always wanted to hunt in Africa.” Because you’ll know what that means.

You’ll remember the dust in your lungs, the silence before the shot, the eyes of a crocodile locked on yours and you’ll know you did something less than 1% of hunters will ever do. This isn’t just a memory. It’s part of you now.

What Success Looks Like After

You’ll come back experienced, won’t need to say much—your presence will carry the story. You’ll sit around a fire and nod when someone says, “I’ve always wanted to hunt in Africa.” Because you’ll know what that means.

You’ll remember the dust in your lungs, the silence before the shot, the eyes of a crocodile locked on yours and you’ll know you did something less than 1% of hunters will ever do. This isn’t just a memory. It’s part of you now.

HUNTING LIST

Hunting in South Africa offers an incredible variety of species, from plains game to dangerous game. While many animals are traditionally hunted between April and October, our hunting packages are not limited to fixed dates. Instead, your hunting schedule will be customized based on your preferences, the animals you wish to pursue, and the lodge availability.

We’ll work closely with you to align your hunting goals with the best possible timing.

Whether you’re looking for plains game, cape buffalo, leopard, lion, crocodile, or hippo,

we will arrange dates that suit your travel plans and desired experience.

Below is a comprehensive list of animals available for hunting. Don't see what you're looking for? Just ask and we will do our best to accomodate you.

• African Wildcat

• Baboon

• Barbary Sheep

• Black Wildebeest

• Black Impala

• Blesbuck Common

• Blesbuck White

• Blue Wildebeest

• Buffalo (male)

• Bushbuck

• Bushpig

• Caracal

• Civet

• Common Reedbuck

• Crocodile

• Duiker Common

• Duiker Red

• Eland

• Gemsbuck

• Genet

• Giraffe

• Golden Wildebeest

• Hippo

• Honey Badger

• Hyena Brown

• Hyena Spotted

• Impala

• Jackal

• Kings Wildebeest

• Klipspringer

• Kudu

• Lechwe Red

• Leopard

• Lion (male & female)

• Mountain Reedbuck

• Mouflon

• Nyala

• Oryx Scimitar

• Ostrich

• Red Hartebeest

• Roan

• Sable

• Saddleback Impala

• Serval

• Sharpe’s Grysbok

• Sitatunga

• Springbuck Black

• Springbuck Common

• Springbuck Copper

• Springbuck White

• Steenbuck

• Suni

• Tsessebe

• Vaal Rhebuck

• Vervet Monkey

• Warthog

• Waterbuck

• Whiteflank Impala

• White Rhino

• Zebra Burchell’s

• Zebra Hartman’s

HUNTING LIST

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this safe?

Yes. We follow strict protocols, and every guide is trained in field safety and emergency response. You’ll never hunt without expert supervision and planning.

What if I need to cancel?

Life happens, and we get it. If you need to cancel, we’ll do our best to make it easy on you. Before your final payment is due: You can roll your deposit forward to next year’s hunt, or (if space allows) shift your dates within the same season. After your final payment is made: You can move your funds to a new date, but please note refunds aren’t available once final payment has been received.

Am I guaranteed to shoot an animal?

No hunt comes with a guarantee. You could spend days in the field and choose not to take a shot, or never get the right opportunity. What we can promise is that you’ll see plenty of game, and your outfitter will do everything possible to put you in the best position for a successful hunt. The final outcome always comes down to conditions in the field and your own decisions behind the rifle.

How many People to a Room?

Each room has two full beds, and most guests share a room with one other person. If you’d prefer your own room, that can sometimes be arranged depending on the week and the size of your group.

Will I hunt with a group or by myself?

That’s up to you. Each hunt is custom-tailored to your preferences, whether you want a solo experience or to join a group. Your outfitter will make sure the guide-to-hunter ratio is right for both safety and a successful hunt.

Will there be someone there to pick me up at the airport?

Yes. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll either be met at the airport or picked up from your pre-night stay accommodations.

Do I need to bring my gun?

It’s up to you. If you have a gun you love, you can bring it — just make sure it’s the right caliber for the hunt. Using your own gun means you’re familiar with it and can be ready once you arrive, but it also adds paperwork and extra steps at airports and customs. If you’d rather travel light, the outfitter can provide rifles for most hunts. Both options work; it’s all about what’s best for you.

Can I use a bow instead of a rifle?

Yes. Bow hunting is fully supported, and our PHs are highly experienced.

Do I need permits?

Some species require special permits, others don’t. The outfitter handles all of that for you, including processing and fees when needed, so you won’t have to worry about the paperwork.

Can my partner come even if they don’t hunt?

Absolutely. Non-hunting guests are welcome and can enjoy game drives, cultural outings, or just relaxing at the lodge while you’re in the field.

What does it mean by “Professional Hunter”?

In South Africa, a Professional Hunter is a licensed, highly trained guide who’s certified to lead hunts. They’ve completed government-approved training in tracking, ecology, firearm safety, and wildlife laws, and hold the required permits. We only work with qualified professionals matched to the type of hunt you’re on.

What happens to animals after they are harvested?

The meat never goes to waste. It’s used to feed the lodge and staff, and in many cases sold or shared with local communities. This not only supports sustainability but also ensures your hunt benefits the people who live there.

Should I get taxidermy here or in South Africa?

That’s your choice. If you have a trusted taxidermist in the U.S. who works with exotic animals, it can make sense to stick with them. South Africa also has excellent taxidermists, and we have strong local connections. Many hunters, including ourselves, choose to have their animals mounted in South Africa.

How much is the average taxidermy per animal?

Taxidermy costs can vary quite a bit. The final price depends on the size of your animal, the type of mount you choose, and additional expenses like shipping, crating, and fees.


As a general guideline, most mounts fall in the $500–$1,000 range, but exact costs can only be determined once your animals are harvested. A good rule of thumb is to check with your local taxidermy shop before you travel and bring those prices with you—this makes it easier to compare options once you’re in South Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this safe?

Yes. We follow strict protocols, and every guide is trained in field safety and emergency response. You’ll never hunt without expert supervision and planning.

What if I need to cancel?

Life happens, and we get it. If you need to cancel, we’ll do our best to make it easy on you. Before your final payment is due: You can roll your deposit forward to next year’s hunt, or (if space allows) shift your dates within the same season. After your final payment is made: You can move your funds to a new date, but please note refunds aren’t available once final payment has been received.

Am I guaranteed to shoot an animal?

No hunt comes with a guarantee. You could spend days in the field and choose not to take a shot, or never get the right opportunity. What we can promise is that you’ll see plenty of game, and your outfitter will do everything possible to put you in the best position for a successful hunt. The final outcome always comes down to conditions in the field and your own decisions behind the rifle.

How many People to a Room?

Each room has two full beds, and most guests share a room with one other person. If you’d prefer your own room, that can sometimes be arranged depending on the week and the size of your group.

Will I hunt with a group or by myself?

That’s up to you. Each hunt is custom-tailored to your preferences, whether you want a solo experience or to join a group. Your outfitter will make sure the guide-to-hunter ratio is right for both safety and a successful hunt.

Will there be someone there to pick me up at the airport?

Yes. Depending on your arrival time, you’ll either be met at the airport or picked up from your pre-night stay accommodations.

Do I need to bring my gun?

It’s up to you. If you have a gun you love, you can bring it — just make sure it’s the right caliber for the hunt. Using your own gun means you’re familiar with it and can be ready once you arrive, but it also adds paperwork and extra steps at airports and customs. If you’d rather travel light, the outfitter can provide rifles for most hunts. Both options work; it’s all about what’s best for you.

Can I use a bow instead of a rifle?

Yes. Bow hunting is fully supported, and our PHs are highly experienced.

Do I need permits?

Some species require special permits, others don’t. The outfitter handles all of that for you, including processing and fees when needed, so you won’t have to worry about the paperwork.

Can my partner come even if they don’t hunt?

Absolutely. Non-hunting guests are welcome and can enjoy game drives, cultural outings, or just relaxing at the lodge while you’re in the field.

What does it mean by “Professional Hunter”?

In South Africa, a Professional Hunter is a licensed, highly trained guide who’s certified to lead hunts. They’ve completed government-approved training in tracking, ecology, firearm safety, and wildlife laws, and hold the required permits. We only work with qualified professionals matched to the type of hunt you’re on.

What happens to animals after they are harvested?

The meat never goes to waste. It’s used to feed the lodge and staff, and in many cases sold or shared with local communities. This not only supports sustainability but also ensures your hunt benefits the people who live there.

Should I get taxidermy here or in South Africa?

That’s your choice. If you have a trusted taxidermist in the U.S. who works with exotic animals, it can make sense to stick with them. South Africa also has excellent taxidermists, and we have strong local connections. Many hunters, including ourselves, choose to have their animals mounted in South Africa.

How much is the average taxidermy per animal?

Taxidermy costs can vary quite a bit. The final price depends on the size of your animal, the type of mount you choose, and additional expenses like shipping, crating, and fees.


As a general guideline, most mounts fall in the $500–$1,000 range, but exact costs can only be determined once your animals are harvested. A good rule of thumb is to check with your local taxidermy shop before you travel and bring those prices with you—this makes it easier to compare options once you’re in South Africa.

Ready for a Hunt That Tests You?

This is where stories are born, legends are made, and something inside you gets reset.
 Let’s build a hunt you’ll talk about for the rest of your life. Reach out today to secure your African hunting safari for 2025

chad@theunfilteredtraveler.com