Few things to keep in mind for a hunt in Nov-Dec
1. It could rain most likely thunder showers in the afternoon but could also be couple of days rain falling down.
2. Vegetation will be thick and green so spotting game would be more difficult
3. It gets hot especially if the rains are late and will easily reach 100F plus.
4. Days are longer but you will have to start earlier and stop at 10am when hot and game not moving at all.
5. Trophy capes get ruined quick in the heat especially kudu so special care need to be taken to cool down the animal asap and get it in the salt.
6. Bugs and snakes are all awake and on the go did I mention mozzies?
7. Dehydration can become an issue need to keep taking in a lot of fluids.
8. Animals don't move as much as food and water is more easily accesable
9. It is legal to hunt in South Africa on a farm/property that has excemption throughout the year
10. Some properties will let their staff go one leave over that period might have skeleton staff.
We have hunted with Italian clients from 26 Dec to 2nd Jan in an area close to the Zim border north Limpopo and it was hot hunting was not as easy but it was a good succesfull hunt. So it can be done not the best time but can be done.
If at all possibble come as early as you can in November you might just miss the rains and the vegetation will not be there yet water and food will be scamp making the animals move more.
Don't expect good looking animals in their prime but ones that show ribs in some cases.
It is also the hottest before the rains as the heat builds up every day.
