Rifle Hunting
Hunting safaris are conducted from March through November. SAVANNA HUNTING SAFARIS offers rifle hunting on some of the best-managed nature reserves and private properties throughout Southern Africa. There are probably as many reasons to hunt as there are hunters, but the core reasons can be reduced to four: to experience nature as a participant; to feel an intimate, sensuous connection to place; to take responsibility for one's food; and to acknowledge our kinship with wildlife.
Hunting manages wildlife populations it keeps nature at a healthy balance. For many wildlife species, hunting also helps to maintain populations at levels compatible with human activity and land use.
Our flexible approach enables us to cater to the needs of different clients as far as hunting methods and animals are concerned. We shall always try as far as possible to meet our client's preferences. We can combine any animal into a package. We hunt the following areas in South Africa Limpopo, Free State, Eastern Cape, and the Kalahari. The species you would like to hunt will determine the area we will hunt as not all species are found in one area. The affordability of all African animals and fantastic infrastructure all contribute to a world-class African hunting experience. We offer you the hunter the ideal opportunity to experience walk and stalk or spot and stalk hunt of animals in their natural habitat in open Africa.
Bow Hunting
Embark on a journey of a lifetime and experience some of the best bow hunting that Africa has to offer. Bow hunting safaris are undertaken throughout the year but we recommend the dry months July to November. All our bow-hunting concessions are exclusive bow-hunting areas. We hunt mainly from well-established blinds around waterholes and also walk and stalk. Our team of well-trained professional hunters and trackers will dedicate themselves to providing you with a memorable and exciting bow-hunting adventure.
Each Province has different regulations regarding dangerous game bow hunting. Do not hesitate to ask us to supply you with the latest regulations before confirming a hunt. Bow hunting allows you to see the world and wildlife in unique ways. Each bow hunt you experience and animal you pursue is a new adventure because you never know what you'll see or run into.
The number of bow hunters entering South Africa is rapidly increasing, and more and more outfitters are catering to their specific requirements. Bow hunting in most provinces is done under a special permit which will be arranged by us in advance of your hunt. There may be restrictions imposed on species of animal that can be bow hunted and on the standard of equipment required.
Minimum recommendations.
Draw Weight Arrow Weight
Small game 40 lb 400 grain
Medium game 70 lb 550 grain
Buffalo, 80 lb 700 grain.
Bird Hunting
The most common birds we hunt in Southern Africa range from francolin, guinea fowl, and various species of dove and pigeons. We also hunt two species of geese the Egyptian geese and Spur-winged goose including some ducks this calls for a very challenging hunt. We can hunt the following birds during this time of the year.
Guinea fowl: 1 May to 30 September, Ducks: 1 May to 31 August, Francolin: 1 May to 31 August,
Egyptian Geese: 1 February t to 30 November, Spurwing Goose: 1 March to 30 September, Doves & Pigeons: 1 January to 31 December. Please take these dates into consideration when you make your booking with us for the best bird-hunting safari yet. You can expect to shoot between 300 and 1000 shots per day.
For Egyptian and Spurwing Geese we do have a bag limit of between 5 and 10 birds per outing with the official bag limit of 10 birds per gun per day. With ducks, we have a bag of 5 to 10 birds per gun per day. We hunt near dams and pans from behind hides and use decoys. Francolin and guinea fowl we hunt either over Pointers or driven hunts. Both ways of hunting can be very successful. Bag limit 10 birds per gun per day. No matter what kind of bird we hunt you will sit back at night thinking about a super day you had hunting birds.
