Gosh, I don’t even know where to start! My wife is turning 60 in late June of 2026 and wants to visit Africa. She’s a non-hunter while I am an avid hunter. I would really like to hunt for no more than 4-5 days for plains game while on our 14-16 day trip. We’re thinking 4 star luxury in Northwest SA near Kruger, maybe a couple days in Botswana and/or Zimbabwe.
Do any of the hunting outfitters cater to couples? She MIGHT join me on the hunts, but guessing she’d prefer options like a spa and photo safari’s. Any recommendations/advice on outfitters, travel agencies that cater to hunters, areas? Maybe use a separate hunting safari from the sightseeing/photo safari? Hunt in the beginning or at the end of the trip? It’s all so overwhelming!
You're in luck! We are situated near the small eco-tourism and agricultural town called Hoedspruit, South Africa. My wife has such a passion for providing tailormade experiences and safari trips, we can put together just about any experience and trip you are looking to do.
The beauty of being situated in Hoedspruit is that we are near some of the most incredible hunting and safari/tourist destinations in Africa and have built a powerful network of people and places offering once in a lifetime experiences, so planning this trip you have in mind will not only be a pleasure but more than possible. A mere 45min drive by tar road to the world-renowned Kruger National Park Orpen gate adds to the accessibility of the town. We have numerous day trips available to some of the most fascinating places, to name a view:- Blyde River Canyon - boat rides, panoramic viewpoints and waterfall hikes, Cultural trips to tribal communities; Gods Window and the entire Panorama Route; Hot air balloon trips ,Authentic African Boma dinners and spa trips. As I mentioned, my wife runs this side of things and can arrange pretty much any activity or excursion you and/or your wife and her friend would like to go on before, after or during the hunt. We could arrange a big five safari which truly is a once in a lifetime experience. Have a look under "Experiences" on our website to view more options. She recently arranged a private Big 5 horse riding safari for one of my German clients and fellow AH member for after his hunt and he absolutely loved it.
We also do a Hemmingway "Out of Africa" dinner for our clients and what better opportunity to do this than for a birthday. We set a table with fine linen, crystal glasses and fine china and silver cutlery, there is a Melvill and Moon Gin bar and selection of cigars. We take a sunset game drive and then reach a spot near a river or watering hole and serve authentic African Cousine as the hunting pioneers like Ruark and Hemmingway did.
The Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit is a short two-hour connecting flight from Johannesburg International Airport. Alternatively, we can arrange a transfer by car which is about four and a half hours from JHB Int Airport.
Looking forward to hearing from you should you be interested in hunting with us.
We cannot wait to share our
passion and continent with you.
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