Your Complete African Hunting & Touring Safari
Combine Africa’s big game hunting with the places and experiences that make the continent unforgettable—all thoughtfully arranged by Family Expeditions. This isn’t a standalone hunt; it’s a tailored safari built around your priorities, your timing, and the kind of trip you want to remember for years.
Spend your days hunting for plains game or dangerous game in South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Tanzania, or Botswana, then shift into touring that rounds out the story—Cape Town and the Cape Winelands, a visit to Victoria Falls, game viewing in national parks or private game lodges where the focus is wildlife, comfort, and taking it all in, and so much more. We coordinate touring in South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Tanzania, and Kenya, making it easy to add a pre- or post-hunt extension that fits your group.
No matter how you want to shape your safari, we take care of the details and flow so your group can stay focused on the moments that matter—time in the field, time together, and a richer Africa experience beyond the hunt. Let us design your custom African hunting and touring itinerary.
Hunting
What it’s like to hunt Africa with Family Expeditions
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Built around your goals, not a template. Safaris are customized—whether it’s hunting-only or a mixed group where some hunt and others want activities—so every day feels intentional.
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Real ground hunting. Across our partners, the core theme is fair-chase, on-foot spot-and-stalk at every possible opportunity—using vehicles to cover country, then doing the hunting the way it should be done: boots on the sand, reading sign, closing distance.
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Country that’s big. From vast private ranch-land in Namibia (tens of thousands of acres) to enormous free-range concessions in Tanzania (about 2,000,000 acres), these are places where the hunt is a true safari—not a daily rotation of small properties or anything canned.
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Strong operations and strong ethics. You’ll see emphasis on selective harvest, mature animals, sustainable practices, and a focus on the total experience—not just the trophy taken.
Where we hunt and what each country feels like
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Why it shines: You can cover multiple landscapes and lodges in one safari, moving between distinctly different, large properties based on your target list and length of stay.
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Experience snapshot: Mountain terrain, mixed habitat “bush” country, and big property variety, amazing activities for non-hunters—built to keep each day feeling fresh.
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Common hunting species: Plains game and Cape buffalo
Namibia – Luxury Lodge, Family-Centered Lodge, Elephant Hunting
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Why it shines: Traditional spot-and-stalk with a strong “authentic and ethical” emphasis, plus huge species variety depending on the lodge chose. Elephant hunting is a conservation-minded approach focused on old, mature bulls, free-range hunting, and on-foot pursuit.
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Experience snapshot: Privately operated, wide-open country; strong non-hunter options; and a culture that you will fall in love with. -
Common targets mentioned: Kudu, gemsbok, zebra, wildebeest, springbok, eland and more plains game; Caprivi-region dangerous game options like buffalo/hippo/crocodile/elephant.
Botswana – Dangerous Game and Plainsgame
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Why it shines: This is built for hunters who want a serious DG and plainsgame safari—buffalo on foot, elephant tracking days, and dedicated leopard strategies. Wide-open Kalahari country for plainsgame—classic safari scenery and big-sky hunting.
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Experience snapshot: Elephant hunting described as true tracking with 6–8 miles/day not unusual; buffalo likewise framed as a walking spot-and-stalk hunt. For plains game you’re hunting a huge block of country—about 200,000 acres—so each day is about covering ground, finding fresh sign, and letting the safari unfold naturally.
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Common targets mentioned: Plainsgame such as eland, kudu, sable, waterbuck and more. Cape buffalo, elephant, leopard.
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Why it shines: Described as one of the last great free-range frontiers, hunted over an area of about 2,000,000 acres.
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Experience snapshot: Big, wild, and species-rich—one of Tanzania’s finest boutique hunting safaris. Travel through large areas in the northern, southern, and western regions of the country for your species. This country is known for its strong trophy quality.
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Common targets mentioned: Buffalo, leopard, roan, sable, sitatunga, suni, kudu, hippo, gerenuk, croc, zebra, hartebeest, and more.
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Why it shines: Strong leopard focus—described as high-opportunity—but also a standout plains game component where sable is the signature species.
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Experience snapshot: A “thrill of the chase” tone with emphasis on ethical free-range hunting and the safari experience as a whole.
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Common targets mentioned: Leopard and other cats plus sable, Crawshay’s waterbuck, oribi, Lichtenstein hartebeest, and more.
Activities
Touring Highlights That Pair Perfectly with Your Hunt:
Photographic Safaris (South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda): Trade rifles for cameras (or phone cameras) with stays at hand-selected safari lodges and camps—morning and evening game drives, guided bush walks, sundowners in wild places, and the kind of close-up wildlife viewing that fills memory cards fast. Whether you want big cats, massive elephant herds, or classic savanna scenes, we match the region and lodge style to your pace and comfort level.
Cape Town (South Africa): Add a few days on the coast for Table Mountain views, Cape Point scenery, the V&A Waterfront, local markets, and world-class dining. We can also layer in nearby Winelands tastings, penguins at Boulders Beach, and private guided tours that make the city feel easy and personal.
Tribal & Cultural Experiences (Namibia, Tanzania, Kenya): Step beyond the game fields into the human story of Africa—meaningful, guided cultural visits that are respectful, educational, and unforgettable. Depending on the region, this can include time with traditional communities, local crafts and cuisine, storytelling, music, and learning how culture and wildlife coexist in these landscapes.
South Africa Winelands (Franschhoek & Stellenbosch): Slow the pace with curated tastings, cellar tours, and long lunches in two of South Africa’s most celebrated wine valleys. From historic estates and modern tasting rooms to scenic drives and boutique stays, we build a winelands extension that feels refined, relaxing, and perfectly timed before or after your safari.
Victoria Falls (Zambia/Zimbabwe): Experience one of Africa’s great natural icons—guided walks to the best viewpoints, river cruises, and optional adventure add-ons like walking with elephant herds. It’s the perfect change of pace after a hunt: big scenery, big water, and a celebratory “we really saw that” moment for your group.
Gorilla Trekking (Rwanda): For the ultimate capstone to an African journey, trek into the mountains with expert trackers to spend time with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Permits, logistics, lodge selection, and pacing matter here—and we plan it so the experience feels smooth, special, and well worth the effort.
Zanzibar Beaches (Tanzania): Enhance the relaxation of your Africa itinerary by going barefoot, unhurried, and oceanfront—white-sand beaches, turquoise water, and warm breezes that feel like a reward after days in the bush. We can plan relaxing resort time, snorkeling and diving, sunset dhow cruises, and a touch of culture with Stone Town—an ideal add-on for couples, families, or anyone who 
wants a true “hunt + safari + beach” finish.
Golfing Across Africa: Add a few tee times to round out the trip—coastal courses near Cape Town, classic parkland layouts, and memorable rounds in safari regions where wildlife sightings can be part of the day. We coordinate tee times, transfers, club rentals if needed, and the right balance so golf enhances the safari instead of interrupting it.
This is even the limit to what we can do. Our safari experiences of one of one – customized, personal, exactly what your group or family wants. There is no “one size fits all” in our hunting and touring safaris.
