South Africa Free Range Hunting
Are you ready for the South Africa Free Range hunting safari of a lifetime? This outfitter delivers. They have exclusive hunting rights at this massive 173,000 acre World Heritage site. It forms part of a 420,000-acre transfrontier conservation area. That’s massive. It’s South Africa’s largest provincial reserve. And it’s yours to explore. As a result, you will hunt Africa of olde, proper spot and stalk hunting. This is the hunt of a lifetime in South Africa on free range hunting land is unfenced with low hunting pressure.
South Africa Free Range Hunting
Luxury tented accommodations
Wake to the sound of the river below, a warm cup of coffee and chef prepared breakfast of your choice. Enjoy a packed picnic in the hunting area and return to your luxury accommodations in the evenings. A delicious dinner by the river and drift off to sleep with the sound of running water.
This isn’t just any safari ground, it is wild and unforgettable. The Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can see it with your own eyes.
World-Class Hunting
This a purely rifle hunt only. The plains hold Buffalo. Blesbuck. Blue Wildebeest. Eland. Impala. Red Hartebeest. Zebra. The hills hold Bushbuck. Giraffe. Kudu. Mountain Reedbuck. While, Elephant are found they are not hunted. Other species are also offered at a nearby nature reserve such as black wildebeest, reedbuck, oribi, springbuck and more.
Every species is trophy-quality. The terrain is varied. The challenge is real. Your professional hunting guide and team makes it happen.
Do you have friends or family that would like to join you on safari but are not interested in the hunt? Or they would like to join you in the field a day or two but they want other activities? This is a perfect opportunity for them to join.
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Accommodations & Meals
You have choices in accommodations when you hunt at this lodge. Each option is unique and memorable. We will share our vision of each with you so that you can select the accommodations that best fit your style.
Option 1: A true tented camp located on the nature reserve is being built in 2027. The tents will be comfortable and have ensuite bathrooms. A common area and of course a big firepit for sharing stories in the evening of the days adventures.
Option 2: Only ten minutes down the road is a luxurious tented photographic lodge set along a rushing river. All the amenities of a luxury lodge are yours to enjoy including chef prepared meals, spa, workout facilities, firepits and more. For the non-hunting guests, daily photographic safaris are offered.
Option 3: Further down the road, a proper luxury English style lodge with activities such as ATV’s, fishing, hiking, waterfalls and more for those that wish to join you on the safari but are not interested in the hunt.
The daily routine:
Wake up 30 minutes before sunrise. Coffee. Breakfast. Head out.
Packed lunch by the Komati River or under a Paperbark tree. Hunt through the afternoon. Return at sunset.
Hot shower. Cocktails. Hearty dinner. Stories by firelight.
This is the rhythm. This is the life
Hunting
This is the free range, unfenced hunt you’ve been waiting for. The nature reserve offers exceptional rifle hunting across 173,800 acres of pristine wilderness. The season runs from April 1 through October 31. Every hunt is guided by experienced professionals. You will pursue trophy-quality game across diverse terrain—grassy plains, hidden valleys, and wooded hillsides.
The species list is impressive: Blesbuck, Blue Wildebeest, Bushbuck, Cape Buffalo, Giraffe, Impala, Greater Kudu, Mountain Reedbuck, Red Hartebeest, Waterbuck, Warthog, and Burchell’s Zebra. Each hunter receives a permit specifying their chosen species. Your dream trophy awaits.
Buffalo hunts:
Only a select few hunters are offered permits to hunt buffalo on this land. This is one of the most challenging buffalo hunts offered. You and your professional hunter, trackers and skinners will head off on foot into the wilderness. Stalks range from 3-4 hours each direction around gently rolling hills. These magnificent beasts hide in the furthest corners of the nature reserve as far from man as they can find.
Your Day in the Field
Wake up 30 minutes before sunrise. Coffee and breakfast are ready. You head out as the African sun rises. A packed lunch waits by the Komati River or under a Paperbark tree. The hunt continues through the afternoon. You return at sunset. A hot shower. A cocktail. A hearty dinner. This is the rhythm of a true African safari. This is what legacy hunts are made of.
Extended Opportunities
Just 1½ hours away lies Nooitgedacht Dam Nature Reserve. It’s a quick day trip from camp. This Highveld reserve adds Black Wildebeest, Common Reedbuck, Oribi, and Springbuck to your potential list. More ground. More species. More chances to fill your tags.
Book Now. This is the hunt of a lifetime.
Activities
For those that do not wish to join on the hunt, we offer other activities depending on the lodging selected such as:
- Photographic safaris
- Spa activities
- ATV riding
- Fishing
- Waterfalls
- Sit by the running river or enjoy a picnic
We will customize touring before or after your hunting safari! In nearby areas you can visit Blyde River Canyon, Rhino Sanctuary, Elephant Whispers, Geo trails, and Kruger National Park. Or continue on safari to other areas of Africa. Many clients choose to begin or end their safari in Cape Town or Victoria Falls. Family Expeditions will take care of all the details and safari planning for you!
Length of Stay / Itinerary
Hunts vary in length depending on the species hunted and touring interests. We suggest a minimum of 10 days for this safari but longer and shorter stays are available.
Travel Details & Location
Fly into Johannesburg where we will have you greeted as you exit the airplane. Most guests arrive in the evening and overnight at the hotel located at the airport and then fly by charter flight or commercial flight to the hunting area. Family Expeditions will take care of all the details for you!
Some guests choose to begin their safari in Cape Town and then fly to the hunting area.
Internet & Communications
Wifi is available at all lodges. Cell service is available but can be limited in certain areas.
