South Africa

South Africa Experiences

More Than The Hunt.

Leopard sightings are never guaranteed Leopards are elusive and mostly move at night, so seeing one on a game drive is a bonus, not a promise.
Around The Hunt

Fill The Days In South Africa

Arranged on their own or woven into a hunting or safari itinerary.

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Eastern Cape & Garden Route

Tours Along The Coast

Tours throughout the Eastern Cape and along the Garden Route add coastline, forest and small towns to a trip built around the bush.

  • Eastern Cape tours
  • Garden Route
  • Coastline and forest
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Travel Information

Before You Travel

South Africa Travel Tips

Fly into Johannesburg or Cape Town and connect on to Gqeberha, East London, George or Polokwane. Seasons, what to pack and how the hunting season runs from mid-February to mid-July.

Adding Nosy Be?

SA Airlink flies Johannesburg to Nosy Be direct, early on Tuesday mornings. Never book via Antananarivo on the mainland.

Nosy Be Flight Routes
Beyond The Hunt

South Africa Has More To Give

Not every guest travels with us for a rifle. The Eastern Cape and its surrounding regions hold a wealth of experiences for photographers, families and couples.

Alongside, or entirely separate from, a hunting safari, explore the Garden Route, or plan the timing with our South Africa travel tips.

South Africa

Beyond The Hunt

Our South Africa Experiences Book

Not every guest travels with us for a rifle. Turn the pages for what else the Eastern Cape and its surrounds hold.

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Chapter One

Eastern Cape & Garden Route

The Garden Route runs from the Eastern Cape past Knysna and Storms River, through the Tsitsikamma forests and the gorges of the Bloukrans River.

We build touring itineraries around these landscapes, including game drives through Addo Elephant National Park.

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Chapter Two

Addo Elephant National Park

Addo Elephant National Park sits on the doorstep, and its elephant herds are one of the easiest big-game sightings in the country to plan around.

Game drives here are arranged as part of a touring itinerary rather than a separate trip.

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Chapter Three

Cultural Experiences

A fun traditional initiation for first-time hunters, followed by a cultural group’s singing and dancing — guests are often pulled in to join. Add traditional blessings and local craft markets to any itinerary.

It is the part of a trip guests tend to talk about long after the travelling is done.

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Chapter Four

Regional Cuisine & Wine

Regional cooking and South African wine are woven through the itinerary rather than bolted onto it.

Long tables, good company, and the evening in no particular hurry.

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Culture

Cultural Experiences

South Africa’s cultural heritage runs deep, and we can arrange genuine introductions to it as part of any itinerary.

First-time hunters are welcomed with a fun traditional African initiation. After the ceremony, a local cultural group entertains everyone with traditional singing and dancing — and guests are often invited to join in.

  • Traditional singing & dancing shows
  • Initiation for first-time hunters
  • Traditional blessings
  • Local craft & artisan markets
  • Regional cuisine & wine
On The Road

Eastern Cape & Garden Route Tours

The Garden Route is one of South Africa’s most scenic stretches of coastline, running from the Eastern Cape through towns like Knysna and Storms River, past the towering indigenous forests of Tsitsikamma and the dramatic gorges of the Bloukrans River.

We can build a touring itinerary around these landscapes — from Addo Elephant National Park’s game drives to quiet coastal drives along some of the country’s most photographed roads.

The Cape coast from above
A lioness with her cubs
For Photographers

Photographic Safaris

For those who want to capture Africa rather than hunt it, we arrange tailor-made photographic safaris designed around the big game and the wider wildlife of the Eastern Cape’s private reserves.

The same expert knowledge of terrain and animal behaviour that guides our hunts also puts photographers in the right place, at the right time, for the shot that makes the trip.
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Beyond The Hunt

Add These To Your Trip

Any of this can sit alongside a hunting safari or stand on its own as the reason you came.

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Beyond The Hunt

Storms River Bridge
Storms River Mouth
Bloukrans Bridge
Ziplining
On A Game Drive
Rhino & Calf
Elephant Herd
Cheetah
Giraffe
No Obligation

Ready To Fill The Days?

Any of this slots around a safari or a hunt — or stands on its own as the reason you came.

A message, not a form

Rough dates and who is coming is enough to start. No lengthy booking form, no card details.

You get an honest answer

If the days you have will not cover it, we say so up front and adjust rather than take the booking and disappoint you.

Quoted around you

Nothing sold off a shelf. Priced against your dates, group and interests — in USD, Euro or ZAR.

Small groups only

Land-based four to sixteen, live-aboard six to eight, big-game fishing four to five. Never a crowd.

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Before You Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

The Eastern Cape coastline and Garden Route.

The Eastern Cape coastline and Garden Route.

Can I do a photographic safari instead of hunting?

Yes — we arrange tailor-made photographic safaris built around the big game and the wider wildlife of the Eastern Cape's private reserves.

What cultural experiences are available?

South African cultural shows, traditional blessings, and local craft and artisan markets, alongside regional cuisine and wine.

Can these experiences be combined with a hunting trip?

Yes — they can be arranged alongside a hunting safari or built into a trip of their own.

What does a Garden Route tour cover?

Towns like Knysna and Storms River, the Tsitsikamma forests, the Bloukrans River gorges, and game drives through Addo Elephant National Park.

Which airport do I fly into?

Fly into O.R. Tambo in Johannesburg or into Cape Town, then connect to Gqeberha or East London for the Eastern Cape. Pickup is arranged from your arrival airport.

Can I add Nosy Be to a South Africa trip?

Yes. SA Airlink flies Johannesburg to Nosy Be direct early on Tuesday mornings, and island bookings from South Africa run Tuesday to Tuesday.

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