Hunting

• Hunting Small and Medium-sized Plains Game Animals: For hunting small and medium-sized plains game animals, a draw weight of 65 pounds or more and an arrow speed of 260 feet per second or higher with a 400gr arrow are recommended. It's important to note that some plains game animals can string jump. • Hunting Large-sized Plains Game Animals: When hunting large-sized plains game animals, it is recommended to have a draw weight of 70 pounds and an arrow weight of 480 grains or more for optimal penetration. • Broadheads: In South Africa, both fixed-blade and mechanical broadheads can be used. For walk and stalk hunting, mechanical broadheads are recommended. Choosing a broadhead with a large cutting diameter will provide you with an increased margin of error and a higher success rate. • Nocks: Regular bow nocks are permissible in South Africa. Additionally, the use of illuminated nocks is legal and recommended, as they provide better visibility of the arrow's flight and point of impact.

• Limpopo Area Rifle Hunting Recommendations for Plains Game: The average shot distance in our Limpopo hunting areas is around 150 meters, and shots may not always be 100% open and clear. Any .30 calibre rifle and larger are suitable for all our plains game animals. We recommend using a 180- grain soft nose bullet. For optics, we suggest a 3-9 zoom or 3-12 zoom scope, as some shots may be at short distances. • Rifle Hunting Dangerous Game: For all dangerous game animals, we recommend a minimum calibre of .375 H&H mag with a 300-grain bullet. A scoped rifle with low magnification is preferred, as some shots might be taken in very thick bush and low light conditions. For buffalo, a core bonded soft nose bullet is recommended. For lion and leopard, a very thin jacketed soft nose bullet is suitable. For hippo, rhino, and elephant, a flat nose solid bullet is recommended. • Firearms Temporary Import Permits: Importing guns into South Africa for the safari requires Firearms Temporary Import permits. We recommend using Hunters Permits Africa to assist with all the necessary paperwork and documentation needed for importing your firearms into South Africa. • Email: info@hunterspermitsafrica.co.za • Tel: +27 (79) 680-0514 (Kyla)

For big game bow hunting, it is advised to use an 80-pound bow shooting an 800-gr arrow with a fixed-blade broadhead. A minimum of 80 ft•lbs of kinetic energy is recommended for hunting buffalo and giraffe.

Rifle Rental: We have a selection of plains game rifles and dangerous game rifles available for clients to rent. Our rifle range includes calibres from .308 Win to .458 Lott.