South Africa Elephant Hunting

Exportable, free-range elephant hunting in Northern South Africa (Limpopo Province) along the Kruger National Park border. Contrary to the opinion of some, the elephant is not endangered and in fact several countries of Southern Africa have been forced to institute culling operations to keep their numbers in balance.

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This is an 10-14 day South African elephant hunt. Hunting takes place in reserves bordering Kruger National Park. Hunters can take one bull elephant. *All elephant hunting includes 2 PH’s and 1 tracker per hunter.

While the .375 is the legal minimum caliber, there will be no room for error in your shot placement if it is your weapon of choice. Elephant hunting should be done with the largest rifle you can shoot well; 40 and even 50 caliber rifles with 400 to 500 grain solid bullets would definitely be a good choice.

A forty-yard shot might be considered a long shot on the elephant as most are taken at between 15 and 25 yards.
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*50% deposit required to book (U.S. funds)
*This South African elephant hunt is subject to availability.

South African Elephant Hunt Additional Details

Hunting Season
The best periods for hunting elephants in Zimbabwe are from April through October, however it depends on availability.

Hunting Method
Elephants are generally hunted on foot, picking up and following fresh spoor at waterhole’s or across roads. Be prepared to do a lot of walking. The terrain is fairly easy though. You will stay in a luxury lodge and drive daily to the hunting area.
*You must use a min. rifle caliber of .375, and .458 or .416 is preferred.
**There is currently no archery elephant hunting in South Africa.

Conditions
Only animals taken or wounded will be charged for. Game not listed is negotiable. Exportable elephants in South Africa do require a CITES permit (included).

Trophy Quality and Success Rates
Trophy quality is good, ranging from 35-70 lbs. The average bull in this are is 35-50 lbs. Success rate is 70%.

Accommodations
Your guest room is your own luxury private chalet. The hand sewn thatched roofs keep you nice and cool on hot nights and warm in comfortable on the cooler ones. As guests, you are afforded top of the line bed and bath amenities, turn down, maid and laundry service and every creature comfort to make you feel right at home. Meals will be served at the lodge where you can also gather in the evenings. Amenities include bar; swimming pool; kitchen; lounge area; dining room; TV; and an outside braai area around a campfire.

Travel
Fly from Johannesburg to a private airstrip located near the hunting concession or the Outfitter will arrange to pick you up at the airport and drive you to the lodge. The drive takes approximately 4.5 hours. All transportation will be provided once you arrive at the lodge.

*South Africa is Malaria free