Hunting in South Africa offers a one-of-a-kind experience, offering a thrilling opportunity to track and hunt over 40 species across some of the most diverse landscapes on the continent.
The Eastern Cape and Free State stand out as premier hunting destinations, both malaria- and bilharzia-free, ensuring your journey is as safe as it is exhilarating. For the ultimate experience, we recommend planning your safari between March and October, when the weather is perfect for long, sun-filled days in the wild. Allow nature’s beauty and the thrill of the hunt to be your only focus.
No matter which region you choose, our exclusive hunting grounds offer the perfect balance of excitement, challenge, and unmatched trophy quality – ensuring every safari is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Our Safaris primarily take place in the breathtaking Eastern Cape and Karoo regions, each offering its own unique landscape and hunting experience.
The Eastern Cape stands out as a hunter’s paradise, with five distinct biomes to explore – coastal bush, valley bushveld, savannah, mountainous terrain, and desert. The diversity of these regions allows you to experience multiple ecosystems, all within just a three-hour drive. Whether you’re navigating the dense bush or chasing prey across the open plans, the Eastern Cape is rich with opportunities.
The Karoo, with its vast and arid landscapes, is ideal for free-range game hunting. The open plans provide a stunning backdrop for long-range hunting, and its well-managed areas offer a truly authentic hunting experience.
Our hunting haven in the Eastern Free State is a hidden gem. Just a short 30-minute flight from Johannesburg, this area offers unbelievable bow hunting and incredible trophy-quality animals.
Here, you’ll find dedicated bow hunting properties with permanent blinds placed at waterholes, providing optimal conditions for a successful hunt. Whether you prefer stillness and patience from the blinds or the thrill of walk-and-stalk, the Free State offers more than 20 species for bow hunters to pursue.
For rifle hunters, the Free State offers even more abundant opportunities, with expansive hunting areas that are teeming with game. Whether you are a bow or rifle enthusiast, the Free State guarantees an unforgettable hunt in some of South Africa’s most game-rich areas.
7 day plains game hunt with Gary Phillips Hunting Safaris in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Amazing trip. Hunted geese a couple of days. Huge thanks to Gary and Lee Phillips and to Rory and Mel Gailey for making it happen.
Muchas gracias ha Gary y a todo el personal por hacer possible esta experiencia que pude compartir con mi nieto en su primer safari en Africa y por hacer possible mi primer animal de los 5 grandes. Gracias por todo y hasta pronto. Justo Pino Torres.
This was my first trip to Africa. Gary was an outstanding guide and worked hard at getting some great trophies. This will certainly not be my last.
I would like to thank Gary for a great hunt. Hunting Kudu has been something I have always wanted to do and Gary sure knew where to find the big bulls. Accommodation, food and staff were first class. Thanks again.
My husband and I along with my daughter and her two children recently spent two weeks at Gary’s lodge. The accommodations and food and drink and staff were superb, and we took full advantage of many of the activities offered including great game drives nearly every day, a round of golf, a couple of shopping trips, a trip to Addo Elephant Park, and of course elephant-riding. My grandson even tried his hand at hunting for the first time, getting a springbok and missing a warthog. It could not have been a more satisfying experience, and we will definitely book another stay at the lodge in the future.
Awesome Experience. Got once in a lifetime chance at Lynx and Bushpig, trophy animals everywhere. Got to spot at night for springhare with a .22 which was fun. Staff put in a lot of time and effort to make the bushpig happen. Wonderful accommodation, we never waited for anything. Gary did a great job and was very patient. We could not have asked for a better honeymoon. Thanks for everything. we will be back.
Gracias por ser parte de mi primer safari en Africa y el poderlo compartir con mi major amigo Adres lo hizo muy especial, gracias por todo y nos veremos mas pronto que tarde.
My two safaris with Gary have been nothing but the best. Thanks Gary and Mbulelo for getting me on some truly awesome trophies. I will cherish them forever. See you on my next hunt. Until then watch out for those curves. “Whoooowe’.”
This was our third hunt back with Gary. The sable was the highlight of our trip! Having the opportunity to hunt a lechwe was completely unexpected and very enjoyable. Looking forward to our return.
