More than thirty species of plains game, Cape buffalo, rhino and sable on private concessions — with the option to finish your safari on the coast above Cintsa Bay.
- Hunting season
- Year-round, best 1 March – 30 November
- Species
- 30+ on the inland concessions
- Concessions
- 60,000+ acres to hunt from
- Malaria
- None in the Eastern Cape
- Gateway
- OR Tambo (JNB) → East London (ELS)
- Climate
- 20–33°C summer · −6 to 23°C winter
South Africa
“Diversity” is probably the most accurate word for the Eastern Cape. It is as varied in flora and fauna as it is in cultural and political history — Nelson Mandela made his home here — and from the coastal cities to the rural interior it is famed for its natural beauty and its friendly people.
It is from here your hunt begins. Within very short distances we have habitats that support a remarkable range of species, from coastal bushveld to mountainous country. No vaccinations are required, and the Eastern Cape is malaria-free, so the whole family can come along.
The safaris
01
Signature10 days · 9 nightsThe Sea-View Safari
Wake to the sound of waves on an unspoilt white beach, then go hunting. We combine the traditional hunting we have done for over twenty years with a true seaside holiday, giving the passionate hunter and an adventurous family the ultimate balance.
- Three days inland in a private game reserve of over 20,000 acres hosting some of the Big Five — over 30 species to choose from
- Four days on the Indian Ocean coast, overlooking Cintsa Bay, where whales and dolphins pass the pool deck
- Hunt while your family surfs, plays golf on a PGA-standard course, visits a spa or goes deep-sea fishing
02
For two10 days · 9 nightsThe Couple Safari
Full-board luxury for the hunter and a partner who would rather not. Includes two spa sessions and a photographic safari with cheetah and elephant interaction.
03
2 adults + 2 children under 1310 days · 9 nightsThe Family Safari
A hunt for the adults and a holiday the children will talk about for years: a photographic safari for four with a cheetah interaction, a three-hour snorkelling excursion and a surf lesson for the whole family, boards included.
04
Tailor-madee.g. 6 days · 7 nightsÀ la carte plains game
An exclusive luxury lodge, with the hunter on a 1×1 or 2×1 basis and observers welcome. Choose your species, your pace and your dates and we will build the safari around them.
05
Dangerous gameOn requestBig Game
Cape buffalo, rhino, sable and limited lion in the Eastern Cape, and big lions hunted on foot with bushmen trackers in the Free State. Hunt the Big 4 — lion, rhinoceros, Cape buffalo and elephant — in South Africa. Programme and quote on request; Christophe guides a few dangerous-game safaris himself each season.
06
SpecialistOn requestHounds & the coastal forest
Caracal and bushpig with hounds, or blue duiker in the coastal forest — a very different, very exciting way to hunt.
Itinerary
Day 1
Johannesburg to the Eastern Cape
Our agent meets you at OR Tambo, clears your firearms through customs and guides you to the domestic flight to East London. Meet your Grand Safari PH and transfer to the first lodge, about 1.5 hours inland.
Days 2–4
Inland hunting
Three days across the concessions with more than 30 species to choose from. No sea view here, but superb spot-and-stalk and tracking among giraffe and Cape buffalo.
Day 5
To the Indian Ocean
After a solid breakfast, a transfer of about four hours to the coastal resort above Cintsa Bay. Check in, then hunt or join one of the many excursions.
Days 6–9
The coast
Hunt, or don’t. Your days are yours: go hunting while your family surfs, stay for the spa, play a round, visit Nelson Mandela’s village or go deep-sea fishing.
Day 10
Trophies and home
Drop your trophies and instructions at the taxidermist in East London on the way to the airport. Fly to Johannesburg, where our agent assists again with firearms and your international check-in.
Camp & lodge
Beyond the hunt
- Zip line of about 3 km
- Quad biking on private reserves
- Abseiling
- Canoeing on the river
- Guided game drive
- Cheetah or elephant interaction
- Walk with the elephants
- Elephant-back safari
- Brewery visit and tasting
- Surf lessons in front of the lodge
- Spa (two centres)
- Golf, PGA standard
- Barge river cruise
- Wave jumping by RIB
- Deep-sea fishing
- Cultural tours: township, Steve Biko, Mandela’s Qunu
- Yoga, Pilates and Zumba on request
Species
Inland concessions
Some species on limited quota
- Aoudad
- Baboon
- Blesbuck, common
- Blesbuck, white
- Bontebok
- Buffalo, Cape
- Bushbuck, Cape
- Bushpig
- Deer, fallow
- Duiker, common
- Eland, Cape
- Hartebeest, red
- Impala
- Jackal, black-backed
- Klipspringer
- Kudu, Cape greater
- Lechwe, red
- Lynx (caracal)
- Nyala
- Oryx / gemsbok
- Reedbuck, common
- Reedbuck, mountain
- Roan
- Sable
- Springbuck, black
- Springbuck, common
- Springbuck, copper
- Springbuck, Kalahari
- Springbuck, white
- Steenbuck
- Warthog
- Waterbuck, common
- Wildebeest, black
- Wildebeest, blue
- Zebra, Burchell’s
Indian Ocean concessions
Some species on limited quota
- Baboon
- Blesbuck, common
- Bontebok
- Buffalo, Cape
- Bushbuck, Cape
- Bushpig
- Duiker, blue
- Duiker, common
- Giraffe
- Hartebeest, red
- Impala
- Kudu, Cape greater
- Lynx (caracal)
- Nyala
- Warthog
- Wildebeest, blue
- Zebra, Burchell’s
What's included
- Transfers to and from East London airport
- Full-board accommodation, with table soda, beer and wine
- Daily laundry (we recommend only three sets of hunting clothes)
- A professional hunter, 4×4 vehicles, a skinner / tracker and the hunting licence
- Field preparation of all trophies and transport to the taxidermist in East London
- VAT where applicable
Not included
- Trophy fees — send a deposit beforehand and settle the balance at the end of the safari
- Hounds for caracal, bushpig or blue duiker
- Flights, excursions, restaurants, extra nights, bar drinks
- Firearm import permit, meet & greet at Johannesburg airport and firearm rental
- Taxidermy and shipping to your final destination
- Gratuities for your guide, trackers and camp staff — never compulsory, always at your discretion
Typical terms
- A deposit confirms your dates; the balance falls due 45–60 days before arrival, depending on the programme
- Animals in packages cannot be swapped for others
- Wounded and lost animals are paid in full
- A deposit is paid to the taxidermist for either dip-and-pack or mounts
Deposits, balances and conditions are confirmed on your quote and contract. We never publish prices; every safari is quoted for your party, dates and species.
Good to know
- A quick visit to the taxidermist’s workshop after your safari shows you exactly how your trophies are handled; he can mount them or forward them raw to the taxidermist of your choice.
- Observers share the hunt from the comfort of a 4×4 and can add excursions to Addo Elephant Park, Kruger or the Hluhluwe–Umfolozi reserve.
- Rental rifles and limited bush clothing can be arranged in advance — just ask.
Ready when you are
Next destination
Tanzania