South Africa's diverse species, ease of travel, and modern amenities all make it a top destination for today's safari hunters.

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South Africa has not always been a top destination for safari hunting. Farmers and ranchers had decimated the wild game populations in order to make way for livestock and grazing. The relatively recent boom in safari hunting in South Africa is due to the realization of the government and farmers that hunting is a more profitable use of their land than traditional farming. In recent years landowners therefore have established huntable numbers of game species, many of which are reintroduced indigegous species. These species may be hunted on huge ranches or farms that are set up primarily for hunting. Kudu, gemsbuck, bushbuck, impala, blesbuck, hertebeest etc. may all be hunted within a few miles of each other, offering the safari hunter a great opportunity to take multiple species on one safari.

Most hunting lodges have excellent facilities for hunters. All but a very few in the bush have electricity, running water, flush toilets etc. Game processing facilities are excellent, and are subject to frequent government inspections. Most of the ranches and farms that have been converted to hunting lodges have amenities that border on luxury.

When you plan your hunting safari, be sure your operator is licensed. A foreign client is not allowed to hunt in South Africa unless: 1) the hunt has been organized by a licensed hunting outfit, and 2) he/she is guided on the hunt by a licensed professional hunter. Professional hunters/hunting outfitters must hold licenses for each province where they operate. Also be sure to get a written agreement. It is law that a written agreement must be entered into between the client and hunting outfitter prior to the commencement of the hunt. Such agreement to include species, sex, fees for trophies, services provided, duration of the hunt and daily rates, etc.

The main hunting season is from June to August, but may vary from province to province. However, hunting is allowed all year round, making South Africa the only country in Africa where this is possible. The most pleasant time from a weather point of view is from March to November.

Personal rifles and ammunition may be imported duty free but must be declared upon arrival and departure. Check the more specific rules, and also check with your air carrier how to bring a rifle on the flight. It is advisable to bring along some comfortable safari dress. Bring a mixture of short and long sleeved shirts and pants made of light cotton. The winter months can be rather cool in the mornings and evenings, so do pack some woollies and an anorak. Sturdy boots, hats or caps should form part of your gear, and do not forget binoculars, insect spray, sun-block, a hunting knife, a flashlight and a camera.

South African Cities	Tourist Attractions	Game Parks	Activities	South Africa Travel	Safari Lodges
Johannesburg	Kruger National Park	Kruger National Park	Photo Safaris	International Flight
Cape Town	Table Mountain	Kalahari Desert	Golf	Domestic Flight
Durban	Cape Point	Hluhluwe-Umfolozi	Beach Holiday	Car Rental
Port Elizabeth	Wine Routes	Addo Elephant Park	Diving	Train
Pretoria	Garden Route	Marakele Park	Surfing	Bus
Bloemfontein	Cape Whale Route	Pilanesberg Park	Hunting Safaris	Cruises
Pietermaritzburg	Blyde River Canyon	iSimangaliso Wetland	Fishing	Links
Rustenburg	Drakensberg Range	Shamwari Game Reserve	Wine Tasting
East London	Durban Beachfront	Sabi Sands	Hiking
Pietersburg	Soweto	Other Game reserves	Sailing