First-timers hunting in Africa

[HTK Safaris]

Good day @FelixV
I sent you a message with an offer in your DM's

Have a great day.
Regards
Brendan Jonker

 

[FelixV]

I have hunted the Eastern Cape with Frontier Safaris and they are absolutely first class.

Do you mean the outfitter from this company: https://frontiersafaris.com/

 

[Jonathan Kashouty]

That's the one.

 

[LIMPOPO NORTH SAFARIS]

Dear Felix I sent you a direct message.

southern Africa is a spectacular place to hunt and tour in we have some of the best qualified individuals to hunt with and a large diversity of species you'll be in very good hands and have no reason to worry the hunting outfitter you choose will definitely look after you and your party that I can assure you this forum has great companies to choose from.

 

[coreydb]

Tere!

My friends and I from Estonia and Finland are planning our first hunting trip to Africa, most likely to South Africa or Zimbabwe. We’re all hunters here in Northern Europe, but none of us have hunted outside our home countries before, including in Africa.

We’re a bit nervous since it’s a long trip for us, and most of the group has never been to Africa (though I’ve been a few times as a tourist). I’d love to hear any advice you might have for first-timers. Which outfitters would you recommend we use? Also, since my friends are a bit hesitant about traveling to Africa, they’re quite price-sensitive and might not be ready to spend a lot, as they have no prior experience with African hunting.

Personally, I love Africa, having visited a few countries, including South Africa and Zimbabwe. I know it’s worth the time and money, whether as a tourist or a hunter. I’d greatly appreciate any tips and tricks you can share for making this trip a success.

Thank you all in advance for your help!

There are many great outfitters in South Africa and many offer a "First Time to Africa Hunt" package. I hunt there every year and use JKO Outfitters. They offer first time hunter packages, as well as bespoke hunts. I recommend hunts either in March April or May, or September through November.

 

[Ridge Runner]

Welcome to the AH community.

I have the East Cape 3 times and in 2025 it will be my forth time with KUBUSI SAFARIS. James Williamson owner of KUBUSI SAFARIS offers several packages or you can create your own. KUBUSI SAFARIS is also a one stop shop by offering pick up and drop off at Port Elizabeth and East London, first class lodging and meals, daily laundry, and on site taxidermy services.

Check out the forums:

Hunt Reports,
Before and After the Hunt,
Deais and Offers
Shot Placement,

Ask questions and members here will be glad to respond.

Happy Hunting

 

[Gerty]

I hunted with Frontier Safari's in June. Amazing experience. I was lucky and went 12 for 12 with my animals. All were really mature, great representations of the species. The one piece of advice I would give would be to buy shooting sticks and practice with them before your safari. I brought my Viper Flex Quad sticks with me to Africa;.

 

[Sabre]

I would also recommend South Africa based on you mentioning your friends being price sensitive. It is the most likely location to give you the most animals/excitement for budget minded hunting.

I think that frontier safaris is also a good recommendation by others for that same reason.

 

[DonPablo]

You'll find your best deals on auctioned hunts. I know it's a little bit of a gamble but I'm a cheapo and had to take the risk. It worked out for me. Of course you can stack the odds a little by researching on here before you bid. Good luck!

 

[Rare Breed]

Good Day Felix

Tsala Safaris regularly host groups from Finland , Sweden and Iceland.They normally join us on safari either early in the season , March , April , May or late in the season from Sept onwards.The reason for that time frame is that they want to enjoy the pleasures of their own summer during the middle part of the year.

Our property is less than 3 hours from Johannesburg International airport.

I can also send you references from hunters that have been with us from your part of the world.That should give you the opportunity to discuss details like flights , where to hunt , extra's to do before and after the hunt.

You are most welcome to contact me for any info.

Regards

Rouan

You will find @TSALA HUNTING SAFARIS is one of the very best!!!! They can easily build you and your friends a very great package of animals for a great value. Another big benefit of them there is only the one flight into JNB and short drive to their camp versus hassle and expense of a second flight to Eastern Cape!!!!