Own the thrill: bow hunting African dangerous game
Are you ready to ignite your adrenaline and experience the ultimate bow hunting dangerous game Africa adventure? If your blood runs with the thrill of the hunt, African dangerous game is calling.
While the fundamental principles of bow hunting remain consistent, whether you’re in Kansas or the heart of Africa, the unique challenges and rewards of African game hunting demand specific considerations. From specialized blinds to precise shot placement, our expert guides will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for success.
Ensure a trouble-free hunting experience by bringing your essential bow hunting equipment. Some equipment accessories are indeed available in remote locations, however, it’s always better to be prepared. Whether you’re a compound bow enthusiast, a traditional archer, or prefer a longbow, we’re committed to providing you with an unforgettable African bow hunting safari.
Subject to all local laws and regulations, our team offers invaluable guidance on shot placement, draw weight, arrow selection, and broadhead choice. We’ll show you the most sought-after African bow hunting trophies, leaving the rest to your skill and passion.
Bow hunting dangerous game, anywhere in the world, requires nerves of steel and top-tier equipment. Potential risks are real, therefore it is paramount you are adequately prepared. While we certainly do not always understand every regulatory decision, the specific requirements for hunting dangerous game in Africa are generally designed to enhance safety and ensure ethical hunting practices.
In life-threatening situations, the quality of your equipment can be a matter of life and death. Mechanical broadheads, while effective for soft-skinned animals like African lions, are not the ideal choice for heavy-set game like Cape buffalo. Common sense dictates the use of fixed blade broadheads to ensure maximum penetration and a clean kill.
Among the Big Five, Cape buffalo is widely regarded as one of the most dangerous game animals to hunt. As Robert Ruark famously described: They are just mean, ornirary and vengeful and it looks like they hate you personally
There are several legal requirements to fulfill even before you start your dangerous game bow hunt. In our experience we favor kinetic energy above draw weight.
Regulations state bow draw weight must be of a certain poundage, minimum arrow weight applies as does the type of broad head.
In South Africa it is illegal to bow hunt elephants, white rhino, black rhino and crocodiles. Furthermore it is illegal to bow hunt leopards and spotted hyena.
Our African Big 5 dangerous game bow hunting packages are all-inclusive of all tag fees, daily rates, trophy fee and government taxes.
The only costs we do not charge for are for services and goods we are not associated with. The services and goods that you can expect to pay for in addition to your African bow hunting safari are:
Dipping costs – all trophies to be exported from South Africa must undergo a dipping procedure to kill all harmful pests
Shipping – if you are shipping raw trophies or mounted trophies, you must pay the shipping costs
All taxidermists charge a fee for crating the trophies
Clearing fees are payable on your side to release the trophies
Gratuities are made at your discretion
African dangerous game bow hunting is subject to legislation that can change from time-to-time.
Consequently, and until further notice, it is currently (2024) illegal in South Africa to bow hunt:
It is also illegal to bow hunt large predators like spotted hyena in South Africa.
Accommodation while hunting
Laundry at all the hunting lodges
Bottled water
Soft drinks
Meals
Alcoholic beverages in moderation
Services of a Professional Hunter
Services of a skinner / tracker
Daily rates for the duration of the hunt
Field preparation of any hunting trophies
Delivery of your trophies to our preferred taxidermist
Trophy fee as per size discussed
Daily rates of $ 450 per day per hunter
Transfer from and to Johannesburg International Airport
Items of a personal nature
All flights – international or otherwise
Gratuities
Taxidermy work
Dipping, shipping and crating of trophies
Cost of any trophy animals wounded and not recovered
Cost of trophy animals hunted outside and additional to the initial package
