South Africa - Safari Costs

We have three primary safari outfitters we work with in South Africa- Hunters Moon Safaris and Game Reserve, Chapungu Safaris and Kalahari Oryx Game Reserve, and African Classic Safaris.

Hunters Moon Safaris and Game Reserve
We have had the privilege to go on safari in most of Africa’s best hunting reserves.  Hunters Moon is the Mecca, the Garden of Eden, the Shangri La, or whichever term you would like to use, of the plains game hunting world.  Herds of trophy quality animals roam the huge reserve in numbers like they did 100 years ago. 

Hunters Moon is an extensive and spectacular 67 000 acre hunting reserve that offers the discerning and serious hunter an unrivalled safari adventure in ideal and authentic conditions.  The reserve is owned and managed by the McAdam family, and it is with their dedication, vision and rare understanding of the land and its finely balanced ecosystem, that has brought this unique place to its full potential. 

Hunters Moon is located in the centre of the country in the Karoo region of South Africa, and has its own private airstrip with transfers to the ranch. The preserve is located in a summer rainfall area where the winters are dry with mild day time temperatures and chilly evenings. The climate is one of the healthiest in the country and ideal for hunting, with little chance of wet weather during hunting season.

The preserve straddles 25 kilometers of the Seacow River and is characterized by vast Serengeti-like plains interspersed with rocky outcrops and tree-lined drainage systems providing good hunting cover.  

Hunting parties are accompanied by professional hunters, trackers and skinners. Hunting vehicles are used to reach your destination from where all tracking and stalking is done on foot in accordance with worldwide hunting ethics.
The entire 67 000 acre ranch has no internal fences and guarantees fair chase hunting.

Accommodation at Hunters Moon consists of 4 luxurious en-suite bedrooms in two separate cottages each with their own private lounge and kitchenette.  All have scenic views of the endless Karoo landscape and are well equipped with all the modern comforts including electricity, under-floor heating, separate shower and bath, and private patios.  Bar facilities, tea and coffee are available in the cottages.  In the manor house, there is a comfortable main lounge and dining room with large fireplaces for the chilly winter evenings. 

The outdoor reed boma with large central fireplace and fully stocked sleeper-wood bar, is perfect for an evening barbeque under the clear African sky.   The emphasis at Hunters Moon is on exclusivity with a personal touch.  

Safari Rates:

• $400 per day on a 1x1 basis, minimum 7 days
• $350 per day on a 2x1 basis, minimum 8 days
• $200 per day for non-hunting guests

Daily Rate Includes

• Services of professional hunter, experienced trackers, skinners and camp staff.
• Full accommodation, meals and daily laundry.
• Preservation of trophies in the field.  Transport of trophies to taxidermists or exporter.

Daily Rate Excludes

• Accommodation and travel charges before and after the contracted safari period.
• Gratuities.
• The hire of rifles and ammunition (US $ 50 per day per rifle).
• Export trophy, dipping, packing and freighting.
• Gratuities.
• VAT at 14% .
• Road transfers- $300