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About hunting in Eastern Cape
The country’s second largest province lies between the Indian Ocean and the Drakensberg Mountains. The dry semi-arid desert interior is known as the Karoo which in complete contrast gives way to the densely wooded valley bushveld, like the Addo Elephant National Park. The coastline is dominated by beautiful evergreen coastline plains, with magnificent beaches and the spectacular forests of the Garden Route and Tsitsikamma National Park.
Owing to this vast diversity of habitat it was once considered one of the county’s richest wildlife areas and severely over-hunted during colonial times. Much of the province’s former wildlife populations have been restored to their former glory days.
Buffalo and an assortment of general plains game can be hunted in the Eastern Cape. This includes some of South Africa’s specials, like the Eastern Cape Kudu, a regionalised species, slightly smaller both in body and horn length to their Greater Kudu relatives.
Two South African endemics occur in the area, namely the Grey Rhebuck, a mountain species often hunted in cold, windy and sometimes snowy conditions. These extremely weary animals, with their uncanny sixth sense are known for being the most challenging plains game hunt in the country. The other endemic species is the Cape Grysbok, a member of the “Tiny Ten”.
Generally speaking, hunting with dogs in South Africa is illegal. However, the tiny Blue Duiker may be hunted with specially trained Jack Russell Terriers. These animals are flushed by the dogs and shot on the run with a shotgun. Caracal (Lynx), an acknowledged stock farming problem predatory animal may also be hunted with hound packs, an experience as exciting as a Mountain Lion hunt in the USA. Specialised bird hunting outfitters with pointing and retrieving dogs offer some of the best upland (Greywing Francolin) and waterfowl shoots in the country.
Another unique hunt offered in this province is a Rhino Vita Dart Hunt. This is a non-lethal hunt conducted in conjunction with a veterinarian who is only permitted to tranquilize a Rhino for conservation, medical or management reasons. The client will then be able to dart the Rhino with a vitamin cocktail prior to the animal being completely immobilised and classified as a kill by SCI.
Threatened or Protected Species (TOPS) and CITES permits are required for some species even with an exemption permit. All the necessary documentation details will be provided by your Outfitter. Learn more about South African hunting regulations here.
Eastern Cape on map
Game classification
Reviews
Chris
United States
10.0
Verified review
Nov 11, 2024
Nick Bowker Hunting October 2024
10.0
Nick Bowker Hunting
Outfitter
Nick and his staff were absolutely top notch. Food was amazing, lodging was amazing, equipment was amazing. Their knowledge and skills are unmatched. Will 100% be hunting with Nick Bowker again! The entire trip was way beyond my expectations, hunt with Nick Bowker and you will not be disappointed
Zero complaints!
Glenn
Canada
10.0
Verified review
May 27, 2024
KMG Safaris
10.0
KMG Hunting Safaris
Outfitter
Great outfitter, beautiful accommodation and food was fantastic. Lots of fun socially in the evening and excellent hunting and game viewing during the day. More game animals than I could count during a day and lots of spot and stalk opportunity with a bow on quality trophy animals.
Going home.
Nate
United States
10.0
Verified review
May 1, 2024
Best Hunt Yet!
10.0
KMG Hunting Safaris
Outfitter
From the lodging to the hunting all aspects of the hunt were great. They worked their tails off to complete our hunting list. If your looking for a reliable and affordable East Cape Hunt this is the place to go. We will definitely be going back!
Having to go back home!
Carlos Maselli
Guatemala
10.0
Verified review
May 23, 2025
Most amazing experience
10.0
Game 4 Africa Safaris
Outfitter
I enjoyed the family like enviorment that the Coetzee's give to their visitors, a place where a life long dream really becomes truth.
Cornely
Germany
10.0
Verified review
Apr 1, 2025
Making new friends while hunting.
10.0
Summers Pride Safaris
Outfitter
To be honest - everything up from the start. Pickup at the Port of PE precise and friendly. First encounter and impression - excellent. A friendly and funny familiarity. Feeling at home from the beginning. Taking out a 100 kg Buck with a borrowed bow at the first stalk.
The sundowner in the dunes. The Braai, the discussions and the Impala stalk on day two. What beautiful moments.
Martijn
Netherlands
9.7
Verified review
Nov 13, 2024
A great hunt with great people
9.7
Summers Pride Safaris
Outfitter
It was my first time hunting and I was welcomed with open arms. I had a great experience with some amazing teachers
Meet your guides
Check out what outfitters have to say about their properties and hunting experience with them!
Dave and Nikki Davenport
South Africa
I am Dave, and I will be your host for your unforgettable African Safari. We will guide you through some of the most amazing Eastern Cape landscape, with large areas for free range Kudu hunting in the Malaria and Bilharzia free, Camdeboo Karoo area. Our hunting areas are completely safe, and no special shots or medication, that you normally wouldn’t need at home, is required.
We offer the serious African hunting enthusiast, as well as the novice African hunter, an ALL INCLUSIVE service, from airport pick up, accommodation, food, beverages, 4x4 transport, a qualified guide as well as a tracking team, and finally drop off at the airport.
Rob Birch
South Africa
Our privately owned hunting area is 25 000 Acres in one block with the a Boutique Lodge on site and a further 100 000 Acres of private concessions areas are available within an hour's drive of the preserve. Located in the mountains that form the interface between Valley Bushveld and Karoo veld types, are some of the most varied hunting areas in South Africa - from open Karoo plains to densely wooded mountain valleys with grass topped plateaus.
Animals
Bush TV
Check out an amazing footage from outfitters and landowners properties.
Warthog Chase
Mud covered Warthogs chasing each other
Springbok itch
This Springbok has a proper itch in the wrong place!
Cape Bushbuck
Cape Bushbuck rubbing his horns in the mud
Buffalo rolling in mud
This is how the name Dagga Boy came about! Buffalo rolling in the mud
Black Wildebeest
Black Wildebeest chasing one another at a waterhole
Warthog
Got to love watching Warthogs at the waterholes, especially when they investigate your TrailCams!
Springbok on Trail-Cam
How cool is this TrailCam footage from John X Safaris? South Africa's national animal, the Common Springbok, frequently visiting their waterholes!
Top hunts
African Plains Game Safari 1x1
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Baboon, Barbary sheep, Black springbok, Black wildebeest, Black-backed jackal, Blue duiker, Blue wildebeest, Bontebok, Burchells zebra, Bushpig, Cape bushbuck, Cape eland, Cape springbok, Caracal, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common reedbuck, Copper springbok, Fallow deer, Gemsbuck, Grey rhebuck, Grysbuck, Impala, Kudu, Mountain reedbuck, Nyala, Oribi, Ostrich, Red hartebeest, Red lechwe, Steenbok, Warthog, Waterbuck, White blesbuck, White springbok
Baiting, Bow Hunting, Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Mar 28, 25 - Oct 31, 25
Daily rate fee
$2,250
for 5 days, 1 hunter, 1 guest
Karoo Dream Hunt 1x1
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Aardwolf, Baboon, Bat-eared fox, Black springbok, Black wildebeest, Black-backed jackal, Blue duiker, Blue wildebeest, Bontebok, Burchells zebra, Bushbuck, Bushpig, Cape buffalo, Cape fox, Cape mountain zebra, Caracal, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common reedbuck, Common springbok, Copper springbok, Eland, Gemsbuck, Genet cat, Grey rhebuck, Grysbuck, Impala, Klipspringer, Kudu, Mountain reedbuck, Nyala, Oribi, Ostrich, Porcupine, Red hartebeest, Red lechwe, Steenbok, Tsessebe, Vervet monkey, Warthog, Waterbuck, White blesbuck, White springbok
Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Jan 1, 24 - Dec 31, 25
Daily rate fee
$1,140
for 3 days, 1 hunter
Eastern Cape
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