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About hunting in KwaZulu-Natal
This was traditionally the hunting grounds of the Zulu kings. Most of the hunting now occurs in the north of the province, locally referred to as Zululand and named after Africa’s greatest warrior nation, the Zulus.
The province is nestled between the warm Indian Ocean in the east and the high cliffs of the Drakensberg Mountains in the west. The tropical coastline has many protected wetlands (Lake St Lucia) and evergreen forests with an abundance of wildlife.
Moving slightly inland is the world famous Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Africa’s oldest proclaimed game reserve where the White Rhino was saved from extinction in the 1950s and 60s. From this breeding nucleus White Rhinos have been reintroduced to safe havens all over Africa and zoos around the world. They may now be hunted in the province and many other areas of both South Africa and Namibia.
The word Zululand conjures up some mythical images but in reality there is some good hunting to be had. Large game ranches offer wild managed Lions (not captive bred), Leopards, Buffalo, Elephant Black and White Rhino.
Nyala used to be the signature species for the region with many world records taken in the Hluhluwe area. However, this is no longer the case as the species is a popular game ranching and breeding animal which has been introduced all over the country.
Red Duiker, also known as the Natal Red Duiker are commonly hunted in Zululand along with the rarer Suni antelope. Due to deforestation for commercial agricultural crops much of their former habitat range has been destroyed.
The Highveld region of KwaZulu-Natal, known as the Natal Midlands, without doubt offers the best Common Reedbuck hunting in the country. Other species that can be hunted there are Cape Bushbuck and even Grey Rhebuck in the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountains. Free-range Eland migrating between the National Parks are attracted to the green pasture crops grown by the many dairy farms during the winter months. Many of these farms grow corn and other crops that attract upland birds and waterfowl to the region.
The little known semi-Bushveld transition zone between Zululand and the Midlands always seems to conjure up some monster Kudus, many of which are totally free-range.
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.
KwaZulu-Natal on map
Reviews
Emery
United States
9.0
Verified review
Nov 25, 2024
November Hunt
9.0
Limpopo North Safaris
Outfitter
The PH was very accommodating, supportive, knowledgable, and apresure to hunt with.
Hot dry weather.
Andres
Spain
9.0
Verified review
Sep 10, 2024
Real hunting
9.0
Harloo Safaris Zululand
Outfitter
Marvellous Camp, High quality trophies, Real hunting
Very challenging hunting buffalos
Jens
Denmark
9.0
Verified review
Jul 1, 2024
First class
9.0
Watervale Safaris
Outfitter
I had reservations regarding hunting a fenced area but due to the terrain and the policy of never shooting from a car it turned out to be a great hunt with lots of opportunities to shoot in spite of the fact I was using a Paradox rifle and accordiingly needed to get in close.
Nothing, really
Stan
United States
10.0
Great Hunt
10.0
Limpopo North Safaris
Outfitter
My PH, Sampie Potgieter, absolutely did everything possible to ensure I had a great experience! We hit it off from the very first day and have been friends ever since. I plan to hunt with him again next year.
The BS going through customer both arriving and departing South Africa.
David
United States
10.0
Wonderful time at Harloo Safari's
10.0
Harloo Safaris Zululand
Outfitter
My wife and I hunted with PH Niel and Owner Edmund at Harloo Safari's in Aril 2023. This was our third safari in Africa and was by far our best experience. I hunted Cape Buffalo, Nyala, and Reebok, and my wife also hunted Nyala, but also took a fantastic Kudu and a wildebeest. Food and accommodations were incredible. Niel and his family were wonderful hosts, as was the owner Edmund. The trackers and camp staff were very friendly and accommodating. My wife and I are already planning a return trip.
Nothing, our safari experience with Harloo was everything we hoped for and more!
Sven
South Africa
9.7
My first trip to Harloo and I was very impressed with this outfit. Excellent game numbers and quality and ethical hunting. The camps are very well layed out and I'd be very happy bringing the whole family.
9.7
Harloo Safaris Zululand
Outfitter
Accommodation
Great range and facilities
Variation of the farm, which provides mountain, grassland, riverine and woodland hunting
I didn't book for long enough....could easily have stayed a few more days
Animals
Top hunts
1:1 Zululand Hunt - Lodge or Tented Camp
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Blue wildebeest, Burchells zebra, Bushpig, Cape buffalo, Cape bushbuck, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common reedbuck, Crocodile, Giraffe, Impala, Kudu, Mountain reedbuck, Nyala, Red duiker, Sable, Steenbok, Warthog, Waterbuck
Bow Hunting, Hunting From a Blind, Muzzleloader, Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Jan 1, 25 - Dec 31, 25
Daily rate fee
$2,700
for 7 days, 1 hunter
KwaZulu-Natal
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