Hunting In The 9 Provinces: What Game You Can Expect to Find There.
South Africa has nine provinces, each with its own landscape and incredible variety of wild game that is unmatched by any other country in the world. This abundance of game, particularly antelope, makes South Africa a paradise for hunters. During the hunting season, guests can enjoy top-quality hospitality, accompanied by professional hunters. Choose between immersive Bush Camps or self-catering Chalets for your accommodation. Some farms give you the option of either having your food included, or you can opt for self-catering. Most farms offer, Blind Hunting, Walk & Stalk and Spot & Stalk expeditions. There are also exciting bow hunting experiences that will truly test your endurance and skill.
All the information you will require is available on the farmer’s F2H profile; accommodations, facilities available, pricing and booking forms, or contact the farmer directly via the platform, if you have any additional questions. Should you have any special needs or requests, most farmers will assist, and they will do their utmost best to accommodate you – so you can have the adventure of your dreams. Hunting is a legal activity in South Africa and every province has its own “do’s and don’ts” when it comes to hunters. Let’s have a closer look at these provinces and what they have to offer.
The Western Cape
About
The Western Cape has a land area of 129,462 square kilometers, a population of 6.5 million people, and contributes R596 billion, which is 13.7% of the total GDP to the South African economy.
Hunting
Hunting opportunities can be found within an hour’s drive of the city limits, the Western Cape offers an unsurpassed hunting experience in beautiful natural landscape, with a large variety of game and most herds are left to roam freely in their natural habitat. Come kick off your shoes and experience true Western Cape hospitality, provided in abundance. Please click on the link to download the resource, “GUIDE FOR HUNTERS in the Western Cape”.https://www.capenature.co.za/uploads/files/Permits/Guide-for-hunters-in-the-Western-Cape.pdf F2H Currently has 27 registered Game Farms in the Western Cape, offering Hunting and Wing shooting experiences.
Game You Can Expect to Hunt in The Western Cape:
Kwa-Zulu Natal
About
Kwa-Zulu Natal has a land area of 94,361 square kilometers, a population of 11.1 million people, and contributes R692 billion, which is 15.9% % of the total GDP to the South African economy.
Hunting
Hunting in Kwa-Zulu Natal presents the perfect opportunity to experience the diversity of species like nyala, bushpig, reedbuck, bushbuck, red duiker and suni which are native to this area.
Zululand is blessed with mild winters and hot summers, perfect for visiting all year round, it has large game reserves and many tourist attractions in the area, an ideal location to incorporate the hunt with a family vacation.F2H Currently has 5 registered Game Farms in the Kwa-Zulu Natal, offering Hunting, Fishing and Wing shooting experiences.
Game You Can Expect to Hunt in Kwa-Zulu Natal:
Gauteng
About
Gauteng has a land area of 18,178 square kilometers, a population of 14.3 million people, and contributes R1.5 trillion, which is 34.6% % of the total GDP to the South African economy.
Hunting
The province sees many hunters and there are hunting opportunities within an hours’ drive from the airport. You can hunt from a vehicle, walk and stalk, hunting from a hide, rifle and bow hunting.
F2H Currently has 3 registered Game Farms in Gauteng, offering Hunting experiences.
Game You Can Expect to Hunt in Gauteng:
The Northern Cape
About
The Northern Cape has a land area of 372,889 square kilometers, a population of 1.2 million people, and contributes R91 billion, which is 2.1% % of the total GDP to the South African economy.
Hunting
Here you can Hunt to your heart’s content, as the Northern Cape offers an abundance of wildlife, game, and bird species. The Northern Cape Big Five are the Cape buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Elephant, and Rhino, a must see when visiting this area. F2H Currently has 22 registered Game Farms in The Northern Cape, offering Hunting and Wing shooting experiences.
Game You Can Expect to Hunt in The Northern Cape:
The Eastern Cape
About
The Eastern Cape has a land area of 168,966 square kilometers, a population of 6.5 million people, and contributes R331 billion, which is 7.6% % of the total GDP to the South African economy.
Hunting
The mountain areas are grass-covered, while the valley bushveld is a beautiful hilly area covered in hard scrub with thorn trees and grass. The Eastern Cape offers fine hunting with over forty different species of game and is rated by some as, “The Best Hunting Areas for Kudu in South Africa”. Although the Eastern Cape is a year-round hunting destination, with the only exception being the mid-winter months of June and July, when it can become uncomfortably cold. The prime season for hunting is from March to October, as the summer months from November to February can be very hot and humid. F2H Currently has 64 registered Game Farms in The Eastern Cape, offering Hunting, Fishing and Wing shooting experiences.
Game You Can Expect to Hunt in The Eastern Cape:
Limpopo
About
Limpopo has a land area of 125,755 square kilometers, a population of 5.8 million people, and contributes R312 billion, which is 13.7% % of the total GDP to the South African economy.
Hunting
Limpopo is a spectacular place to hunt in, with an extraordinary variety of species and world-famous Baobab trees. The province is divided into two areas, the dry Bushveld of the western region and the Lowveld in the east adjoining the Kruger National Park, these two areas represent about 80% of South Africa’s game hunting industry. The best time of year for hunting in Limpopo South Africa is during the drier months, from April to September. F2H Currently has 20 registered Game Farms in Limpopo, offering Hunting experiences.
Game You Can Expect to Hunt in Limpopo:
The North West
About
North West has a land area of 104,882 square kilometers, a population of 3.9 million people, and contributes R280 billion, which is 6.4% % of the total GDP to the South African economy.
Hunting
The North West offers fantastic game hunting, it is a semi-desert region, so the ideal time to hunt is between May and the end of September. The North West is well known for its wide variety of plains and dangerous game, this is where most of the Lion hunts and Cape buffalo hunts occur. F2H Currently has 5 registered Game Farms in The North West, offering Hunting experiences.
Game You Can Expect to Hunt in The North West:
The Free State
About
The Free State has a land area of 129,825 square kilometers, a population of 2.9 million people, and contributes R218 billion, which is 5% % of the total GDP to the South African economy.
Hunting
The Free State is a province of wide horizons, farmland, mountains, and widely dispersed town areas. Breathtaking scenery, deep gorges and vast open plains covered with game await the hunter around every corner and over every rise. The ideal season for hunting in the Free State is from March to October, as the summer months of November to February can be unbearably hot.
F2H Currently has 18 registered Game Farms in The Free State, offering Hunting and fishing experiences.
Game You Can Expect to Hunt in The Free State:
Mpumalanga
About
Mpumalanga has a land area of 76,495 square kilometers, a population of 4.4 million people, and contributes R324 billion, which is 7.4% % of the total GDP to the South African economy.
Hunting
Mpumalanga means, “the place where the sun rises” in the Nguni language, mountains, panoramic passes, valleys, rivers, waterfalls, and forests characterize this landscape. Not to mention, this province also boasts the country’s best fly fishing.Situated conveniently just 50 minutes away from the hustle & bustle of Johannesburg, you will find your first game farm, the perfect escape from the city for your next hunting adventure. The ideal annual hunting season in Mpumalanga is from May till August. F2H Currently has 2 registered Game Farms in Mpumalanga, offering Hunting experiences.
Game You Can Expect to Hunt in Mpumalanga:
The animals listed in the 9 provinces are only an overview of what you can expect, once you have chosen your province, and game you would like to hunt, you can browse all the farms in the area and see exactly what each game farm has on offer.
The quantity of farms on the F2H platform increases on a daily basis, as more and more farmers are becoming aware of the platform, so by next week you will even have more hunting opportunities to choose from. You must be wondering why farms are signing up daily? Farmers register their farms on the platform free of charge and receive their own booking platform as well as software, which is also free of charge, with all the legal documentation to print on their own letterhead, this removes the risk for both the hunter and the farmer. F2H is the only platform of its kind, it is Unique – Nothing else like this exists! F2H is passionate about connecting South African farmers who offer affordable biltong hunting on their farms with South African hunters who are passionate about biltong hunting in South Africa. F2H (Farmer 2 Hunter) is a no commission, review web-based platform, that facilitates a mutually beneficial introduction of Farmers to like-minded Hunters. F2H bridging the gap between the Hunters and the Farmers. Please follow us on social media or visit us at www.f2h.co.za