Experience the best of Africa with a balanced blend of hunting and world-class sightseeing. After securing four premier trophies on a traditional hunt, trade your rifle for a camera as we journey into the world-renowned Kruger National Park. This is the ultimate itinerary for the modern traveler who values both the thrill of the hunt and African wildlife conservation.
This package includes trophy fees for four classic plains game animals—ideal for first-time hunters—and you can add extra trophies at standard list prices if opportunities arise. If an animal is not taken or wounded, you will be credited 90% of the list price on your final bill.
Experience an expertly timed journey combining four days of hunting with a Kruger National Park safari.
Upon landing at OR Tambo International, you will be met for your private transfer to the Bushveld. This first day is dedicated to unwinding from your journey and settling into camp, letting the rhythm of the savanna ease you into the hunt ahead.
The afternoon focuses on practical preparation, including a shooting range session to ensure your rifle is perfectly zeroed for the wooded savanna. After checking your equipment, we embark on an orientation drive to scout for fresh spoor. If time permits, we may conduct a brief introductory stalk to familiarize you with the local cover.
These days focus on the "walk and stalk" method through thick acacia and riverine bush to secure your four included trophies. You will spend your mornings and late afternoons on foot, learning to navigate the dense vegetation while tracking alert species like Wildebeest and Impala. Every stalk is a lesson in patience and stealth.
Midday breaks are spent back at the lodge for a traditional brunch and relaxation during the heat. As the shadows lengthen, we return to the field, focusing on game movement toward waterholes and clearings. Evenings conclude with fireside meals where we review the day's success and prepare for the following morning’s hunt.
After a final morning in the hunting field, we finalize your trophy documentation and begin the journey toward Pretoria. The scenery shifts from wild savanna to the historic "Jacaranda City." You will spend the evening at the five-star Castello di Monte, enjoying world-class luxury and a refined culinary experience.
This transition day serves as a bridge between your hunting safari and the photographic journey ahead. It is a time to trade your field gear for casual comfort while reflecting on your hunting achievements. Enjoy a peaceful night in a palatial setting before we head east toward the world-renowned Lowveld.
The safari travels east across the dramatic escarpment and into the 19,500 km² expanse of the Kruger National Park. Over the next three days, your guide will lead you through diverse eco-zones in search of the legendary Big Five. The focus shifts entirely to photography, wildlife behavior, and the park's immense biodiversity.
You will experience both early morning and late afternoon drives accompanied by one of our experienced guides. Between drives, you will stay in well-appointed park camps, surrounded by the sights and sounds of one of the world's most important conservation areas.
Your knowledgeable African Sky guide leads your morning safari, tracking iconic plains game like kudu and waterbuck. By interpreting recent sightings and bush signs, they maximize your chances of encountering a lion pride on a kill or finding the imposing white rhino and rare wild dog.
Spend your midday unwinding in the serene comfort of camp, soaking in the quiet rhythms of the bushveld. As the heat fades, you will head out with your African Sky guide for an afternoon drive, tracking active plains game and observing the savanna’s transition during the golden hour.
Your experienced guide will conduct your morning safari. They will check the previous days' sightings, which are logged by various groups, as this will increase your chances of seeing a pride of lion on a recent kill or finding the imposing white rhino or rare wild dog.
During the late afternoon, guests embark on a night safari with a Kruger Park ranger. The night safari makes sightings of creatures like the Genet, Serval and Aardvark, which are seldom seen during the day, possible. The large predators are typically nocturnal hunters and are also more likely to be spotted at night.
Your final morning in the Kruger offers one last sunrise drive to capture any elusive sightings or final landscape photographs. After a late breakfast, we begin the return journey toward Johannesburg. We stop at the scenic Highveld panorama points for lunch before arriving at OR Tambo International for your evening departure.
Have questions about hunting areas, camps, daily routines, or observer options? Here are the most common FAQs to help you plan your safari with confidence.
After the hunt, we spend a night in Pretoria before traveling to the lowveld for photography. Since you won't need a rifle in the park, you can choose to use the rifles of your Professional Hunter during the hunting leg for the cost of ammunition only. This avoids the hassle of you transporting and storing firearms during your world-class photographic safari through the national park.
We recommend you bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera with at least a 300mm lens. Binoculars are essential for you to spot distant predators. Our guides are experienced in positioning the vehicle to provide you with the best angles and light for your wildlife photography, ensuring you capture professional-quality images of Africa's legendary Big Five animals during the tour.
While wildlife is never guaranteed, Kruger has one of the highest concentrations in Africa. Our experienced guides use their knowledge of the park’s eco-zones and recent sightings to maximize your chances of seeing the icons. From the heavy sprawl of a buffalo herd to the silent grace of a kudu, every turn offers a new discovery.
Beyond the iconic Big Five, the southern Kruger is home to several enigmatic species that even veteran rangers consider a "once-in-a-lifetime" find. The Ground Pangolin, a scaly, nocturnal anteater, is arguably the park's most elusive resident, followed closely by the Aardvark and the shy, termite-eating Aardwolf. For those with a keen eye for the rare, the majestic Roan Antelope and the tiny, forest-dwelling Suni offer a rewarding challenge, while a sighting of the endangered African Wild Dog remains one of the most exhilarating and sought-after encounters in the African wild.
The journey from Pretoria to the southern reaches of the Kruger covers approximately 400 kilometers, transitioning from the high-altitude grasslands of the Highveld to the lush Lowveld. This scenic drive takes roughly five to six hours, providing a dramatic introduction to South Africa's changing landscapes. Traveling via the N4 highway and the winding passes of the Drakensberg Escarpment, you will arrive at the park gates with ample time to settle into camp before the evening chorus of the bush begins.
You are welcome to take additional trophies beyond those in your package as opportunities arise. This is subject to the availability of specific species quotas and required permits. Any extra trophies will be charged according to our current list prices.
