Description

A classic plains-game safari on 24,700 malaria-free acres of free-range Limpopo Bushveld, hosted personally by owner-outfitter Chris Burger. Over seven days you hunt five animals on foot: gemsbok, impala, blue wildebeest, warthog and plains zebra, fair chase on genuine wild ground. Based at Leadwood Lodge with a comfortable all-inclusive daily rate and a 20 percent package discount off trophy fees. All-in from USD 7,430 per hunter for the five listed animals. Malaria-free and family-friendly, 3.5 hours from Johannesburg, so non-hunting spouses and children are welcome. Family-owned since 1997.

What to Expect

Walk-and-stalk days across open Bushveld and river lines, glassing for mature animals and closing on foot. A typical day is an early start, a mid-day break at the lodge, and an afternoon hunt. The dry winter months of May to September give the best conditions. Expect relaxed, unhurried hunting at your own pace, great food, and time for non-hunters to enjoy game drives, the lodge and the malaria-free setting.

Gear & Equipment

Bring broken-in boots, light layers for cold mornings and warm afternoons, good binoculars, a daypack, sun protection and any personal medication. We provide the 4x4, shooting sticks, trackers and all field equipment. A soft rifle case and a comfortable sling are useful.

Weapon Details

A .270, 7mm or .30-06 class rifle up to a .300 magnum is ideal for plains game, with quality expanding bullets. Bring up to 200 rounds and one rifle per calibre. We assist with the free SAPS 520 temporary firearm import permit, and quality rental rifles are available on request. Practise off shooting sticks at 100 to 200 yards before you travel.

Pricing Details

All-inclusive package of USD 7,430 per hunter for seven days and five animals (gemsbok, impala, blue wildebeest, warthog and plains zebra), with a 20 percent discount off trophy fees already applied. Includes 7 nights at Leadwood Lodge, all meals, your PHASA professional hunter, tracker and skinner, 4x4, airport transfers, field prep and permits. Excludes international flights, taxidermy, dip and pack, shipping, gratuities, ammunition and insurance. Additional animals can be added at listed trophy fees. A deposit confirms your dates and holds 2026/27 pricing for the season.

Terms & Conditions

A deposit is required to confirm your dates, with the balance due on or before arrival. Trophy fees apply to animals taken or wounded, including any added beyond the five-animal package. Prices are in USD and held for the 2026/27 season once dates are confirmed. Rifles, ammunition and travel are the hunter's responsibility; we assist with permits and logistics. Full booking terms, cancellation and poor-weather policy are shared on enquiry.

Camp/Accommodations

You stay at Leadwood Lodge, a comfortable en-suite Bushveld lodge with home-cooked meals, a central dining and fire area, and easy access to the hunting blocks. Your party hunts and stays alone. Game drives, a photographic hide and the malaria-free Matlabas Bushveld surround the lodge. 3.5 hours from Johannesburg, so non-hunting spouses and children are welcome.

Accessibility

Plains game is hunted on foot but the pace and terrain are easily adapted. Tell us about any knee, hip, heart or mobility concerns and we use blinds, waterhole hides and vehicle-assisted approaches on easier ground. This is a very accessible safari, well suited to older hunters, youth and first-timers.

Physical Requirements

Light to moderate fitness. You will walk and stalk over uneven ground and shoot off sticks, but days are flexible and paced to you. A little regular walking beforehand is good preparation. Suitable for most ages and abilities.

Permit & Tag Application Process

No draw or tag lottery. We arrange all CITES and provincial hunting permits for your animals, and assist with the free SAPS 520 temporary firearm import permit at O.R. Tambo. Bring your passport, a US CBP 4457 form for your rifle, and our invitation letter, and we handle the rest, including trophy export documentation.

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