Is South Africa still safe to hunt?

[Badger Matt]

You’re going to be well taken care of by Mr X and his VIP team and the crew at Afton House. Go. Enjoy the ride (except that long damned flight). And write a well-illustrated hunt report when you return.

 

[HuntingHard]

Been to RSA 3 times since 2019, twice with wife. Never had a problem. Leaving in 2 weeks for Namibia to try for leopard, 2026 is booked in RSA for buffalo. As long as your not driving through LA you should be fine

 

[Smitty]

I just got back less than a week ago. Mr. X made OR Tambo a breeze. I overnighted at Afton Safari lodge, then on to Hoedspruit. On the way back we flew through Cape Town to Atlanta. No issues and I never felt "unsafe."

 

[Biddleman]

3 of us arrived in OR Tambo April 26. Had Afton meet/greet. Slight misunderstanding where they were to meet us. Greeter wasnt there when we got off plane. He was in the hall. Elize gave him hell. Afton didnt charge the greet part. Zach helped clear guns. No issues at airport. Never once did I feel unsafe.

If you arrive at night and are worried about the short drive to Afton, tell the driver its ok to roll/ run the red lights. Be sure to assure you won't get them in trouble or complain.

Go have fun. You only get one ride on this earth. You don't want to be sitting in a nursing home someday shitting yourself regretting you didn't take the trip.