South Africa Bowhunting Recommendations

[LWood]

I had a great hunt with Limcroma last year.

 

[Adipose]

I had a great hunt with Limcroma last year.

If you have time, tell me about your hunt. Did you hunt 1 property or many? which lodge did you stay at? Did you hunt many different blinds? Was the PH with you or did you have a radio? How many animals and species did you see everyday? Thank you..

 

[SAVANNA HUNTING SAFARIS]

Thank you for contacting me. I looked at your website and there isnt anything about bowhunting. Do you gun hunt and bow hunt on the same property?

We do have 2 dedicated bow areas, but also hunt bow on our gun areas aswell, depending on the species you would like to hunt.
I will go amd have a look at the website, there normally is a whole section for bowhunting

 

[LadyKiller]

We are looking for a list of great destinations for Bowhunting in South Africa.

I second the recommendation for Limcroma Safaris. Hands down, the best bowhunting outfitter I have ever hunted with in Africa or otherwise... Hannes owns several huge private bow-only properties, and the majority of his PHs are all avid bowhunters themselves. They cover all the small details that really make a difference.

@BSO Dave Agreed!

Another recommendation for @Limcroma Safaris.

Our PH Guillaume was one of the most knowledgeable bowhunters we have ever hunted with. Limcroma runs a first-class operation in every way. I can't recommend them highly enough!

 

[LWood]

If you have time, tell me about your hunt. Did you hunt 1 property or many? which lodge did you stay at? Did you hunt many different blinds? Was the PH with you or did you have a radio? How many animals and species did you see everyday? Thank you..

Many properties but most were connected. I think they have over 200k acres. We were at the Sable Valley camp, which is fantastic. I’m booked to go back in 2026. I hunted many different blinds but my PH was always with me. I ended up getting 11 animals in 10 days. Animals per day varied.

 

[jpomazi]

I plan on hunting with the top bow hunting only operations over there in the future so this is an interesting thread. I have hunted with Dries Visser multiple times and will be hunting with him again in a couple of weeks along with another trip to Bushmen Safaris who I visited in 2021. I hunted with African Arrow last year. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these.

 

[Schmidty]

I'll add another vote for Dries Visser. I brought my entire family (dad, mom, wife, and two daughters). My dad and I bowhunted and the rest were observers. They let my daughters each hunt a day with crossbows and didn't charge for a hunting day just the animals they took. It was first class all the way! Great people there.

 

[Adipose]

I plan on hunting with the top bow hunting only operations over there in the future so this is an interesting thread. I have hunted with Dries Visser multiple times and will be hunting with him again in a couple of weeks along with another trip to Bushmen Safaris who I visited in 2021. I hunted with African Arrow last year. I don't think you can go wrong with any of these.

You will have a great hunt with Dries, Do you know who your PH will be? We were there last month and had a great trip, Can I send you some dog treats to take over for Charlie?
Its so hard getting info on these places these days. I am interested in bowhunting info, the story, what the day will be like, average shot, if gun hunters are on the property etc. Most of the places that contact me do not even show bowhunting on the website or pictures of the blinds or size of the property. It is tough getting info.
We spend a lot of money, my trip to Dries last month with flights was over 100K, I just got the dipping invoice at 3K and the animals have not shipped yet. So this is why we ask questions. Was it worth it, well hell yes! but we want to make sure if we choose another outfitter it is more than an American spending money, but a trip that is amazing. I went to Bushmen many times, They are also a great place, and I hope to return one day to the first place I went back in the early 90's. African Arrow also is on my Radar and I hope to see them at SCI in January. I am looking forward to hearing about your trip.

 

[DonPablo]

I've heard great things about African Arrow Safaris and Matsuri Safaris but have not personally been to either. I can get you contact info for bowhunters who have. I had a great time bowhunting with Kuche but others' experiences have been hit or miss. Plus if communication is important to you, you will not be a fan of Kuz. Please post pics from your past hunts so that we can all imagine we're back there now.

 

[Adipose]

I have been happy with my experiences at African Barefoot Safaris, wheels up August 4 for my 3rd hunt.

I have heard many good things from folks who loved their hunts with Limcroma, Bushmen Safaris, Bush Africa Safaris, and African Arrow. They are all South Africa based.

There are a variety of outfitters in Botswana and Namibia, as well.

Jason Stone Safaris and African Bowhunting Adventures organize bow hunts throughout all of Southern Africa and seem to have good reputations. I believe Butch Coaton has quite a bit of experience guiding bowhunters in Zimbabwe as well.

I personally have found that outfitters who say they accommodate bowhunting as they are bowhunters themselves are very much not the same thing as outfitters who specialize in bowhunting.

Looking forward to hearing about your hunt! I assume you are back now?

 

[Adipose]

Thank you to everyone that replied on this thread. We are booked for our 2025 30 year anniversary Safari! We are going with 2 different outfitters that were recommended here. My wife is more excited than even I am, and she talks about it everyday. Keep the bowhunting reports coming! It helps build up the excitement and we are already looking at where we may want to go in 2026. Thank you again for all the recommendations.

 

[Stubbleduck]

Marco DuPlessis.....Afrika Barrel and Bow Safaris. A smaller outfit with a variety of great hunting land and a total commitment to the client. Good blind hunting if that's your preference but Marco is really great at leading a stalking hunt including for Cape Buffalo. He is also well set up for hunting the night critters (Honey Badger, Bush Pig, etc.).