FAIR CHASE HUNTING

HUNT ON LOW-FENCED RANCHES

At Lalapa Safaris, we believe real hunting is about respect, challenge, and connection with the land. Most of our hunts take place on expansive, low-fenced properties where game moves naturally across open country and thick bushveld.

Why this matters:

• True fair-chase hunting — no staged encounters
• Wild, free-roaming game that lives by its instincts
• Varied terrain that tests your skill and patience
• An honest, rewarding experience you’ll remember for life

PLAINS GAME

DIVERSE SPECIES

The Eastern Cape's moderate climate and varied terrain create ideal conditions for numerous plains game species. Hunt kudu, impala, bushbuck, blue wildebeest, black wildebeest, springbok, blesbok, gemsbok, eland, warthog, and many others.

Each species presents different challenges and requires different approaches. Our professional hunters know the behaviour patterns and movement routes.

CAPE BUFFALO

AFRICA'S MOST DANGEROUS GAME

Thanks to years of trusted relationships across the hunting industry, Lalapa Safaris offers access to three of the best Cape Buffalo hunting concessions in the Eastern Cape — including one spanning more than 47,000 acres. All buffalo are from naturally breeding herds with no size restrictions.

We understand that Cape Buffalo hunts are a high-value pursuit, so we carefully match each hunter with an area that fits their budget, experience, and desired level of challenge — without ever compromising on hunt quality or ethics.

Each hunt is scouted and selected to ensure a true fair-chase experience, the way dangerous game hunting is meant to be.

If you’re ready to take on Africa’s most iconic challenge, Lalapa Safaris will make sure your buffalo hunt is authentic, ethical, and unforgettable.

TINY TEN

AFRICA'S MOST TECHNICAL CHALLENGE

With years of experience and strong industry connections, Lalapa Safaris offers eight of Africa’s ten recognized Tiny Ten species.

Six of these — Blue Duiker, Grey (Common) Duiker, Cape Grysbok, Klipspringer, Oribi, and Steenbok — are hunted in the Eastern Cape. We also hold a special concession in the sand forests of northern KwaZulu-Natal for Red Forest Duiker and Suni.

This challenging, highly specialized hunt takes you through a range of habitats, each requiring its own approach and technique. It’s a pursuit that quickly becomes addictive to dedicated hunters.

Our success rate on these “little guys” is excellent, and we guarantee every hunter an opportunity at each species. Our professional hunters know their areas intimately and have proven methods to secure quality trophies.

Many hunters add Cape Bushbuck, Vaal Rhebok, Bushpig, or Caracal (Lynx) to round out their Tiny Ten safari — all endemic to our region and rewarding to hunt.

HIGH ALTITUDE MOUNTAIN HUNTING

BARBARY SHEEP • VAAL RHEBOK • MOUNTAIN REEDBUCK

Hunting at altitude with Lalapa Safaris is a true test of skill, endurance, and precision. Our mountain hunts take place high in the rugged peaks of the Eastern Cape, where thin air, steep terrain, and sharp eyes define success.

These elevated regions are home to Barbary Sheep (Aoudad), Vaal Rhebok, and Mountain Reedbuck — species that thrive in some of South Africa’s most breathtaking and demanding country.

SPIRAL-HORNED ANTELOPE HUNTS

KUDU • CAPE ELAND • NYALA • BUSHBUCK

The spiral-horned antelope are the pride of Lalapa Safaris — iconic species that define true African hunting. Our areas hold naturally occurring herds that roam vast, low-fenced terrain with ideal vegetation, producing consistently high-quality trophies.

Hunts take place in varied terrain, from open valley bushveld to dense riverine thickets where these elusive animals thrive. Each offers a unique challenge — from stalking a grey ghost Kudu, to tracking a powerful Cape Eland, to watching a wary Bushbuck come out from the shadows.

The Cape Eland, in particular, stands as a personal favorite — powerful yet graceful, and one of Africa’s most rewarding plains game hunts.

Every spiral-horned hunt with Lalapa Safaris promises authenticity, challenge, and lasting memories.

LONG-RANGE HUNTING

The Eastern Cape offers the perfect terrain and vegetation for true long-range hunting. From mountain ridges and hilltops, hunters glass into vast valleys and open bottoms where game moves freely and in abundance. It’s a landscape designed by nature for precision shooting — where patience, positioning, and skill come together.

Game is visible across the slopes and plains — from majestic Kudu and Eland to the open plains for Wildebeest or the agile Vaal Rhebok high on the ridges. Each encounter is a test of distance, discipline, and understanding of the elements.

Our experienced PHs bring decades of knowledge in reading wind, judging distance, and understanding long-range ballistics. With their expertise in equipment setup and real-time wind calls, hunters are guided to make confident, ethical shots at extended ranges.