AB Outfitters, Gateway to Africa

Hunt Africa with the people who live it

Dangerous game, plains game, bowhunting and wing shooting. Based in South Africa, our main lodge is two hours from Johannesburg.

Hunting across South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Zambia, Mozambique and Tanzania

Rifle, bow or shotgun. First safari or tenth.

Our guides are capable, knowledgeable hunters who spend their lives in this country, and every hunt is built around the client in front of them.

We believe in conservation through sustainable hunting, and we hold ourselves to quality trophies and the kind of service that brings hunters back. Bring a non-hunting partner too. Photographic safaris and tiger fishing are part of what we do.

Michael Louw with a springbuck
Michael LouwGuide
Jandre Louw with a bushpig taken by bow
Jandre LouwGuide
Dandre Botha and Theo Ahlers with a Cape buffalo
Dandre BothaYour hostTheo AhlersYour host

The hunts

Pick your discipline. Every package is built around the species you want and the time you have.

Dangerous game

Every professional hunter on our team has extensive dangerous game experience. Safety comes first, so you can enjoy every part of the hunt.

Strong hunting areas and expert trackers give you the best chance at a magnificent trophy.

Species
Buffalo, elephant, lion, leopard, hippo, crocodile, rhino
Calibre
.375 and up
Loaner rifles
.375 H&H, .416 Rigby, .458 Lott
Cape buffalo trophy
Cape buffalo
Leopard trophy
Leopard
Lion trophy
Lion
Elephant trophy
Elephant
Hippo trophy
Hippo
Crocodile trophy
Crocodile
North American partner

HOK Outfitters

Free-range whitetail, moose, wolf and black bear hunts in remote northern Alberta, based out of tent camps. Jason Knight has hunted with us and is the go-to for North American hunters, including card deposits.

When to go

The South African season runs 1 February to the end of November. Plan around what you want to hunt.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Open seasonSouth Africa
RifleRecommended
BowDry months
Wing shootingRecommended
Season open Best time Still good
5 to 20°CWinter, May to August. Cold mornings, mild afternoons (40 to 68°F).
15 to 30°CAutumn and spring, February to April and September to November (59 to 86°F).
18 to 33°CSummer, November to March (65 to 90°F).

Henlu Wildlife, our main lodge

Two hours from OR Tambo International. Thatched lodges, a pool, a proper fire at night and South African cooking worth coming home to.

On hunts elsewhere we use the best lodge in each area, chosen around your species and whether it's a hunting or photographic trip.

Main thatched lodge building on a green lawn Pool and outdoor lounge Covered lounge with pool table Guest bedroom Hunters around the fire at sunset by the dam

For the ones who don't hunt

Partners and kids get their own Africa. We build these activities into your package around the area you're hunting.

  • Game drives and sunset cruises
  • Horseback safari
  • Interacting with elephants
  • Tiger fishing
  • Spa days and golf
  • Bird watching and hiking
  • Cultural tours
Horseback safari through tall grass

Photographic safaris

Lioness and cubs in front of a game drive vehicle in Kruger

Kruger National Park

Nearly two million hectares and your best shot at seeing the Big Five up close. Dinner under the stars to the sound of lions and hyenas.

Cape Town waterfront below Table Mountain

Cape Town

Wine farms, top restaurants and the view from Table Mountain, one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.

Aerial view of Victoria Falls

Victoria Falls

Under two hours' flight from Johannesburg. Tiger fishing, houseboat cruises and bungee jumping off the bridge.

We suggest three to four days per destination. A personal guide stays with you from arrival to departure.

Plan your trip

Arrival

One of our guides meets you at OR Tambo International in Johannesburg and stays with you for the whole trip. Travelling with rifles? He'll handle the import paperwork with you, then it's on to your lodge.

Rifles for hire

No need to fly with your own. Most medium calibres are suppressed, so they're easy to handle for any size or age.

.22 LR.270 Win2 × .308 Win.300 H&H2 × .375 H&H.416 Rigby.458 Lott9 × Beretta SP1 12 ga

What to pack

  • Passport valid 6 months from entry, with two blank pages
  • Travelling with kids: unabridged birth certificate and consent from both parents
  • Earth-tone clothing, comfortable shoes, a hat and light jackets. Laundry is done daily.
  • Binoculars, rangefinder, camera, sunblock, bug spray and any medication

Bow setup by game size

GameKinetic energyArrow weight
BigElephant, rhino, hippo, buffalo80 ft/lbs700 gr
MediumKudu, eland, gemsbuck, zebra, giraffe, sable, roan, waterbuck70 ft/lbs550 gr
SmallWarthog, nyala, springbok, impala, blesbok, duiker40 ft/lbs400 gr

Trophies and taxidermy

Skins are dipped, salted and folded in our skinning shed. The taxidermist collects them after your hunt and handles the export paperwork to your home country. Have them mounted in South Africa, or ship dipped skins home to your own taxidermist.

A season's trophies laid out on the grass

2027 price list

South Africa trophy fees in US dollars. Tap any species to add it to your enquiry. POR means price on request.

Daily rates: plains game

One hunter, one PH
$500 p.p. per night
Two hunters, one PH
$395 p.p. per night
Observer or non-hunter
$295 p.p. per night

Nocturnal species and predators

Available across South Africa on request: blackbacked jackal, genet cat, civet, serval, caracal, brown hyena, porcupine and honey badger.

All prices subject to change. Confirm current fees with Dandre or Theo when you book.

2027 brochure

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Download brochure (PDF, 11 MB)

Start planning

Tell us what you want to hunt and when. Dandre or Theo will come back to you personally with a plan and a quote.

Ready to lock in your dates? Book directly with Dandre or Theo. Want to pay your deposit by Visa or credit card? Card deposits are handled through our partner HOK Outfitters.

Pay a deposit by card