Hunting in South Africa's Northern Cape Province

The Northern Cape is the largest province in South Africa, stretching from the barren plains of the Karoo in the south to the red sands of the Kalahari in the north. Across the middle, open grassland interspersed with acacia woodland allows classical savanna hunting on large tracts of ranchland.

The most common species here are gemsbok, kudu, eland, hartebeest, wildebeest and most other common plainsgame species. Unique species like roan and sable antelope are also abundant. Due to the favourable climate and terrain most species are present and hunting is easy.

The northern reaches along the Namibian and Botswana borders are known for big gemsbok, while kudu do not seem to get as large as in other parts of the country. Springbok, Red Hartebeest and eland are also good here.

Hunting is good all year round as the average rainfall is low. June to September are the best times with cold nights and clear crisp days.

The major towns of the area are the diamond town of Kimberley, Upington and De Aar which have regular air services. Due to its size, Cape Town or Johannesburg are close entry points to the Northern Cape.

Although the area is perfect for game ranching, it is only recently that more farmers are turning to game. This makes for reasonable trophy prices and daily rates in the province.

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