Tailor Your Own Hunting Package

Location: Across All Avula Properties – South Africa

Hosted by: Avula Safaris Professional Hunting Team

Season: Year-Round

Craft Your Perfect African Safari

For the discerning hunter seeking a one-of-a-kind experience, Avula Safaris proudly offers the opportunity to Tailor Your Own Hunting Package — a fully customizable adventure designed around your goals, preferences, and budget.

Whether you’re pursuing a specific species list, combining multiple destinations, or blending bow and rifle hunts across South Africa’s most iconic landscapes, Avula’s team will collaborate with you to craft a safari that is truly your own.

From the first conversation to the final evening around the boma, every detail is curated to deliver the perfect balance of adventure, luxury, and authenticity.

Trophy Species List

Plains Game & Predators

• Baboon
• Blesbuck – Brown
• Blesbuck – White
• Blesbuck – Saddleback
• Bontebok
• Bushbuck – Cape
• Bushpig
• Caracal
• Duiker – Grey
• Eland
• Fallow Deer Stag
• Gemsbuck – Common
• Gemsbuck – Golden
• Genet Cat
• Giraffe
• Grysbuck – Cape
• Impala
• Impala – Black
• Impala – Saddleback
• Impala – White Flanked
• Jackal
• Kudu – Eastern Cape
• Kudu – Northern
• Kudu – Southern Greater
• Nyala
• Ostrich
• Porcupine
• Red Hartebeest
• Red Lechwe
• Reedbuck – Mountain
• Reedbuck – Common
• Roan Bull
• Roan Female
• Rhino – (Management Dart)
• Sable
• Springbuck – Common
• Springbuck – Kalahari
• Springbuck – Black
• Springbuck – White
• Springbuck – Copper
• Steenbuck
• Tsessebe
• Warthog
• Warthog – Non-Trophy
• Waterbuck
• Wildebeest – Black
• Wildebeest – Blue
• Wildebeest – Golden
• Wildebeest – Kings
• Zebra – Burchell
• Zebra – Hartmann’s Mountain

Cape Buffalo Trophy Options

• Bull
• Cow

Daily Rates

Avula Lodge

• 1 Hunter + PH – $475 per person per day
• Observer – $280 per person per day

Avula Green Kalahari “VIP” Lodge

• 1 Hunter + PH – $675 per person per day
• Observer – $390 per person per day

What’s Included

(Except for airfare, taxes, and applicable terms & conditions)

• Your choice of species from Avula’s extensive game list
• 5 Nights’ Luxury Accommodation
• Professional Hunter Services
• All Meals and Refreshments
• Trophy Preparation and Field Care

Customize Your Experience Across Avula’s Five Lodges

Avula Broadhead Lodge – Eastern Cape Wilderness

• Ideal for bow and plains game hunters, Broadhead offers 12 purpose-built bow blinds and 10,000 acres of pristine wild terrain.
• Highlights: Pool, boma, fine dining, spa, and gym.

Avula Karoo Lodge – Endless Horizons and Serenity

• A 60,000-acre landscape of rolling hills and wide-open plains near Colesberg, perfect for long-range shooting and diverse plains game hunts.
• Highlights: Luxury rooms, tennis court, spa, horseback riding, and fine dining.

Avula Green Kalahari – A VIP Experience Like No Other

• A 5-star retreat spanning 31,000 acres, home to over 360 Rhinos, 200 Cape Buffalos, and abundant plains game — ideal for both big game and family safaris.
• Highlights: Spa, horseback safaris, interactive Rhino encounters, and bush dining under the stars.

Avula Bushveld Lodge – Authentically Wild Africa

• Located in the North West Province, Bushveld offers 23,000 acres of open ranges, golden sunsets, and diverse terrain for rifle and bow hunters alike.
• Highlights: Pool, boma, bar, guided bush trails, and bird watching.

Avula Homestead Lodge – Luxury Meets Untamed Landscapes

• A secluded 66,000-acre property dedicated to rifle hunting and the pursuit of free-range species.
• Highlights: Private en-suite rooms, home-cooked meals, outdoor boma, and intimate group experiences.

Why Choose a Tailored Safari?

• A custom Avula experience allows you to:
• Select your preferred species and locations
• Combine multiple hunting styles and terrains
• Plan for solo, couple, or group adventures
• Align your safari perfectly with your timeline and budget
• Every tailored hunt reflects Avula’s core philosophy — luxury, ethics, and adventure in harmony with nature.

Your perfect African hunting adventure starts with a conversation.

Enquire today to design your personalized Avula Safaris hunting experience.

General Information & Important Details

Important Contacts

• Nationwide Emergency Response: 10111
• Cell Phone Emergency: 112
• Ambulance: 10177
• ER24: 084 124 – 24-hour private emergency service with a nationwide network of ambulances and hospitals.
• Netcare 911: 082 911 – Privately-run 24-hour emergency service including road assistance, evacuation, aero-medical response, and emergency telephonic medical advice.

Insurance

• We strongly recommend all guests verify their personal medical and travel insurance coverage before departure.

Global Rescue is our preferred provider for comprehensive travel and evacuation protection:

Global Rescue Headquarters

85 Mechanic St, Suite A1-1, Lebanon, NH 03766, USA

• Toll-Free: (800) 381-9754
• Local: (617) 459-4200 or (603) 443-5400
• Fax: (617) 507-1050
• www.globalrescue.com

Medical

South Africa is a relatively disease-free area.

• An updated tetanus shot is suggested.
• No compulsory vaccinations or malaria medication are required for travel to South Africa.
• Confirm with your insurance provider that international medical coverage applies during your trip.

Climate (Hunting Weather)

• Fall (March–April): Highs 90–80°F | Lows 60–50°F
• Winter (June–August): Highs 65°F | Lows 40°F
• Spring (September): Highs 90°F | Lows 60°F

(Expect cool mornings and evenings with mild to warm afternoons — ideal for hunting.)

What to Pack

Clothing

A daily laundry service is provided — pack light.

• Long hunting pants – 3 pairs
• Shorts – 2 pairs
• Short-sleeve cotton shirts – 3
• Fall-weight jacket
• Socks – 4 pairs
• Jersey or windbreaker – 1
• Comfortable hunting boots – 1 pair
• Hiking boots or high-top sneakers – 1 pair
• Bush hat or baseball cap – 1
• Medium-weight gloves – 1 pair
• Lightweight raincoat or Frog Toggs – 1
• Comfortable lodge clothes for evenings by the fire

Camouflage is not required; neutral earth tones (green, khaki, tan, brown) are recommended.

Hunting Equipment

• Binoculars (10x42 recommended)
• Camera (extra battery and SD card)
• Firearms for plains game (.270–.300 mag range)
• Firearms for dangerous game (.375 H&H minimum)
• Ammunition (150gr+, 40–60 rounds; max 11 lbs in original box inside locked ammo case)
• TSA-approved locks for firearm and ammo cases
• Rifle slings, shooting sticks, soft gun case, and standard hunting knife
• Flashlight or headlamp

Personal Items

• Prescription medications (with copy of prescription)
• Spare glasses or contacts
• Sunblock and insect repellent (Avon Skin So Soft – unscented recommended)
• Toiletries and hygiene products
• Chapstick, hairbrush/comb
• Feminine hygiene products

Electronics & Power

• Most electronics are dual-voltage (110–240V). You’ll need a Type M adapter for South Africa’s 220/230V 50 Hz outlets.

Mobile / Wi-Fi:

• Available at most Avula lodges, though coverage may be limited in remote areas. Verizon offers strong international service; local SIM cards are available at airports.

Alcohol:

• Specialty or top-shelf liquor is best purchased duty-free before departure, as selection and pricing in South Africa can vary.

Airport Transfer

• Depending on group size, Avula Safaris will provide transport in a comfortable safari vehicle or luxury minibus from your arrival airport to the lodge.

Travel Documentation

For South Africa (General):

• Passport

For Travel with Firearm:

• Passport
• U.S. Customs Form 4457
• SAP520 (South African Firearm Import Permit)
• Flight Itinerary

For Travel with Archery Equipment:

• Passport

Travel Tip:

• Make copies of all important documents (passport, itinerary, firearm forms, and credit cards) and keep them in your carry-on. In case of loss, this will greatly simplify replacement or cancellation.

For any documentation questions or logistical assistance, please contact your Avula Safaris Representative prior to travel.