Standard Packages & Custom Hunts | African Hunting Safari at Papkuil Reserve
- Hunting
- Northern Cape, South AFrica
Hosted by Gers Safaris
- Since 2026
- Licensed
About this trip
Signature South African Safari Packages
If you're looking for an unforgettable African hunting adventure with exceptional value, Gers Safaris offers signature safari packages that combine world-class hunting, comfortable accommodations, and authentic South African hospitality into one seamless experience.
Located on the historic Papkuil Reserve in South Africa's Northern Cape, these packages are built for hunters who want the full African safari experience without having to coordinate every detail themselves. From arrival through departure, your Professional Hunter and lodge staff handle transportation, accommodations, meals, guiding, and daily logistics so you can focus on the hunt.
Guests stay at Papkuil Safari Lodge, a 4-star safari lodge overlooking the expansive Northern Cape landscape. Wildlife regularly visits the lodge's well-known waterhole, while spacious en-suite accommodations, South African cuisine, evening campfires, incredible sunsets, and personalized service make the experience about much more than simply harvesting an animal.
Whether you're pursuing your first Cape Buffalo or looking to experience a classic multi-species plains game safari, these packages provide a straightforward way to experience some of South Africa's most sought-after hunting opportunities.
Available Safari Packages
Cape Buffalo Safari
A dedicated dangerous game safari centered around one of Africa's most iconic species.
- 6-day guided safari
- Cape Buffalo hunt
- Dedicated Professional Hunter
- Experienced trackers and skinners
- 4-star lodge accommodations
- Daily meals
- Airport transportation
- Hunting transportation and daily field support
Six-Animal Plains Game Safari
Experience a classic African plains game hunt across the diverse terrain of the Northern Cape while pursuing six of South Africa's most recognizable species.
Typical package species include:
- Gemsbok
- Blue Wildebeest
- Impala
- Blesbok
- Springbok
- Warthog
Species may be adjusted based on availability, package structure, and hunter preference.
Included With Your Safari
- 4-star safari lodge accommodations
- Three meals daily
- Airport pickup and return transportation
- Professional Hunter
- Experienced trackers
- Skinners
- Hunting vehicle and transportation while in camp
- Daily professional guiding
- Trophy field preparation
- Daily housekeeping
- Campfire evenings
- Personalized service throughout your stay
Build Your Own South African Hunting Safari
Experience one of South Africa's premier hunting destinations with a completely customizable safari at Gers Safaris. Located on the historic Papkuil Reserve in South Africa's Northern Cape, Gers Safaris offers hunters the opportunity to design the African safari they've always envisioned. Whether you're traveling for a single trophy, pursuing multiple species, introducing a first-time hunter to Africa, or building the ultimate dangerous and plains game combination, every safari is tailored to your goals.
Operating on over 15,000 hectares (37,000 acres) of privately managed habitat with access to additional surrounding concessions, Gers Safaris provides an authentic fair-chase experience in one of South Africa's most game-rich, malaria-free regions. The diverse landscape of open plains, Kalahari bushveld, rocky outcroppings, and watering holes creates ideal habitat for an exceptional variety of African wildlife while offering exciting spot-and-stalk hunting opportunities.
Your safari is led by experienced Professional Hunters (PHs), trackers, and skinners who pride themselves on ethical hunting, personalized service, and creating an unforgettable African experience. Whether you're carrying your own rifle or arranging a rifle through the outfitter, every detail is handled from airport pickup through your departure.
After each day in the field, return to the beautiful Papkuil Safari Lodge, a luxurious 4-star lodge nestled beneath ancient camelthorn trees. Relax beside the famous waterhole while enjoying sundowners, gather around the fire with fellow hunters, and enjoy exceptional South African cuisine prepared by the lodge's chefs. Spacious en-suite accommodations, beautiful sunsets, incredible stargazing, and true African hospitality make every evening just as memorable as the hunt itself.
Available Species
Species availability may vary by season and quota, but opportunities commonly include:
- Cape Buffalo
- Sable
- Roan
- Tsessebe
- Lechwe
- Gemsbok (Oryx)
- Springbok (including color variants)
- Blue Wildebeest
- Black Wildebeest
- Golden Wildebeest
- Impala
- Blesbok
- White Blesbok
- Red Hartebeest
- Kudu
- Eland
- Zebra
- Waterbuck
- Warthog
- Giraffe
- Scimitar Oryx
- Numerous additional plains game species
With approximately 40 huntable species available, hunters can customize virtually any African safari itinerary to fit their budget and trophy goals.
Pricing
Daily Rates
- Arrival Day: $200
- Hunter (1x1 Professional Hunter): $480 per hunter, per day
- Hunter (2x1 Professional Hunter): $380 per hunter, per day
- Non-Hunting Observer: $230 per day
- Dangerous Game Daily Rate: $600 per day
Cape Buffalo Trophy Fees
- 36–38": $8,500
- 38–40": $11,900
- 41–43": $13,900
- 43"+: Price on Request
Premium Plains Game
- Roan Antelope (24–27"): $2,900
- Roan Antelope (27–29"): $4,500
- Roan Antelope (29–31"): $5,900
- Roan Antelope (31"+): Price on Request
- Sable (36–38"): $2,900
- Sable (38–40"): $4,500
- Sable (40–42"): $5,900
- Sable (42"+): Price on Request
Plains Game Trophy Fees
- Barbary Sheep: $3,000
- Blesbok: $700
- Saddleback Blesbok: $2,900
- White Blesbok: $950
- Bontebok: $1,500
- Cape Eland: $2,900
- Gemsbok (Oryx): $1,700
- Scimitar Oryx: $2,900
- Golden Gemsbok: $2,900
- Painted Gemsbok: $8,950
- Red Gemsbok: $5,900
- Giraffe: $5,900
- Grey Duiker: $650
- Impala: $750
- Black Impala: $3,000
- Cape Kudu: $3,300
- Greater Kudu (<55"): $4,900
- Greater Kudu (55"+): $6,900
- Red Lechwe: $3,000
- Nyala: $3,000
- Red Hartebeest: $1,900
- Mountain Reedbuck: $1,200
Additional Species
- Springbok: $600
- Black Springbok: $900
- Blue Springbok: $2,200
- Copper Springbok: $1,900
- White Springbok: $1,100
- King Springbok: Price on Request
- Painted Springbok: Price on Request
- Steenbok: $650
- Tsessebe: $2,900
- Waterbuck: $3,300
- Black Wildebeest: $1,700
- Blue Wildebeest: $1,700
- Golden Wildebeest: $2,900
- King Wildebeest: $8,500
- Seretse Wildebeest: $3,200
- Warthog: $700
- Mountain Zebra: $2,900
- Burchell's Zebra: $1,700
What's Included
- Luxury 4-star lodge accommodations
- Daily housekeeping
- Airport pickup and return transportation
- Professional Hunter (PH)
- Experienced trackers and skinners
- Hunting vehicle throughout your safari
- Three outstanding meals daily
- Daily laundry service
- Trophy field preparation
- Wi-Fi in lodge areas
- Sundowners around the lodge waterhole
- Authentic South African hospitality
Why Hunt Gers Safaris?
- Family-owned operation spanning four generations
- Historic Papkuil Reserve in South Africa's Northern Cape
- Malaria-free destination
- Ethical, fair-chase hunting
- Nearly 40 available game species
- Exceptional accommodations and cuisine
- Ideal for first-time African hunters and seasoned safari veterans alike
- Custom itineraries built around your hunting goals
The Gers Safaris Experience
Gers Safaris is built around providing a personal, traditional African hunting experience rather than operating as a high-volume safari destination.
Four generations of stewardship have helped shape Papkuil into a premier Northern Cape hunting property where wildlife management, ethical hunting practices, and South African hospitality remain central to the experience.
Days are spent pursuing game alongside experienced Professional Hunters and trackers, while evenings return you to the comfort of the lodge for great meals, conversation around the fire, and views across the African bush.
For first-time African hunters, these signature packages offer an approachable introduction to safari hunting. For experienced international hunters, they provide an opportunity to pursue iconic species while enjoying the hospitality and personal attention of a family-run operation.
From the first stalk of the morning to evenings around the fire beneath the Northern Cape sky, Gers Safaris delivers the complete South African safari experience.
Target species
What's included
- Animal cleaning
- Lodging
- Meals
- Airport pickup
- Gun rentals
Amenities
Things to know
Bow and rifle hunting are accommodated. Gers Safaris has bow hunting hides set up at various water holes. The Northern Cape is a malaria-free area.
Lodging
Location
Northern Cape, South AFrica
Exact meeting location is shared after booking.