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One of the most enjoyable experiences of my life! I had two separate Safaris booked back to back... read more

Traveling 12,000 miles for a hunt is a big decision, but I do not regret one minute of our... read more

Great experience, well worth the effort and cost.

My son and I traveled from the States to S Africa in early September 2019. We were met at the airport by the son of the owner of Kuche Safaris who helped us get our bags, and gun through customs. He drove us to Limpopo that evening where we were fed a late supper in the dining hall. The next four days we hunted in the area in private areas that ranged from1000 acres to one that was over 40 sq miles. We saw an amazing variety of animals including rhino, giraffes, and many types of ungulates that I could not identify. We requested bush hunts so most of the time we were on foot or in a blind near water holes. We harvested a warthog, wildebeest, and Impala that were included in our contract and tried to bag a Kudu without luck. They are not easy to find when they know you are after them. We were impressed with the professional hunter we had, the facilities, food, and lodging at Kuche. It is a family run business but it is well organized and top notch in all respects. If you are going to hunt S Africa I highly recommend them. They also helped us set up a short 4 day stay in Pretoria after the hunt to do some sightseeing. I also highly recommend doing that in addition to a hunt. S. Africa is a fascinating place but you need to do your homework on where to stay, where to go and where to not go.

My son bid on, and won, a 3 animal trophy/5 day hunt at Kuche Safaris in Limpopo, S. Africa. He and I decided to go in 2017 but had to delay the trip for two years until early Sept 2019. The weather was spectacular. Clear blue skies, 80s to 90s during the day, 50s at night. We were in direct contact with Koos DeMeyer, the owner, concerning schedules, gun transportation, etc. We were met at the airport in Pretoria by one of the Professional Hunters and driven back to Kuche camp. Our driver for the ride turned out to be Koos son, Cobus. Koos can be a bit slow answering email because he deals directly with all hunters but you are in direct contact with the owner/operator so it is a good thing. Much of the information needed is in his websites so be sure to check out those for information before going to Koos. If you bring your own gun be sure to follow airline, TSA, and S Africa regulations to the letter. Each has their own requirements and it can be a real problem if anything goes wrong. Koos provided us with the name of a gun transportation facilitator in S. Africa, Adele from Hunters Permits Africa. She helped my son with the needed paperwork and entry process in S Africa. The Kuche compound where we stayed is a four hour drive from Pretoria. The staff is hospitable and eager to please. They cleaned our rooms and did our laundry every night so I could have gone with two sets of hunting clothes and done just fine. In the evening all the hunters gather around a fire pit to drink beer, compare notes, and swap lies before supper. The evening meals were excellent multi-course meals served family style in the club house. Supper starts when all the hunters are back and seated at the table. We ate some of almost everything except beef. Suppers included grilled Kudu, Elan, Wilderbeest and Zebra, all were surprisingly tender. The hunting was real, not a canned hunt in a fenced lot. The hunting areas are fenced but the animals had plenty of room to roam and they are hunted regularly so are very alert. The smallest parcel we hunted was 3,000 acres, the largest was 84 sq miles. We saw rhinos and Cape Buffalo so the place is definitely not a farmers back 40. We only shot one animal from the vehicle (Wildibeest), the other two were taken while stalking in the bush (Impala) or from a bush blind at a water hole (Warthog). My son hunted for two days for a Kudu but never got a good shot. They are known as the Grey Ghosts for a good reason. Our Professional Hunting guide, Elodia, and tracker, Mandela, were top notch. They tailored our hunt to what we wanted which was a more traditional spot and stalk, for the experience of an African hunt, rather than shooting strictly for trophies. They drove us back to our hotel in Pretoria and made sure we had a point of contact in case we had any problems during the four days we went sightseeing before our flight home.

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10 Best African Countries for Safari

Posted: December 19, 2023 | Last updated: December 19, 2023

#1 Botswana

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Thus, poachers are seen as enemies of the people. As a result, Botswana has come into view as Africa's most sought-after ecotourism destination. Starting from the Chobe National Park to the Moremi Nature Reserve, you'll be able to witness numerous gems all around the country.

Back in 2014, Botswana widely banned the hunting of wild animals and implemented strict laws which are still in practice. The country resumes its zero-tolerance for poaching and their very own environmental minister, Tshekedi Khama, has even launched a shoot-to-kill policy for poachers.

Botswana, with its wildlife conservation and natural parks, is a haven for nature lovers. It is currently in the top 5, as its approach to the protection and conservation of wildlife is worth the praise. As a country, it is very forward-thinking, some may even call it aggressively forward-thinking when it comes to its preservation and anti-poaching laws.

Its fertile land provides a safe and comforting home to around 200 mammal species. This includes elephants, hippos, monkeys and so much more. Along with 650 bird species and 5,500 plants. Even though the country is still underdeveloped and most of the population live in rural households, its national parks, and sight-seeing destinations are on the top 10 of our lists.

Even though many would face some difficulties in locating Malawi on a map, given how tiny it is, the country is home to the world-renowned Lake Malawi National Park. This is practically one-third of the country and is the most biodiverse lake in the world.

Most of the land in Namibia is occupied by the Kalahari and Namib Deserts. Along with that, the country also has 12 national parks and many other areas which are protected. So, if you go there for a safari, you'll have many rich areas to see and explore.

When it comes to countries with the least amount of population, Namibia is one of them. Which proves to be a good thing for nature. This is because most of the land in Namibia is still unspoiled by human filth or any sort of development, giving nature a chance to breathe.

In the country's Volcanoes National Park, you'll find 10 habituated gorilla families. Groups of 8 trekkers can visit them for one hour per day. But that's enough to get the best African safari experience. And as a nature lover, you'll enjoy the experience to the max.

If you've been around for some time, you'll be familiar with Rwanda's mountain gorillas. They were famously broadcasted and their fight for survival was shown on  National Geographic . This was all thanks to the late  Dian Fossey  back in the 1970s who advocated for the rights of these mountain gorillas throughout her life.

Considering the tragic history surrounding the mass genocide of the people of Rwanda back in 1994, it's truly a blessing what the country has achieved in the past 25 years. There have been countless investments in infrastructure. This has resulted in the country being a very fast-growing destination for ecotourism.

#6 South Africa

But given all the advantages, it's safe to conclude that South Africa also suffers from over-tourism. I mean, if you have so many great attractions, people will flock towards it. Chances are that you'll find yourself in the middle of dozens of unruly visitors who are not too keen on obeying the rules. This occurs mostly during the peak seasons.

Annually, the country has one million visitors. Its biggest attraction is the Kruger National Park with its enrichment in biodiversity. Visitors there also have the liberty to self-drive, thus, getting a first-person private but superb experience. 

For some time now, South Africa has been climbing the charts to become one of the most popular destinations for African safaris. Given its location, South Africa is a very convenient and cheap destination for people from the United States. Besides that, the country also boasts a well-developed infrastructure which makes it perfect for luxury travelers as well.

#7 Tanzania

One of the most popular locations would be the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. The country is also a haven for 1100 different bird species. It's no wonder that Tanzania gets this much rep. Especially when the country boasts so many wonders.

We talked about Kenya being the top destination for Safari. Now Tanzania here takes second place in being the continent's most popular safari destination. And why shouldn't it? The country has 16 national parks and an extraordinary amount of wealth and wildlife wonders for the people to witness.

Some of its natural attractions include housing the highest mountain range in Africa. It also has the world's largest free-standing volcano and the second-largest freshwater lake. With its 30 national parks and other wildlife reserves, Uganda boasts many more sanctuaries which are worth the visit. Especially if you're a lover of nature and wildlife.

Often called "The Pearl of Africa", Uganda is certainly a great pick for an African safari. Its reputation as being one of the best ecotourism destinations comes from the country's natural attractions and wildlife.

Out of its 20 national parks, the Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park is home to many wildlife animals such as African elephants, Angolan giraffes, Cape buffalo, etc. Other than that, there are many private ownerships of National parks, notably the Kasanka National Park which is near the basin of Lake Bangweulu. It's a safe place where visitors can see 400 different avian species.

Zambia may be a bit far down the list of popular destinations for your African safari, but many consider it to be a destination for diversified and immersive safari experiences, and making a notable feature on our 10 Best African Countries for Safari guide. The country is steadily focusing on conservation as their president has shown a keen interest and is working on building the nation's economy as well as the infrastructure.

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Hunting Areas

Kuche Safaris operates and offer hunts in different regions of South Africa and have extended our services to Burkina Faso in West Africa and limited to Zimbabwe.

South Africa

Hunting takes place in most of South Africa’s provinces.

Most of our standard hunting packages take place in three major areas. We hunt and combine our areas in the Limpopo, Northern Cape and North West Province. These areas differ a lot from one another in topography and species. The Limpopo consists mostly of thick acacia thorny brush and sandy flat areas. The Northern Cape is characterized by more open plains with very little tree cover and mountains. When hunting in the Northern Cape, longer distance shots are required and the North West Province is like a combination of the above.

” It’s a real advantage to hunt in two different areas on one safari to experience a little more of what this country has to offer. “

We hunt in these different areas to provide you with a bigger variety of species. Our hunting does not support Put and Take hunts. In the Limpopo we hunt on +/- 70 000 acres. In the Northern Cape we have access to +/- 60 000 acres and our area in the North West Province vary in size from 3000 – 10 000 acres.

We also do some buffalo hunts next to Kruger National Park where we offer you good Nyala, Cape Buffalo and other species. These are wild Buffalo and are not pen raised and tame. With us you will have the choice of the bulls we find on the hunt.

Burkina Faso – West Africa

Due to safety reasons Kuche Safaris have decided to put hunting on hold at Burkina Faso

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SOUTH AFRICA: An Absolute Blast At Kuche Safaris!!!

• Thread starter Travis Dove
• Start date Oct 31, 2020
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• Oct 31, 2020

Brent in Az

That's a very nice Gemsbok  

When did you do this hunt?..  

Ridgewalker

You just can’t beat having a family Safari! Congratulations!  

• Nov 22, 2020

Great gemsbok. Show us more pics!  

Sounds like a great trip and I agree, more pictures.  

• Nov 23, 2020

Awesome trip, please share more pictures if you can. Koos and Cobus introduced me to Africa in 2017 on a family hunt nearly identical to what you just had. Great animals, great time with family and making new friends. It is an addiction that will forever be in your blood now. Congratulations on a great trip.  

MAdcox said: Awesome trip, please share more pictures if you can. Koos and Cobus introduced me to Africa in 2017 on a family hunt nearly identical to what you just had. Great animals, great time with family and making new friends. It is an addiction that will forever be in your blood now. Congratulations on a great trip. Click to expand...

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