Plains Game Hunting South Africa

Hunt the Eastern Cape, South Africa

The Karoo, a malaria free space of rugged mountains and endless savannah plains. A place where the land meets the sky and all your African hunting dreams are fulfilled.

Karoo Wild Safaris promises an exceptional plains game hunting safari. Family owned and managed, we have extensive knowledge in the hunting and hospitality fields. We offer hunters, couples and families a hunting and vacation experience of a lifetime.

We only accommodate a limited number of hunters and guests offering you our personal attention throughout your safari with us. We still believe in the adventure of hunting, the thrill of walking and stalking an animal, of discovering something new and unknown. We like it wild and our properties are large wildlife areas with no internal fences.

Non-hunters are welcome to join the hunting party or partake in one of the numerous non-hunting activities and tours in the area. Visits to the Addo Elephant National Park and the historical town of Graaff-Reinet are some of the popular activities enjoyed by our guests. Our sea-side apartment in scenic Plettenberg Bay is the perfect base for exploring the attractions that the coastal area has to offer. Shark cage diving, whale and dolphin safaris, the world's highest bungee jump, elephant back rides, deep sea and river fishing, beautiful beaches, shopping and fine dining are some of the activities guests can enjoy on a 1-3 night stay in Plett. 

Karoo Wild Safaris is owned by Victor Watson. A fifth generation Karoo settler/landowner and hunter, he has a passion for the area and its' animals. Victor completed his Professional Hunting qualification at the age of 21 and has been actively guiding clients for 15 years. Lindsay, Victor's wife, runs the four star graded lodge and prepares delicious cuisine to the highest international standards.

Spanning some 240 000 acres, our privately owned wildlife-only hunting properties and concessions offer a wide variety of terrain teeming with plains game. This is kudu country, our area boasting the highest density of these elusive animals in Africa.

 

  • Barefoot Buffalo Hunt

    We spotted them on the morning of the third day. The three dugga boys filed into the acacia lined riverbed to bed down for the remainder of the day. There was little point in following them. Such was their habits that they'd bed down until sundown when they'd emerge again to graze the grassland. After a late lunch we drove to a spot approximately 1000 yards "upriver" from them. We began our stalk from there. Mynaard, myself, Forest the hunter and Kosie, the tracker. Tom, Forest's daughter and Mitchell stayed at the truck. Not knowing exactly where they had bedded down we had to approach carefully. The acacia surrounding the riverbed was thick and visibility was limited to twenty yards. A little further down we elected to de-boot. Hearing is a buffalo's best defence and the fine riversand was making a squelching sound as our boots compressed it. From previous experience barefoot buffalo experiences I knew there was little point in keeping my socks on. Acacia thorns burst through them and they get filled with grass seed to the point that it's not worth the amount of time it takes to pick them out. I value a good pair of hunting socks. Bootless now, it was slow going but totally inaudible. The fine riversand massaged our hunt weary feet and it was surprisingly soothing. We were closer now. We thought perhaps three hundred yards but we didn't know for sure. Could be thirty yards. We left the comfort of the riverbed and climbed the left bank, treading much more carefully now as we moved along a path strewn with acacia thorns. Every 10 yards we stopped, Mynaard and I glassing the bush ahead and across the riverbed to the opposite side. There they were, the glint of a horn betraying the buffalo's position on the opposite side of the riverbed. We could make out the shape of only one bull lying in a thicket. The other must be close. We crouched down and leopard crawled to a position almost opposite them. I ranged it at 42 yards. It was only 3pm and we knew a long wait lay ahead.

    Thursday, 8th August 2019

  • Bruce, Tamela and Michael return for their 2nd hunt with Karoo Wild Safaris

    Michael, Bruce and his wife Tamela returned to hunt with Karoo Wild Safaris this past July for a 10 day safari. They last hunted with us in 2015 and had a terrific time, hunting multiple plains game species. For Bruce, this year's hunt was primarily for a cape buffalo and sable with some other smaller plains game species. Michael was keen on hunting a giraffe, waterbuck and more plains game species. We enjoyed our hunt in 2015 and everyone at Karoo Wild was excited to see them again. 

    Monday, 29th July 2019

  • Steve and daughter, Savannah visit the Eastern Cape for the first time

    Hunt story to follow...

    Monday, 1st July 2019

  • Pete and Peg return for their 2nd plains game hunt with Karoo Wild Safaris

    Pete and Peg returned to hunt with Karoo Wild Safaris. Last year Pete and I had a memorable cape buffalo hunt and also hunted several plains game species; kudu, burchells zebra, nyala, bushbuck, impala, black wildebeest, eland and impala. We missed out on a gemsbuck last year and passed on a sable to focus on buffalo so those two species were high on Pete's list for his 2019 hunt.

    Sunday, 23rd June 2019

Victor & Lindsay Watson

 

Professional Hunter (PH) and Tracker

Bruce and Tamela, Oklahoma USA
Wow, what another great experience Bruce and I have had the last two weeks.Bruce got to kill an animal that was a dream come true. I got too experience that with him and he was right there when I killed my large animals too. We had so much fun, saw beautiful scenery, animals running wild, awesome ho...
Forest from California, USA
Hunting with Victor was amazing. Over ten days we stalked and killed kudu, gemsbok, sable, warthog, nyala, leche, and Cape buffalo. At one point we were worked up a dried riverbed in our bare feet to sneak up on three buffalo bulls. On another hunt, we observed kudu grazing along a hillside for over...
Chad and Natalie
In researching hunting options for my dad and I to hunt in South Africa for our first African Safari, I looked at several companies. It was a lengthy process, but a few thing set Victor and Karoo Wild Safaris apart. First, I noticed how many repeat customers they had. Also, they catered to small gro...
Keith from Indiana, USA
Another wonderful, amazing and outstanding visit to Karoo Wild Safaris with Victor & Lindsay Watson.  Third time to hunt with Victor and Mitchell, this time hunting for a very specific “Wish List” and all my expectation were more then fulfilled!  Victor met...
Howard and Magi
Thank you Victor and Lindsay for another great visit to Karoo Wild Safaris. The hospitality, accommodations, food and hunting were just outstanding.  Magi enjoyed the excursions with Lindsay and the overnight visit to the game park where she got some excellent wildlife photos. I enjoyed the lon...
Kirby Family from NY, USA
I would highly recommend anyone looking to book a safari, book with Karoo Wild Safaris. Not only is victor’s land amazing, but his accommodations are first class. Nibbs and Arnold (our PHs) exceeded our expectations and couldn’t have been better people. The hunting blow us away, but victor and h...
Ellis family from Alaska
We booked a 9-day hunt with Victor for our family’s very first trip to Africa.  Our experience could not have been better; we were able to take some excellent trophies of all of the species on our wish lists (and then some!).  In addition to Victor, PHs Nibbs and Arnold also guided our f...
Ian from Las Vegas, Nevada
What an amazing last minute trip to Africa! With very short notice, Karoo Wild Safari’s was able to secure a hunt for me during their off season. Although last minute, Victor and Lindsay picked me up at the airport and had an amazing lamb shank dinner prepared. After dinner, I was delighted to see...
Mark and Lezlie, Iowa USA
Mark - I want to thank you, Lindsay, Francis, Mitchell and even Nibbs for a wonderful safarication.  I can't think of anything we were lacking or could have wished for during our stay.  Nibbs did a wonderful job both as a PH and tour guide.  Not an easy job entertaining people non-sto...
Chris from Queensland, Austral...
I hunted with Karoo Wild Safaris with long time hunting partner in September 2018 and we an amazing time. Victor and his staff worked hard to provide us with a hunt of a life time. The areas where we hunted were spectacular, huge Rocky Mountains to open plains with animals everywhere you looked...
George from Pennsylvania, USA
Karoo Wild Safaris, a true gem. Simply put one of the bests hunts of any kind I ever been lucky enough to experience. This was my eighteenth African Safari and somewhere around my 75th guided hunt worldwide. I had a tall order for small unusual and not very glamorous animals in a quest to complete t...
Pete and Peg from Oregon, USA
My lifelong dream was to someday hunt Africa, finally it came to be. The best experience of my hunting life. I have relived the hunts a thousand times. Eleven animals in ten days including a cape buffalo, mind boggling. To anyone thinking of hunting South Africa, get in touch with Victor at Karoo Wi...
Mark and Deborah from North Ca...
What a great time we had on our recent trip to South Africa. I have hunted in many places and no doubt our hunt at Karoo Wild Safaris was the greatest. The quality and abundance of game, the great accommodations and most importantly the excellent friends we have met made this a trip of a lifetime. T...
Redgie from Texas, USA
Thanks Victor for another remarkable hunting adventure.  Last year was my first time hunting Africa with Karoo Wild Safaris and it proved to be more than I expected with the number of animals we were able to hunt. This  year  I had  5  different trophy animals on my wish lis...
Bob from Nevada, USA
Having just completed my third African adventure and second with Karoo Wild Safaris, they are, for me, the go to provider of quality hunting experiences in South Africa.  Victor and the staff will hunt as hard as any client wishes to be successful on the animals chosen.  Or, at t...
Buddy and Lori, Minnesota, USA
Today we left these amazing people and this beautiful place nestled in the heart of the Karoo. The first week of our honeymoon has been nothing less then perfect. Victor and Lindsay, thank you so very much, once again you exceeded our expectations, we promise we will return to track down the elusive...
Jason from California, USA
Just got back from First Trip to the Karoo. Victor and Lindsey are amazing people and new friends. The hunting and Lindsey's cooking exceeded my expectations. All of their workers were awesome as well. Anyone looking for a remarkable hunting safari would be well advised to book a trip with the Karoo...
Review of Karoo Wild Safaris -...
I have wanted to be able to go on a hunt to South Africa for a very long time. After doing my research and discussing the hunting experience that I hoped for with Victor, I was sure that I wanted to go with Karoo Wild Safaris. I explained that I was a novice regarding hunting plains game, having onl...
Review of Karoo Wild Safaris -...
My father and I researched the best company to spend our first African Safari with. We looked for months but kept coming back to Karoo Wild Safaris. After talking with Victor and various references, we were satisfied with our choice and made the decision. Upon arriving at Haaspoort Lodge, it was ins...
Review of Karoo Wild Safaris, ...
After 6 months of planning we arrived in Port Elizabeth, leaving Sao Paulo Brazil. We chose this region after several hunts in the Limpopo zone and also Namibia, the first one characterized by dense forests and the last by open fields and vast areas. We wanted a mountain hunt, something new. Our des...
Review of Karoo Wild - Van and...
Can't say enough about how great our trip to Karoo Wild was! Outstanding staff and great food. Accommodations were above and beyond with coffee and tea right in our room. Diane and I have been to 3 other places in Africa and this was one of our best hunts. Victor works his butt off to make sure that...
Tim - review of Karoo Wild Saf...
I simply can't thank you and your whole crew enough for the experience of a lifetime.  Having the opportunity to hunt all around the world I have to admit that this was one of my favorite hunts.  Getting the chance to see my dear friend Colin finally get his cape buffalo, my son Jordan tak...
Colin Pietz - hunting review o...
I can't write a message to you that is fully adequate to thank you, Lindsay and all of your great staff for making my safari with Karoo Wild Safaris such a wonderful trip.  I enjoyed every moment of the days I spent with you.  I really appreciate your organizational  skills and very p...
Buddy Manners - hunting review...
All my life I have dreamed of going on an South African Plains Game Hunt, and never considered looking into into going, because I assumed the cost would be phenomenally expensive and therefore only for the rich. I was so wrong, it is affordable mor mostly anyone to enjoy a Plains Game Safari, and we...
Review by Dan and Celine, Ohio...
Karoo Wild is so wonderful that we came back and brought the kids! Victor and Lindsay are wonderful people and they go above and beyond to give that personal touch.
The De Haans, Indianapolis, US...Engagement at Karoo Wild Safaris
Thank you again for the wonderful stay we had. The outstanding hunting opportunities and the amazing extras you put into the trip will forever be special to us. Lindsay, what an outstanding effort you gave to make Jake and Lauren's marriage proposal. This will be something they remember for the rest...
Review of Karoo Wild Safaris b...Blake and Patti, Mike and Bev hunting Impala
What a great first Safari!The diversity, quality and quantity of animals and vast wild areas was beyond our expectations. We never imagined being able to spot and stalk so many animals. Victor and his tracker Mitchell, worked hard to keep us always spotting and stalking trophies. We love our trophie...
Review of Karoo Wild Safaris -...Hunting Trophy Kudu with Karoo Wild Safaris
Our week long stay with Karoo Wild Safaris met all our expectations and more for our first African experience. Every aspect of our stay was amazing from the animals to the food. A week with Victor is more than just a hunt, it is a true learning experience. Victor understands and clearly explain ever...
Howard and Magi, Colorado, USAHoward and Magi hunting Wildebeest with Karoo Wild Safaris in South Africa
Everything about the experience my wife Magi and I had while at Karoo last December was just outstanding. The food was excellent as well as the accommodations, setting and gracious hospitality. Magi and Lindsay went on day trips to ride elephants at Addo, pet and scratch up cheetah at the reserve, t...
Genaro Snr and family, Chihuah...kudu
Our experience at karoo was unbelievable. First Victor and his family were very kind to all of us. The quality of the lodge was amazing, it has an amazing and lovely views, the kitchen staff cooked really good for us. But first our hunting days were really excited, because it is a real wild experien...
Bruce, Tamela and Michael, Okl...
Great hunt!  Great food!  Great accommodations!  Bruce and Tamela Wooderson and Michael Blunk hunted with Karoo Wild in July 2015.  From the time we arrived till the we were taken back to the airport (10days later), Victor and Lindsay and their crew were amazing.  We will be...
Don and Debbie, Texas, USAwaterbuck
Karoo Wild runs a first rate hunting operation. I'm a hunting outfitter myself in the US and I know what it takes to run a successful hunting business. From the trophy quality to the accommodation and meals, it was a dream hunt for me and Debbie. 
Rick and Mike, New Jersey, USA
I thoroughly enjoyed my hunt along with my son. It's important to me that a guide/hunting service follows through on promises as Victor, his wife and staff did. The accommodations were tremendous. The food was absolutely delicious and we really enjoyed tasting the different venison meals. I had a di...
Mike from California, USAVaal Rhebuck
This was my twentieth safari to Africa, but my first time to the Eastern Cape.  I was surprised by the ruggedness of the area and soon realized that this wasn’t one of those “easy” game ranch hunts some areas of the RSA are known for.  The quality and numbers of game are ...
Scott, Houston, Texas (2015)Scott Sable
Thank you karoo wild safaris  for another fantastic hunting holiday. Yet again you have given me super trophies and amazing memories. I just can't comment enough on how great an experience you provided. Everything from the hunting to the accommodations is always top notch and continues to excee...
Neale and Steve, Queensland, A...Neale kudu
This has been my first visit to Africa and it is a place I have dreamed of coming to since I was a kid. Myself and Steve had booked with Karoo Wild Safaris about 18 months previous and finally the day arrived when we were standing in Port Elizabeth shaking hands with Victor. Victor, Lindsay and the ...
Robert, Birmingham, UK (2015)kudu bull
This is my second hunting trip with Victor and Lindsay and their team at Karoo Wild Safaris and just like the first it was fantastic, fantastic, fantastic! Victor and Lindsay thank you again. See you next year for more great hunting at Karoo Wild Safaris. What a great place you have. - 30 Apr 2015
Vern and Joyce, Portland, Oreg...black wildebeest
We just returned from a fantastic hunting trip with Karoo Wild Safaris. Victor meets you at the airport in Port Elizabeth and takes you to the camp. Vern shot his impala the afternoon that we arrived. Victor and his tracker, Mitchell located all the animals on Vern's list in the beautiful and challe...
Steve, Surrey, UKhartebeest
What a wonderful time I had! The scenery was spectacular, the food was spectacular, the company was spectacular and the hunting was spectacular!!
Phil and Elle, Lincolnshire, U...Phil Jackal
Hunting at Karoo Wild Safaris is first rate. It is walk and stalk at its best. Some of the stalks can be demanding because of the terrain and a level of fitness is required. However, this adds to the experience and every animal taken is certainly earned. Victor is an excellent guide, very calm and s...
Robert, Birmingham UKrobert nyala
Fantastic! Victor and Lindsay, it was wonderfully more than I expected. Thank you very much for a great African hunting experience. The accommodation, food and your staff are outstanding, you could not ask for more. Can't wait to come back to Karoo Wild Safaris next year - 10 August 2014
Rob and family, Shreveport, Lo...rob sable
From being picked up at the airportVictor made me and my family welcome. Over the last 16 days, Victor, Lindsay and staff took care of our every need. It is rare in life when something turns out to be better than you imagined it. I have waited a lifetime to get to Africa and it was so much more than...
Keith and Jake, Indiana, USblack wildebeest
Hunting was first rate. I come from the hunting industry in the US (own and run my own hunt club in Indiana) and have a good understanding of what it takes to have a hunting operation. Victor and Lindsay work very hard to provide first rate services.
Kevin and Heidi, Denver, Color...warthog
Heidi and I had a superb time hunting with you and it was an absolute pleasure to meet Lindsey and the rest of the crew who made our stay and hunt there very memorable. I am hopeful that we can make it back over to visit and hunt with you again! - 9 April 2014
Scott, Houston Texasnyala
WOW - What an amazing adventure. I had the pleasure to hunt with Karoo Wild Safaris and the dream hunt they delivered surpassed all my expectations. From the accommodations to the staff and the hunting this was a fabulous adventure. Not only was I lucky enough to bag amazing trophies I feel I made n...
Phil and Pat, Corvallis, Orego...kudu
Highly personable owners, excellent accommodation, superb food, excpetional game hunting experience. Overall, an exceptional vacation and hunting adventure - 4 April 2014
Dan, Spokane, washingtonEastern Cape kudu
Thank you Karoo Wild for the greatest hunt of my life. Victor and his team work as hard as I like to hunt. And for those U.S. hunters with concerns about hunting on private concessions in Africa, let me assure, hunting kudu on the vast and rugged landscape of the Karoo is as challenging (and rewardi...
Frank and Tom, California, US
Vic and Lindsay are fantastic hosts and we had a great time, taking fantastic trophies! We couldn't have had a better time. Frank - 19 Sep 2014
Jim and Gerald, Chicago and Ci...gemsbok bull
What an incredible hunt and overall vacation. The hunting and terrain could not have been more of what we had imagined as our ideal safari, wild and rugged and absolutely full of life evrywhere you looked. I couldn;t recommend it highly enough to anyone considering such a hunt. Victor and his staff ...
Engin, Istanbul, TurkeyEland Bull
What a great hunt. I will be back someday soon! 
Ted and Jill, Florida, USTrophy impala
The African hunting experience is a must. Don't leave it too late, just go and enjoy it while you still can. Thank you Victor and Lindsey for sharing your world with us. We will be back soon!
Dan and Celine, Columbus, Ohio
"My wife and I hunted with Karoo Wild Safaris in June 2013 and had an amazing time. The scenery was picturesque to say the least.  We were greeted by Victor, his wife Lindsay, and the entire staff and were treated like family.  The hunting blew away my expectations with regards to trophy q...
Ivan, Chester, UK
"As a first time visitor and hunter to Africa I fulfilled my childhooddream. I would like to thank Victor and his team for their support and help throughout this incredible week. I have to come back!" - 1 July 2013

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