Baboon
$1000*
TQ Safaris · South Africa
TQ Safaris 101
Your South African hunting destination, from the bushveld to the lodge. Explore the Taste of Africa special, the camps and the experiences you can build around your hunt.
Featured group special
Taste of Africa
$10,000Total for four hunters · $2,500 per hunter
5-day South Africa hunt
5-day South Africa hunt
Three included species per person: black wildebeest, springbuck and blesbuck.
Share an African hunting trip with your group and unwind together after the day in the field. John will help arrange your dates and walk you through the package details.
Carmen Wall & John Wilson · TQ Safaris 101
Because we’ve been there.
Carmen Wall and John Wilson have both hunted at TQ Safaris 101. Carmen took her sable and gemsbok here, and John took his blue wildebeest. Carmen and John can discuss this destination with you from firsthand experience, answer your questions and help you prepare for your safari.
Where you’ll go
One country. Different hunting landscapes.
The destination is based around Lephalale, formerly Ellisras, in Limpopo. Hunts can also use other South African areas to match your species list. Your camp and itinerary are arranged around your dates and hunting goals.
Limpopo
Acacia bushveld and sandy terrain create a more intimate hunting setting, with privately owned concessions and varied plains game.
Free State
More open country brings a different experience and opportunities for species suited to these landscapes.
North West
A further option for combining different terrain and species within a custom safari.
Relax after the hunt
A comfortable base in the bush.
The Limpopo base camps are near Lephalale, roughly 3½–4 hours by road from Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo airport. The camp selected for your stay depends on the season and the animals you want to hunt.
Your room
En-suite rooms offer comfortable beds, fresh linen, hot showers and daily housekeeping. Laundry service helps you pack light.
Between hunts
Return to a lounge, bar and welcoming fire. At the main camp, a nearby waterhole offers opportunities to watch and photograph visiting wildlife.
At the table
Chef-prepared meals include opportunities to enjoy African game dishes. Breakfast and meals around the hunting schedule keep the day relaxed.
Free State accommodation offers single and double rooms, with a day spa on the same property. Tell John about room preferences or accessibility needs when planning your trip.
A look around the different camps. Your camp is selected for your dates and hunting itinerary. Tap a photograph to enlarge it.
Time in the field
A safari shaped around you.
Hunting options
Rifle, bow and crossbow hunting are available. Depending on the hunt, methods include walking and stalking, blinds and vehicle-assisted access. Discuss your experience, preferred pace and physical needs with John.
April through October is the main hunting period described for these areas; bowhunting is especially suited to June through October.
A typical day
Start early with a light breakfast, then head out with a professional hunter and tracker. Lunch may be in camp or in the field, depending on the day’s location. Afternoon hunting continues toward dusk, followed by dinner and time to share the day’s stories.
Additional plains game and specialty hunts can be arranged around your wish list. Availability and any required permits are handled as part of your individual itinerary.
Build on your safari
Additional hunting options.
These 2026 standard rates are separate from the Taste of Africa group special. Additional animals, nights and observers are quoted for your booking; rates are subject to change.
Standard camp rates
| Arrangement | USD / night |
|---|---|
| One hunter with one PH | $420 |
| Two hunters with one PH | $300 each |
| Nonhunter / observer | $250 |
Complete 2026 species & trophy options
All 62 published listings are shown below, including color varieties, female options and size-based rates. Prices are in US dollars and are separate from the Taste of Africa special.
* Permit required: request these species at least 30 days before your safari. “Price on request” and “Special quote” require an individual quote. For specifically requested SCI trophy sizes, the published schedule adds 30% for Silver and 50% for Gold (60% for Gold kudu). Confirm the final trophy specification and price with John before booking.
Barbary Sheep
$3000
Blesbuck Common
$580
Blesbuck White
$1350
Bushbuck
$1900
Bushpig
$1350
Caracal
$2550*
Civet
$2250*
Genet
$920
Serval
$3550*
Common Duiker
$670
Common Reedbuck
$1900*
Crocodile
$5550*
Eland Livingstone
$5200
Eland Cape
$3900
Fallow Deer
$1900
Gemsbuck Common
$2050
Gemsbuck Golden
Price on request
Giraffe Light Brown
$2850
Giraffe Medium Brown
$3550
Giraffe Dark to Black
$5500
Hippo
Price on request
Kudu Greater<55"
$4850 | Kudu Greater 55"+ $5950 | Kudu Greater 60"+ Special quote
Honey Badger (Limited)
$2250
Impala
$650
Free-State Impala
$800
Impala White Flank
Price on request
Impala Black
$2250
Jackal
$550
Klipspringer
$2050
Lechwe
$3050
Monkey Vervet
$500*
Mountain Reedbuck
$1850
Nyala
$2850
Ostrich
$930
Porcupine
$650
Red Hartebeest
$2050
Roan
$6500*
Springbuck Common
$650
Springbuck Copper
$1650
Springbuck Black
$1450
Springbuck White
$1950
Kalahari Springbuck
$1250
Springbuck Grandslam
$4500
Steenbuck
$670
Sable up to 42"
$5500 Sable 42+ Price on request
Tsessebe
$3500*
Warthog
$650
Waterbuck
$3050
Waterbuck Cow
$900
Blue Wildebeest
$1550
Wildebeest Golden
$2250
Wildebeest Black
$1550
Blue Wildebeest Cow
$550
Wildebeest Black Cow
$550
Zebra Burchells
$1550
Zebra Hartmanns
$2500
Cape Buffalo up to 42"
$11000
Cape Buffalo 43" to 44" from
$14000
Cape Buffalo 44" +
Special quote
Lion Male
$15000+ upwards*
Lioness
$5500*
Ask John for a complete quote for your chosen species, trophy size, camp and dates.
For hunters and traveling companions
See more of Africa.
Optional excursions can extend the experience beyond the hunting grounds. These are additional arrangements, separate from the featured hunt.
Mokolo Dam
A pontoon cruise through the Waterberg scenery, approximately 1½ hours from camp. Half day: $380 per person. Full day: $450 per person. Minimum two guests.
Wildlife sanctuary
A wildlife visit about 1½ hours from camp. $280 per person for two guests, or $250 per person for groups of three or more.
Botswana & Victoria Falls
A four-day extension with Chobe River and national park experiences, followed by Victoria Falls. $4,800 per couple, or $4,500 per couple with at least two couples. Return flights to Johannesburg, drinks, tips and personal costs are additional.
Ask about availability and any camp charges that apply while you are away on an excursion.
Before you travel
From your first question to your return home.
Arrival and transfers
Plan your international arrival into Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo airport. Coordinate flight times, any overnight stay and your camp transfer with John before booking flights.
Packing and equipment
Bring comfortable, broken-in footwear and layers for cool mornings and warmer days. Laundry is available. Discuss hunting equipment, rental options and travel arrangements before departure.
Trophy care and taxidermy
Discuss field preparation, taxidermy choices and arrangements for bringing finished trophies home before your trip. Ask John for a separate quote for the work and shipping you want.
Your booking details
John will provide the itinerary and booking terms for your chosen trip, including lodging nights, meals, transfers, additional charges and payment arrangements. The Taste of Africa special includes the five-day hunt and three stated species per hunter; your written quote will set out the full package.
Let’s plan TQ Safaris 101.
Send John your preferred dates, number of hunters and traveling companions, and any species you would like to add. Our hunting and fishing booking service is free.