Plains Game Safari Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe's plains game hunting is among the best in Africa. The country's varied habitats, from highveld grasslands to lowveld bushveld and Zambezi escarpment woodland, support a rich diversity of antelope species. A plains game safari with Brian Van Blerk offers the chance to hunt kudu, sable, eland, waterbuck, zebra, impala, bushbuck, warthog, and many other species in genuine wild conditions.

Unlike many southern African countries where plains game hunting has become a ranch-based, fence-enclosed affair, Zimbabwe's safari areas and communal lands offer free-range hunting on unfenced land. The animals are truly wild, the terrain is challenging, and the hunting is honest. Brian hunts plains game on foot, using the same walk-and-stalk techniques he employs for dangerous game.

For many visiting hunters, a plains game safari is the ideal introduction to African hunting. It offers variety, action, and the chance to experience the bush without the intensity and cost of a full dangerous game hunt. For experienced hunters, plains game can be combined with dangerous game to create a comprehensive safari that covers the full spectrum of African hunting.

Greater Kudu: The grey ghost of the African bush. Zimbabwe's woodland habitat produces exceptional kudu bulls with deep spirals and wide spreads. Hunting kudu is a classic walk-and-stalk pursuit that tests glassing, patience, and shooting skill.

Sable Antelope: One of Africa's most beautiful and sought-after trophies. Zimbabwe holds healthy sable populations, particularly in the northern and eastern regions. A trophy sable bull with sweeping, scimitar-shaped horns is a centrepiece of any collection.

Eland: The largest of the African antelope, mature eland bulls can weigh over 900 kilograms. Despite their size, eland are surprisingly wary and can be challenging to approach on foot.

Waterbuck, Zebra, Impala, Bushbuck: These and many other species are available on Zimbabwe plains game safaris, providing variety and action throughout the hunt.