Species
More than 20 plains game species, from springbok and blesbok to kudu, gemsbok, sable and roan.
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Hunting Safaris in the Karoo
Guided plains game hunting for hunting groups, corporate parties and individual hunters.
Hunting specialists
Everything for the hunt, on one farm
Hunting is what Hartsrust specialises in. The species, the hunting styles, the range, the butchery and the lodging are all on the property, so your hunt runs from the first stalk to the processed meat without leaving the farm.
20+Species
3Hunting styles
1 kmShooting range
30Guests
Hunts
Long-range hunting, walk & stalk, voorsit jag, and our on-site range from 100 m to 1 km.
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Die Slaghuis
Our on-site butchery professionally processes your game into high-quality cuts and products.
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Group & corporate hunts
Group hunting trips and corporate getaways
From hunting clubs and groups of friends to companies hosting clients or rewarding a team, group hunts are our speciality. Both farm houses can be booked together for up to 30 guests, and we plan the hunting days around your group. The day fee applies to every guest, hunting or not.
- A guide and tracker with the hunting bakkie, included in the day fee
- Range sessions from 100 m to 1 km, with rifle rental
- Lunch every hunting day, with full catering available
- Clay pigeon shooting and game drives for non-hunters
- The whole group's game processed on site at Die Slaghuis
What's included
What's included in your hunt
Each guest pays a daily day fee plus accommodation, either self-catering or fully catered, and the game you hunt is charged according to the price list.
Included in the day fee & accommodation
- Hunting bakkie and cool boxes
- The services of a guide and tracker
- Slaughter of game (head off, feet off, internals removed, skin on)
- Lunch
- Serviced accommodation, Wi-Fi, DSTV, and ice and firewood (reasonable use)
Charged separately
- The game you hunt
- Meat processing at Die Slaghuis
- Carcass and trophy preparation (taxidermy and tanning arranged separately)
- Rifle rental, including ammunition
- Full catering instead of self-catering
- Night excursions
FAQ
Hunting at Hartsrust: common questions
What can I hunt at Hartsrust Farm?
More than 20 plains game species and colour variants, including springbok (common, black, copper and white), blesbok, gemsbok, kudu, impala (rooibok), fallow deer (takbok), waterbuck, lechwe, black, blue and golden wildebeest, red hartebeest, sable, roan, scimitar oryx, Burchell's zebra, warthog and wild feral bull. See the full species list.
Which hunting styles do you offer?
Long-range hunting, walk & stalk, and traditional voorsit jag, plus bush walking and waterbank setups for waterbuck and lechwe. Read more about our hunts.
Do you host group hunts and corporate getaways?
Yes, group and corporate hunts are our speciality. Our two farm houses sleep up to 30 guests (Hartsrust House 16, Goodhope 14), and we plan hunting days, range time, meals and activities for non-hunters around your group. Hunting bookings are for a minimum of 8 guests at Hartsrust House or 6 at Goodhope, and at least 4 nights and 3 hunting days.
Are beginner hunters welcome?
Yes. We welcome seasoned marksmen and beginners alike. Our on-site range runs from 100 m to 1 km, and rifles, including ammunition, can be rented by the day.
What does the day fee include?
The day fee is charged per person per day and applies to every guest, hunting or not (children aged 5 and younger are exempt). It includes the hunting bakkie, cool boxes, the services of a guide and tracker, slaughter of your game (head off, feet off, internals removed, skin on) and lunch. Accommodation is either self-catering or fully catered. Current rates are on the price list.
Can my meat be processed on the farm?
Yes. Die Slaghuis, our on-site butchery, processes your game into mince, patties, braaiwors, smoked wors, backstraps, biltong, droëwors and more. Shoulder mount, skull mount and flatskin preparation are available, with taxidermy and tanning arranged separately.
How do I book a hunt?
Contact us via WhatsApp on 072 955 8741 or email arno@hartsrustsafaris.com with your dates, group size and the species you'd like to hunt. Then download the booking form (PDF), complete it and email it back. A non-refundable booking deposit, with the completed booking form, secures your dates.
When is the hunting season?
The 2027 hunting season runs from 1 March to 30 September 2027. Hunting weeks are limited, so book early.
Can non-hunters stay at Hartsrust?
Yes. Outside the hunting season, from October to February, non-hunting guests are welcome at our standard accommodation rates. During the hunting season, non-hunters can join a hunting party, and the day fee applies to every guest, hunting or not.
Plan your hunting safari
Send us your dates and group size and we'll come back with availability and a costing.