We are supporters of ethical hunting and as a result, no hunting takes place from any vehicle. All our hunts are conducted on foot (Spot and Stalk). Due to this and with our experienced PHs and trackers, who all of them have excellent hunting knowledge, you will receive the complete hunting experience.

Hunting Season

We conduct hunting safaris throughout the year, however we recommend months of March through to October. A typical hunting day at Burke Safaris will start at the crack of dawn after a small breakfast and coffee, or cereal (or whatever the client prefers). Then you and your professional hunter will be off to the hunting areas where you will spend the entire morning hunting depending on the hunting area and animal you’re after, you might spend the entire day out, in that case we will supply a lunch box and plenty of refreshments for the day.

Should you not stay out the whole day we normally have lunch at around 12 o’clock, with cold refreshments. We will start the afternoon hunt as soon as the client is ready to go. Most important, is that we cater towards each and every client’s needs. We will make recommendations however, the final decision rests with the client in which way he wants to hunt. Our preferred method is to use one of our well equipped hunting vehicles until we spot the trophy we are after, then make a stalk. It is important to note that all the species do not naturally occur in all the hunting areas and it is essential that we know what your priority animals are. The client must understand that there will be some traveling involved for some species.

RIFLE HUNTING REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 5-7 DAYS!

Rifle Recommendations

The smallest bullet diameter allowed for plains game is .270. Commonly available and effective cartridges include .270 Winchester, 7mm-08 Remington, 7x57mm Mauser, .280 Remington, any of the 7mm magnum cartridges, .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, any of the .300 magnum cartridges, .338-06, .338 Winchester Magnum, .35 Whelen, .375 H&H Magnum, and above. Essentially, any cartridge normally sufficient for elk hunting will be suitable for plains game. Most shooting will not exceed 100 yards. We would recommend that you use a minimum of a .30 calibre rifle on all plains game, with a 3 to 9 variable scope, and a minimum of an 180gr high quality soft nose cartridge.

For the dangerous game, a .375 or bigger with a compact scope and high quality swing-off mounts is recommended. For Cape buffalo – bring a good supply of high quality soft nose cartridges as well as some solids.

Most important – use a rifle that you feel comfortable with and has used successfully in the past. Most shooting will not exceed 100 yards. Essentially, any cartridge normally sufficient for elk hunting will be suitable for plains game.

‍Should you prefer, you are more than welcome to rent one of our rifles that way you do not go through the hassle of carrying a rifle on the plane.

We consider bow hunting as the ultimate form of hunting and we have a variety of hides/blind available, such as pit, elevated and ground blinds, all of which offers excellent opportunities for bagging great trophies. Our PH’s are also specialist bow hunters, who are able to assist you as a hunter with the best advice and provide you with a complete bow hunting experience.
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All blinds are positioned to give the hunter the best hunting experience. A typical hunting day at Burke Safaris will start at the crack of dawn after a small breakfast and coffee, or cereal and toast (or whatever the client prefers). Then you and your professional hunter will be off to the hunting blinds/hides where you will spend the entire morning hunting, you might spend the entire day out, in that case, we will supply a lunch box and plenty of refreshments for the day. Should you not stay out the whole day we normally have lunch at around 12 o’clock, with cold refreshments. We will start the afternoon hunt as soon as the client is ready to go.

BOW HUNTING REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF 10 HUNTING DAYS!

bows

• Compound - 50lbs min. – Plains Game.
  

• Compound - 80lbs min. – Big Five.
  

• Recurve – 60lbs min. – Plains Game.
  

• Recurve – 80lbs min. – Big Five.
  

arrows

At Burke safaris we recommend a fix blade broadhead for Plains Game and a fix two blade  with a total arrow weight of a minimum of 850gr for Dangerous Game. It is every hunter’s choice with wich broadhead he gets the best result with.

• 400 grains minimum – Plains Game.
  

• 850 grains minimum – Dangerous Game (Buffalo).