Golden wildebeest on the Tolilé Lodge property

LIMPOPO PLAINS GAME HUNTING

Limpopo Plains Game Hunting at Tolilé Lodge

11,000+ Acres · 40+ Species · One Property on the Limpopo River

Tolilé Lodge is a private, family-owned safari lodge on the Limpopo River near Rooibokkraal, in South Africa’s Limpopo Province. Plains game hunts for kudu, sable, impala, wildebeest, zebra and 40+ other species run on our own 11,000+ acre property, guided by outfitter and professional hunter Collin van Vliet. 2027 plains game packages start at $4,700 for seven days, and the area is malaria free.

SOUGHT-AFTER TROPHIES

Colour Variants, Kudu and Sable

Alongside classic plains game, the property holds colour variants that are hard to find together in one place, including golden wildebeest, black impala and golden oryx. Many hunters also come for Limpopo kudu and sable.

Every species is priced per animal on our price list, or bundled into a 2027 package.

THE HUNT

Fair-Chase Plains Game, On Foot

Plains game hunting at Tolilé Lodge is fair chase, across 11,000+ acres of Limpopo bushveld. Hunting revenue funds anti-poaching and habitat management on the reserve. You’ll hunt with Collin van Vliet and an experienced tracking team, mostly spotting and stalking on foot. Depending on the species, a hunt can start right at the lodge or a short drive away, all on the same property.

SEASON & CONDITIONS

When to Hunt

Hunting season at Tolilé Lodge runs April through November, the dry season, when thinned bush and cooler weather make for easier tracking. Mornings and evenings are cool — near freezing in June and July — with warm, dry days in between. See Best Time to Visit Limpopo for month-by-month detail.

2027 PACKAGES

Plains Game Packages for 2027

Three 7-day plains game packages bundle several species below their combined trophy-fee value: the Plains Game Starter ($4,700), the Bushveld Week ($5,500) and the “First Safari” Starter ($10,000). Each includes accommodation and meals, your professional hunter, tracker and skinners, hunting vehicles, airport transfers and field prep of trophies. Each package is limited to the first four hunting groups. Species can be swapped for another of similar value — see the 2027 packages.

Want a buffalo too? Buffalo and plains game share the same property — see Limpopo Buffalo Hunting.

COSTS

Day Rates & Trophy Fees

Outside the packages, a plains game hunt is priced as a daily rate plus a trophy fee for each animal taken — see the current price list, or ask Collin & Louise for a quote built around your species list. 15% VAT applies to daily rates; trophy fees are VAT-exempt.

Planning a first trip? Read Planning Your First African Hunting Safari and How Much Does It Cost to Hunt in South Africa?

RIFLE & TROPHIES

Your Rifle, and Getting Trophies Home

Bring your own rifle with a temporary South African firearm import permit, or hire one at the lodge — rifle rental is $45/day, with ammunition from $8/round depending on caliber. Up to 200 rounds per firearm/caliber are allowed into South Africa. No separate hunting license is needed: you hunt under our registered outfitter and PH, and we arrange the provincial permits.

After the hunt, our skinners field-prepare your trophies and deliver them to the taxidermist or dip-and-pack facility. From there they are treated, crated and shipped with the export permits (including CITES where the species needs it) and cleared by US Fish & Wildlife on arrival. Most trophies reach home in 6–9 months. Read How to Import Your African Hunting Trophy into the USA.

FREQUENTLY ASKED

Plains Game Hunting Questions

What plains game can I hunt at Tolilé Lodge?

40+ species on one 11,000+ acre property, including kudu, sable, roan, eland, gemsbok, waterbuck, nyala, impala, blue and golden wildebeest, zebra and warthog, plus colour variants such as black impala and golden oryx.

How much does a plains game hunt cost?

2027 seven-day plains game packages are $4,700, $5,500 and $10,000. Custom hunts are a daily rate ($450/day for a hunter 1×1, $375/day for 2×1) plus a trophy fee per animal, with 15% VAT on daily rates only.

Is plains game hunting at Tolilé Lodge fair chase?

Yes. Our hunts are fair chase across 11,000+ acres of Limpopo bushveld.

How long does it take to get my trophies home to the USA?

Typically 6–9 months, covering dip-and-pack processing, export permits and US Fish & Wildlife import clearance. We recommend working with a licensed US customs broker who specializes in wildlife imports.

Can a non-hunting partner come along?

Yes. Non-hunters stay at $280/day and can enjoy the river, birding and game drives while you hunt — see Non-Hunting Safaris on the Limpopo River.

When is the best time to hunt plains game?

Hunting season runs April through November, the dry season, with the best tracking conditions once the bush has thinned out.

“Amazing week in the bush! Thank you for the hospitality and excellent hunting… A trip I will never forget and now we have to come again!”

Ryan & Nisha Smith

BEGIN YOUR SAFARI

Let’s Plan Your Plains Game Hunt

Tell us your dates, your species list, and how many are in your party — Collin van Vliet will respond personally.