Morakane Safari Lodge offers the serious trophy hunter excellent opportunities to hunt on one of South Africa's finest private game ranches. We specialize in trophy plains-game on our own exclusive private ranch of 2,100 hectares of open African Bushveld, well stocked with 17 different species of game. Good quality trophies are in abundance and we also have concessions available throughout Southern Africa for species not found in the area.

Morakane Safari Lodge conducts its hunting operation in the North West Province of South Africa near the city of Schweizer-Reneke. This area has varied vegetation of open grassland, woodland characterised by camelthorn and "withaak" trees and ironstone "koppies" (small hills). The terrain ranges from mountainous grasslands to thick thorn and indigenous forests.

Morakane Safari Lodge caters for hunters and family safari holidays. Families are welcome to join the hunters on their safaris.

Accommodation at Morakane Safari Lodge consists of luxury lodges with bathrooms en suite. Your Africa vacation will be enhanced by the professional Morakane Safari Lodge staff.

We provide numerous activities to keep you entertained and make each day rich and rewarding, while allowing enough time and space to relax. You can choose from many activities such as a rifle hunting, bow hunting, guided bush walks, game drives, swimming or just relaxing in the warm African sun. Take your time to watch the wild animals roaming free on our exclusive ranch. A rich diversity of fauna and flora will entice any nature lover.

We take great pride in the relationship between hunting and wildlife conservation.

An abundance of plains game roam this North West Province game ranch and these include the following, Springbuck, Blesbuck, White Blesbuck, Zebra, Gemsbuck (Oryx), Red Hartebeest, Black Wildebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Impala, Ostrich, Mountain Reedbuck, Eland, Kudu, Waterbuck, Steenbuck, Duiker, Warthog.

We offer a wide variety of game species in our exciting packages, but other game is also available should you so require. Tailor made safari packages can be arranged to suit individual needs or requirements, be it for the first time hunter or the discerning hunter looking for a specific species or trophy. Family hunts are also most welcome.

All clients will be collected at the Johannesburg International Airport and transported to the ranch, which is approximately 3 hours drive away.

We cater for all forms of hunting to meet your requirements. Rifle and bow hunters can enjoy the challenge of a real African hunting challenge. We only offer fair chase (Walk and Stalk), no shooting from vehicles or shooting at night with a spotlight will be allowed. Hunting is conducted throughout the year, but the best period is from May to September. During this time weather is agreeable, with days mild to warm and early mornings and evenings cool to cold. Temperatures is between 32F and up to 110F in the summer.

We recommend 7mm and bigger for plains game and .375 for the Big Five. A temporary import/export permit will be issued upon arrival at Johannesburg International Airport.

Our team of Professional Hunters will take you for a superb hunting experience with the weapon of your choice. Morakane Safari Lodge caters for rifle, handgun, bow (traditional and modern compound bows) and black powder enthusiast. Highly experienced and qualified professional hunters are contracted should more than one hunter wish to hunt at the same time.

Hunting vehicles are four wheel drive, well maintained and fitted out with all the necessary equipment, in order to make your safari a trouble free and unforgettable experience.

Although this is not a malaria infected area we recommend that clients take anti-malaria prophylactics in the event of touring in other areas. No other vaccination is needed.

Join Morakane Safari Lodge for your African dream safari.

All in all Morakane Safari Lodge is a must for all hunters and observers who want privacy and intimacy.

Let us help you plan the hunting experience of your dreams.
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