Spiral horn slam hunting in South Africa
Collecting Africa's four premier spiral-horned antelopes on a single fair-chase safari is one of the most rewarding milestones in plains game hunting. With 30 years of outfitting experience across South Africa, African Bushbuck Adventures conducts this 10-day, 1x1 guided safari across two distinct native biomes—hunting mature Southern Greater Kudu and Cape Eland in the rugged bushveld of Limpopo before moving to the dense coastal and riverine thickets of northern KwaZulu-Natal for Nyala and Bushbuck. Unlike single-property packages that rely on introduced herds or penalize hunters with extra fees for large bulls, our all-inclusive package carries zero horn-size surcharges.
1. 2027 Spiral horn slam package overview
| Package feature | 2027 Safari details |
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| Package rate | $11,950 USD (1x1 guided) |
| Duration | 10 full hunting days (11 nights) |
| Included trophies | 1x Greater Kudu bull, 1x Nyala bull, 1x Bushbuck ram (Limpopo or Cape), 1x Cape Eland bull |
| Hunting regions | Limpopo bushveld & KwaZulu-Natal coastal thicket |
| Trophy size policy | No horn-length surcharges on mature bulls |
| Package terms | Fixed four-species bundle; no substitutions for other species permitted |
2. The four spiral-horned species
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Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros): Known as the grey ghost of Africa, mature Southern Greater Kudu bulls are hunted by spot-and-stalk along the rocky ridges and acacia thornveld of Limpopo Province during early morning and late afternoon feeding windows.
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Cape Eland (Taurotragus oryx): Africa's largest antelope demands patient tracking across open savannah and bushveld hills, rewarding hunters with massive, heavy-bodied bulls carrying thick broomed horns and prominent dewlaps.
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Nyala (Tragelaphus angasii): Hunted in their native sand forest and riverine thicket habitat in northern KwaZulu-Natal, mature Nyala bulls display striking slate-grey coats, bright white vertical striping, and long dorsal crests.
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Bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus): A secretive browser of dense riverine bush and coastal forest edges. Because both Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal hold exceptional populations, you have two prime regions to harvest a mature Limpopo or Cape bushbuck ram—whichever steps out first.
3. Two-biome safari itinerary
| Safari phase | Location & hunting focus |
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| Days 1–5 | Limpopo Province: Spot-and-stalk hunting for Southern Greater Kudu bull, Cape Eland bull, and opportunistic Limpopo Bushbuck |
| Day 6 | Scenic road transfer from Limpopo to northern KwaZulu-Natal (Zululand) |
| Days 7–10 | KwaZulu-Natal: Still-hunting and glassing dense riverine thickets for Nyala bull and Cape Bushbuck ram |
4. Safari inclusions, exclusions & calibers
| Category | Details |
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| Included in rate | 10 days 1x1 PH services, tracker, 4x4 hunting vehicle, all meals and accommodation, daily laundry, field trophy prep, road transfers between concessions, and trophy fees for all four package species |
| Excluded from rate | International and domestic flights, before/after safari hotel stays, rifle hire and ammunition, taxidermy, dip-and-pack, trophy export/shipping, gratuities, and 15% VAT applicable only to the daily rate portion (exported trophy fees are VAT-exempt) |
| Recommended calibers | .300 Win Mag, .30-06 Springfield, or .375 H&H Magnum loaded with premium bonded or monolithic bullets for deep penetration on heavy-boned Cape Eland bulls |
| Shot placement | Aim for the lower third of the chest directly behind the shoulder crease to anchor heart and lungs cleanly; avoid high-risk head, neck, or spinal shots |
| Wounded game policy | Any animal showing clear signs of a hit that cannot be recovered after an exhaustive tracking effort remains payable in full under ethical conservation quotas |
5. Frequently asked questions
Can I hunt a Limpopo bushbuck instead of a Cape bushbuck if a big ram appears in Limpopo? Yes. Both Limpopo and Cape bushbuck belong to the same species (Tragelaphus sylvaticus). If a mature, trophy-class bushbuck ram presents an ethical shot while hunting Limpopo, we take him there and use your remaining days in KwaZulu-Natal to focus on Nyala and any additional plains game species on your wish list.
Can I add extra plains game species to my Spiral Horn Slam? Yes. Additional species—such as Impala, Blue Wildebeest, Warthog, Zebra, or specialized Zululand species like Red Duiker and Suni (subject to tag availability)—can be added on a trophy-fee-only basis with no extra daily rates charged.
Are there any extra charges if my Kudu measures over 54 inches? No. Unlike many booking-portal packages that add per-inch surcharges above 52 or 54 inches, our $11,950 package includes any mature Southern Greater Kudu bull you harvest without size penalties.