Makonya Safaris
About This Reserve
Makonya African Safaris is a family-owned operation in the Vivo Region of Limpopo, nestled along a 5km stretch of the Limpopo River. The expansive 30,000-hectare concession is surrounded by privately owned game reserves, just a 2-hour drive from Kruger National Park. Home to over 30 species of African game, the operation caters to both rifle and bow hunters, from first-timers to seasoned trophy collectors. Professional hunter Jimmy van Amstel brings over two decades of experience in pursuing plains game and the Big 5 across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. Guests stay at the Makonya lodge — air-conditioned en-suite rooms with African-styled decor, a pool overlooking the river, and home-cooked meals under the bushveld sky.
Hunting Packages
2x1 Wingshooting Safari
Daily rate
3 days · 2 hunters (price per hunter)
Price is per hunter. Two hunters share a Professional Hunter. Guinea fowl, francolin, sandgrouse, and doves. Standalone or add-on to any hunting package. Non-hunting guests welcome at $300/day. Minimum 3 days.
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Custom Plains Game Safari (2×1)
Daily rate
8 days · 2 hunters (price per hunter)
Two hunters share a Professional Hunter at a reduced daily rate. Trophy fees charged separately per animal taken. Non-hunting guests welcome at $250/day. Minimum 8 hunting days.
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Wingshooting Safari (1×1)
Daily rate
3 days · 1 hunter
Guinea fowl, francolin, sandgrouse, and doves with a dedicated Professional Hunter. Standalone or add-on to any hunting package. Non-hunting guests welcome at $300/day. Minimum 3 days.
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1×1 Custom Plains Game Safari
Daily rate
8 days · 1 hunter
Build your own safari — trophy fees charged separately per animal taken. Minimum 8 hunting days. Non-hunting guests welcome at $250/day.
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7 Day First African Safari
Daily rate
7 days · 1 hunter
The perfect introduction to African hunting. Three classic plains game species over seven days in the Limpopo bushveld. Suitable for first-time African hunters and families.
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After Dark Safari
Daily rate
7 days · 1 hunter
A unique nocturnal hunting experience targeting Africa's elusive night predators. Hunt spotted hyena, civet, genet, and jackal under the African night sky
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7 Day Spiral Horn Safari
Daily rate
7 days · 1 hunter
Hunt four of Africa's most prized spiral-horned antelope across 30,000 hectares of Limpopo bushveld along the Limpopo River. Walk-and-stalk through varied terrain from riverine forest to open savanna.
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7 Day Premium Plains Game Safari
Daily rate
7 days · 1 hunter
Pursue four premium plains game species including the highly sought-after sable and roan antelope. Ideal for experienced hunters building their trophy collection.
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7 Day Big Game & Croc Safari
Daily rate
7 days · 1 hunter
The ultimate dangerous game experience. Track Cape buffalo through thick Limpopo bush, pursue sable on the open plains, and hunt Nile crocodile along the Limpopo River. Not for the faint-hearted
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Trophy Fee List
| Species | Trophy Fee |
|---|---|
| African Wildcat | $600 |
| Baboon | $200 |
| Black Impala | $2,500 |
| Blesbuck | $850 |
| Blue Wildebeest | $1,800 |
| Buffalo | $11,500 |
| Bushbuck | $1,600 |
| Bushpig | $600 |
| Caracal | $1,500 |
| Civet | $850 |
| Crocodile | $7,000 |
| Duiker | $350 |
| Eland | $2,000 |
| Gemsbuck | $3,000 |
| Genet | $500 |
| Giraffe | $3,250 |
| Golden Wildebeest | $3,250 |
| Hippo | $11,000 |
| Honey Badger | $500 |
| Impala | $500 |
| Jackal | $200 |
| Klipspringer | $3,800 |
| Kudu | $2,800 |
| Leopard | $1,700 |
| Mountain Reedbuck | $1,300 |
| Nyala | $1,300 |
| Ostrich | $800 |
| Porcupine | $350 |
| Red Hartebeest | $1,900 |
| Roan | $5,500 |
| Sable | $5,500 |
| Serval | $4,800 |
| Sharps Grysbok | $1,700 |
| Spotted Hyena | $5,950 |
| Steinbuck | $500 |
| Tsessebe | $3,500 |
| Warthog | $450 |
| Waterbuck | $2,800 |
| Zebra | $1,800 |
Your Outfitter
Jimmy van Amstel
Limpopo
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