There are some things you have to do at least once in your lifetime.

A hunting Safari in South Africa is certainly one of those things, although judging by the number of people who come back year after year, once is clearly not enough for many of our clients.

Swala Lodge Hunting safari was conceived by hunters for hunters and therein lays its success. As one guest recently wrote upon his return “South Africa is the Mecca for any hunter and Swala Lodge is a hunters’ paradise”.

Swala Lodge is located in the western bushveld area of Limpopo Province, South Africa, in the foothills of the Waterberg Mountains. The nearest market town of Bela-Bela is 30 kilometres away and is known for the natural mineral spring and spa. Here you can buy local produce, presents for loved ones or enjoy the warm spring spa. The capitol of South Africa, Pretoria, is 1.5 hours away and well worth a visit during your stay.

Swala Lodge is the perfect location if you want to visit South Africa. Overnight flights and the same time zone as Europe offers major benefits for overseas hunters and also benefits from the fact that it is a completely malaria free area and generally, no inoculations, certificates or visas are required to visit.

Hunting for plains game is what makes Swala Lodge so special but there is so much to do here that the non-hunting guest will have an incredible experience as well. The activities are non-stop and include:

• Horse riding from our purpose built stables

• Carriage driving through the reserve offering superb game viewing

• Rifle shooting

• Elephant riding arranged locally

• Bird watching from professional hides

• Trips to local attractions including cheetah and wild dog reserves, snake and crocodile farms

• Big 5 game viewing at Pilansberg which is only 1.5 hours drive.

Of course the pace is determined by you, and there is all the relaxation time you could ever want lying by the pool, having a massage, or taking a guided tour of the local bush walks.

Meanwhile, for the active hunter there is much to do, and a whole team of specialist hunters and trackers are on-site to make sure every day is as action-packed as you could ever want:

• Plains game hunting.

• Trophy hunting.

• Bird shooting – one of our specialities and very popular.

• Over 14 species of animal on the range including Kudu, Oryx, Eland, Steenbok, Grey Duiker, Zebra, Blue Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Impala, Blesbuck, Red Hartebeest, and Warthog.

The game reserve is well stocked and abundant game is to be found, including a stunning collection of Trophy animals. You can find out more in our plains game hunting section where you will find all the animal profiles listed.

Swala have the enviable reputation of never having a single guest that hasn’t “shot his bag” - a claim the Lodge fiercely protects. So much so that we are willing to guarantee all clients that they will have ample opportunity to hunt their bag.

What makes Swala so special is that it is owned and run by an English hunter who has shot extensively around the world. Bryn is someone who knows exactly what it takes to make a great hunting safari. It needs to be exciting, adrenaline rushing and heart pounding but you need to know that you have experienced and competent hunters and guides to ensure your total safety at all times.

This web site will give you all the information you need on shooting in South Africa including your equipment list and a section on frequently asked questions. We know that if this is your first visit you will have lots of queries and so our FAQ section has been put together to save you time and answer the questions that we are most frequently asked.

In conclusion, Swala Lodge Hunting is an experience you will never forget, as the testimonials from our satisfied clients demonstrate.

We very much look forward to hearing from you.