The Hunting Area
Bedford, Eastern Cape
Welcome to Induku Hunting Safaris, where the Eastern Cape’s wild heart beats, and every hunt becomes a legacy. This region offers one of the most diverse hunting landscapes in all of Africa, ensuring a constant mix of challenge, reward, and authentic adventure.
A Commitment to Free-Range & Fair-Chase
At Induku, we believe the hunt is defined by the integrity of the pursuit. We specialise in free-range, ethical, fair-chase hunting. This means hunting animals in their natural state, on their own terms, within vast landscapes that allow them to utilise their natural instincts to evade. We don’t just hunt for the trophy; we hunt for the experience, the challenge, and the respect of the wild.
A Home to Unmatched Species Diversity
The Eastern Cape is renowned for offering an extraordinary variety of free-range and managed herds, including iconic plains game and the ultimate test of dangerous game.
| Species Category | Key Examples |
| The Grey Ghost | Kudu (Iconic and elusive) |
| Plains Game | Impala, Springbok, Blesbok, Black & Blue Wildebeest, Hartebeest |
| Giants | Eland, Waterbuck, Zebra |
| Challenging | Cape Buffalo, Bushbuck, Mountain Reedbuck, Bushpig |
| Specialty | Blue Duiker, Vaal Rhebuck, Warthog |
Three Terrains. One Safari.
Few destinations on earth allow a hunter to transition through such unique environments on a single safari. At Induku, your hunt unfolds across these three distinct worlds:
High-Mountain Country
Where the air thins, the wind sharpens, and the Grey Ghost rules.
Your journey leads you through dramatic sandstone cliffs and steep ravines, often at elevations of 1,500–2,000+ meters. This terrain demands patience, skill, and physical grit.
- Key Species: Kudu, Mountain Reedbuck, Vaal Rhebuck, Klipspringer.
- The Hunt: This is a pure free-range experience that rewards hunters who love careful stalking, long-range glassing, and taking on the landscape as much as the animal itself.
Coastal Forests & Ocean-Swept Lowlands
A world of thick shade, ancient trees, and salt air.
Within a few hours, the landscape shifts from rugged peaks to lush, green indigenous forests. Hunting here is intimate, quiet, and requires specialised knowledge of the thickets.
- Key Species: Blue Duiker (South Africa’s smallest antelope), Coastal Bushbuck, Bushpig, Caracal, Warthog, Oribi.
- The Hunt: A place of silence and patience. It offers beautiful, adrenaline-filled close-range encounters where your senses must be as sharp as the game’s.
The Smaldeel Region (Induku Home Base)
Wide-open plains, sweet grassveld, and the Eastern Cape’s finest game populations.
Your lodge sits in the heart of the Smaldeel, offering superb visibility, steady winds, and world-class foot-stalking terrain.
- Key Species: Black and Blue Wildebeest, Blesbok, Impala, Eland, Warthog.
- The Hunt: Active, engaging, and perfectly suited to hunters who enjoy walking, observing, and slowly working into a favourable position. This region is famous for producing exceptional trophy quality through sustainable management.
Beyond the Eastern Cape
While the Eastern Cape is our home and passion, Professional Hunter JJ Marais’s expertise and fair-chase philosophy extend far beyond its borders. JJ has spent years cultivating a network of trusted partners to ensure that wherever you hunt with Induku, the standards remain world-class.
Hunting Across Africa
JJ’s extensive network allows Induku Hunting Safaris to facilitate and personally guide your dream safari across Southern and Central Africa. In South Africa, hunters can access top concessions for specialised hunts nationwide, from the red dunes of the Northern Cape, to the thick bushveld of Limpopo, and the rolling hills of KwaZulu-Natal. With a focus on ethical hunting and unforgettable experiences, every safari is tailored to the terrain, species, and hunting style desired.
NAMIBIA HUNTING SAFARI
Experience the vast, arid beauty of Namibia. We offer guided safaris in partnership with trusted local outfitters for a classic desert plains game experience – true free-range hunting at its finest.
ZAMBIAN HUNTING OFFERS
For those seeking the “Old Africa” experience, we leverage professional relationships to arrange complex or highly specialised hunts in Zambia and beyond. Whether you are after the big cats, elephants, or specialised riverine species, we tailor the logistics to your specific goals.