Karoo Wild Safaris operates across a number of sites in the Eastern Cape and is a specialist hunting outfitter. I have hunted with KWS now over three years and it operates sustainably to the highest ethical standards. The owner/manager, Victor Watson, is an accomplished professional hunter in his own right and he employs other PHs with similar credentials and values. I have particularly enjoyed hunting with Jason Olivier, a real expert in his craft.
The KWS base camp is located in a beautiful remote valley, approximately 17km off the paved highway. The spacious camp is equipped with a modern solar power array and has a reliable Internet service for those who need to remain connected. The individual chalets are luxurious in quality and provide plenty of space. The food and beverage are to the highest order and plentiful in quantity.
What I believe makes KWS stand out is its professional and ethical approach to hunting. The terrain KWS hunts over is largely unfenced and there are plenty of opportunities for the ‘Grey Ghosts of Africa’ to disappear. I hunt plains game in daylight conditions and I’ve found the diversity of wildlife perfect for my requirements. I’ve shall treasure the memories of the kudu, eland, bushbuck and mountain reedbuck, and other smaller antelope which I have hunted with KWS.
I am already planning my 4th trip to KWS for early 2026 and KWS gets my unequivocal recoomendation.
