Private land · Mpumalanga, South Africa
A family-run, all-inclusive safari built for American hunters who want honest pricing, personal attention and no surprises in the field.
Published client story
In the magazine’s November 2020 issue, hunter Gordon Sneddon recounts a demanding mountain reedbuck hunt on Cowley Wildlife’s mountainous Mpumalanga property. Hunting with farm manager Douw Coetzee, he glassed multiple herds, passed young animals and ultimately took a mature ram measured at 9.5 inches.
“I was extremely happy and honoured on securing my first mountain reedbuck.”
— Gordon Sneddon, Mountain Reedbuck Hunt
Live where you hunt
You stay and hunt on our privately owned property. That means less time in a vehicle between areas, more time reading tracks with people who know the land, and one accountable team from airport arrivals to your final trophy handover.
Your hunt, your priorities
The day recommendation grows with your trophy list and the difficulty of the species—not just the number of animals.
No payment is taken here. Your plan is reviewed by a Cowley outfitter before dates or pricing are confirmed.
We calculate a suggested departure from your recommended hunting days, including an arrival day and departure day. Dates are confirmed only after we check PH and accommodation availability.
All-inclusive means clear
International airfare, taxidermy, dip and pack, trophy export freight, gratuities, premium personal purchases and rifle ammunition consumed.
Two ways to stay
Your accommodation choice is recorded in the safari plan and confirmed with the final written quote.
Seven safari tents with ablution facilities. This is the rougher, closer-to-the-bush option for hunters who want the campfire, night sounds and a genuinely immersive safari atmosphere.
Cabin accommodation beside the dam. The cabins currently sleep four guests, with additional accommodation under construction to bring capacity to six.
A hunt cannot be rushed
We have a strong kudu population, but a mature bull can disappear into the bushveld. Our builder protects the quality of your hunt by recommending more time for mature kudu and other demanding species. Opportunity is real; a trophy is never guaranteed.
Add kudu to your plan →From the Cowley Safaris field
See real days in the bush, camp life and client stories from our privately owned property in Mpumalanga. Our films show the people, pace and country behind the written safari plan.
Real days at Cowley Safaris
These are real moments from our property: travelling through the bush, taking time in the field, sharing camp and seeing game in its natural habitat.
Simple from the United States
Arrive at OR Tambo International Airport. We help you plan the right arrival window.
Airport pickup is included, with support for firearm and travel logistics.
Approximately three hours by road, or request a scenic helicopter transfer.
Confirm rifles, meet your PH and begin hunting the following morning.
Trust is written down
Every confirmed hunt receives a written safari agreement naming the client, outfitter, PH, location, dates, daily rates, chosen species, wounded-animal terms, trophy destination and all included services.
Send the builder plan. We check PH and property availability.
Pricing, VAT treatment, species and exclusions are stated clearly.
Recommended for 2027: secures your dates and is credited to the final invoice.
Final balance due 60 days before arrival; travel insurance strongly recommended.
Proposed cancellation framework: the deposit is non-refundable but may be moved once to available dates within 18 months when notice is received at least 120 days before arrival. Payments above the deposit are refundable more than 120 days out. Cancellations 61–120 days out receive a credit, less the deposit and committed third-party costs. Within 60 days, payments are non-refundable. Final terms require South African legal review.
Your first step into Africa