Makonya Safaris
Verified Reserve

Makonya Safaris

Vivo, Limpopo River·30,000 hectares·Jimmy van Amstel

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

$1,050

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.

Price includes

AccommodationmealsProfessional Hunterhunting vehicle

Custom Plains Game Safari (2×1)

Daily rate

$2,800

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.

Price includes

AccommodationmealsProfessional Hunterhunting vehicleskinning and field preparation

Wingshooting Safari (1×1)

Daily rate

$1,350

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.

Price includes

AccommodationmealsProfessional Hunterhunting vehicle

1×1 Custom Plains Game Safari

Daily rate

$3,600

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.

Price includes

Accommodationmealsdedicated Professional Hunterhunting vehicleairport transfers

7 Day First African Safari

Daily rate

$3,500

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.

Price includes

ImpalaWarthogWildebeest or ZebraaccommodationmealsdrinksPHhunting vehicletrackersskinningfield preparationairport transfers

After Dark Safari

Daily rate

$6,500

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

Price includes

HyenaCivetGenetJackalaccommodationmealsdrinksPHhunting vehicletrackersskinningfield preparationairport transfers

7 Day Spiral Horn Safari

Daily rate

$11,500

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.

Price includes

ElandKuduNyalaBushbuckaccommodationmealsdrinksPHhunting vehicletrackersskinningfield preparationairport transfers

7 Day Premium Plains Game Safari

Daily rate

$16,500

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.

Price includes

SableGemsbokRoan AntelopeBlesbuckaccommodationmealsdrinksPHhunting vehicletrackersskinningfield preparationairport transfers

7 Day Big Game & Croc Safari

Daily rate

$23,450

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

Price includes

Cape BuffaloSableCrocodileaccommodationmealsdrinksPHhunting vehicletrackersskinningfield preparationairport transfers

Trophy Fee List

SpeciesTrophy Fee
African Wildcat$600 USD
Baboon$200 USD
Black Impala$2,500 USD
Blesbuck$850 USD
Blue Wildebeest$1,800 USD
Buffalo$11,500 USD
Bushbuck$1,600 USD
Bushpig$600 USD
Caracal$1,500 USD
Civet$850 USD
Crocodile$7,000 USD
Duiker$350 USD
Eland$2,000 USD
Gemsbuck$3,000 USD
Genet$500 USD
Giraffe$3,250 USD
Golden Wildebeest$3,250 USD
Hippo$11,000 USD
Honey Badger$500 USD
Impala$500 USD
Jackal$200 USD
Klipspringer$3,800 USD
Kudu$2,800 USD
Leopard$1,700 USD
Mountain Reedbuck$1,300 USD
Nyala$1,300 USD
Ostrich$800 USD
Porcupine$350 USD
Red Hartebeest$1,900 USD
Roan$5,500 USD
Sable$5,500 USD
Serval$4,800 USD
Sharps Grysbok$1,700 USD
Spotted Hyena$5,950 USD
Steinbuck$500 USD
Tsessebe$3,500 USD
Warthog$450 USD
Waterbuck$2,800 USD
Zebra$1,800 USD

Daily rates from

$350

per day

39 species available
9 packages offered
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Jimmy van Amstel

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