Biltong & cropping
Disciplined winter off-take that relieves the veld and fills the larder. The honest, traditional South African hunt.
Ethical · conservation-aligned · Waterberg
The ethical Waterberg hunt.
Fair-chase hunting on a reserve you'll have to yourself — one rifle on the property at a time, arranged privately with the reserve entirely your own.
Our ethos
Off-take in service of the veld.
On a well-run reserve, disciplined hunting is part of conservation. Selective off-take relieves grazing pressure, keeps the herd in balance with what the land can carry, and funds the care of the wider wilderness.
Every hunt is guided by a registered Professional Hunter, conducted under the correct provincial permits, and run on fair-chase principles. Hunts are arranged privately, one party at a time — you will have the reserve, and the veld, entirely to yourself.
What we offer
Two kinds of hunt.
Trophy hunting
Selective, fair-chase trophy hunts guided by a registered Professional Hunter, conducted under permit.
Your Professional Hunter
One hunter, walking with you.
Every Zera hunt is led personally by a registered Professional Hunter — not handed to a rotating roster. You will know who is walking the veld with you before you arrive, and it will be the same person from first light to the final approach.
TODO — your Professional Hunter
Registered Professional Hunter
PHASA member · Reg. no. TODO
TODO+ years guiding in the Waterberg
Available species
Plains game of the Waterberg.
Subject to season, quota and permit. Tell us your target species when you enquire.
Kudu
The grey ghost of the Waterberg — our flagship trophy.
Impala
Abundant and fair-chase — the classic first African hunt.
Blesbuck
An open-veld plains-game staple, taken on the walk.
Zebra
A demanding, characterful hunt across broken ground.
Wildebeest
Blue and golden — hardy, wary Waterberg grazers.
Oryx (gemsbok)
Striking horns and a genuine test of the stalk.
Eland
Africa's largest antelope — a prized, patient hunt.
Warthog
Quick, cunning and superb on the table.
What it covers
What's included.
Every hunt is arranged and quoted individually on enquiry. Here's what a hunt with us includes — and what sits outside it.
Included
- Registered PH, tracker & hunting vehicle
- Field preparation of trophies
- Full board & farm-made meals
- Transfer from Vaalwater on request
Not included
- Trophy / species fees (per animal taken)
- Taxidermy, dip-and-pack & shipping
- Firearm hire & ammunition
- Provincial permits (we arrange, billed at cost)
How it works
From enquiry to hunt.
- 01
Enquire
Tell us your preferred species, dates and party size.
- 02
Plan
We confirm a registered PH, the permits, and a dedicated hunting block.
- 03
Hunt
Fair-chase, safety-first, on a reserve you'll have largely to yourself.
- 04
Afterward
Trophy handling and meat processing arranged with trusted partners.
Zera Ranch hunts are conducted lawfully under Limpopo provincial regulations, with a registered Professional Hunter and all required permits. Game meat is handled through approved channels. We hunt to manage the land responsibly — never for spectacle.
Plan your visit
Enquire about a hunt.
Share your species, dates and party size, and we'll come back with availability and a firm quote.
Request a hunt