Uncover Africa’s Secrets

Journey through landscapes where wildlife roams free

Discover Our Safaris

Jannie Otto Safaris caters to a diverse range of experiences, including family safaris, dangerous game safaris, photographic safaris, bow hunting, and plains game safaris. Mozambique’s pristine coast to the wilderness of Tanzania, Zambia’s majestic landscapes, and the iconic savannahs of South Africa. Let us tailor each safari to exceed your wildest expectations and create memories to last a lifetime.

Hunting

At Jannie Otto Safaris, hunting is far more than a sport – it is a way of sustaining wildlife, supporting people, and protecting wild places for generations to come.

Photographic Safairs

Step into Africa with Jannie Otto Safaris and capture the wild through your lens on unforgettable photographic safaris.

Cultural Immersion

A safari with Jannie Otto is more than wildlife and landscapes – it’s a journey into the heart of Africa’s people and traditions. Step into local villages,

Welcome to Africa

Jannie Otto Safari

Based in Southern Africa, with offices in Knysna, Western Cape, and our main safari area at Sandy Mount Park, just 2 hours south of Bloemfontein. Jannie Otto welcomes you to the ultimate African experience.

We cater for safaris ranging from 7 to 21 days. Hunters can be assured that on a 10–14 day safari they will return home with a great mixed bag of exciting trophies. Travelling time must be taken into consideration when hunting in different provinces for certain species of game.

At Jannie Otto Safaris, we tailor-make each safari to meet your  requirements. Our experienced professional hunters will be with you every step of the way, guiding you to a successful and memorable safari.

We also strive to inspire the younger generation to discover and experience the true magic of Africa

Getting

Started

To help you prepare for your adventure, we’ve outlined essential details for your trip. Below you’ll find information on the duration of your safari, the best seasons for hunting, and important things you need to know.

Duration

Jannie Otto Safaris caters for safaris that range in length between 7-21 days. Hunters can be assured that on a 10-14 days safari they will return home with a good mixed bag of exciting trophies.

seasons

In Southern Africa , we hunt from February through November. May is autumn, June to August are winter, September is spring, and October to November is summer.

Need to know

Inoculations are not required for South Africa, however if a hunter is to hunt in other African countries, we recommend malaria and yellow fever prophylactics be taken.

Discover the expertise

Start Your Adventure

Jannie Otto’s over 40 years of experience, offering unparalleled 5-star bush-style service across provinces and countries. Our priority is ensuring you’re equipped with the right information and gear for each excurison! Explore our information page for essential details and documentation.

Newsletter

A Special Safari with Nick Hoffman

We recently had the privilege of hosting Nick Hoffman, the host of the popular U.S. outdoor show Nick’s Wild Ride, on safari with Jannie Otto Safaris. It was an unforgettable adventure filled with breath-taking landscapes, exciting encounters, and moments that truly capture the spirit of Africa. Having Nick in camp was an honour, and we’re excited that he chose to experience the beauty and traditions of Africa with us. A heartfelt thank you to Nick for trusting us with your African safari journey it was a pleasure sharing this adventure with you.

We’re also thrilled to share that Nick Hoffman will be joining us at the Jannie Otto Safaris booth during the Safari Club International (SCI) Convention, taking place February 18–21, 2026 at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee Booth No. 1231. 

Don’t miss the chance to meet him in person! Keep an eye out you may soon see some of these special moments featured on Nick’s Wild Ride! https://www.youtube.com/@nickswildride 

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