When hunting caracal in South Africa, this animal is a large cat with tufted black ears, a creamy underbelly with faded orange spots and long legs. The face has beautiful markings. The caracal moves with grace and a sense of confident power. It is an expert climber and regularly takes refuge in trees. The caracal has an average shoulder weight of 16 – 20 inches and can weigh up to 45 pounds.
Caracal hunting in South Africa with Somerby Safaris is an extremely exciting and rewarding hunt. A caracal can be spotted by chance when hunting in South Africa, but when this is one of the hunter’s main animals, baiting is a good method. In some provinces on a South African hunt, caracal can be hunted with hounds. Somerby Safaris has experience in hunting these majestic animals on a variety of different areas and our professional hunters will provide an experience unlike any other. Our night hunting is a truly unique adventure that will leave any hunter proud and satisfied. A trophy caracal is a beautiful addition to any trophy room! When hunting caracal in South Africa, we will hunt in the Eastern Cape and Free State Provinces.
The largest African lesser cat and an exceptional climber and jumper, the caracal is a slenderly built cat with long legs and a short, sharply tapered tail. The Caracal resembles a cross between a leopard and a lynx. Its coat is reddish-brown with distinctive tufted ears and white markings around its eyes and on its throat, chin, and belly.
Eastern Cape and Free State Provinces
The caracal appears in a variety of habitats, dependent on water.
Mainly nocturnal and very seldom seen during the day; if so, early morning or late afternoon on cool overcast days. Usually solitary, meeting only to mate, unless it's a female with young. Although a good tree climber, lives and hunts mostly on the ground. Rests during the day. Has the ability to hide itself with very little shelter available. Caracals are often shot at sight by farmers as they are bloodthirsty sheep killers.
Any of the .20 caliber rounds up to the .257 Weatherby will work for caracal hunting in South Africa. Larger calibers can be utilised, as long as fast expanding bullets aren’t used, as it could damage the hide.
Shots to the head should always be avoided to ensure you do not damage the facial features. Aim crosshairs slightly behind the trophy caracal’s shoulder, just about the midpoint of the body and take the shot. This should ensure that your caracal hunt in South Africa is a success!
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