Hunting serval in South Africa requires a special permit. Even if you do spot a serval out on a hunt, you will be unable to export your trophy if this permit has not been obtained first. If you are interested in a serval hunt, always let us know well in advance. Still hunting is a method used for hunting serval in Africa, as serval venture out into cleared fields due to the possibility of prey. We also hunt serval at night with a spotlight. Night hunting can be an extremely exciting and fulfilling experience. It is thrilling to hunt at night – time spent outdoors at night always feels more exciting and night hunting can be quite challenging, which brings with it a great sense of accomplishment. Serval hunts can also be done with hounds. Somerby Safaris will take you on the serval hunt of a lifetime. Our serval hunting adventures are conducted exclusively in the Mpumalanga province and together with our outstanding areas and experienced professional hunters, hunting serval in Africa with Somerby Safaris is an experience you will never forget.
The back, flanks and tail of the serval are covered with a golden-brown coat, with black stripes down the spine and black spots on the flanks and tail. The serval has extraordinarily long legs for its body size which can be up to 3 feet in length, whilst standing up to 20 inches in shoulder height; the serval can weigh up to 40 pounds.
Servals are common on savannas where there is plenty of water. They prefer areas of bush, tall grass, and dry reed beds near streams.
A recommended caliber for hunting serval in Africa is a .222 with an expanding bullet. Any rifles in the 22 calibers are appropriate for small cat hunting.
If the animal is standing facing away from you on your serval hunt, aim at the root of the tail where it joins the body. If the trophy serval is facing you, aim for the central chest area.
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