Caracal Hunting

Africa Hunt Lodge allows the opportunity to hunt and harvest Monster South African Caracal any date of the year. The Limpopo Province of South Africa is the premier destination in the World to hunt the Caracal. Year round, we offer hunts for awesome Trophy Caracal. This is not an easy hunt...most hunters will never see a Caracal during the day, so we will mostly spotlight them at night.   This hunt is best paired when hunting all nocturnal species including Civet Cat, Jackal, and African Porcupine.  

Our hunters typically hunt the South African Caracal in conjunction 7 to 10 day African Safari. One of our Experienced and Licensed Professional Hunters will be your guide during your Caracal Hunt, and you will hunt safari style. 

Caracal Permits are limited now, so we will be limited on import permits.  Keep in mind that we will need to apply 15 days in advance for this Caracal permit.  If you don't successfully harvest a Caracal, then you will only pay the permit fee, not the trophy fee.

The Caracal (Caracal caracal) is a medium-sized wild cat native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of India.

Caracal Appearance:

Caracals have a short, dense coat that is reddish brown, and they have long tufts of black hairs on the tips of the ears. Adult caracals can weigh up to 42 lbs. They are robust cats with relatively short legs. 

Caracal Habitat:

Caracals can very well adapt to many habitats. They live in woodlands, savannas, scrub forests, grasslands, and arid regions. They avoid sandy deserts and tropical areas. 

Caracal Diet:

Caracals are strictly carnivorous and prey on small to medium-sized mammals. They are known for their excellent hunting skills, and ability to catch birds in mid-air. They prey on rodents, hares, birds, and small antelopes. List most cats, caracals stalk their prey before killing it. 

Caracal Behavior:

Caracal are primarily nocturnal, keeping them hidden during the heat of the day in their often arid habitats. They’re also very territorial, the size of their territory can vary depending on food availability. Caracals use sent markings and a variety of vocalizations to communicate with each other. These cats are excellent jumpers. They can leap considerable distances using their powerful hind legs. 

Cultural significance of the Caracal:

In some cultures, caracals were featured in folklore and myths. They were very significant in ancient Egypt culture, and were believed to guard the tombs are pharaohs.