Melorani Safaris

General information

South Africa`s premier bowhunting destination specializing in top quality plainsgame hunting at prices affordable to all. It is our mission to give you a true African experience in a safe , friendly environment where the hunter and the entire family can relax and enjoy the many splendors of wild Africa.

Melorani is a privately owned and run reserve that has been in the family for almost a century. It is now reserved exclusively for the bowhunter and lies in the fertile valley between the Enselsberg and Dwarsberg hills, three hours drive north west of Johannesburg.

We allow only 25 privileged hunters a year on Melorani. This is to ensure top quality trophy animals on a sustainable basis as well as personalized service second to none. the proof is in the continued yield of quality trophies year after year.

Owner and operator, Stewart Dorrington has had the honor of serving as President to the Professional Hunters Association of South Africa for three years, voted as such by his fellow professional hunters in South Africa. (2005-2007) The integrity of this operation is out the top drawer. He also received the PHASA award for service to the industry in 2008 and in 2009 he again won the trophy of the year award for the magificent 35 1/2 waterbuck bull taken by a client on Melorani.