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WILD BIRD/PLAINS GAME HUNTING in SOUTH AFRICA

Hunt Brawny Wild Birds Among the Acacias and Giant Aloes of the Soetveld
Complement your Upland Hunt with Waterfowl and Optional Plains Game in Kwazulu-Natal
Try your Hand at the Traditional MacNab Hunt

 

Whether hunting speckled birds..... or striped plains game
With Shotgun.... or rifle.......
Bag a mess of birds..... or a brace of bulls...
With a group of friends........ or without.....
We deliver memories, feathered.... or furred
...fine food... and sweet dreams (with private bath...)

 

 

 

2008 PRICING

Experience Wingshooting in Africa, Upland and Waterfowl

Round out your Hunt with Optional Plains Game Stalking

incl. road transfers, day rates, trophy fees, lodging, meals, refreshments in the field, vehicles, guides and dogs*
excl. tips, taxidermy, alcohol, ammo, and airfare

 

SHORT AND SWEET

Day 0: Arrive JNB and Transfer to PTG (Polokwane)

Day 1-3: Francolin/Guineas/Dove in the Soetveld

Day 4: Road transfer to KZN

Day 5-7: Waterfowl in KZN, with optional fishing, horseriding and/or MacNab

Day 8: Road transfer to JNB

Total per person, sharing accommo: $2950

Single Supplement: $350

 

THE FULL MENU

Day 0: Arrive JNB and Transfer to PTG (Polokwane)

Day 1-4: Francolin/Guineas/Dove in the Soetveld

Day 5: Road transfer to KZN

Day 6-9: Waterfowl in KZN, with optional fishing, horseriding and/or MacNab

Day 10-12: Plains Game Hunt 5 Species

Day 13: Road transfer to JNB

Total per person, sharing accommo: $5990

Single Supplement: $550

 
*Dogs included for groups of 4 or more shooters, $200 per day per group if not.

Guest fly into Polokwane (PTG) on a connection from Johannesburg Oliver Tambo Airport (JNB) where they will be met. Generally, a same-day connection is possible. If not, we will arrange overnight accommodation near JNB. A stop will be made in town to lay in supplies of shells and personal items (the airlines limit ammo to 11lb). The upland hunting area is less than an hour by road from Polokwane airport. Guests then check in at the four star lodge, unpack and unwind, and enjoy a first class evening meal before retiring for the night.

Hunting from the lodge is conducted on 21 different low-fenced farms within 30 km of the lodge comprising 37000 Ha (97000 Acres) in aggregate. The habitat varies from dense riverine bush to open acacia thornveld to fallow and planted crop circles. Three species of Francolin (Natal, Crested and Swainson's) are present, with a special award to any hunter that takes all three in one outing. Guinea Fowl are present in flocks varying from 50 to 500 birds. Hunters will enjoy a light coffee/rusk breakfast before setting out at first light. A full brunch is served around 11h30, after which hunters may take a siesta in the heat of the day, or venture out for doves over waterholes. Around 3 pm, group hunting resumes until dark. Non-alcoholic refreshment is provided in the field, and a cold beer or two will be offered upon completion of the hunt while the bag is tallied and pictures taken. Hunters then return to the lodge for hot showers and cocktails around the fire pit, before enjoying a multi-course dinner. Alcohol is available at the lodge bar on individual account, but may not be brought in.

The Waterfowl hunts are done in the verdant Midlands of Kwazulu-Natal. Guests stay at an upscale lodge and shooting hours are early and late. During the midday hours, guests may relax, fly fish for the powerful "Geelvis" (Yellowfish), participate in horseback cattle round-ups, or try for a "MacNab". This is a traditional challenge-hunt requiring the hunter to take a bird on the wing, catch a fish on a fly, and shoot an antelope all in one day. The plains game hunts are conducted from the same lodge on a private reserve. The hunt cost of the hunt includes the trophy fees and guiding fees for the following species of big game: 1 x Kudu bull or 1 x Blue Wildebeest bull; 1 x Impala ram; 1 x Blesbok ram; 1 x Warthog; and 1 x Bushpig.

Private groups are welcome and recommended on either hunt. Hunters with flexible schedules may be able to join a composed group, provided that they agree in advance to show the utmost consideration for their fellow guests. We will not tolerate unsafe firearms handling, hunting or horseplay under the influence, or other materially antisocial behavior. Guests who transgress will be relocated to a hotel in town where they will reside at their own cost for the duration with no refund of daily fees.

Call for availability, or email us!

Deposit covering 50% of daily fees required with booking, balance on completion of the hunt. We will send you important customs information and practical tips, together with your booking confirmation.

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