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14 Day North and South Hunting Package South Africa

African Hunting Packages: 5 Day Beginners Hunting Package • 5 Day Buffalo Hunting Package • 7 Day Free State Package
10 Day Bushveld Plains Game Hunting • 10 Day Plains Game and Kruger • 14 Day North and South Hunting Package

The 14 Day North and South Hunting Package offers clients the opportunity of hunting two very different regions in South Africa. The package includes six of the most sought after plains game trophies in South Africa Africa and is a very affordable way of experiencing a quality African Hunt. Our hunting packages contain no hidden costs, everything is included even the dipping of trophies. The only safari related cost which it does not include is the packing and shipping cost of dipped trophies and taxidermy work. More Taxidermy Info

Guests are met upon arrival at Johannesburg International ( O.R. Tambo) and are returned there upon completion of the safari. Accommodation is in first rate hunting camps and lodges where all modern amenities are available. Food is prepared to the highest standard and a large variety of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages are available at the hunting camps and is included in the price. Our professional hunters have many years of hunting experience. The success rate on the trophies is close to 100%. If however you do not take one of the trophies which is included in the package 80% of the list price of the trophy is deducted from your hunting safari price. A deposit of 20% is payable upon booking your hunting package. The balance is payable upon completion of the safari.

All hunts are conducted by African Sky. We are not agents for third party services. You will be dealing directly with your hunting outfitter in South Africa. If you do not wish to bring your own rifles, you are welcome to hunt with one of the rifles of your professional hunter. The only cost involved in this is the replacement cost of ammunition which should be no more than $ 50.

Trophies Included in this hunting package

blue wildebeest hunted in the bushveld
Blue Wildebeest
impala take on african hunting safari
Impala
     
kudu trophy
Kudu
blesbuck trophy
Blesbuck
  
     
springbcuk hunted in the free state
Springbuck
black wildebeest huted in the free state
Black Wildebeest
$ 7398 Per Hunter, $ 2142 Per Observer
(Package is quoted on a 2X1 Basis, for 1X1 there is an additional charge of $ 1300. Price is valid until the end of 2009)

Trophy Fees Included:
1 Blue Wildebeest, 1 Impala, 1 Blesbuck, 1 Springbuck, 1 Black Wildebeest, 1 Kudu
(Other trophies are available at an additional charge)

What is Included:
- All accommodation, catering.
- Land transportation
- Professional Hunter/Guide
- Drink in moderation
- Laundry Service
- Camp Staff
- Field Preparation of Trophies
- Dipping of Trophies

What is Not Included:
- International Airfare
- Items of a personal nature
- Personal and Medical Insurance
- Shipping of trophies
- Taxidermy work


Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival - Pretoria
Guests are met upon arrival at Johannesburg International (O.R. Tambo) from where they are transferred to a hotel situated on the outskirts of Pretoria. The rest of the day is spent relaxing after the long flight. During the evening guests are invited to a traditional meal with their hosts. We devote some time to getting to know each other and to discussing the safari which is due to start on the following day.

Day 2-8: Bushveld Hunting
We travel to the hunting area which is located in the bushveld region to the north of Pretoria. The area is characterized by wooded savannah in varying degrees of density ranging from densely wooded ravines to rolling hills and open savannah areas.This region supports a large diversity of mammal species and is generally regarded as one of South Africa's finest hunting areas.

A typical hunting day would start just before dawn at which time coffee and rusks are enjoyed before embarking on the days hunt. We would normally hunt until about 10:30 to 11:00 when we return to camp for brunch and some time for relaxation. The hunt is resumed at about 15:00 from which time we hunt until sunset before enjoying dinner under the star studded African Sky.

Species which are found in the Bushveld area include : Blesbuck, Blue Wildebeest, Buffalo, Bushbuck, Bushpig, Eland, Impala, Duiker, Steenbuck, Kudu, Waterbuck, Plains Zebra, Red Hartebeest, Bushbuck, Ostrich, Nyala, Giraffe and White Rhino.

Day 9 - 13: Free State Plains Hunting
A journey of about four hours is embarked upon after breakfast. This brings the safari to the Eastern Free State The area is bordered by Lesotho , a small land locked country which is often referred to as the roof of Africa. The Maluti Mountains which cover a large part of this country offers the most dramatic mountain scenery in Southern Africa. The high altitude ensures the summer months have pleasant days, but the winters can be very cold with snow occurring from time to time.

The topography of the region in which the safari is conducted ranges from wooded hills and densely wooded ravines to open savannah grassland. Shots are normally longer than in the Bushveld. One of the hunting days can be devoted to wing shooting in the surrounding area.

Species which are found in the Eastern Free State area include : Blesbuck, Black Wildebeest, Eland, Impala, Duiker, Steenbuck, Kudu, Waterbuck, Plains Zebra, Red Hartebeest, Bushbuck, Ostrich, Nyala, White Blesbuck, Mountain Reedbuck, Common Reedbuck

Day 14: Departure
A last morning spent in the African wilderness is followed by a drive back to Johannesburg where guests are assisted with check in to their flight back to their country of origin after a memorable hunting experience in Africa.

 

Important Information
When Should I book?
It is important to book as long as possible in advance to secure the dates which meet your schedule. It also makes the logistical planning as well as the management of concession areas much easier if safari bookings are received well in advance, The best and most popular months for hunting in South Africa are April through the end of September. These months are also the most popular and fill up first.

Fire-Arms Information:
The procedure and regulations for the temporary importation of fire-arms into South Africa  is lengthy and is discussed on our fire arms page should you wish to bring your own rifle/s. The calibers we favor are discussed later in this document under suggestions of what to bring.If you do not wish to bring your own rifle/s you can hunt with the rifle of your professional hunter. The only cost involved in this will be the replacement cost of ammunition.

Suggestions of what to bring on your African Hunting Safari:

General Suggestions

  • A battery operated alarm clock
  • Raincoat
  • Odorless sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 20
  • A good hat
  • Three sets of hunting clothes, khaki or camo
  • A thick jacket as it gets cold during the winter evenings
  • Gloves, and possibly a small scarf
  • Well-worn and comfortable walking boots with thick socks
  • Personal medication
  • A good camera and enough film/memory sticks
  • Camcorders are welcome and remember the battery recharge equipment
  • Rifle and cleaning equipment (no semi-automatic rifles are allowed into the country)
  • Ammunition
  • Binoculars
  • Some people like to keep a diary of the daily events, so bring it along
    If hunting during our summer months (September-April), insect repellent is advised
  • We make use of 220 V electrical power supplies so if necessary please remember your converter.

Suggested Rifles and Calibers
This can become a heated debate indeed. The general rule applies in this case where we suggest you bring the rifle(s) you are most comfortable with. It is important to spend time on the shooting range before your African hunt commences. You will sight your rifles prior to commencing the hunt, however, you must be familiar with your rifle. Apart from the suggested calibers, it is our recommendation that a 30-06 or 300Win Mag and a 375 would cover all your needs sufficiently. Do not think this to be a requirement, it is merely a suggestion. If you intend on hunting any one of the Big 5, it is required by law that a 375 is the minimum caliber with which you will be permitted to hunt.

Please bear in mind that according to South African law, it is prohibited to bring a semi-automatic firearm into the country. You are also limited to bringing in 200 rounds of ammunition per caliber. Depending on how many animals you aim to shoot, we suggest about 60 rounds of ammunition per caliber should be adequate. Remember the cleaning equipment

 
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