African Hippo & Crocodile Hunt

About This Hunt

DESCRIPTION OF HUNT

Hippos are mostly hunted against the border of the Kruger National Park, where old Hippo Bulls cause a lot of problems with villagers and farmers along the shore of the rivers. Hippos are very dangerous and this makes for a special encounter when getting up close and personal!

The recommended rifle for the Safari is a 375. Shooting at a Big Crocodile on the river bank is a daunting task as shot placement is key.

SEASON DATES

February to the end of October

TRIP DATES

7-Days

ANIMALS IN PACKAGE

Big Hippo Bull
Crocodile - up to 12 feet!

HUNTING PACKAGE INCLUDES

Luxurious accommodation at our lodge with hot showers and comfortable beds.
You will receive 3 meals a day. Most of the meat prepared for lunch and supper will be of the animals harvested!
There is an open bar with most soft drinks, beer, wine, and hard liquor.
Daily laundry and cleaning service.
Services of a professional hunter, trackers, and a skinning team to take care of your trophies once harvested.
4x4 land cruiser to help with the hunt.
A cooler box with refreshments on all hunting vehicles.

HUNTING PACKAGE DOES NOT INCLUDE

Trophy fees for game wounded or lost
Accommodation expenses prior to and after the hunt
Hotel and accommodations prior to and after the safari
Charter flight from and to Oliver Tambo to Outfitter
Transport by road to and from Oliver Tambo to Outfitter
Airport taxes and transport cost
Import and permit fees required by other countries
Shipping of trophies and taxidermist bills
Any other sightseeing than the hunt experience
Local and International calls and internet
Medical expenses and insurance
All DVD and recordings

WHAT TO BRING ON AN AFRICAN SAFARI

Good quality sunglasses – preferable polarized.
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Safari shirts, T-shirts and long-sleeved cotton shirts
Shorts
Long trousers/slacks
Track suite
More formal clothes for your stay at prestigious city hotels
Underwear and socks
Good walking shoes
Sandals
Swimming costume
Warm winter jacket
Warm anorak or parka, scarf, and gloves for the cold winter months ( May – September)
Light rain gear for summer months ( Late November to April)
Camera equipment and plenty of batteries
If you wear contact lenses, we recommend that you bring along a pair of glasses in case your eyes get irritated from the dust
Binoculars – essential
Personal toiletries
Malaria tablets if applicable
Moisturizing cream & Suntan cream
Insect repellent e.g. Tabard, Rid, Jungle, etc.
Basic medical kit
If on chronic medication bring enough for the safari
Tissues or “wet wipes”
Visas, tickets, passports, and money
Waterproof/dustproof bags/cover for your camera
Please note that bright colors and white are not advised while you are on safari

Details

Location

Territory

In addition to English other languages spoken by staff include Afrikaans and Tswana.

Fence type: Open
Languages spoken by staff: English
Operating since: 2012

Entertainment Services

Photo Safaris

Animals

Lodging

Elite

The accommodations are luxurious and high-quality. You will find separate bedrooms as well as family rooms. To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay the Outfitter provides double-beds with en-suite facilities. The rooms are comfortable with warming and cooling facilities.

The outfitter also provides a luxury spa where you and your partner can relax and experience the South African beauty.

Free WI-FI available in the lodge. Once you arrive you will be given the necessary information to access Wi-Fi.

A game room also provided in the lodge.

Facilities: Bathroom, Laundry, Electricity, Wi-Fi

Directions

TRANSPORTATION

There are two options:

A security shuttle that can bring you from the airport and pick you up after the hunt. They have different vehicles for every size of group. The shuttles are very comfortable and it is a 6-hour drive.
A charter plane can bring you from Johannesburg to the ranch where you will land at our private airstrip. It is a 1 hour 10-30 min flight. Pricing fares are from plane to plane and how many people are in the group. The outfitter will arrange everything and payment will be made directly to the transporter.

Nearest airport: OR Thambo International
Miles to airport: 370
Transfer from airport: Yes
Transfer from railway: No

Other Information

Gun rental: Yes
Vaccination Required: No

Opportunity Rate: 98%

NOTICE: Please be advised some places you wish to hunt may have regulatory restrictions if you have been convicted of certain crimes. This may prevent you from hunting or entering a country.

Additional Services

The cuisine is of high quality. You will be served with the best cuts of game meat combined with chicken and beef. This gives you a taste of truly South African cuisine.

After a hard hunting day, we enjoy drinks at the fire and share stories of our past hunting experiences.

Things to do:
Photography
Spa on the site
Site seeing on the property
Relaxing at the swimming pool

FILMING AND VIDEO PRODUCTION

To remember your great safari experience we have professional cameramen in the area that can help you to capture that unforgettable moment with you for a lifetime. Your DVD can show your family the beauty of Africa and also your day to day activities. We will refer you to two companies who will edit and compile a video and then send it to you.

HALAL FOOD

We offer fully Halaal food on request. We have a specially trained Halaal chef that can come into the camp and provide you with every need. He will combine the best of Africa with the best of Asia and the Middle East.