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
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Good quality sunglasses – preferable polarized.
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Sun hat
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Sunscreen
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Safari shirts, T-shirts and long-sleeved cotton shirts
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Shorts
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Long trousers/slacks
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Track suite
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More formal clothes for your stay at prestigious city hotels
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Underwear and socks
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Good walking shoes
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Sandals
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Swimming costume
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Warm winter jacket
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Warm anorak or parka, scarf, and gloves for the cold winter months ( May – September)
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Light rain gear for summer months ( Late November to April)
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Camera equipment and plenty of batteries
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If you wear contact lenses, we recommend that you bring along a pair of glasses in case your eyes get irritated from the dust
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Binoculars – essential
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Personal toiletries
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Malaria tablets if applicable
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Moisturizing cream & Suntan cream
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Insect repellent e.g. Tabard, Rid, Jungle, etc.
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Basic medical kit
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If on chronic medication bring enough for the safari
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Tissues or “wet wipes”
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Visas, tickets, passports, and money
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Waterproof/dustproof bags/cover for your camera
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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
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.
