Eland Hunt

The hunter is growing impatient now; he has been in his tree stand since 5 o’clock. There has been quite a bit of activity around his stand since this morning. Two eland bulls and some cows have passed below his position but haven’t offered him a clear shot. A rustle, two bushbuck ewes gallop by, but that’s not what he came for. Suddenly the bush goes quiet; he hears the faint sound of something big moving through the grass. Slowly he turns in the direction of the sound, his heart skips a beat, just behind clump of bushes is the biggest Eland bull he has ever seen, but the bull is not offering a good shot at it’s vital. He waits patiently for what seems like an eternity, it seems his luck is about to change, the massive bull moves forward, and the hunter draws his bow; he takes careful aim and lets his arrow fly…

Now that’s the excitement of an African bow hunting safari, here at Eland Safaris that’s what we want you to experience. Your professional hunter will strive to ensure that you obtain your trophies in a sportsmanlike and ethical manner; he will expose you to the widest variety of game species, landscapes, and habitat in all of South Africa. And see to it that your South African Safari will be an unforgettable one that you will cherish forever.

BOWS:

Recurve – 60 lbs min – plains game

Recurve – 95 lbs min – big five

Compound – 60 lbs min – plains game

Compound – 80 lbs min – dangerous game

ARROWS:

This must be one of the most debatable subjects among bow hunters! We prefer a fixed blade broadheads, for example, Muzzy, Montec G5, Thunderheads. For dangerous game, a two blade fix with a total arrow weight of a minimum of 850gr is required.

400 grains minimum – plains game.

850 grains minimum – buffalo.

We don’t recommend lightweight arrows

Through selective trophy hunting on all our concessions including our own private ranches, Eland Safaris is proud to say that we offer only the finest rifle hunting available in this country. Eland Safaris dedicated professional hunters, with years of experience in the African bush will guide you to your dream trophy. And we have many references to prove just that!

We would recommend that you use a minimum of a .30 caliber rifle on all plains game, with a 3 to 9 variable scope, and a minimum of a 180gr high-quality soft nose cartridge such as a Swift A-frame. For the dangerous game, a .375 or bigger with a compact scope and high-quality swing-off mounts is recommended. On the cats, we recommend a soft nose.

For Cape Buffalo – bring a good supply of high-quality soft nose cartridges as well as some solids. For Elephant, Rhino, and Hippo – use only solids.

Most important – use a rifle that you feel comfortable with and has used successfully in the past. Should you prefer, you are more than welcome to rent one of our rifles that way you do not go through the hassle of carrying a rifle on the plane.

Do you want to capture the perfect South African sunset or wildlife scene on camera? Our photographic safaris are the solution.

At Eland Safaris we offer the following activities:

• Kruger National Park
• Mapungubwe Heritage Park
• We have an outstanding Travel Spa that can be arranged
• We can arrange a visit to the biggest curio shop in Limpopo

Bookings for the above need to be made well in advance . . . !

CLOTHING & PERSONAL ITEMS

• 3 or 4 pairs of hunting pants (zip-off legs) with belt
• 3 or 4 hunting shirts (preferable clothes in natural colors or camo)
• Light jacket and sweater
• Warm Jacket and sweater (only June – August)
• Comfortable hunting boots with 3 or 4 pairs of socks
• Camp shoes or sneakers
• Safari hat and/or cap
• Sunscreen
• 1 or 2 pairs of casual clothes for camps and travel
• Prescription and personal medication (anti-malaria if required, consult your local doctor)
• Sunglasses
• Camera and/or video camera and chargers / extra memory cards and batteries
• Binoculars

MISCELLANEOUS

• Personal toilet kit
• Insect Repellent
• Malaria medication
• Extra pair eyeglasses
• Lip Balm
• Tobacco and/or cigarettes
• Personal medication

FINANCIAL & PERSONAL DOCUMENTS

• Passport(s) and airline ticket(s)
• Rifle permits
• Contact numbers of outfitter
• Serial numbers / USA4457 Customs Forms - When traveling with a rifle
• Hotel reservation number - (If applicable)
• Travelers Checks, cash, and credit cards

(* Subjected to the availability of a CITIES permit)

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE ANNUALLY

Please contact us for prices for the Free State Province and Zimbabwe

• *African Wild Cat: $550
• * Baboon: $200
• Blue wildebeest: $1,000
• Blesbuck: $550
• White Blesbuck: $850
• Bushbuck: $1000
• Bushpig: $750
• *Caracal: $1,000
• *Civet: $1,000
• Duiker: $350
• Eland: $2,750
• Gemsbuck: $1,350
• *Genet: $450
• Giraffe: $3,500
• Impala: $500
• Jackal: $50
• Kudu: $3,250
• *Monkey: $100
• Nyala: $2,750
• Ostrich: $600
• Porcupine: $400
• Redhartebeest: $1,450
• Steenbuck: $350
• Waterbuck: $2,000
• Warthog: $450
• Zebra: $1,250

Price on Request

• Tsessebe - (P.O.R)
• Roan - (P.O.R)
• Sable - (P.O.R)
• Hippo - (P.O.R)
• Crocodile - (P.O.R)
• Lion - (P.O.R)
• Elephant - (P.O.R)
• Rhino - (P.O.R)
• Leopard - (P.O.R)
• Buffalo - (P.O.R)
• Golden Wildebeest - (P.O.R)
• Black Impala - (P.O.R)
• Golden Gemsbuck - (P.O.R)

Rates per Person per Night

• One-on-One (One hunting client and one PH): $400.00
• Two-on-One (Two hunting clients and on PH): $300.00
• Non-Hunter/ Observer: $250.00
• Non Hunting Children under 10: $100.00
• Rifle Hiring per day: $50.00
• Wi-Fi (per person for the duration of stay): $50.00