About This Hunt
The Elund Hunt by Eland Safaris is an endorsed hunt by Craig Boddington
Hunt Description
This is an Eland Hunt of a lifetime! This hunt will take place on the Eland Safaris Family Farm. It is mostly flat terrain, with lots of thorn trees with some open saves.
The average shots with a rifle are 125 yards and with a bow 25 yards.
This will mostly be a walk and stalk with a rifle, at waterholes with a bow or crossbow.
We conduct hunting safaris throughout the year, however, we recommend months of April through to October.
Each hunt is planned in detail to suit the personal requirements of the hunter and non-hunting observers.
Our typical hunting day will start at the crack of dawn after a small breakfast of coffee, cereal, and toast (or whatever the client prefers). Then you and your professional hunter will be off to one of our well-managed concession areas or one of our private ranches where you will spend the entire morning hunting depending on the hunting area and game animal you’re after, you might spend the entire day out, in that case we will supply a lunch box and plenty of refreshments for the day. Should you not stay out the whole day we normally have brunch at around 11 o’clock, then it is time for a quick siesta. We will start the afternoon hunt as soon as the client is ready to go.
Most important, is that we cater to each and every client’s needs. We will make recommendations however, the final decision rests with the client in which way he wants to hunt. Our preferred method is to use one of our well-equipped hunting vehicles until we spot the trophy we after, then make a stalk. We have 36 species on our trophy list. It is therefore important to note that all the species do not naturally occur in all the hunting areas and it is essential that we know what your priority animals are. The client must understand that there will be some traveling involved for some species.
Hunting Dates
7-day hunt - Beginning any day of the week that you prefer.
2 Options for this Hunt:
- 1 on 1 is $5,750 per hunter
- 2 on 1 is $5,500 per hunter
Prices are all in USD.
Extra days and extra animals can be added. -- See Price List further below this page.
Season Dates
The season is from April until the end of October.
Hunting Deposit
$1,000 per hunter
Animals
- Eland
- Gemsbuck
- Blue Wildebeest
- Blesbuck
- Impala
Included In Your Hunt Package
Pick-up and drop-off from Johannesburg or Thambo Airport
All accommodations during hunt
The camp consists of nine (9) Grass Roof Chalets --- some with single beds and others with double beds. All rooms are air-conditioned and have bathrooms with hot and cold showers.
Transportation in territory
All Meals
Chef and team cook delicious home cook meals. Alcoholic beverages are available in moderation.
Hunts can be 1 on 1 or 2 on 1, all with Professional Guides and Tracker, and equipped vehicle
Hunts can be 1 on 1 or 2 on 1, all with Professional Guides and Tracker, and equipped vehicle
Curio Shop available in camp
What Is NOT Included In Your Hunt Package
Flights and Air Charters
Any extra activities before and after the hunt
Trophy handling out of the countr as well as Taxidermy and Shipping Costs
Trophies taken or wounded
Tips and Gratuities
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
Details
Location
Territory
Fly from the USA to Johannesburg Airport in South Africa. We will pick you up and bring you to the camp. When you arrive at camp we will zero rifles and start hunting.
Hunting days begin with an early morning wake-up followed by coffee, rusks, and a variety of cereals. We will hunt until afternoon, taking a break for brunch and a little nap to set the stage for hunting again from afternoon until dark.
After the safari, we will take you to the taxidermy to meet those who will process your hunting trophies. This will give you time to get your questions answered about your trophies. We will then take you to the airport for your flight home.
Fence type: Fenced
Languages spoken by staff: English
Operating since: 2002
Entertainment Services
Photo Safaris
Animals
Lodging
Elite
We have 9 luxurious air-conditioned chalets that are decorated in true African style and blend in well with the surrounding bushveld. Our well-kept accommodations are a pleasure to come home to at the end of a day in this pristine bushveld area. Six rooms have double beds while 3 rooms have single beds. The main lodge is where our hunters eat and it is equipped with a bar and TV.
A Lapa, swimming pool, and relaxing heated spa are also available to our guests.
The family-friendly Eland Safari camp/facilities consist of 9 luxurious air-conditioned Chalets, depending on groups, can take up to 22 guests. We do laundry each day, so there is no need to bring a lot of clothing. The camp also provides WI-FI, large bushveld swimming pool, relaxing spa bath, and a curio shop.
Our chef will prepare the best South African food, with the best South African wine.
Our professional hunters are equipped with 4X4 vehicles, and our camp staff will ensure the ultimate African safari of your dreams!
Around the campfire, you can sit, relax, and enjoy a beverage and have a conversation about the day you experienced.
Will have towels in all rooms; guests should bring their own toiletries and medicine.
Climate is very nice in the mornings and nights, the lowest temperatures around 40F and rising during the day.
Facilities: Fridge, Laundry, Electricity, Wi-Fi, TV
Directions
We will pick you up at the airport in a VW Bus and drive you to our camp. You can enjoy drinks and snacks that we provide on the ride to camp. We will do the same for the return trip to the airport at the end of your safari.
Map & Arrival Options
Due to flights arriving from the United States mostly in the evening/late afternoon, we suggest you spend the night, take a long hot shower and get a good nights rest. The following morning one of Eland Safaris PH’s will meet you for the drive to the Ranch –OR– you can take a flight to Polokwane and have a short drive “home”!
Option 1
Fly to South Africa, O.R. Thambo International Airport (Johannesburg). Fly from O.R. Thambo to Polokwane (Pietersburg) 45 min Flight, 2-hour drive from Polokwane to Eland Safaris main camp (Eland Safaris shuttle service). ***Preferred Option***
Option 2
Fly to South Africa, O.R Thambo International Airport (Johannesburg), 3-hour drive from O.R Thambo to Polokwane, further 2-hour drive to Eland Safaris Main Camp.
Please specify which option you would like to take when you do your bookings!
Nearest airport: Johannesburg International O R Thambo Airport
Miles to airport: 280
Transfer from airport: Yes
Transfer from railway: No
Other Information
Vaccination Required: No
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
Terms
$1,000 Deposit required at time of booking hunt, per hunter.