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The 2008 african safari hunting season is in full swing with some hunters already having returned while others are itching to get over there. In the north, west and central African countries hunters are heading over now for those magnificent Lord Derby Eland in CAR and the classic forest antelope, Bongo in the central rainforests. Others are looking forward to hunting one of the rarest species on the continent, the mountain Nyala of Ethiopia's Bale highlands.
Then around mid year the eastern and southern African countries kick into gear with the classic lion, leopard and cape buffalo hunts at their best. Not to be forgotten are the ranch hunting countries of South Africa and Namibia whose season runs pretty much all year and probably offer the most reasonable hunts on the continent.
Fresh from the SCI Reno convention, I offer some ideas of what is out there, what the hunts are costing and what the different countries have to offer.
NEW for 2008 are rough hunts in Zambia for Sitatunga, while there is talk of Uganda producing some buffalo with 18 " bosses at reasonable rates. The BAD news is that fees are up in most countries as the weak dollar means rising costs for operators in africa. The respective wildlife authorities have also demanded higher fees, especially in Zambia and Tanzania where your average Buffalo hunt has increased by as much as 40 percent.
We also have some excellent hunts in Benin for western Roan and savannah buffalo as well as Bongo and Giant Eland hunts in Cameroon and the CAR.
In South Africa we offer a large selection of plains game hunting with one of the industry's top operators - Kudu, Nyala, Gemsbok, Eland, Wildebeest, Springboks, plus all other species including the big 5.
Botswana is producing some excellent elephant and we have access to the Pandamatenga block which is good for bulls in the 60lbs class.
However we start with Zambia and list reasonably priced safaris for this country below. If you would like more information about any of the above countries or species please do not hesitate to contact me via email or phone - Pete Swanepoel jnr
Buffalo, Hippo & Crocodile for 2008 |
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One of the most popular big game hunts available for 2008 - the heavyweights of Zambia's Luangwa Valley. Last year we took some excellent buffalo, large tusked Hippo and monster crocodile (one was even a maneater). Hunts are sold as an all inclusive package including trophy fees for Buffalo, Hippo and Crocodile, fully staffed camp, all hunting fees and permits PLUS charter in and out of camp. 7 day 2x1 buffalo, hippo & croc hunt - $16,750 7 day 4x2 buffalo, hippo & croc hunt - $15,550 Interested? please email or call Pete at 1-720-277 1920 |
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VERY big Buffalo - Kruger park areas |
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We have access to some of the biggest buffalo on the continent, the Klaserie game reserve which abuts the Kruger national park with no dividing fences. Realistically you are looking at bulls in the 44 PLUS region and 100 percent guaranteed! Hunts are sold as an all inclusive package including trophy fees for Buffalo luxurious camps, all hunting fees and permits. Drive into camp is +5 hours ex JHB Klaserie Buffalo Hunt - $29,000 Interested? please email or call Pete at 1-720-277 1920 |
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LOOKING FOR LION - WE HAVE for 2008 |
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Looking for a traditional Lion hunt? we have one of the last remaining tags available for the North Luangwa in ZAMBIA with 100 percent success over the last 2 years and I have personally taken consecutive black manes here. DATES are September 1 - 22 at a great price! Also available monster South African Lion at reasonable rates for the most impressive manes on the continent - Prices from $ 42,000 all in. If you're interested URGENTLY email or call Pete at 1-720-277 1920
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Sable hunts for 2008 |
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Last year in Zambia we took excellent Sable bulls along with a huge variety of other plainsgame. Zambia offers exceptional Livingston's eland, kudu, Kafue lechwe, puku, Chobe bushbuck, lichtensteins hartebeest, tsessebe, defassa waterbuck, oribi, common reedbuck, impala, warthog and more. Hunts are sold as a standard Sable package with the option of adding any plainsgame at current trophy fees. 7 day Sable Hunt - $12,900 includes all fees related to the hunt and Sable trophy PLUS the option to add on Kafue Lechwe over 3 days at the vast kafue flats. Interested? please email or call Pete at 1-720-277 1920 |
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Sitatunga rough hunts for 2008 |
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One of the most elusive and sought after species - Zambezi Sitatunga, is scarce all over the region. We have two great concessions in Zambia with excellent success rates. The Bangweulu is the traditional Sitatunga capital of Zambia and hunts here have a very high success rate. The second area we have is new and undeveloped with huge potential as I have personally seen big Sitatunga here on previous occasions. This is a rough trip however with no camp, no roads and mobile hunting, like they did in the old days, as we explore the area to set up for the 2009 season - email for details 10 day 2x1 Bangweulu Sitatunga Hunt - $16,750 all incl. 14 day 2x1 exploratory sitatunga trip from - $9,900 Interested? please email or call Pete at 1-720-277 1920 |
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