Free range hunting in the Eastern Cape’s Camdeboo Karoo region
Description
Your Safari will take you through the Eastern Cape Region, offering the widest range of game for the trophy hunter, as well as the hunter out for the experience. This outfitter is situated on a private ranch in the game rich Camdeboo area in the Karoo, an unfenced working stock ranch that forms part of a family trust of close to 30,000 acres. This is added to their existing neighboring concessions of 42,000 acres of unfenced private game reserve, and 2 other private reserves each being 37,000 acres of abundant game, including free roaming 4 of the Big 5. This gives them a total unfenced hunting area of 190,000-acres. These properties have most of the 30+ hunt-able species of Southern Africa within an hour’s drive of the Main Lodge.
Our lodge is a 200 year old converted farmstead, situated in the Central Karoo Region that has been in the outfitters family for 6 generations. It is very secluded at the foot of the mountains, nestled in the wild African bushveld in a mountainous amphitheater in the Sneeuberg Mountain range, with no modern hindrances and disturbances. We are also very eco-friendly, with a solar powered electric system in 220 volts, so that we can accommodate all modern conveniences. Our Wi-Fi system will keep you in touch with all your loved ones. Camp uses fresh clear spring water of a mineral quality that is pumped from an underground aquifer. Bottled water is also supplied. The lodge is serviced daily with your laundry ironed and folded on your bed each evening when you return. The lodge sleeps up to 8 guests. The guests are treated to Traditional South African Cuisine, with a large garden and pool area to relax in. This is an ideal getaway for a group of family or friends, or simply that quiet holiday on your own. Sit and stare at the stars, listening to the hoot of the African Owl, while sitting at the large open fire pit. This is also a great place for coming together at night to socialize with friends and discuss the day’s adventures.
After a delicious South African supper with red wine, you can retire to your room which is furnished with a comfortable king size bed or 2 single beds, feather duvets and pillows to ensure a good night rest after a long day in the bush. Linen and towels are provided. The ensuite bathrooms each have a double basin set, shower and flush toilet, all with hot and cold water.
They are especially family orientated with a number of different packages to choose from. They are more than happy to cater for spouses, youth, families or just your best hunting buddy. Teaching and promoting conservation through selective sport hunting and encouraging observers to join in the hunt are embedded deep in their roots.
Nestled in the Camdeboo mountain range, between Graaff-Reinett – one of the oldest towns in South Africa, and Somerset East. This region was once hunted by the ancient San tribes, or Bushmen as they later became known, who have left their mark by means of rock art and artefacts. A small museum has been erected in their honor, as well as all the local archaeological and paleontological finds, all situated close by. The world famous Addo Elephant National Park and Cradock Mountain Zebra National Park are both only 1 ½ drive from camp and a great day out for observers.
Price
2018 Outfitter Special - 2018 2x1 Fair-chase plains game hunt $3,900/person - 2x1 - 7-hunting days, 8 nights Includes trophy fees for: Cape Kudu , common blesbuck , common springbuck and warthog. Must be booked in pairs. Was $4,900 NOW $3,900
Day rate safaris
$450/day – 1x1 – Trophy day rare - all trophies guaranteed to be SCI medal
$450/day – dangerous game
$350/day – 1x1 – standard day rate
$300/day/person – 2x1 – standard day rate
$180/day – observers
Package safaris
First-time package – 7 day/8 nights, 4 animals: includes trophy fees for Impala or black springbuck, blesbuck, common springbuck & warthog or Mountain reedbuck
$3,400 1x1
$2,950/person 2x1
$2,450/person 4x2
7-day Package - 7 day/8 nights, 5 animals: includes trophy fees for Cape Kudu or gemsbuck, blesbuck, impala or black springbuck, warthog or mountain reedbuck and common springbuck
$4,900 1x1
$4,550/person 2x1
$4,200/person 4x2
10-day Package - 10 day/11 nights, 5 animals: includes trophy fees for Cape Kudu or gemsbuck, blue wildebeest or black wildebeest, blesbuck, impala or black springbuck, warthog or mountain reedbuck and common springbuck
$6,500 1x1
$6,300/person 2x1
$5,900/person 4x2
Spiral Slam Package - 7 day/8 nights, 4 animals: includes trophy fees for Cape kudu, Cape eland, Nyala and Cape bushbuck
$7,400 1x1
Trophy fees on additional animals
Blesbuck $450
White blesbuck $900
Copper blesbuck $POR
Bontebok $POR
Bushbuck – Cape $800
Bushpig – baited or hounds $900
Bushpig – 2nd or opportunistic $500
Cape grysbok $POR *
Cape buffalo $POR
Caracal – with hounds $1,100
Crocodile $POR
Southern bush duiker $300
Blue duiker $POR*
Cape eland $2,500
Fallow deer $850 seasonal
Gemsbuck $1,400
Giraffe $3,500
Hippo $POR
Impala $450
Klipspringer $1,500
Cape kudu $1,400
Southern Greater kudu $3,500
Lion $POR
Lioness $POR
Red Lechwe $3,000
Rhino - $POR
Baboon $150
Vervet monkey $150
Nyala $2,500
Ostrich $500
Red Hartebeest $1,100
Common Reedbuck $1,500
Mountain Reedbuck $550
Roan $POR
Sable $POR
Common Springbuck $400
Black Springbuck $650
White Springbuck $950
Copper Springbuck $1,500
Steenbuck $300
Vaal Rhebuck $1,500
Warthog $550
Waterbuck $2,500
Black Wildebeest $1,100
Blue Wildebeest $1,100
Burchell’s Zebra $1,600
Hartman’s Zebra $POR Not importable into the US
Cape Mountain Zebra $POR Not importable into the US
Jackal, aardwolf, genet, foxes – baited and/or calling $500/each
Jackal, aardwolf, genet, foxes – opportunistic $500/each
Springhare $150
Trophy fees subject to change
*Subject to special permits and quota availably, inquire at time of booking
Please note that not all species occur in the concession and a transfer may be required.
Dates
Feb - Nov
Included
Service of professional hunter
Hunting vehicle
14% VAT
Trackers and skinners
Accommodation, all meals, soft drinks beer and wine.
Laundry service
Field preparation of trophies
Hunting license
All transport by road for the duration of the safari while hunting
Excluded
All air travel
Pre and post safari accommodation and meals
Rifle hire and ammunition
The preparation, dipping, packing, documentation and export of trophies from South Africa.
Gratuities
Trophy fees on additional animals taken
Day trips
Other touring/sight seeing out of hunting camp - lodging, meals, drinks, entrance and activity fees
Ripcord Medical - highly recommended
Travel insurance - highly recommended
Transportation
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Depart from home and fly to Johannesburg, South Africa
Day 2: Arrive in Johannesburg, Clear customs and overnight
Worldwide Trophy Adventures Travel can assist you with B&B and firearm transition service
Days 3: Morning flight to Port Elizabeth, South Africa where you will be met by the outfitter and transfer to camp, approximately a 2.5-hour drive.
Your scheduled trip dates - full days
Departure Itinerary
Day 1: Depart camp for Port Elizabeth where you will take a domestic flight to Johannesburg
Upon arrival in Johannesburg you will collect your bags and re-check in for final international flight home
Day 2: Arrive in USA, clear customs and continue home
Worldwide Trophy Adventures strongly suggest you hire a transition service to assist you with clearing your firearms.
Please call for further information at 1-800-884-9332.
Physical Requirement Level
Level 2 - These hunts are mostly conducted on private ranches. Species include mule deer, elk, antelope; additionally, some caribou and African plains game hunts. Moderate to light hiking each day in semi-mountainous terrain.
Additional Information
Equipment: Automobile.