African
Adventures The North West Province, which borders Botswana to the north, is a semi-arid bushveld and savannah area that offers a year round, sunny climate with hot summers and mild winters. It is a summer rainfall region, with a short rainfall
The eastern region has a subtropical climate while the western region has a semi-desert climate. The diversity of the landscape ranges from the majestic Magaliesberg Mountain range in the east to savannah plains in the central region, to the arid plains of the Kalahari in the far western region. This area is highly regarded for its trophy quality and is often considered to be one of the best areas in all of Africa for hunting huge southern greater kudu. There are both rifle and bow areas. The bow areas are bow only with excellent waterhole blinds setup for the archery hunter on safari.
Kalahari Safaris offer hunting in two regions in the North West Province. The far western Kalahari region, also known as the Molopo area, (named after the ancient Molopo River) and the central region, also known as the Great Marico area. These different areas enable us to offer a wide range of game species with excellent trophy quality. These areas are home to Sable Antelope, Tsessebe, Kudu, Eland, Gemsbok, Red Hartebeest, Warterbuck, Zebra, Blue Wildebeest, Giraffe, Bushbuck, Springbok, Impala and many others. There are also over 350 bird species to be seen.
Location
Charter flights are available to a private landing strip in the Kalahari
From Johannesburg International Airport there are daily connection flights to Kimberley airport. From Kimberley it is 4 hours drive to the Molopo Kalahari Safaris base camp. From Johannesburg to the base camp is 8 hours drive. The Great Marico area is 4 hours drive from the base camp in the Kalahari towards Johannesburg which is only 3½ hours drive from the Great Marico camp. Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles are used for transport to and between hunting camps. During hunts we use well equipped 4x4 vehicles.
Charter flights are available from Johannesburg International Airport to the private landing strip next to the base camp in the Kalahari. Co-ordinates 25° 21' 585" south and 23° 21' 111" east. Altitude 3100 feet.
The
hunting concession runs right up against the Botswana border,
on the South African side. The vegetation consists of grass
and camel thorn trees, typical savannah type vegetation.
The animals encountered here are larger than average, due
to the high percentage of natural minerals and good quality
grazing. This area has the sought after Kalahari Springbok, Gemsbok, other animals indigenous to the area are Red
Hartebeest and
the Southern Greater Kudu. This ranch is outstanding for bow hunting while rifle hunting
is also done. This spread is owned by the Graupner family
who are wonderful hosts. The area is known as the Molopo
and is 80,000acres in size. It is not uncommon when on a
hunt to encounter cheetah as they roam freely on the ranch.
The hunting camp has an excellent atmosphere and is situated
in the bush . The structure being clay brick huts with thatch
and are very comfortable double rooms en-suite, able to accommodate
4 hunters.
This hunting area offers some of the best hunting in all
of Africa. It
is very different from the rest of South Africa. The area is 100% malaria
free. Hunting here is done on a spot and stalk basis for rifle hunters
and over waterholes for archery hunters. There are special bow only areas
for bow hunters. This is true African hunting,
as you are situated way back in the African Bush, and the country side is wild. This
is true African Safari Hunting at its be
Plainsgame Price List 2007/2008
Special Package
7-day all inclusive; include trophy fees for 4 animals
$ 5400/client, 1x1
Southern Greater Kudu · Gemsbok(Oryx) · Impala · Springbok or Blesbuck
Gov Tax is included on this package.
Package includes 7 hunting days, plan extra days for arrival and departure
The package may be upgraded to more days and more animals at regular trophy rates.
Road transport from and to Kimberley or Mafikeng airport is included.
Daily rate (All prices in US$)
Plainsgame hunts: (Daily rates are exclusive of 14% government tax)
Rifle, Bow, Handgun and Black Powder hunts:
1 Hunter x 1 Professional hunter: $390 per day………….Up to 7 days
$350 per day………….8 and more days
2 Hunters x 1 Professional hunter: $350 / client/ day…Up to 7 days
$290 / client/ day…8 and more days
Observer: $150 per day
Father and Son hunting: $550 per day………….. Up to 7 days$530 per day………….. 8 and more days
Day of arrival and departure count as one non-hunting day at $150/day/ client.
Ground transport from and to the relevant airports:
From and to Johannesburg (OR Tambo) Airport: $600 per vehicle.
From and to Kimberley or Mafikeng Airport : $300 per vehicle.
Trophy Fees Kalahari Great Marico
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Bontebok** $1 100 Brown hayena** $1 200 Giraffe $3 500 Klipspringer $1 100 Lechwe Red** POR Lynx (Caracal) $ 900 Ostrich $ 400 Sable** POR Schimitar Oryx** $4 700 Steenbok $ 250 Tsessebe** $2 950 Waterbuck $1 850 Wildebeest (black) $ 950 |
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Please note that all prices are subject to change without notice
Plainsgame is available in two different areas.
Kalahari Area-North west Province This area borders Botswana to the North and hosts Lion, Cheetah, Leopard small cats and many plainsgame species on its vast open savannah plains.
Great Marico Area – North west Province This area is four hours drive from the Kalahari base camp and hosts Leopard, Cheetah, small Cats and many plainsgame species on its rocky – hilly landscape.
Opportunistic Species Baboon**, Monkey**, Jackal (Black Backed) and Spotted Genet** $50** Needs special permit before safari (on application only, no extra cost for permit)
Daily rate includes (also applies to hunting package)Comfortable Accommodation.
All meals, soft beverages and local brands of beer and wine.
4X4 vehicles
Experienced, licensed Professional Hunters
Trackers
Skinners and Camp attendants
Field preparation of trophies and deliveries thereof to shipping agent or taxidermist
Laundry
Hunting licences and transport permits
Daily rate excludes (also applies to hunting package)
Ground transport from and to the relevant airports
Taxidermist fees, insurance and transport to place of destination (dipping, packing and
shipping
International and domestic air travel
Hotel expenses, meals and beverages before and after the contracted hunting
dates.
Firearm and Ammunition rental: $100 per hunt + ammunition
Gratuities to staff, professional hunters and camp staff
No matter what you are looking for in African Hunting, Kabra Safaris can put you on the animal.
