South African Hunting Packages - 5 Day Buffalo Hunting Package

$ 13800 Per Hunter 1X1
$ 13450 Per Hunter 2X1
$ 750 Per Observer
(Prices are valid from 1 November 2009 Until 31 December 2010)

The 5 Day Buffalo Hunting Package is a five day all inclusive buffalo hunt in South Africa, and is a very affordable way of experiencing a quality African Buffalo Hunt. Our hunting packages contain no hidden costs, everything is included even the dipping of trophies. The only safari related cost which it does not include is the packing and shipping cost of dipped trophies and taxidermy work.

Guests are met upon arrival at Johannesburg International ( O.R. Tambo) and are returned there upon completion of the safari. Accommodation is in first rate hunting camps and lodges where all modern amenities are available. Food is prepared to the highest standard and a large variety of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages are available at the hunting camps. This is included in the price. Our professional hunters have many years of hunting experience. The success rate on the trophies is close to 100%. If however you do not take one of the trophies which is included in the package 80% of the list price of the trophy is deducted from your hunting safari price. A deposit of 20% is payable upon booking your hunting package. The balance is payable upon completion of the safari.

Should your flight arrive after 11am we suggest you overnight at the Lombardy Hotel on the day of arrival and start the safari on the following day. Cost of $180 per person includes accommodation meals and a transfer to the hotel from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

If you do not wish to bring your own rifles, you are welcome to hunt with one of the rifles of your professional hunter. The only cost involved in this is the replacement cost of ammunition. This should be no more than $ 50.

The minimum number of clients we can accommodate on this package is 1 and the maximum number is 3. This package can be booked year round. March, April, May, June, July, August and September are the finest months in which to enjoy this hunting safari.

Trophy Fees Included in the Package

Cape Buffalo

Trophy Fees Included: 1 Cape Buffalo (Other trophies are available at an additional charge)
What is Included: - All accommodation, catering. - Land transportation - Professional Hunter/Guide - Drink in moderation - Laundry Service - Camp Staff - Field Preparation of Trophies - Dipping of Trophies	What is Not Included: - International Airfare - Items of a personal nature - Personal and Medical Insurance - Packing and Shipping of trophies - Taxidermy work

Hunting Lodges and Camps used in this Package
This safari will be conducted from one of the camps to which a link is provided below. We decide the specific camp based on the availability of trophies in the concession areas. Though different in character all of the camps are very comfortable, even luxurious, with all modern amenities always available. Our primary camp in the area is always the first one listed. Click on the name of the camp to view details.
Camps in Lowveld

Boulders • Little Bush Lodge

Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival - Lowveld
Guests are met upon arrival at Johannesburg International (O.R. Tambo) by their professional hunter or hunters. From here we travel to the hunting camp which is located in the Lowveld Region of South Africa not far from the world famous Kruger National Park. The region is characterized by wooded savannah with rocky outcrops. The Drakensberg Mountains tower over the region and the view of this mountain range in the distance is quite spectacular. The Lowveld region is the primary Big Five area in South Africa and has in times past been a favorite hunting ground for some of the legendary professional.

Day 2-4: Hunting Lowveld
The area is characterized by wooded savannah in varying degrees of density ranging from densely wooded ravines to rolling hills and open savannah areas.This region supports a large diversity of mammal species and is generally regarded as one of South Africa's finest hunting areas.

Hunters: A typical hunting day would start just before dawn at which time coffee and rusks are enjoyed. A selection of breakfast cereals. yogurt and juice is also available at this time. We then embark on the morning hunt. We would normally hunt until about 10:30 to 11:00 at which time we would either return to camp for brunch ( A full meal which is a combination of breakfast and lunch). Some time is then devoted to relaxing in camp.The hunt is resumed at about 15:00 from which time we hunt until sunset.

The methods of hunting employed depends on the preference of the client and can consist of either waking and stalking, hunting from blinds or special vantage points from which we glass and ambush animals. The option of hunting from one of our well equipped vehicles is also available should you have any medical problems, are limited by not being able to walk long distances or simply want an easier way hunting the plains game species of Africa. Your Professional Hunter will discuss these options with you after arrival, and all are always available. It is not necessary to let us know which method you prefer prior to your arrival.

Observers: Observers are welcome to accompany the hunters on safari, alternatively they can relax in camp. Should the observers in your group be interested in visiting some of the highlights in the area while the hunters are on safari this can be arranged at an additional charge of $ 80 per observer per day. The additional cost is incurred because we have to send a dedicated guide to take care of observers. On the typical safari observers normally prefer to accompany hunters which does not incur any additional charges.

Species which are available in the Lowveld area include :
You are welcome to take trophies in addition to the ones in your package should the opportunity present itself. Additional trophies are charged at the list price.
Blesbok (Common), Blue Wildebeest, Bush Pig, Bushbuck, Cape Buffalo, Eland, Elephant (Must be pre-booked), Gemsbok, Giraffe, Grey Duiker,Hippopotamus, Impala, Jackal, Klipspringer, Kudu, Leopard( Must be pre-booked), Lion( Must be pre-booked), Ostrich, Nyala, Red Hartebeest, Roan Antelope ( Must be pre-booked), Sable Antelope ( Must be pre-booked), Steenbok, Tsessebe, Warthog, Waterbuck, White Rhino ( Must be pre-booked), Burchells Zebra.

Day 5: Departure
A last morning spent in the African wilderness is followed by a drive back to Johannesburg where guests are assisted with check in to their flight back to their country of origin after a memorable hunting experience in Africa.