South Africa Special - Package 2
Kudu - Impala - Blesbuck |
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| Tour Code: OSA2 | Length: 7 full days hunting |
This package is one of the best values you will find in African hunting. It includes the trophy kudu as well as trophy impala & blesbuck. This package also includes all meals, accommodations, airport transfers, PH (Professional Hunter), trackers, skinners, taxes, field prep of trophy’s, and even beer, wine & daily laundry. There are no hidden charges, the only extras would be flights, tips, and taxidermy/shipping. All our hunts are strictly fair chase on over 500,000 acres near East London, South Africa. This is not a game farm or pen hunt. Rifles, bows and pistols welcome. Hunt is actually 9 days as the arrival day and departure day are included in the cost but do not count against your hunting time. As with all of our packages all children 18 and under can accompany an adult free and they can share in the animals from the package. Additional animals can always be taken as per the trophy list.
Our full time staff in the US will assist in every aspect of planning your safari. We are able to provide wholesale flights, as well as assist with all other travel arrangements, gun permitting, etc. After the hunt we have our own full service taxidermy shop in house and will either dip, pack & ship to your personal taxidermist or mount your trophy’s and ship them to your door. No doubt during this entire process you will have many questions, we are available to answer them with the convenience of a toll free call or email at any time. During the whole process you will deal with one person that takes care of every detail. We have been working in African for 20+ years and look forward to being at your side throughout the entire experience!
NOTE ON ALL PACKAGES: There is no refund for any animals not taken
while hunting on a package. All animals wounded but not recovered count against
animals in package. We will make every effort to recover your trophy. We have some
of the best trackers in Africa as well as some of the best tracking dogs you will
ever see. Very few get away! Also please note that there is no charge for the
day you arrive and the day you depart. For example for example a 7 day
hunt is actually 9 days as we pick you up at the airport and return you with everything taken care
of in-between. You only pay for the time you are in the field hunting. At all
times we treat you like a member of our family.
Click here to access our Frequently Asked Questions for African Hunting page
Kudu Lodge:
General information:
All of our hunting is strictly fair
chase. Our primary method is spot and stalk. We have blinds and tree
stands as well and hunt with rifle, bow, pistol and black powder. We
have farms designated bow only. We do not hunt from vehicles or in pens!
Also we are not tied to one property. Our home farm of 5000 acres serves
as a base from which we access over 250,000 acres of prime hunting land
leased exclusively by us.
Trophy quality is guaranteed because of our
trophy game management policies. Only mature animals are taken and a
limited quota is set for each property. This allows a large number of
animals on the land and also gives them time to mature into the quality
trophies you seek. Our animals are all natural production and not bought
at action and stocked. Our exclusive leases with landowners assures that
we are the only ones taking the prime specimens off their properties.
Seasons are reversed in South Africa from North America. May-August is
winter and temperatures can get quite cold. Perfect hunting weather! Nov
through March has warm to hot days followed by warm evenings. We usually
hunt early and late this time of year with plenty of time to relax
during the day.
On our hunts you will be accompanied by a certified professional
hunter. This will be either one client and one PH or two clients and one
PH depending on how you want it. We NEVER mix groups! Even if there is
only one of you, you will have exclusive use of the lodges during your
hunt and not be mixed with hunters that you do not know. We have four
different lodges at our disposal and often move between them depending
on what species you are hunting. As stated above we are not tied to one
property like many other operations and can move to were the best
specimens of the species you are hunting are located.
Non-hunters are more than welcome! We encourage our clients to bring
their families and offer a non hunting rate that reflects this. If your
non hunter does not want to follow you in the field many optional tours
can be arranged. We have many opportunities from camera safari to spas
and golf. We will be glad to put together an exciting program of day
trips from the lodge for the non hunter.
Additional animals can be taken on all of our packages according to
the following trophy prices. All additional animals are to be paid for
in South Africa in cash or travelers checks. As always all animals wounded
but not recovered must be paid for in full.
COSTS
One Hunter - one PH
US$3,100 pp
Two hunters - one PH
US$2,850 pp
Non hunter-observer
Children under 18 stay free
US$ 150 per person per day
With us both your deposit and final payment are completely refundable at any time, for any reason, right up until the moment you are to step on the plane. We will not take your money if you cannot come hunt with us!
The above package includes the following:
The above package does not include the following:
NEW! For the ladies and non hunters:
We have always believed that Africa should be experienced as a couple or a family. We have designed our lodges and maintain the private reserves that they are located on with your non hunters in mind. At each of our lodges you will find the highest standards of accommodation and cuisine as well as a good mix of wildlife for the overall African experience. On our properties we have just about every species of African animal right out your front door. This includes rhino, herds of buffalo, leopard and many species of planes game. Game viewing is often best right from the swimming pool! We also have blinds and observation areas set aside for those who whish to do photography and bird watching. The restoration efforts on our properties have led to an abundance of flora and fauna. There is always something going on in the bush! With us non hunters are also always welcome out on the hunt. Remember this is your private hunt with private guide and vehicle. Many of the ladies will accompany us in the bush and become part of the team helping spot animals and recording the hunt on video or in pictures. (Through the years we even have had a number of non hunters take their first animal with us!) We also realize that this may not be for everyone. One great advantage we have is that our lodges are not located hours out in the bush completely away from civilization. While our hunting areas are far away from the towns we are not that far away that we can pop in for a visit! Most of the activities listed below are within an hours drive or less from one of our lodges and they make excellent day trips for the non hunters. We can also organize pre and post hunt itineraries for the entire group such as Cape Town or Victoria Falls and Chobe. Contact us for details.
ADDITIONAL NON-HUNTING ACTIVITIES
Below we have some of the many additional non hunting activities that we offer from our lodges. At many hunting lodges the ladies find themselves isolated out in the country with nothing much to do during the hunting days. This is not the case with us! Our hunting area is unique in that we are not located out in the countryside hours away from towns and civilization. We can offer many activities from classic photo safari to golf and even skydiving! All of this and more can be found a short drive from our lodges. We have always believed that Africa is to be experienced as a family. This is one hunt were the non-hunters have more fun then the hunters! While you are off stalking game your non-hunters will be on the holiday of a lifetime. Below is a short list of possible options. If you have other interests then please let us know and we will design a program just for you!
Day trip to Pumba Private Game Reserve: $150.00 per person with transfers.
Pumba is located approximately 40 minutes from our Kudu lodge. This magnificent private reserve offers outstanding viewing of the big five as well as many other species. Safaris will be conducted in open safari vehicles and are led by expert game rangers. This day trip will allow you to experience a classic photo safari with knowledgeable rangers who will provide in-depth information on the flora and fauna. Simply a must do during the hunt!
Day Trip to Addo Elephant Park: $150.00 per person
See the Eastern Cape’s famous pachyderms at peace and at play in the thickets of the unique Addo Valley
Bushveld. Along with a wide variety of other bushveld game, Addo’s bush provides refuge to these gentle
giants, descendants of the former vast herds of elephants that once roamed freely in the area.
The Park is sanctuary to some 350 Elephants as well as buffalo, Lion, Black rhino, plenty of birds and several
species of antelope. Lion were reintroduced about two years ago and sightings have been good. After your
game drive enjoy a light lunch at the Addo Elephant Park Restaurant.
Lion breeding centre: $50.00 per person
Morning spent with the lions, interaction and feeding.
1 and a half hours from Lodge. Afternoon curio shopping and sight seeing.
US$50.00 per person
SPECIES RE-INTRODUCTION PROJECT
This is a one day coarse led by fully licensed guide. Project is part of an ongoing study to determine
the forage needs of white rhino, sable antelope and cape buffalo in our local area. Project takes place
on the Glen Boyd Reserve and involves tracking these species in the bush on foot and observing and recording
their preferred diet at different times of the year. These three species are doing well since their introduction
to the Reserve but we need to determine if they can be introduced to other properties. By
studding what they are eating we will know if these plants are available in sufficient quantities in other areas to
sustain populations of these rare animals. This is a full day in the bush with either a bush barbeque or return to
lodge for lunch. (your choice) A good hat and sturdy boots are a must. Cost: $60
Port Alfred: Private driver and guide $60.00. Spa treatments to be paid at spa by client (Contact us for current list)
Scenic private transfer to the seaside community of Port Alfred. Here we have a great day spa that offers all manor of relaxing treatments. Lay back and enjoy! Be pampered for the day and emerge renewed and refreshed!!
Grahamstown Golf Club: $50.00 per person
The Grahamstown Golf Club was founded in 1891. Membership had reached 35 by 1902 and was up to 101 by 1906. It reached an all time high of 609 in 1990.
East London Golf Club: $80.00 per person
A traditional course layout set amongst hills, dunes and coastal indigenous bush, East London Golf Club has a combination of both links and parkland features. The course is also home to a family of impala, resident on the course, the Knysna Lorie and other species of bird life.
Komga Golf club: $50.00 per person
Our local 18 hole Golf Course set just outside the town of Komga, 20 minutes drive from Kubusi Lodge.
Grahamstown Tour: $50.00 per person
Visit Grahamstown and follow in the footsteps of the 1820 settlers. The broad tree-lined streets and
imposing public buildings are the legacy of a time when Grahamstown was the Cape’s second most
important city. Visit the oldest official letter box in SA, the Natural Science, History & Observatory Museum,
SA Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity and the 1820 Setters National Monument. No tour is complete without a
visit to the spectacular Grahamstown Cathedral. The National Arts Festival held in July every year celebrates
the best in South African and imported talent and regularly attracts more than 30 000 festoons who come to
enjoy more than 500 shows – everything from opera to jazz and comedy to drama – as well as a huge
diversity of other creative disciplines.
Kenton-on- Sea, Port Alfred and Bathurst: $50.00 per person
Depart for Kenton-on-Sea (you could choose to incorporate a horse ride along the beautiful coastline) swim
in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, take a stroll up the magnificent beach, then pay a visit to Port
Alfred, this historic little coastal town lays on the Indian Ocean and straddles the glorious Kowie River an
ideal place to purchase your curios for back home. A short drive from Port Alfred is Bathurst Village,
picturesque, rustic and reminiscent of England's Cotswolds, this town is known for its gracious old buildings
and huge oak trees. In Bathurst you’ll find the world’s biggest pineapple, the toposcope where you can view
how the land was divided by the 1820 settlers, St John’s Church, the incredible views at Horse Shoe Lookout
and the old mill. Visit the Bathurst Agricultural Museum which is a tribute to the 1820 Settlers’ courage and
entrepreneurship. Enjoy a tranquil lunch at the Pig & Whistle, South Africa’s oldest pub.
Port Elizabeth: $60.00 per person
The Bay of Port Elizabeth is located on the southern-eastern coast of Africa along the shorelines of Algoa
Bay, the city dates back to arrival by sea of 4 000 British Settlers in 1820.
Shopping - From “Market style” shopping, to craft shopping at different flea markets, to up market boutique
and mall shopping, you will find exactly what you need.
Bayworld – Situated on the beachfront you can sit back and relax and meet the dolphins - Dolly and Domino
- and seal presentations hosted at the Oceanarium. The Snake Park houses a wide variety of exotic and
indigenous snakes as well as an impressive variety of Eastern Cape Reptiles. The museum includes natural
and cultural history artifacts – shipwrecks, dinosaurs and much more.
Beachcombers Horse Trails: $50.00
Situated just outside of Kenton-on-Sea enjoy riding alongside the dunes and on the beach beside the gentle
Indian Ocean. Be on the lookout for dolphins and whales that often pass through these waters. Perhaps
incorporate this outing with your Bathurst Village and Kowie River Safari. This makes a great day’s outing.
Zuurberg Mountain Horse Trails: $60.00 per person
National Park consists of an area of 20 780 hectares and forms part of the Addo Elephant National Park.
Zuurberg consist of 5 different vegetation veldt types the Alexandria forests, subtropical thickets, grass-like
fynbos and grasslands. These veldt types are home to number of endangered plants, the Alexandria forest
consists of evergreen trees with a canopy that varies from 10-14 metres. In these forests a large variety of
bird life is found.
Choose the one, three or five hour trails and enjoy the exceptional scenic beauty and diverse vegetation.
With abundant game (mountain zebra, klipspringer, kudu mountain and grey rhebuck to name but a few)
and a myriad of birdlife, you’ll be sure to experience Africa in a way not easily forgotten The Zuurberg
mountain trail provides you with a unique experience and horse trails are undertaken on well schooled, very
sure-footed Basuto pony/Boerperd cross-breeds. Your experienced and well informed guide will be close at
hand to answer all your questions. All the necessary riding gear is provided.
Kudu Game Reserve Horse trails: $20.00 per person
Horse ride through our reserve viewing game close on horse back. White Rhino, Buffalo and
many species of antelope make an exciting ride through the valley bushveld. Exploring some of the deep
ravines also makes an exciting time flushing out warthog and secretive Kudu Bulls.
Tandem Skydiving:$300.00 per jump
From our jump club in Grahamstown.
Testemonials:
For the ladies perspective:
Hi Ed,
Well our long-awaited trip to South Africa has come to an end and it's back to reality. We want to thank you "again" for everything you did for us from the very beginning. Without your interaction, I don't think the trip would have turned out as well as it did from the transportation to the accommodations, to the overall trip itself. You made it so easy and it is very much appreciated.
Our trip to South Africa was everything and more than what we had hoped for. I truly had the best time of my life; I didn't even want to come home (other than missing my family)! I have never experienced anything quite like it, and definitely plan on going back. James and his family were the greatest, even though the time spent with them was minimal, I felt a true connection. The "client" is the business, but they certainly aren't treated as such. As a client, you end up feeling more like part of their family. The PH we had was the best!!! His name was Dave (never did find out his last name) and, let me tell you, he is one Hell of a PH and individual. His patience, persistence, determination and overall personality was tremendous! He made everything worthwhile! In fact, when we make arrangements for our next trip to South Africa, it will be with a request for him to be our PH.
My brother shot all his animals and decided to also take a female Wildebeest. His toughest challenge though was the Kudu and he truly believed he had a "Kudu Curse". It took four long days of stalking (seeing plenty of females), etc., until he shot a beautiful bull. In fact, the awe of everything made me also want to take an animal and so I did that very thing. I had never shot a rifle nor hunted an animal before. I have nothing against hunting because I was born into a family of hunters and married a hunter and now my son also hunts. It's just that I thought I could never kill an animal. Well my way of thinking was changed once I was in South Africa. Just being there and experiencing the whole hunting scenario pulled me right in. I felt as though I also wanted to personally experience the hunt and so it began. Dave took me to the rifle range and I shot a 300 magnum four times at 100 yards. The first shot was to the left of the paper, the second shot I nipped the left edge of the paper, and the third was a little further in on the paper, but all in the same vicinity (to the left). Then Dave shot to see if the gun was shooting to the left and such was the case. So after Dave readjusted the scope, I shot the fourth time and was on the middle crease of the paper about two inches in from the left side and so the hunt was on. Dave felt as though the best animal for me to shoot due to my lack of experience would be a Blesbuck. The stalk was on and I am proud to say I shot and killed my very first animal at approximately 120 yards with a 300 magnum, one shot, a few steps, and down. I thought if I ever killed an animal I would cry with guilt. I did cry, but it was due to pride and happiness. Charlie was so proud of me that he came running down the hill and hugged me and we almost fell to the ground. So the next trip will be a Zebra for me, a lioness for my brother, and a few others for Sabo.
Well, Ed, I(we) want to thank you again for everything and you will be hearing from us in the very near future about making arrangements for our deep-sea fishing trip to Costa Rica next year and then after that our next trip to South Africa.
Talk to you later!
Sharon
Lodging photos - Click on a photo below to enlarge:
Home Farm:
Hunting Africa is the lifelong dream of many sportsmen. We have
designed our packages to bring Africa within reach of everyone. This
hunt takes place in the Eastern Cape area of South Africa. This is a
region of varied terrain from fertile valleys to steep mountains. It is
home to large numbers of game. The Karoo is cattle and sheep country
much like the American South West. Many of the farmers allow us to
manage game on their property for extra income. Eighty percent of our
hunting takes place on the open range with standard cattle and sheep
fencing. The other twenty percent is on high fence ranches. Certain
species can only be hunted year round in a high fence area, thus we need
to use these properties as well.
Our lodges vary from an authentic bush lodge with thatched roof cabins
to a very comfortable former South African farm house with all the
modern convinces. Africa is literally out the front door. All meals will
be prepared by our staff and include many wild game dishes as well as
homemade salads and deserts. You will not go hungry! We include all soft
drinks, juices, water and tea and coffee as well as local beer and
wines. We pride ourselves on offering not only a great hunt but also a
complete experience including great food, good company and many
additional features that others charge extra for.
|
Species |
Male |
Female |
|
Baboon |
$150.00 |
$150.00 |
|
Bontebok |
$1,200.00 |
NA |
|
Blesbuck |
$300.00 |
$125.00 |
|
Blesbuck, White |
$700.00 |
$700.00 |
|
Bushbuck, Eastern Cape |
$600.00 |
NA |
|
Bushpig (bait or dogs) |
$900.00 |
$900.00 |
|
Crocodile |
$6,000.00 |
$6,000.00 |
|
Duiker, Blue |
$1,200.00 |
$1 200.00 |
|
Duiker, Grey |
$300.00 |
NA |
|
Fallow Deer |
$600.00 |
$250.00 |
|
Grysbuck, Cape |
$800.00 |
NA |
|
Gemsbuck |
$1,200.00 |
$1,200.00 |
|
Hartebeest, Cape |
$800.00 |
NA |
|
Hippo |
$8,000.00 |
$8,000.00 |
|
Impala |
$300.00 |
$125.00 |
|
Jackal, Black Backed |
$100.00 |
$100.00 |
|
Kudu, Eastern Cape |
$900.00 |
NA |
|
Lynx (Caracal) |
$900.00 |
$900.00 |
|
Nyala |
$2,200.00 |
NA |
|
Oribi |
$1,200.00 |
NA |
|
Ostrich |
$600.00 |
NA |
|
Reedbuck, Mountain |
$300.00 |
NA |
|
Steenbuck |
$300.00 |
NA |
|
Sable |
$14,000.00 |
NA |
|
Springbuck, Common |
$300.00 |
$100.00 |
|
Springbuck, White |
$900.00 |
NA |
|
Springbuck, Golden |
$1,800.00 |
NA |
|
Springbuck, Black |
$450.00 |
NA |
|
Warthog |
$300.00 |
$150.00 |
|
Wildebeest, Black |
$900.00 |
$425.00 |
|
Wildebeest, Blue |
$750.00 |
$425.00 |
|
Zebra, Burchells |
$1,200.00 |
$1,200.00 |
|
Eland, Cape |
$2,200.00 |
$1,500.00 |
|
Lechwe |
$2,500.00 |
NA |
|
Reedbuck, Common |
$1,200.00 |
NA |
|
Rhebuck, Vaal |
$800.00 |
NA |
|
Waterbuck |
$2,200.00 |
NA |
Day Fee:
1 x 1 US$ 350.00,
2 x 1 US$ 290.00
Buffalo:
2 Days $700-00 per day.
Trophy fee $13 500-00.
Lion: (Captive Bred and released): 2 days included.
Trophy Fee from $17 290-00 to $50 000-00.
Lioness (Captive Bred and released) :Trophy Fee $5500-00. 2 x days at US$300 per day.
White Rhino Hunt:
From $2 800-00 per inch
2 Days $700-00 per day
White Rhino Green Hunt:
2 Days $700-00 per day Trophy Fee $4
280-00 (Replica shoulder mount US$2 500)
Leopard
Min 14 Days $1 000-00 per day. Min 14
Days
Pre-baiting $1 700-00
Trophy Fee $3 990-00.
Black Rhino :
From US$140 000.00
Elephant : From US$30 000.00
The following are included in your
Safari:
·
All accommodation, food and beverages
·
Services of a licensed professional
hunter, tracker and ground staff
·
Transport to and from the airport as
well as all ground transport for the duration of the Safari
·
Field preparation of trophies and
forwarding them to a taxidermist or shipping agent of your choice.
The following are excluded in your
Safari:
·
Dipping, packaging or any processing
of trophies
·
Shipping charges for your trophies to
your own country
·
Gratuities
TAXIDERMY PRICES
Click here for our Taxidermy Price List
Prices subject to government taxes/levies or prices beyond our control.
Prices and programs are subject to change without notice. All prices quoted
in US dollars. For booking information, liability waiver, and terms and
conditions contact
us.
What people are saying about their EAI taxidermy experience:
Mark reports:
I just wanted to let you know that I received my animals yesterday afternoon and everything made it in great shape. I was very impressed how everything was wrapped in bubble-wrap so that nothing could get rubbed or damaged. Opening that crate was kind of like Christmas morning and opening all the presents. I can’t wait to get started on my mounts but will have to wait for a while until I get everyone else’s stuff done.
I am seriously looking to come over again in 2012. I would really like to make it a late April – early May hunt again. It seemed like that timeframe was very good for hunting and the weather. I will keep you posted.
I am working on several friends and family to come over with me this next time. I keep telling them it is a hunt unlike anything you will ever get from a hunt around here and will be at the top of the list of hunting experiences they will ever have.
Thanks again for everything.
Chris reports:
I had the best time ever hunting South Africa. Allen is a fantastic PH, I really enjoyed hunting with him. Allen put me on
some fine trophys. Every thing was just as you said it would be. I was treated execptionally well by every one. I love Africa
and can't wait to go back. We hunted hard every day and Allen made sure I took all the game I was after and then some. I can't
say enough about what fantastic PH and host Allen was. When I tell my hunting stories to customers, they want to know who I hunted
with. I am highly recomending you. You should sent me cards and hand outs that you take to shows. I will be glad to send my
customers to you. I just had the best time. I took around 2500 photos.
Thanks Ed, the hunt was outstanding. Here are some photos, I will be happy to send more if you like.
Thanks again.
Chris
