Worldwide Game and Fish Adventures 

                      Africa                

  

Adventure #100

Worldwide Game & Fish Adventures offer top quality safaris in areas that consistently produce trophies of the highest standard to discerning international hunters.
Plains game hunts are conducted mostly in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa while dangerous (big 5) game hunts are conducted in Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique. Certain specialized plains game species require longer hunts and these are all tailor-made to suit your specific needs. Limited access concessions are held in neighbouring countries and are used only by Settler Safaris South Africa Hunting and Photographic clients.
All professional hunters are licensed and experienced in guiding, rifle, archery and handgun hunts. Ethical, fair chase hunting is a priority with us. All huntable Southern African species are available on ranch and hunting concessions and excellent trophy quality is assured.

NON-HUNTING Non-hunting companions and children are always welcome at the lodge. Various activities can be arranged to entertain them, should they choose not to accompany the hunter. During the day these activities include the following:
1. Game viewing at neighbouring national parks and reserves 2. Day trips through the area and to the ocean 3. 4 x 4 trips 4. Fishing trips (lake and ocean) 5. Golf 6. Cultural/Heritage tours 7. Curio shopping 8. Young children can be looked after by a resident minder who will allow you quality time with your partner while on safari.

RIFLE HUNTING Rifle hunting is conducted in the 'walk and stalk' tradition and animals are stalked after being spotted from the hunting vehicle or whilst glassing. Plains game hunts are usually from 5 to 14 days long and are conducted from our home lodge in the Eastern Cape. Certain plains game species such as Sitatunga, are hunted on special package hunts that usually last from 14 - 21 days and these are conducted in neighbouring countries. Dangerous game species are conducted in South Africa and all the surrounding southern African countries and hunts vary in length from 7 day packages to full Big 5 safaris of 21 - 28 days. Caliber's suitable for plains game include the various 7mm and 30 caliber's with premium grade bullets. The minimum requirement for dangerous game is the 375 h&h. Larger calibre rifles such as 416's and various 45 caliber's are recommended for elephant. 100 rounds of ammunition may be imported with each firearm except in Namibia where the limit is 80 rounds pers firearm.
HANDGUN HUNTING Handgun hunting is permitted throughout southern Africa except in Namibia where handguns are illegal. All huntable species are available to handgun hunters including the Big-5. Class and larger are recommended for plain game and 375 calibre is the minimum for dangerous games. Premium grade bullets are essential in all classes.
ARCHERY HUNTING Archery hunts are conducted from well constructed pit blinds, ground blinds and high stands, as well as by the 'walk and stalk' method. Russ Field Safaris have two large hunting ranches that are set aside as bow hunting only venues. The game is extremely plentiful and trophy quality is excellent. Shots at game from the blinds vary fro m12 to 25 yards and up to 35 yards from the high stands. Any bow in the 50 to 80 pound class will suffice for African plains game but a bow and arrow producing a minimum of 80 foot pounds using a z-bladed cut-on-impact broadhead is required for thick skinned dangerous game (buffalo, rhino, elephant).
BIRD HUNTING Bird shoots are specialized hunts and are conducted in areas set aside exclusively for bird hunting. All bird hunts are done over professionally trained English and German Shorthaired Pointers while retrievers are used for waterfowl. Upland bird shoots are conducted mainly in the Eastern Cape's Stormberg mountains with the primary species being the Greywing francolin. These birds hold very tight in covey's of 6 and 15 birds. They offer the most exciting and rewarding shooting available. Other species you will see that are available to hunt included the big, hard flying Helmeted guinea fowl and the small, nimble African quail. Waterfowl species include the Spur-winged goose (the world's largest goose species), Egyptian goose, South African shelduck, Yellow-billed duck, Red-billed teal, Southern pochard, Cape teal and the Cape shoveller. To get the most out of a bird shoot one needs a minimum of 7 to 10 days and a hunt that allows you to hunt two completely different areas and species. These hunts can be tailor-made to suit the needs of the hunting party and can include side trips to some of the finest wine farms in the Western Cape and some sight seeing between venues. South Africa carries very generous bag limits. Season for bird hunting begin in April and last until the end of August. Limited bird hunting is also available on all big-game hunts. Any shotgun you feel comfortable with is recommended and ammunition can be obtained in South Africa so you can save on checked weight and baggage. Recommended group size for bird shoots are from 3 to 8 guns.
MANAGEMENT HUNTS These hunts are usually conducted for 1-4 days and offer the hunter the opportunity of taking fairly large numbers of representative animals in a short time. The animals are all part of our 'sustained utilization of wildlife' program and all game is utilized fully. Management hunts are for springbuck, blesbuck, mountain reedbuck, impala and kudu and between 12 and 100 animals are usually harvested on a 1-4 day hunt. These hunts can be added on to the beginning or end of a hunt or can be taken separately.

ACCOMMODATION, CATERING AND LAUNDRY At Russ Field Safaris, South Africa, we offer you world class accommodation and a top quality dining experience in our brand new lodge. Emphasis is placed on the comfort and convenience of our guests at all times, while offering the very best southern African experience available.   Accommodation is in luxury en-suite chalets with private deck and stunning views over the lake and indigenous bush. Meals and drinks are served at the main lodge on the spacious deck, at the bar or gathering around a crackling log fire inside. The lodge is constructed of natural stone gathered on the ranch and thatch grass for the roof.   While at the lodge your catering needs will be taken care of by our in-house chef and his compliment of staff. Many of the meals will consist of local and regional specialities prepared from the game animals and birds harvested during the hunt. Other dishes will be prepared to your specific requirements and all special dietary requirements will be met. Plenty of fresh produce is always available.   Drinks are available from our fully stocked bar and there is a plentiful supply of drinking water, fruit juice and sodas as well as tea and coffee throughout the day. To compliment your meals we carry an excellent selection of red and white South African wines. For your convenience a laundry service is provided daily to minimize clothing requirements while on safari.

Contact us to arrange a custom africain hunting adventure

jason@huntingorfishingtrips.com

Africa outfitter #100B

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Worldwide Game & Fish Adventures uses distinguished Professional hunters.  Jaco Haar is one of the Professional Hunters that you will meet on your safari. He has hunted the whole of Southern Africa and is well known in certain parts of Africa.  His knowledge of the bush, local people and animal life is astonishing.  He speaks some of the native languages as well as international languages.   Being with him on Safari is not only a delight but also an experience that will surpass your expectations.  He will fill your evenings around the campfire with endless tales of the bush and its individual characters.  Parting his company you will not only return a satisfied hunter but a well looked after one too.

HUNTING SEASON:

In some African countries hunting season starts in April and continues through to September.  The hunting season in south Africa starts in May and continues through to August, but year round hunting is possible.

  

HUNTING CONCESSIONS:

BOTSWANA:  Government control hunting areas and Private owned land

 

MOZAMBIQUE:  Government control hunting areas.

NAMIBIA: Private owned land.

SOUTH AFRICA:  Private owned land.

TANZANIA:  Government control hunting areas.

ZAMBIA:  Government control hunting areas and private owned land.

ZIMBABWE: Private owned land.

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BOW HUNT - INTRODUCTORY

TERMS:

• 2 Hunters & 1 Professional Hunter    -   .
• 3 Hunters (Maximum of 5 hunters)     -
• 7-day hunt-pick up, drop off at Petersburg airport.

ACCOMMODATION:

• Colonial-ranch style, all meals and soft drinks.

ONE OF EACH:

• Impala plus Warthog.

COMBINATION OF TWO SPECIES:

• Blue wilde Beest
• Kudu
• Red Harte Beest
• Zebra

COMBO:

• Total price for 7-day hunt plus 4 species -