SouthWind Destinations: Botswana

The Locale

Botswana has been long held as one of the premier hunting destinations in the entire world. Exotic Botswana’s defining geography is the Kalahari Desert which covers approximately 70% of the nation. While much of the landscape is arid sandy veld dotted by scrub savannah and large saltpans--the life-giving Okavango river flows into the country from the North West and creates a massive wetland covering 16,800 kilometers that gradually disappears into the desert. Resident in the Kalahari are the bushmen, undoubtedly the best trackers in Africa. Hunting with a bushmen who is able to read the tracks like a book is an unforgettable experience. The area is well known for big Kudu, Gemsbuck, Springbuck, Eland, early season Elephant Bulls and the feisty Leopard.

The Accommodations

Gamehunters Africa is billed as “The Total African Experience”. And you’ll soon discover that the moniker is well-earned. There are two primary camps--North Camp and Thalo. Thalo is the main camp, situated near a waterhole where hundreds of animals wander in a night to water. Enjoy the swimming pool that overlooks the waterhole and the hippo during the hot late-season days which. The camp has two brick and tile chalets and four tented chalets with luxury en-suite bathrooms. The North camp is the second of the two camps in the hunting area. This brick and tile camp has four unique rooms all en-suite.

The Hunt

You’ll thrill in the hunt of various medium-sized plains game unique to the Botswana region. Set your sights on certified trophy-quality big Kudu, Gemsbok, Springbuck, Eland, early season Elephant Bulls and the feisty Leopard. Each of the areas of the country offers a unique habitat ideally suited to each plains game species and holding its own special challenges for you. You’ll hunt in a style all your own--from the walk and stalk, to glassing from a blind with bow and arrow. The area itself is roughly 120 000 acres in extent and is game fenced. There are also outer lying areas that are unfenced and hold great Kudu Bulls.

Botswana Big Game Hunting: Itinerary & Details

Scheduled Botswana Big Game Hunting Trips

Botswana : Hunting Rates & Trophy Fees : Hunting Safari Rates 2010

Leopard as per package deal only:

Daily Rate (1x1)

$600

Daily Rate (2x1)

$500

Observer

$350

10 Day Leopard Safari - $43 000 (Including License and Trophy fee)
Kalahari Leopard are hunted by tracking with Bushmen and running the final stage with dogs. They often end in a charge.

(Plains game can be added for the trophy fee.)

We have had a 100% success on Leopard hunts for the past 9 years.

10 Day Plains game Safari

2 x 1 $8500

1 x 1 $9500

Includes
Kudu, Gemsbok, Hartebeest, Wildebeest and Steenbok.

Gun Permits: $200 per gun

Road Transfer: Pick up and drop off Maun - $300 per person

Export Fees

Plains game Trophies - $200 per trophy exporting (Excludes Shipping)

Leopard Trophies - $500 per trophy exporting (Excludes Shipping)

* All prices are quoted in US Dollars and are per person per night. Days are charged as per night spent in our accommodation.

Please Note:
In Botswana, Government legislation has imposed a value added tax (VAT) on all charges with the exception of the trophies you export. VAT is presently 12% and is not included in any of our listed prices.

The exception is on all trophies that are exported.

Typical Botswana Hunting Itinerary

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When Hunting Big Game In Botswana You Will Need:

Botswana : General Information : Packing list

Botswana is generally warm to hot in April and May (peaking 80f), the days tend to be warm and the nights cold during June, July and August (can be freezing over-night) warming up again in September.

2 Pairs good walking boots or running shoes (run in)
4 Pairs good socks
3 Pairs long hunting pants (Dark Khaki or Olive Green)
3 Pairs short hunting pants
3 Pairs hunting shirts (Dark Khaki or Olive Green)
1 Real tree coverall with zip
1 Hunting Jacket - Real tree type camo (Dark Khaki or Olive Green)
1 Warm sweater or jumper
Gloves
Sun Screen/Cap or Hat/Casual wear for evenings
Personal Camera Equipment/Binoculars/Insect repellent
Malaria prophylaxis

For all charter flights 1 soft case per gun as hard cases don't fit into the plane (we will arrange storage at point of departure)

Please Note:
Military type camo is not permitted in most African countries, but Real tree types are normally accepted. Laundry is done each day except for the days when you change camp and the day of departure.

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