HUNTING IN THE EASTERN CAPE

The Eastern Cape has proven to be the fastest growing hunting territory in South Africa, in recent years. Other than the natural beauty, settlers history, ability to offer the sea, safari and variety of recreations in one place, one important reason is diversity of its flora and fauna. The Eastern Cape is the most ecologically diverse region of Southern Africa. From towering mountains to semi-desert plains, Cape Fynbos to Valley Bushveld, from the king of the hunts; the Kudu to the smallest of the trophies, the Duieker... the Eastern Cape has it all.

TERRAIN AND HUNTING AREAS
The Eastern Cape contains Fynbos along the coastal belt and moves inland to the ragged mountains of the Karoo belt where we encounter semi-desert conditions, combined with savannahs and plateaus. Indigenous plains game prefer a variety of habitats. While Bushbuck populate the thick coastal bush, Kudu and Reedbuck dominate the mountains. The savannah is home to grazers like Zebra, Wildebeest, Blessbuck and Springbok. Impala are found in the broken Bushveld where thick cover is readily available.
Although hunting is more enjoyable in winter, we conduct hunting throughout the year, in the adequately enclosed hunting concessions, where conservation of the game is managed.

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In Trophy hunting, the aim is to take trophy size game and is conducted by glassing for suitable quality game. From then on, the stalk commences. Your professional hunters have hunted trophies for many years and they know what it takes to send you back home with a remarkable trophy. Trophy prices include the field preparation of the animals.


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Sporting is equally enjoyable and very affordable. In sporting, the aim is to take trophy size indigenous game as below. Hunting is usually by stalking or in drive/beat hunts if a large group of hunters prefer to hunt together. In sporting, the hunter simply enjoys the experience and takes a picture as a memento of his hunt. This is ideal for those who have shot their trophy and do not wish to collect the same trophy again, yet still enjoys the hunt. Sporting is also advisable for introducing hunters to African game, especially for those who haven’t hunted in Africa before. It is possible to shoot a trophy game during the sporting hunt and / or take the trophy of the sporting game, with additional cost.


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There is a large variety of game birds in Eastern Cape and hunting is plentiful and enjoyable. We cater in four categories of bird shooting: Goose shoot, Grey wing hunt, Quail Shoot and Rock pigeon and dove shoot. We also offer Guineafowl shoot in a combo with plains game hunts.

HUNTING DAY RATES
All prices are in US dollars and exclude VAT (14%) on daily rates only.
Daily Rates for Plains Game Rifle Hunting.

Trophy Hunting
-1 Hunter and 1 Professional Hunter: $400 per Hunter per day
-2 Hunters and 1 Professional Hunter: $300 per Hunter per day
-Non-Hunting Companions: $200 per person per day

PLEASE NOTE :
WE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE THAT THE PRICES QUOTED HERE ARE UP TO DATE AND ACCURATE. HOWEVER DUE TO FLUCTUATIONS IN FOREIGN CURRENCY PRICES MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Miscellaneous
We suggest that your travel agent book either Johannesburg or Cape Town International Airports, with transfers to Port Elizabeth. Here you will be met by Eastern Cape Hunting safaris and transported to our base camp.

You and your family
South Africa and especially Port Elizabeth offers a great potential for an unforgettable family holiday which you can combine it with the recreations of your choice, of course including hunting. More information for Family Holiday - Hunting programs please visit www.capeflame.co.za and www.koffylaagtegamelodge.co.za

Medical care
A first aid kit is carried by the professional hunter who will accompany you. More sophisticated medical facilities are available within a radius of 80 kms (50 miles) of the various hunting areas.
Eastern Cape of South Africa is not a malaria area therefore you do not need to take anti malaria tablets, unless you are planning an extension to your trip to such an area. If you will be coming to South Africa from East African countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, etc then you will be asked for yellow fever vaccination certificate on your entry to RSA.

What to take?
This is a suggested list and provides guidelines to essential items. Each individual must determine his/her needs.

Guns & gear
All arms should be transported in shock-proof rifle cases. You may bring your own rifles with which you are familiar. Otherwise you can always rent from our fine selection of shot guns and rifles and save the hassle of transporting firearms.
All plains game, including the larger Eland and Kudu, can be taken with 30-06, 7mm, 300. Lower calibres may be used depending on the size of game;
Ammunition: South African Airways allows 11 lbs of ammunition per person. It must be packed in a hard container. (You will get more info. on this from your travel agent). 60 rounds of ammunition should be enough for an ordinary safari.

Also bring:
Binoculars
Flashlight (with extra batteries)
Knife Gun cleaning kit
Gun case
Gun serial numbers (important)
Ammo belt & pouch ear plugs (personal choice)
Clothing
South Africa is an area of vast weather variants according to the seasons.
Summer: October - March (60°F - 110°F)
Winter: May - August (32°F - 80°F)