Africa Bowhunts
Introduction to Africa
Where can you bowhunt up to
10 big game species at a time and expect to shoot half
a dozen or more animals during a 10-day bowhunt? The
answer is Africa! Africa is a bowhunter’s paradise and
many adventurous bowhunters are beginning to realize the treasures
that await them there. The number and variety of big game
species you should see on a typical safari are mind-boggling
including some rather large ones. For example, while I
was waiting in a tree stand a couple of years ago in Zimbabwe,
a herd of 25 elephants came into water at dusk. They were
drinking and splashing in the water just 10 to 20 yards from
his perch. Talk about exciting! On the same hunt, my hunting partner, Darren, practically had a rhino join
him in his pit blind. Can you pick a spot?
About Dries
Visser Bowhunting Safaris
Stick & String Outfitters
is extremely excited to offer these awesome Africa hunts to
our clients. We represent one of the best and most experienced
outfitters in all of Africa - DRIES VISSER SAFARIS.
DRIES VISSER SAFARIS was established in 1990, after Dries Visser
Sr had successfully developed the main hunting reserve from
where safaris are conducted all over South Africa.
The goal of DRIES VISSER SAFARIS is to combine hunting experience
and dedication to the art of hunting, with personal care and
attention to provide hunters with an experience of a lifetime.
This is done by hunting the best areas with high quality trophy
animals, in addition to the skill and experience of hand picked
professional hunters in guiding clients to harvest the best
trophies.
Dries Visser Jr grew up on
the hunting reserve and gained experience from an early age,
hunting with his father - his skills and experience makes him
the perfect partner in his father´s hunting enterprise.
DRIES VISSER SAFARIS operates all over Southern Africa, as well
as in Namibia, providing clients with
a wide variety of species and difference in hunting terrain.
Since 1995 DRIES VISSER SAFARIS started to specialize in bowhunting
as we realized how fast the bowhunting industry is growing.
After providing bowhunting service for the past ten years DRIES
VISSER SAFARIS has worked himself into one of Southern Africa’s
most leading bowhunting outfitters.
A huge black wildebeest
A big eland bull
Bowhunting Experience of Outfitter
Bowhunting is conducted all over the ranches
at strategic places from elevated, ground or pit blinds. The
outfitter has, after many years of experience, now converted
most elevated-blinds to pit-blinds or ground-blinds, these blinds
are much more successful and most scents and noises are eliminated.
The blinds are spacious and dark on the inside and are situated
within 15-20 yards from ponds, salt or mineral licks and game
trails. This enables the avid bow hunter to make effective shots
to harvest his African species with a single arrow each.
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A typical bowhunting hide (i.e., blind)
Our outfitter has specialized in bowhunting
since 1995. His main hunting area is an exclusive bowhunting
area. This private game reserve of 18,000 acres has an abundance
of game and you will be able to hunt many different species
from our blinds or tree stands; making this a bowhunter´s paradise!
The outfitter is a bowhunter himself as well as his guides and
he knows the needs of a bowhunter. They are experienced bowhunting
guides and therefore all our areas are set-up perfectly according
to a bowhunters needs. There are lots of outfitters that offer
bowhunting and many more that starting…but do they all understand
bowhunting? Our outfitter is different than many other outfitters
because he understands bowhunting, knows the needs of a bowhunter,
and all his guides are bowhunters.
Dries Visser Safaris - South
Africa
Hunting Locations and Property Size
South Africa, "a world in one country" for the tourist,
also offers the widest variety of species for the hunter, many
unavailable in any other country. The diversity of habitat and
hunting conditions makes South Africa an essential experience
for any hunter. As proved by inscriptions in trophy record books,
the best quality trophy of a wide variety of species are hunted
in South Africa.
The main bowhunting concession consists
of 18,000 acres in the Limpopo Province which is located in
the northern part of South Africa. Apart from his private property,
our outfitter also has access to many other private bow-only
game reserves, which enables him to always provide our clients
with different species, variety of hunting terrain and outstanding
trophy quality game; as he never over-hunts his hunting areas.
Past clients can testify to the fact that our outfitter hunts
excellent areas with very high quality trophies.
Our outfitter owns most of his hunting areas which allows him
then to manage them himself. He will never overhunt his areas
and will always maintain good trophy quality. And since his
property is bowhunting-only, it is set-up to bowhunting standards.
He also manages his areas to keep high quality trophies at all
times and will not over hunt his areas and all of his areas
are exclusively for bowhunting only.
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A big waterbuck
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A nice warthog
Plains Game Species and Trophy Quality
Our outfitter offers an incredible variety of plains game species
and has world record caliber animals. Species available on the
main bowhunting concession include baboon, black wildebeest,
blesbok, blue wildebeest, bushbuck, duiker, eland, gemsbok,
impala, jackal, kudu, monkey, nyala, red hartebeest, sable,
springbok, steenbok, tsessebe, waterbuck, and zebra (Burchells).
Species on the main ranch that really stand out from a trophy
quality perspective are kudu, impala, waterbuck, eland, gemsbuck.
A 62.5" kudu, #1 impala of 29.5", and 44.5" gemsbok
were shot on the ranch. The outfitter has many, many species
in the top 10 of the record book.
Record book trophies taken at the ranch
are as follow:
1) impala #1
2) gemsbuck #1
3) eland #1 (42")
4) leopard #1
5) buffalo pending #1 (scoring 132.5 inches)
6) roan antelope pending #1
7) hartebeest pending #1
Many other species are available on other ranches owned or leased
by the outfitter (see price list below).
A big nyala bull
A nice bushbuck
Hunting Season
The main hunting season runs from late May through September.
July and August are usually the most popular hunting months
because conditions are usually dry and the animals come to water
regularly. But many of the animals rut during late May and June
and this can be an exciting hunt period.
Accommodations
Our outfitters main camp is a comfortable
3 hours drive from Johannesburg International Airport and consists
of a luxury thatched lodge and en-suite chalets amid huge indigenous
know thorn trees. All modern amenities are provided, including
a daily laundry service. Highly trained camp staff will attend
to every need and there is a pool to cool off in during the
hotter months.
Meals consist of real bush cuisine, with lots of game meat on
the menu, complimented by superb South African wines. Campfires
and barbeques on a regular basis, amid the nocturnal sounds
of the African bush, bring home the true African experience.
Wives are welcome to accompany hunters to enjoy Africa in comfort.
Rich bird-life and wandering game reflect the tranquility of
the African bush. Side trips can be arranged for hunter and
observers, to the closely situated Marekele Game Reserve, the
Pilanesburg National Park, Sun City and other destinations.
Pricing
Hunters can either elect to hunt with a
package deal or pay the daily rates and trophy fees separately.
SPECIAL PACKAGES
Package 1: $4699
Included:
* 8 full days of hunting
* gemsbuck
* blue wildebeest
* impala
* warthog
* monkey / baboon
* 1 day of bird hunting
* Airport transfer
Package 2: $5715
Included:
* 8 full days of hunting
* kudu / waterbuck
* gemsbuck
* impala
* warthog
* blesbuck
* Airport transfer
Package 3: $7465
Included:
* 8 full days of hunting
* kudu / waterbuck
* gemsbuck
* hartebeest
* blue wildebeest
* blesbuck
* impala
* warthog
* Airport transfer
Additional information regarding the above packages:
1. 90% money back on all trophy fees not taken / harvested inside the package except for warthog which is $100 refundable.
2. VAT included in all packages
3. Airport transfer fees included inside packages
4. NO charge for your arrival and departure days, should you NOT hunt.
5. All package prices are for 2 x 1 guiding. Add $50 / day when hunting 1 x 1, make sure how you are scheduled to hunt
6. All packages can be upgraded to add more hunting days and trophies
7. Trophies inside packages can be exchanged towards other game for 90% of value, except for warthog which is $100 exchangeable
8. Side trips available for observers
9. Note the price difference on kudu and Waterbuck as packages include the standard price of $1500.
Extras:
Only your International flight to South Africa plus gratuities!!!
DANGEROUS GAME
14 Day Leopard Hunt:
* $600 / day
* Trophy fee @ $4000
* BEE (Black Economic Empowerment) $800
* Extras: Bait
5 Day Buffalo Hunt:
* $600 / day
* $12 000 Trophy fee up to 40”. Above 40” on request
5 Day Lion Hunt:
* $600 / day
* Lion Male @ on request
* Full Mane lion @ on request
* Lion Female @ $8 000
Rhino Dart:
* $600 / day
* Trophy fee @ $5000
* Veterinary @ $500 / day
* Helicopter @ $350 / hour – in needed
* Normally 1 day hunt
Or if these packages don't fit your
desired wish list, you may want to hunt on a daily rate where
you just pay for the animals you shoot. Here are those rates.
2007 Daily Rates (VAT Included)
NO. OF HUNTERS |
DAILY RATE (PER PERSON) |
|
1x1 Guiding |
$380 |
|
2x1 Guiding |
$330 |
|
Dangerous Game |
$600 |
|
Non-Hunting Observer |
$150 |
2007 Trophy Fees
SPECIES |
TROPHY FEE |
SPECIES |
TROPHY FEE |
|
African Wild Cat |
$350 |
Lechwe |
On Request |
|
Baboon* |
$80 |
Caracal |
$400 |
|
Black Wildebeest* |
$1100 |
Monkey* |
$80 |
|
Blesbok* |
$400 |
Nyala* |
$2,250 |
|
Blesbok (White)* |
$600 |
Porcupine |
$300 |
|
Blue Wildebeest* |
$900 |
Red Hartebeest* |
$900 |
|
Bushbuck* |
$850 |
Common Reedbuck |
$750 |
|
Bushpig |
$450 |
Mountain Reedbuck |
$750 |
|
Civet |
$350 |
Roan |
On Request |
|
Duiker* |
$300 |
Sable |
On Request |
|
Eland (min. 7 days)* |
$1,900 |
Springbok* |
$500 |
|
Gemsbok* |
$950 |
White Springbok |
$800 |
|
Genet |
$200 |
Black Springbok* |
$600 |
|
Giraffe |
On Request |
Steenbok* |
$300 |
|
Honey Badger |
$380 |
Tsessebe* |
$2,400 |
|
Impala* |
$300 |
Waterbuck under 25" (min. 7 days)* |
$1,500 |
|
Jackal* |
$80 |
Waterbuck 25" & bigger (min. 7 days)* |
$100/inch extra |
|
Klipspringer |
$850 |
Warthog* |
$250 |
| Kudu under 50" (min. 7 days)* |
$1,500 |
Zebra (Burchell)* |
$1100 |
| Kudu 50" or bigger (min. 7 days)* |
$100/inch extra |
Zebra (Hartman) |
On Request |
*=Species available on main ranch.
Daily rates include:
* Service of experience professional hunter, trackers and skinners, camp personnel and hunting vehicle.
* Accommodation, meals, beverages and daily laundry services.
* Field preparation of trophies.
* Transportation of trophies to a local Taxidermists or Dip and Pack Company of the client's choice.
Daily rates exclude:
* Trophy fees for game taken or wounded.
* Taxidermy fees: packing, dipping and shipping to final destination.
* Hotel Charges before and after contracted safari period - if needed.
* Air charters if needed.
* Change of hunting area - $125/hunter - if required.
* Transfers to and from Johannesburg International Airport and hunting area:
$170 / hunter
* Gratuities for staff: (below is an estimate to work from)
- Approx - $30 - $40 / day for camp staff, trackers
and skinners.
- Approx - $60 / day for your guide
Important Note: In Africa, hunters are responsible
for paying for any animals hit, whether recovered or not.
Testimonials
PAT LEFEMINE (owner of the Bowsite.com):
What an experience! I can't believe how wonderful this trip
turned out - better than I had imagined! Dries Jr was the best
and Ben (tracker) made me feel great - even when I was concerned
about a possible bad shot on my leopard. I can't say that this
hunt was anything but superb!! I'll be back!
PHIL PHILLIPS (outfitter and well-known
bowhunter): The best hunt i've been on in years and I hunt a
lot!! Thank you all...hope to see you soon.
CALVIN FARNER (taxidermist and well-known
bowhunter): A Great experience and beautifull country. Hard
working staff and wonderful host. Will recommend this operation
to interested bowhunters. Keep up the great work and I look
forward to a return to South Africa.
Deposit
We require a nonrefundable $1500 deposit to confirm your booking
($500 for a nonhunter). The balance, together with your trophy
fees, is payable at the end of your safari. In the event of
cancellation, the deposit will be forfeited unless another safari
is booked by the client. Only payments in the form of cash,
travelers checks, or bank drafts will be accepted. Personal
checks will not be accepted.
Liability
Our outfitter undertakes to exercise the utmost care to ensure
the safety of you, our client and your belongings, but we cannot
be responsible for any illness, accident, act of God or loss
whatsoever, not any expenses arising there from.
Dries Visser Safaris - Namibia
Dries Visser Safaris is proud to announce that we will be offering some exciting bowhunts in Namibia as of 2008 in conjunction with Tambuti Wilderness.
Hunting Area
Tambuti Wilderness is situated in the Northern Region of Namibia and is approximately 40 km west of Otavi and approximately 20km (as the crow flies) from the famous Etosha Pans.
This spectacular Private Game Reserve were established 8 years ago and very limited hunting took place since then, due to this fact numerous of excellent trophies are still available for bowhunters and approx 2500 kudus are found on Tambuti.
Tambuti covers 25 000 acres of private land, with about 60% mountains, which include numerous game species such as leopard, cheetah, giraffe, kudu, gemsbuck, zebra, eland and many more. From time to time lions do pass through this area, as it is very close to the Etosha National Park, a total of 25 species is available for hunting on Tambuti.
Bowhunting
Tambuti will be a bowhunting friendly area just like our main bowhunting areas in South Africa. Hunting will be conducted the same way with your average shot being approx 16 yards! Several “pit” blinds are build at waterholes all over the reserve to insure a successful bowhunting safari and which will make Tambuti a true bowhunters paradise in the heart of Namibia! Tambuti has large numbers of game of all sorts which will ensure any bowhunters dream of hunting Africa to become true.
Deposits / Payments
A non – refundable deposit of $1500 will confirm your booking. Note the following requirements in the event of a cancellation;
* 9 months or more, before the start of your scheduled hunt: your whole deposit can be used to re-schedule your hunt for the following year.
* Within 9 months to the start of your scheduled hunt: your whole deposit will be forfeited.
The balance of your hunt is payable by cash or travelers check on your departure day.
Etosha National Park
Side trips to the Etosha National Park (1 ½ hour away by road) can be arranged upon request. The Etosha have a rich wildlife including the lion, leopard, elephant and black rhino. This option is greatly recommended since the Etosha is so close to Tambuti.
Flights / Travel
Clients need to fly to Johannesburg International Airport in South Africa from where you will have to fly again to Windhoek International Airport in Namibia. You will be met by our representatives at Windhoek Airport from where you will be transported to Tambuti which is a 5 hour drive.
You may have to overnight at Johannesburg on arrival and we recommend that you stay at the “Afton Guest House”. Ask your travel agency for contact details.
Recommended Travel Agency: Gracey Travel International: 1-800-299-8558
Notes
* Non – trophy animals (e.g. broken horns) may be available at discount prices.
* Bowhunting on leopard is not permitted.
* Canadian and US citizens requires only a valid passport to enter Namibia.
Accommodations
The accommodation at Tamboti Wilderness consists of luxury thatched lodge and on-suite chalets. All modern amenities are provided. Meals consist of real bush cuisine, with lots of game meat on the menu. Campfires and barbeques are conducted on a regular basis, amid the nocturnal sounds of the African bush that brings home the true African experience while game can be viewed at a waterhole,
only 50 yards away from our fire pit.
Wives are welcome to accompany hunters and enjoy Africa in comfort. Rich Birdlife and game reflect the tranquility of the African bush and side trips to the famous Etosha National Park – which is highly recommended since it is so close by.
Pricelist Namibia 2008
SPECIAL PACKAGES
Package 1 = $6250
Included:
* 8 Full Days of hunting
* Kudu
* Gemsbuck (1)
* Gemsbuck (2)
* Springbuck
* Warthog
* Airport Transfer
Package 2 = $6675
Included:
* 8 Full Days of hunting
* Kudu
* Gemsbuck
* Black wildebeest
* Springbuck
* Warthog
* Airport Transfer
Package 3 = $8055
Included:
* 10 Full Days of hunting
* Kudu (1)
* Kudu (2)
* Gemsbuck
* Red Hartebeest
* Springbuck
* Warthog
* Airport Transfer
Additional information regarding the above packages:
1. 100% money back on all trophy fees not taken / harvested inside the package, except for second gemsbuck on package 1 and second kudu on package 2 where only $585 and $950 is refundable additionally
2. Airport transfer fees included inside packages
3. NO charge for your arrival and departure days, should you NOT hunt
4. 14% Government tax on daily fees not included
5. All package prices are for 2 x 1 guiding. Add $80 / day when hunting 1 x 1, make sure how you are scheduled to hunt
6. All packages can be upgraded to add more hunting days and trophies
7. All Trophies inside packages can be exchanged towards other game for 100% of value, except for your second gemsbuck or kudu like described in #1 above.
8. Note the price difference on kudu, as packages include the standard price of $1400. The second kudu on package 2 need to be less than 52 inches; otherwise $200 is to be paid extra.
Extras:
Only your International flight to Namibia plus gratuities!!!
Dangerous Game:
* 14 Day Leopard / Cheetah Hunt:
* $600 / day
* Trophy fee @ $4000
* Bait – game need to be used as per pricelist
Additional Rates: (All prices quoted in US$)
SPECIES |
TROPHY FEE |
SPECIES |
TROPHY FEE |
| Kudu (under 52") |
$1400 |
Baboon |
$100 |
| Kudu (52" and over) |
$1600 |
Caracal |
$350 |
| Female kudu |
$550 |
African Wildcat |
$350 |
| Cape Eland |
$1650 |
Porcupine |
$300 |
| Female Eland |
$825 |
Damara Dik Dik |
$2000 |
| Gemsbok |
$875 |
Common Duiker |
$400 |
| Black Wildebeest |
$1200 |
Steenbok |
$400 |
| Blue Wildebeest |
$875 |
Kalahari Springbok |
$500 |
| Red Hartebeest |
$875 |
Giraffe |
$2400 |
| Ostrich |
$350 |
Honey Badger |
$300 |
| Warthog |
$350 |
Blackface Impala |
$2500 |
| Zebra (Burchell) |
$1100 |
Jackal |
$100 |
| Zebra (Hartman) |
$1300 |
Klipspringer |
$850 |
| Waterbuck |
$1,850 |
Leopard |
$4000 |
| |
|
Cheetah |
$4000 |
Daily Fees:
1 x 1 guiding $380
2 x 1 guiding
$300
Dangerous Game $600
Observers $150
Daily rates include:
* Service of experience professional hunter, trackers and skinners, camp personnel and hunting vehicle.
* Accommodation, meals, beverages and daily laundry services.
* Field preparation of trophies.
* Transportation of trophies to a local Taxidermists or Dip and Pack Company of the client's choice.
Daily rates exclude:
* Trophy fees for game taken or wounded.
* Taxidermy fees: packing, dipping and shipping to final destination.
* Hotel Charges before and after contracted safari period - if needed.
* Air charters if needed.
* Transfers to and from Windhoek International Airport and hunting area:
$600 / vehicle / round trip
* Gratuities for staff: (below is an estimate to work from)
- Approx - $30 - $40 / day for camp staff, trackers
and skinners.
- Approx - $60 / day for your guide
* 14% Government Tax on daily fees
Choronga Safaris - South Africa
Choronga safaris is owned and operated by bowhunters giving us a unique advantage over most so-called “archery outfitters” in Africa. From the inception of our bowhunting only area we have set out to create an area that suits the unique needs of an archer. Combined, William and Evan have over 30 years of bowhunting experience and we have used every ounce of this experience to create a bowhunter’s paradise.
LETHAL ADVANTAGES OF CHORONGA SAFARIS:
-Archery only!!! No rifle hunting on the concession!!!
- 23 Species of animals on the main bowhunting concession.
- Limited numbers of hunters allowed each year which means very low hunting pressure.
- Blinds designed, built, and positioned by bowhunters, for bowhunters
- All natural waterholes. (No cement damns or cattle troughs)
- Average shot is between 15 & 20 yards.
2007 HIGHLITES
140 TROPHIES QUALIFIED FOR SCI RECORD BOOK (98%)
34 TROPHIES QUALIFIED FOR THE TOP 25 (24%)
PENDING NEW SCI #3 COMMON NYALA
A TESTAMENT TO OUR SUCCESS:
OVER 3/4 OF OUR CLIENTS HAVE RETURNED, OR ARE RETURNING, FOR SECOND AND THIRD SAFARIS WITH AFRICA’S BOWHUNTING AUTHORITY - CHORONGA SAFARIS -
Dangerous
Game Hunts (South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe)
Call for prices and details
(303) 816-1136.
A huge cape bufffalo
Another big buff with a bow
Pat Lefemine of the Bowsite.com with a huge
tom (#3 SCI)
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Another big tom
