6-Day Sable Hunting Package
Rustenburg, OTHER
1-10 Guests • Lodge • Private • Guided
Description
Sable Hunting
Sable Antelope are large animals that are dark brown to black in color with prominent white bellies. They have tall horns which bow backward similar to the horns of a Roan. Their faces are mostly white with big black marks and stripes. They have a prominent make from the back of their necks to their shoulders. Both males and females carry horns.
This is the perfect opportunity for two hunters that want to hunt good quality Sable at a reduced price.
What to Expect
We host distinguished hunters, non-hunters, and families in a variety of luxury safari lodges located on terrain which enable our visitors to enjoy the exquisite views of the bushveld.
We spoil our guests with morning and evening game drives, delicious gourmet meals, and exclusive interaction with Africa's indigenous fauna and flora. We leave no stone unturned to ensure that your hunting safari becomes a lifelong memorable experience.
Our professional hunters, trackers, and skinners will ensure that every bit of your hunting safari conforms to the highest ethical standards of quality. We only select a variety of high-quality animals for trophy hunting.
Non-hunters can enjoy a day excursion to the delights of Africa’s gaming capital, Sun City. This is a thrilling urban resort bordering the Pilanesberg National Park, which is convenient for visitors wanting to experience both the tranquillity of nature and the entertainment of the casino, only 25 miles from home base.
Our variety of activities which include wing shooting, game drives, helicopter flips, horseback safaris, clay pigeon shooting, hiking, and several other day excursions will definitely exceed your expectations.
We are looking forward to welcoming you with exceptional hospitality and an unforgettable experience!
Location
Situated in the North West Province of South Africa, bordering Botswana to the north and surrounded by Gauteng, Limpopo, Free State, and the Northern Cape Provinces.
Fondly known as the 'heritage province', the North West boasts several cultural villages, where visitors learn about and experience traditional culture. There are 2 World Heritage Sites in the province - the Vredefort Dome and the Taung hominid fossil site, part of the Cradle of Humankind.
The North West are malaria-free and within easy reach of Johannesburg and Pretoria, making it an accessible and rewarding Safari location. Most of the region is made up of scattered trees and grassland, providing the ideal habitat for the Big 5 to roam freely within pristine Savanah bushveld vegetation. The region enjoys all-year-round sunshine with average maximum temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius (85 F) during the day and 22 degree Celsius (70 F) at night.
Camp Facilities
All accommodation camps consist of the followings services and facilities:
All camps have electricity.
Daily laundry and room service
All rooms are equipped with air conditioning.
Hairdryers are available in all rooms.
International plug adapters will be available at camps.
Dining areas consist of dining tables with all necessary cutlery, glasses, and utensils.
All camps include a comfortable fireplace ensured to unleash the best hunting stories among you
and your friends/family.
Swimming pools at each camp.
Free WiFi is available at camps.
Coffee and Tee stations are situated at all dining areas of camps as well as the inside of each room.
Services
Airport Transport - Luxury Vehicles - Airplane Transport (Kingair 90)
Hunting Vehicles - We supply all fully equipped hunting vehicles.
Rifle Hire - We can supply our guests with the perfect hunting rifle and caliber for his big hunt.
Activities
Wingshooting - Experience a quality and fun-filled wingshooting excursion led by experienced German Shorthaired Pointers and their handlers. Guinea fowl; Crested Francolin; Swainon’s Spurfowl as well as numerous species of pigeons can be expected to be hunted during a wingshooting excursion with us.
Game Drives - LOCAL ON THE PROPERTY - We offer guests a game drive promised with plenty of wildlife sightings as well as exceptional lookout points gazing over the beautiful bushveld. Game drives include light appetizers as well as drinks.
Horseback Safaris - Horseback trails are one amongst many other great ways to encounter the beauty and wildlife South Africa has to offer. Guests can be assured of a calm and quality ride with well-trained horses suitable for any age and rider experience level.
Clay Pigeon Shooting - Clay shooting is a fun, action-filled activity for all where guests can friendly compete against each other in shooting clays with shotguns or just enjoy the experience. Shotguns can be hired and all necessary equipment needed for a thrilling clay pigeon shooting activity is present.
Hiking - Enjoy the magnificent views from the Magaliesburg mountains and enjoy a family outing, hike, or braai in the wilderness
Excursions
Predator Park - Predator Park is situated close to us and offers guests the chance to experience a number of big predators such as lion, leopard, tiger, black leopard, cheetah, and many more. It is definitely a must-do excursion while on your trip.
Canopy Tours - Go on a journey through the ecology and geology of one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world - estimated to be 2,500 million years old. Located in the Magaliesberg Biosphere Reserve.
Spas - Enjoy a relaxing day at a quality spa where some of the following services and treatments are offered: body scrub, couples massage, Facials, foot baths, manicures/pedicures, and so much more.
Pilanesberg - Pilanesberg is home to the Big 5 along with an abundance of flora and fauna. This Game Reserve in South Africa is every wildlife enthusiast’s dream. Pilanesberg is only a 30 min drive from camp.
Harties Cableway - The Hartbeespoort Cableway offers visitors panoramic views of the beautiful Mageliesbery Hartbeespoort Dam and surrounding areas, as well as excellent recreational and educational facilities.
Craft Beer - Located in the heart of the Magaliesburg mountains, we brew a range of exciting lagers and craft ales. Pioneers in Craft Brewing & Distilling in Magaliesburg since 2012. We offer an artisanal craft brewery & distillery as well as a quaint restaurant. Overlooking the breathtaking Zeekoeihoek valley guests can relax and enjoy an afternoon under our magnificent pecan nut trees.
National Park - Kruger National Park, in northeastern South Africa, is one of Africa’s largest game reserves. Its high density of wild animals includes the Big 5: lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo. Hundreds of other mammals make their home here, as do diverse bird species such as vultures, eagles, and storks. Mountains, bush plains, and tropical forests are all part of the landscape.
Hot Air Ballooning - Fly over the pristine wilderness of Pilanesberg National Park in a hot air balloon at sunrise on this tour from Sun City. This vantage point allows you to see things that ground tours might miss, including aerial views of Africa's "Big Five" game. Listen to commentary from your guide to learn about the park as you fly, then touch down for a glass of sparkling wine and a full English breakfast in a private lodge to end your tour. National park fees and round-trip transportation from select hotels are included.
Elephant & Monkey Sanctuary - Visitors are taken on a journey into the world of the African elephant and are guided through an unforgettable experience with these magnificent creatures. Visitors are able to touch, feed and get to know these animals. The Elephant Sanctuary is unique in that it offers visitors the incredible opportunity to walk hand-in-trunk with the elephants. Enter the world of the Africa Elephant. Understand the height at which an elephant stands and experience their environment from an elephant's perspective.
Cultural Village - The Maropeng Visitor Centre is an award-winning, world-class exhibition, focusing on the development of humans and our ancestors over the past few million years.
Take a journey through time, starting with the formation of the planet and moving all the way through the evolutionary processes that culminated in the world as we know it today.
See fossils, learn about how humankind was born, view stone tools that are up to one million years old, and much more. This self-guided, interactive tour allows you to take all the time you need to ponder humanity’s fascinating origin story.
Sun City - One of Africa’s premier vacation destinations, Sun City in South Africa is internationally recognized for its superb resort offering of hotels, attractions, and world-class events. From the lavish opulence of The Palace of the Lost City to the casual elegance of the Cascades, the glamour of the annual Nedbank Golf Challenge to the tropical thrills of the Valley of Waves, Sun City delivers plenty to see and do in a beautiful malaria-free landscape.
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Upgrades
Rifle Rental
$93.50
Baboon (Permit Required)
$825.00
Your Host
from $8525/Experience
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Please note that there is a 50% non-refundable deposit included with your booking fee. In case of cancellation, and in accordance with the Host's cancellation policy, the remaining 50% may be returned to you or applied towards rescheduling a future trip.
Amenities
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Gear List
- CLOTHING:
- Long Sleeve Shirts x 2 (dark plain color)
- Short Sleeve Shirts x 2 (dark plain color)
- Trousers x 2
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Rules & Guidelines
SAFARI PLANNING
Dates of safari: Please inform us which dates will fit you best and whether you want to rifle hunt or bow hunt so that we can assist you in choosing the best dates.
Kindly inform us whether you would like to combine your hunting safari with a photographic safari such as Cape Town or
Kruger National Park, so that we can assist in which dates will work best.
Passports: Please ensure that your passport is valid for six months after your arrival back in the USA. Ensure that you have a minimum of three open pages in your passport. There are no special entry requirements for United States citizens entering South Africa.
Flights to South Africa: All flights from the United States flying into South Africa fly to OR Tambo International airport. If you are traveling with firearms and ammunition it is advisable to not fly through Europe.
There are direct flights from Washington Dulles and New York (JFK) to OR Tambo offered by South African Airlines.
There is a direct flight from Atlanta Georgia to OR Tambo airport offered by delta airlines; this is the most popular route.
There also are various flights through Dubai and Qatar by Emirates airlines and Qatar airlines.
There are also various flights through Europe although they are not advisable if you are traveling with firearms since not all European airlines carry firearms and ammunition.
Please email us all of your flight details so that we can be sure to be ready to pick you up at the airport.
Please ensure that you spend good time on the shooting range to ensure that you are ready to shoot from both a bench as well
shooting sticks to help ensure that you will have great success on your hunt. This will also help that you feel good and
comfortable to be ready for the safari.
ARRIVING AT THE AIRPORT
All clients will be picked up at OR Tambo international airport on their arrival by one of our professional hunters.
Once the client has touched down at OR Tambo airport you will clear customs and then proceed to the baggage carousel to collect your luggage.
Once you get your luggage please proceed to the arrival hall where one of our professional hunters will be waiting for you close to the overhanging electronic flight board. Look for the sign with your name on it.
If you are traveling with a firearm you will not receive it at the baggage carousel.
Once you get your luggage please proceed to the arrival hall where the professional hunter will accompany you to the SAPS firearm office at the airport where you will receive your firearm.
Once clients enter through the sliding doors at the arrival hall at OR Tambo airport, immediately head to your right where a professional hunter will wait for you with a name board with the client's name on it.
Once you leave the airport it will be approximately a 2-hour and 30-minute drive to our camp.
Once the hunt has been conducted your professional hunter will take you back to OR Tambo international airport and will accompany you to your flight gate.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Firearm import permits:
Invitation Letter
Motivation Letter
Firearm permit form
For further information on flying with firearms and your rifle permits
as well as getting your firearms into South Africa we strongly recommend that you
use Henry Durrheim from rifle permits.
Website: www.riflepermits.com
Email: henry@riflepermits.com
Passport: If you are traveling with kids under 18 remember their under
bridged birth certificate as well as their valid passport.
TRAVELING WITH KIDS UNDER 18
When a child travels with both parents - All kids under 18 will be required to travel with their unabridged birth certificate along with their valid passports.
When a child travels with a single parent - If a child under 18 years old travel with one parent they must produce an under bridged certificate, a valid passport in addition to a valid affidavit in which the absent parent gives consent for the child to travel, a court order granting full parental responsibilities or the death certificate of the absent parent.
The affidavit should be no older than 3 months from the date of travel.
When a child under 18 years old travels with a guardian - They must produce an unabridged birth certificate, valid passports, an affidavit in which the parents give consent for the child to travel, documentation stating the person's contact details and residential address & contact details where the child will be residing.
The affidavit should be no older than 3 months from the date of travel.
GLOBAL RESCUE
When you are on your safari the last thing you would want to worry about is what will happen if something goes wrong.
We recommend that you visit www.globalrescue.com for quality travel insurance for your next trip.
Getting a membership at global rescue will ensure you that no matter what goes wrong you will get home to your loved ones.
Global Rescue membership services offer:
Field rescues from your point of injury.
Medical evacuations back to your own country and hospital of choice.
Medical and Security advisory services.
Destination reports and field updates.
Security extraction services from civil unrest, hostile environments, and natural disasters.
Travel assistance including lost documents.
Exclusive relationship with John Hopkins Medicine and over 200 international medical centers of excellence.
PRECAUTIONS
Our 3 main camps are located in a malaria-free area and malaria mostly occurs in northern Limpopo province in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique and Botswana.
We do recommend that you take out medical and travel insurance before your departure to South Africa for your own peace of mind.
We also recommend that you get vaccinated for Hepatitis A & B, as well as Tentatus before you leave for your trip. If you need any further health-related information while traveling please feel free to visit the CDC's travel page.
If you have any allergies, disabilities, or physical limitations please let us know in advance, also bring enough medication for your allergies, blood sugar etc. for your entire stay.
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