Bloubank
consists of 6500 acres in a 25000 acre conservancy. We are the only outfitter
operating on the conservancy. There is a vast amount of game from Elephant,
Lion, Rhino and Leopard to most species of plains game. It consists of typical
bushveld terrain that is very diverse with large trees in some parts and changing
into brush in other areas. Rolling hills with dry river beds crosses the farm
that gives us a diverse ecosystem, enabling us to sustain large herds of plains
game.
During the year it might be necessary to walk and stalk but for the most
part you will be hunting from ground, pit and elevated blinds. Temperatures are
moderate during the winter months (May to August) and hot but manageable during
the rest of the year. Hunting season is from March until October but we can
arrange a hunt for any time of the year. We have a well equipped hunting
vehicle for transportation on the farm and collecting of shot animals. Sight seeing trips can be arranged to the
WHAT TO BRING
- Camo shirts, long and short sleeves.
- Camo pants, long and short sleeves.
- Warm windproof jacket and sweater.
- Clothes need to be soft and quite to avoid noise.
- Woolen socks, well worn boots or suitable walking shoes.
- Range finder and extra bow equipment.
- Hat or cap, face mask or como paint.
- Sunscreen lotion and bug spray.
- Camera, binoculars, video camera with tripod, flash and film.
- Electrical adapter 220-110 volts, appliances in South Africa use 220 volts.
- Flashlight and batteries.
- Malaria prophylactics. (a more comprehensive list will be discussed)
BOOKINGS AND PAYMENT
We
require 50% of the total daily rate to confirm your booking. The balance, of
your daily rate is payable on your arrival on the farm. Trophy fees for animals
taken or wounded, is payable at the end of your safari. In the event of
cancellation the following is required; if you cancel you must rebook the hunt
for another time in the same year or the deposit will be forfeited. Only
payments in the form of cash or traveler’s cheques will be accepted. Personal
cheques will not be accepted. Prices are subject to possible annual increases
which include hunters that books safaris in advance.
1 x HUNTER 1 x GUIDE $360
2 x HUNTER 1 x GUIDE $280
3 - 4 x HUNTER 1 x GUIDE $250
OBSERVERS $170
IF WE HUNT SPECIES ON COCESSION AREA ADD $20 PER PERSON PER DAY.
1. Services of professional hunter, tracker, skinner, campstaff and hunting vehicle.
2. Accommodation, meals, bottle of wine or beer with dinner, soft drinks, laundry service.
3. Field preparation of trophies.
4. Transportation of trophies to a local Taxidermist or dip, ship and pack company.
5. Pick up and drop of at EASTGATE AIRPORT HOEDSPRUIT(there are two flights daily to and from JOHANNESBURG -OR THAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT).
DAILY RATES EXCLUDES
1. Fees for game taken or wounded.
2. Taxidermy fees; packing, dipping and shipping to final destination.
3. Hotel charges before and after contracted period.
4. Air charters if needed.
5. Change of hunting area $125/hunter – if required.
6. Transfers to and from JOHANNESBURG- O.R TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT and hunting area. $150/per person.
7. Gratuities for staff. (below is an estimate to work from)
BABOON $60
BLUEWILDEBEEST $880
BUSHBUCK $900
BUSHPIG $500
COMMON DUIKER $275
ELAND (min 7 days) $1900
GIRAFFE $3300
HONEY BADGER $440
IMPALA $275
JACKAL $90
KUDU (min 7 days) $1650 (horns longer than 60’’ $3000)
MONKEY $70
NYALA (min 7 days) $2500
STEENBUCK $275
WATERBUCK (min 7 days) $1800
WARTHOG $250
ZEBRA – BURCHELL $275
LIABILITY