Southern Africa is one of richest game areas in the world. Hunting opportunities are numerous and provide the ideal environment for you to create your own tailor made safari and enables you to add to your trophy collection. Apart from exceptional hunting, the region is also an excellent holiday destination. Any combination is possible. Please allow us to assist you in creating your own African dream experience.

RIFLE HUNTING SAFARIS

Available species can be divided into the following groups:

Plains Game: Hunting takes place on open plains as well as in savannah bushveld. The region offer an excellent variety of Plains Game including Blesbuck, Zebra, Waterbuck, Springbuck (Common, Kalahari, Black, White and Copper - collectively known as a “Grand Slam”), Mountain Reedbuck, Bushbuck, Blue and Black Wildebeest, Red Hartebeest (Cape), Vaal Rhebuck and Gemsbuck, to name but a few. Plains game hunting provides an excellent challenge from first time visitors to the more seasoned hunter with shots ranging from 30 yards up to 250 yards.

Spiral Horn: To be found in similar habitat as the Plains Game. Four sought after examples of Spiral Horn are on offer in the region namely Kudu (Southern Greater and Eastern Cape), Eland, Nyala and Bushbuck (Chobe, Limpopo and Eastern Cape). Sizes range from Eland, the world’s largest antelope, to Bushbuck, which coincidentally has a temperament similar to that of the Cape Buffalo. Spiral Horn forms the backbone and usually is the most impressive part of any trophy collection.

Pigmy Antelope: Do not let their size fool you, this is one of the most challenging groups available in the region. Your patience and hunting skills will be tested to the extreme when hunting the “Tiny Ten”. Habitat ranges from dense riverbanks, coastal sand forests and high mountainous areas. Species on offer include Blue, Red and Grey Duiker, Southern Bush Duiker, Oribi, Klipspringer, Cape and Sharps Grysbuck, Vaal Rhebuck and Steenbuck. Please bear in mind that some of these are subject to CITES permits.

Big Five: This is one group recognised by all in the hunter’s fraternity. Awe inspiring and respected. Lion, Leopard, Rhino, Cape Buffalo and Elephant. The mere mention of this group conjures images of the true African hunting safari experience. Unique to Africa, this is the ultimate test for all hunters. Allow us to assist you, with knowledge and experience, to hunt these great creatures in their own environment. Apart from Cape Buffalo, CITES permits are applicable.

BOW HUNTING

Recognised as one of the fastest growing disciplines in the region, we at GIX Africa are well aware of all the unique requirements involved with bow hunting. Be it a patient wait in a blind or a careful stalk, we will be there with you. Species available include Plains Game, Spiral Horn and Pigmy Antelope. We have at our disposal designated Bow Hunting areas where the needs of Bow Hunters are specifically catered for. These include pre-constructed elevated and pit blinds. Together with our knowledge of the different animals and their behaviour, you should be able to attain great trophies.

FAMILY / GROUP

Family and Group bookings are always welcome at GIX Africa. A Family safari will provide you with the ideal opportunity to spend quality time with your family members, whether they join you as fellow hunters or as observers. Additionally it creates the ideal environment for bonding and sharing first time hunting experiences. It will enable parents to pass existing knowledge and experience on to the next generation and initiate a love and appreciation for nature and all its wonders. A Group safari with GIX Africa will strengthen any relationship, be it with family, friends or business associates. According to law a maximum of two hunters will be allocated to a Professional Hunter ensuring personal attention and support. You can however still opt for a one on one. Please see our Price List for rates applicable to two on one, one on one and observers.

PHOTOGRAPHIC

With our experience in the region we are in the ideal position to advise you on Photographic safaris. Be it a self drive safari or guided tour, you will have the opportunity to experience Africa in all its splendour. During our extensive travels in the region we have identified destinations off the beaten track. Ranging from extraordinary landscapes to game rich areas, from the southern tip of the Cape of Good Hope to the plains of Serengeti in Tanzania, this will be an out of the ordinary adventure. Photo opportunities will be unique and plentiful.

Daily and Package Rates Include (unless otherwise stated):

• Services of Professional Hunter
• Accommodation (See Day of Arrival Option)
• Laundry service
• All meals
• Beverages (soft drinks, wine and malt in moderation)
•  All transportation in the hunting area
•  Field preparation of trophies
• Skinners and trackers
• Delivery of trophies to taxidermist
• All Hunting licenses (Excluding CITES)

Daily and Package Rates Exclude:

• International and Domestic air travel
• $500.00 transfer fee per vehicle ( between airport of arrival and hunting area, different hunting areas and back to airport of departure)
• Trophy Fees of animals taken, wounded or lost (If not part of a Package)
• Additional daily excursions
• All Taxidermy charges
• Gun rental and provision of ammunition
• Gratuities
• $10.00 Conservation Levy per trophy taken or animal wounded
• 14% VAT (Value Added Tax) applicable to animals wounded and lost
• 14% VAT on day fee portion of packages and standard day fees