1x1: Eastern Cape Free-range Hunt
Daily rate fee
Daily rate fee
Trophy fee is not included
Nick: Owner, Outfitter and PH
South Africa
Response rate: 97%
Response time: within a day
More about us
Our company was established in 1997 and operates in 1 territory.
- My family has lived in the area for five generations, and hunting is in our blood. I have been a registered PH for more than 25 years.
- We hunt FAIR CHASE and FREE RANGE, and I am familiar with every corner of our hunting areas.
- The Eastern Cape is one of the safest areas to hunt in Africa, and I will be your personal guide.
- First-time hunters are welcome to enjoy this African experience. I will be with you through every step of your journey on your African Safari.
- The lodge options are in the middle of our 60,000-hectare concession, so there is no need to travel long distances on the tarmac roads.
- We offer unique, highly competitive Rates and Packages. My packages are all-inclusive, and there are no hidden costs from when I pick you up to when I drop you off at the Port Elizabeth airport.
- The sheer number of animals will astound you.
- Nothing beats a day in Africa hunting and doing long stalks and trying to outwit your quarry.
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About this hunt
THE RANCH Sits on an escarpment (2200 feet above sea level) and has four unique biospheres within half an hour’s drive. This unique change in biospheres results in huge animal diversity. The landscape and habitats vary from deep wide valley bushveld with thick riverine bush, home of the Eastern Cape Kudu as well as Cape Bushbuck, Nyala, Warthog, and Bushpig. The sides of the valleys/canyons make for great vantage points. A lot of time is spent at these elevated points glassing for trophies. On the plateau above the valley lies the savanna and scattered woodlands. This is home to species such as Impala, Sable, Zebra, Waterbuck and Mountain Reedbuck. These plateaus also make great vantage points for glassing and the start of many long stalks. The savanna gradually gives way to the long rolling Bedford plains which were once the place of vast animal migrations across the Eastern Cape. These plains are where Springbuck, Blesbok and Black Wildebeest are found and often ambushed from behind the endless anthills which make for good hiding places. These plains give way to the Kaggaberg Mountain range with valleys and box canyons, home to the Eland, Cape Bushbuck and Kudu. ACCOMMODATION: FARM GUESTHOUSE as listed 4 STAR THATCH LODGE upgrades available at an additional fee of $150 per hunter NO HIDDEN COSTS The headline price is what you pay, excluding travel and taxidermy costs.
Guided
(Regular trip)
Baiting
Driven Hunt
Rifle Hunting
Stalking
Calling
Muzzleloader
Hunting season: 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Best time for hunting: 1 Mar 2024 - 31 Oct 2024
OTC Tag available
Where you will hunt
Territory
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: 150000acres / 60,000 hectares
Languages spoken by staff: English
Operating since: 1997 year
Structure by elevation
Plains: 33%
Hills: 33%
Mountains: 33%
Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 70%
Forest: 30%
Entertainment services
Shooting range Excursions Tours can be arranged to Addo Elephant National Park, Mountain Zebra National Park, the Sunshine Coast, Garden Route and Port Alfred
Where you will stay
Hunting Lodge
Hopewell Lodge We are proud to announce the opening of our new lodge Hopewell. Nestled at the top of a valley, the lodge has breathtaking views of the surrounding bush veld and savanna with the Kagga and Winterberg mountain ranges in the background. Our luxurious hunting lodge is of the highest standards, with a splendid charm and charismatic ambiance. We have 8 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, modernized to the highest standards to provide all modern conveniences, including Wifi. Unwind in the comfort of our grand lounge, surrounded by a warm fireplace, the perfect spot to spend long evenings socializing with friends and family or simply relaxing by the fire. Enjoy sunny days on the elevated wrap-around wooden deck alongside the pool. The lodge is totally off the grid and independent of the state’s electrical distribution system. Option #1: Daily Rate as per listing Option #2: Additional Daily Rate fee of $150 per observer will apply
Facilities: Internet Bathroom Ensuite shower Fridge Laundry Safe Mobile network coverage Electricity Solar power Swimming Pool Wine tasting Horse riding
How to get there
We meet and greet our guests at Port Elizabeth airport.
Nearest airport: Port Elizabeth
Distance from airport: 170kms
Transfer from airport: Yes
Transfer from railway: No
Other information
Gun rental: Yes
Vaccination required: No
Terms
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Ammunition
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Hunting license
- Gun rental
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Laundry
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
- All taxes and permit fees
- Use of high-end rifles, scopes, and ammunition (Sako and Swarovski)
- Skinners, trackers and dogs for retrieval of wounded animals
- Delivery of trophies to the taxidermy
Cancellation
- Not applicable as no deposit is required.
- Clients are considered booked on receipt of flight reservation
Price DOES NOT include
- International and regional flights
- Accommodation before and after the hunt
- Taxidermy costs
- Staff gratuities (tips)
- Travel and medical insurance
Wounding
- If not recovered during the hunt must be paid for in full.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Ammunition
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Hunting license
- Gun rental
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Laundry
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
- All taxes and permit fees
- Use of high-end rifles, scopes, and ammunition (Sako and Swarovski)
- Skinners, trackers and dogs for retrieval of wounded animals
- Delivery of trophies to the taxidermy
Price DOES NOT include
- International and regional flights
- Accommodation before and after the hunt
- Taxidermy costs
- Staff gratuities (tips)
- Travel and medical insurance
Cancellation
- Not applicable as no deposit is required.
- Clients are considered booked on receipt of flight reservation
Wounding
- If not recovered during the hunt must be paid for in full.
Payment
Deposit
Final payment
Reviews (12)
Great value and experience
Price obviously always enjoyable, means I can shoot more. I also enjoyed the large and multiple concessions they have so I did not feel like I was hunting the same spot everyday. Also the only place I have hunted in SA with 100% fair chase, we had a herd of Lechwe jump the fence on to land we could not pursue and had to move on to a new location. Greatest part was their working great with my 14 year old daughter and even more they worked to get me within 60 yards of a Sable, Lechwe and Warthog all I took with my new Bowtech RevoltX80 bow. That is some work when they do not put out food, they do not control water, have no blinds and is low fence, a real spot and stalk time.
The second flight was an extra cost and pain especially since I'm traveling with guns, kids and during COVID. But hey they served free beer at 10:00am on the flight so that helps kill the pain.
Excellent hunting experience
A different kind of hunt for Africa
This hunt is different from my past two trips in that, with low fence hunting, it was much more like hunting back home, though with a lot more game. In my past trips to Africa, we mainly road hunted, shooting near the vehicle, if not from the vehicle. With Nick we did a lot of spotting from a distance and then stalking to get in position, or even just getting out and walking ridge tops, spotting across the ridge and then sneaking in on the game. Nick was also great about getting me in close. I know some guys love long shots, but for me putting on a good stalk is a big part of the fun. I love getting in close and Nick was happy to do so.
While we all had a great time there are areas of improvements when comparing to my other trips to Africa. The facility could be better. A lot of furniture is warn and not comfortable, door handles were coming off and/or hard to close the door, and not much to look at or do between hunts on the grounds. It would be great to have lounge chairs outside for relaxing between hunts. A larger beverage selection would be a plus, only had one type of light beer, and two whiskies to choose from. I would also say the lunch menu could be upgraded, and I personally would like all meats to be local game. It is easy for me to have beef, pork and chicken at home, but I can only get African wild game in Africa.
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