Free-Range Hippo Hunt in South Africa

2023

Free-Range Hippo Hunt in South Africa

ONLY $8,625!

THIS SAFARI INCLUDES

• 1 Bull Hippo Trophy Fee
• 5 Full Days of Hunting
• 2 Travel Days
• R/T Airport Transfer from Nelspruit
• All Food, Lodging, Beverages, Vehicle, Tracker, PH
• Permit and License

Observer Rate: $180 / Day

Rifle Rental $50 + $3 / Bullet

Add Hunting Days for $250 / Day

This is a heck of a deal on a free-range bull hippo on a river system that feeds a major national park in South Africa. The property is adjacent to one of Africa’s major national parks and consists of 60,000 acres that have 40 km of river chock full of hippos and crocodiles. Why hunt your hippo in a high-fence concession in a pond when you can hunt a free-ranging hippo on an unfenced private concession that also has Cape buffalo and other dangerous game?

THE HIPPO HUNTING AREA

This hunt takes place on a private reserve that borders a major national park in South Africa. The outfitter has obtained a select number of exportable bull hippo permits and plans on hunting 5-6 hippo bulls each year. The arrival airport will be Nelspruit and the nearest town is Malelane. The free-range hippo hunting property consists of 60,000 acres with 40 km of a river that feeds the National Park. There are adjacent sugar cane fields where the hippos come out to feed at night.

THE HIPPO HUNTING METHODS

The hippo hunt will start each day with a hearty breakfast and then you will go out and look for hippo activities and then make a plan. Hippos may be taken in the water, sunning on the bank, or in the cane fields at night. Having been on a nighttime hippo hunt, I can assure you that it is an exciting way to hunt hippos!  You never know what is going to happen when you turn on the spotlight. Sometimes they run as a group and sometimes they scatter. And sometimes they run right at you. You don't want to get caught up close between a panicked hippo and the water they are headed for!

Plains game is also available after your hippo is in the salt. Plains game hunting may be conducted in the same area as the hippo hunt occurs on, or depending on available quota and species desired, may occur on nearby game ranches. The minimum size of the ranches that will be hunted is 9,000 acres.

THE 4-STAR HIPPO HUNTING LODGE

You will stay at a 4-star luxury lodge that provides the hunters with the ultimate African grandeur. The private chalets feature air-conditioning and each bush chalet has its own private deck overlooking the nature reserve. Here you can enjoy the early morning calls of the wild and experience the nature of the bush.

The chalets are equipped with a mini-bar fridge, tea/coffee making facilities, built-in safe, superior quality mattresses and sheets, and en-suite bathrooms. Internet and cell phone service are available in the camp. The food and level of service are outstanding and are a great example of what a safari should be!

GETTING THERE

Clients will fly to Nelspruit, South Africa, where they will be met by the outfitter and driven to camp. The hunt will start the next morning.

TAXIDERMY

The outfitter uses Life Form Taxidermy for dip and pack and taxidermy services.

This is the only free-range hippo hunt in South Africa that I am aware of.  At the offered price, it is a bargain and should not be passed up!  Call us now to secure one of the limited available permits for this exciting hunt!

DEPOSIT POLICY:  The deposit to book this hunt is $2,500 per hunter and $400 per observer. The balance of payment is due in US cash at the end of the hunt or may be wired to the outfitter a minimum of 21 days prior to the hunt.  Any unused balance will be promptly refunded

CANCELATION POLICY: Deposits are non-refundable.  Safaris can be rescheduled once subject to the outfitter’s available openings.  Any safaris rescheduled to a subsequent year are subject to that year’s pricing. Rescheduled safaris are subject to a $150 administrative fee that is to be paid directly to the booking agent prior to the confirmation of rescheduled dates.

EXCLUSIONS: Domestic and International Airfare / Dip & Pack / Taxidermy / Shipping of Trophies / Rifle Rental / Trip Insurance / Gratuities

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