09.24.2009
AFRICA SPORT HUNTING SAFARIS
Africa Sport Hunting Safaris
How often have you heard someone say, or said it yourself, “I’d love to hunt Africa but I just can’t afford it.”
And yet, for the price of an average elk hunt, someone hunt for a week in Africa, bagging three big game animals, choosing from a menu of about thirty species.
“People don’t realize how affordable Africa is,” said Kiley Mathews. Kiley and her husband, Troy own and operate Africa Sport Hunting Safaris, and also African Sunrise Safaris (touring), both in South Africa. “Two hunters can hunt for seven full days, taking three animals each, for $3,200 each, and that includes fabulous meals, laundry service, guide, beverages, and airport pickup and return.”
“They can choose from a menu of animals, Kudu, Impala, Warthog, Water Buck, more than thirty species,” she added. “Costs in addition to that would be airfare, which is about $1,600, and the cost of getting your animals back to a taxidermist, which is about $250 per animal.”
Another popular trip choice is the Kruger Family Package, which includes seven days of hunting and three days of photo safari and touring. Kiley said that in addition to offering hunting packages designed to provide an affordable experience, Africa Sport Hunting Safaris has a goal of creating a seamless trip from start to finish.
“We handle all the arrangements,” she said. “That includes your travel to and from the airport, all the care of the animals, and the documentation and arrangements to get the animals to your taxidermist. For clients hunting with rifles, all the gun permits will be pre-organized for you - we make all the planning easy.”
Hunters fly into Johannesburg, where they are picked up by a driver operating a comfortable mini-bus and driven about four and a half hours north to camp.
“I know when my clients are scheduled to land and I’m in contact with the driver to make sure everything is going smoothly,” Kiley said. “I care about people and I am there through the whole travel experience.”
Guests arrive prepared, since they’ve been sent a complete checklist of the items they’ll need during their stay. No inoculations are needed, since clients will be hunting during the Limpopo Province during the South Africa “winter,” where temperatures will average from 50 to 75 degrees. Hunters only need a $1,000 deposit to book a hunt.
Hunters may choose to walk and stalk with a rifle, or hunt from blinds with archery gear. Accommodations are first class, including thatched chalets, electricity, hot and cold running water and flush toilets.
Non-hunters are welcome.
“Our camp is a great place for a family vacation,” Kiley said. “There is plenty for spouses or kids to do. They can go out with the hunters, or take a photo safari.”
“We do a lot of family vacations, because we really do have something for everybody,” she added. “Where else can you go and have an experience like this at this price?
For more information, go to www.africasporthuntingsafaris.com, or email kiley@africasporthuntingsafaris.com.
“Our clients come as clients and leave as friends,” Kiley said.
How often have you heard someone say, or said it yourself, “I’d love to hunt Africa but I just can’t afford it.”
And yet, for the price of an average elk hunt, someone hunt for a week in Africa, bagging three big game animals, choosing from a menu of about thirty species.
“People don’t realize how affordable Africa is,” said Kiley Mathews. Kiley and her husband, Troy own and operate Africa Sport Hunting Safaris, and also African Sunrise Safaris (touring), both in South Africa. “Two hunters can hunt for seven full days, taking three animals each, for $3,200 each, and that includes fabulous meals, laundry service, guide, beverages, and airport pickup and return.”
“They can choose from a menu of animals, Kudu, Impala, Warthog, Water Buck, more than thirty species,” she added. “Costs in addition to that would be airfare, which is about $1,600, and the cost of getting your animals back to a taxidermist, which is about $250 per animal.”
Another popular trip choice is the Kruger Family Package, which includes seven days of hunting and three days of photo safari and touring. Kiley said that in addition to offering hunting packages designed to provide an affordable experience, Africa Sport Hunting Safaris has a goal of creating a seamless trip from start to finish.
“We handle all the arrangements,” she said. “That includes your travel to and from the airport, all the care of the animals, and the documentation and arrangements to get the animals to your taxidermist. For clients hunting with rifles, all the gun permits will be pre-organized for you - we make all the planning easy.”
Hunters fly into Johannesburg, where they are picked up by a driver operating a comfortable mini-bus and driven about four and a half hours north to camp.
“I know when my clients are scheduled to land and I’m in contact with the driver to make sure everything is going smoothly,” Kiley said. “I care about people and I am there through the whole travel experience.”
Guests arrive prepared, since they’ve been sent a complete checklist of the items they’ll need during their stay. No inoculations are needed, since clients will be hunting during the Limpopo Province during the South Africa “winter,” where temperatures will average from 50 to 75 degrees. Hunters only need a $1,000 deposit to book a hunt.
Hunters may choose to walk and stalk with a rifle, or hunt from blinds with archery gear. Accommodations are first class, including thatched chalets, electricity, hot and cold running water and flush toilets.
Non-hunters are welcome.
“Our camp is a great place for a family vacation,” Kiley said. “There is plenty for spouses or kids to do. They can go out with the hunters, or take a photo safari.”
“We do a lot of family vacations, because we really do have something for everybody,” she added. “Where else can you go and have an experience like this at this price?
For more information, go to www.africasporthuntingsafaris.com, or email kiley@africasporthuntingsafaris.com.
“Our clients come as clients and leave as friends,” Kiley said.
