Hunting General Information

INTRODUCTION

 

The picturesque Wilgekrans PrivateGame Reserve is situated in the North West province in Groot Marico, a bushveld paradise. 

The 7500 acre scenic beauty is known for its diversity in bushveld and game, with four echo habitats. These habitats include Savanna grassland and natural forest areas in mountain gorges where natural springs, streams and rivers feed the groot Marico water system. Each of these areas offer a unique habitat, which is ideally suited to the specific plains game speciesand hold it's own special challenges for the plains game hunter.

The unique diversity ensures the variety of over twenty free roaming plains game species that we can offer, as well as leopard and brown hyena. The free roaming buffalo herds and over 350 bird species will be a highlight of your stay at Wilgekrans.

Even more unique to Wilgekrans is the established, sustainable breeding program, that infuses the various genetic pools with quality bloodlines. This ensures that top quality trophies are consistently available to our clients.

It will be our priority to ensure you have the 'ultimate bush experience'. We will tailor-make your safari to suit your needs and budget.

The hunting techniques can vary based upon the preference of the hunter. It can range from walk and stalk to hunting from a blind with bow and arrow. A client with a disability or anyone whose physical activity is limited by age or medical condition can hunt from one of our well-equipped hunting vehicles. 

 

FLIGHT ARRANGEMENTS

 

We recommend you book your flight as soon as your dates are confirmed.

 

PASSPORTS AND VISAS

 

A valid passport is needed and Visa requirements need to be verified from originating country. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your trip, and you are required to have at least two blank facing pages for passport stamps.

 

TRANSPORT

 

Your trip fee includes pick up and drop off from O R Tambo international airport, Johannesburg.

 

INSURANCE

 

While we have very good medical emergency services near the Game Reserve, you may want to enroll in a service such as Global Rescue.

https://www.globalrescue.com/

 

TROPHIES

 

We give your trophies professional attention as they are marked, salted, and field prepared. We will send them to a South African Taxidermist that will provide quality service,or we will send them to a 'ship and dip' service that will prepare them for shipment to your local preferred taxidermist for processing, ensuring that all international requirements are adhered to.

 

FIREARMS & AMMUNITION

 

Bolt action, lever action or a double rifle is suitable. For Big 5, .375 caliber or bigger is required and for Plains Game, any 7mm or .30 caliber rifle will be a good all-rounder.

 

GUN FEES AND PERMITS

 

There is no fee to import hunting firearms into South Africa. However, they must be properly registered with the South African Police and we will gadly assist you with this process. 

Contact your airline for specific airline requirements regarding firearms and ammunition. 

No more than four firearms (rifles or shotgun) of different calibre allowed per applicant.

Only 200 rounds per firearm may be imported, no other ammunition may be imported.

Form SAPS 520 must be completed at least 25 days prior to your arrival. You will have have proof of ownership and local custom forms.

 

BOW HUNTING

 

A minimum draw weight of 60 pounds and a total arrow/broad head weight of 450gr is recommended for plains game.

With Cape Buffalo, a draw weight of 80 pounds and a two blade arrow/broad head weight of 700gr is recommended.

 

CONNECTIVITY

 

Wifi is available at the lodge and Cellular connectivity is available in certain areas of the Game Reserve.

 

OTHER ATTRACTIONS

 

Pilansberg

 

Among Southern Africa’s fascinating game reserves, Pilanesberg National Park is possibly the most accessible. Situated in the ecologically rich transition zone between the Kalahari and the Lowveld, this vast area promises thrilling big 5 game viewing in a malaria free environment. A wide variety of accommodation is available to suit your needs.

 

             https://www.pilanesbergnationalpark.org/

 

Madikwe

 

As one of the largest, yet lesser known, game reserves, this gem stretches north from the small town of Groot-Marico up to the Botswana border. Madikwe Game Reserve is home to rich biodiversity, including the “Big Five”. A thriving population of 86 mammals, 350 bird species and 104 varieties of trees all exist in a completely malaria-free environment.

Closed to outside visitors, the Reserve opens up exclusively for you as a guest of one of the 4- and 5-Star rated lodges. By day, exceptional field rangers cover a broad mix of habitats while out on thrilling game drives and leisurely bush walks. Some guests choose to retreat into decadent safari-style spa treatments. By night, sumptuous cuisine and world-class wines are enjoyed under the African stars.

 

             https://www.madikwereserve.org/

 

Kruger National Park

 

The Kruger Park is South Africa's most exciting African safari destination. Steeped in legend and history, the iconic Kruger National Park in South Africa is waiting for you to explore its vast landscapes and spectacular African wildlife. Take a journey of exploration to find Africa's Big Five : Elephant, Lion, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo, you will discover unique wildlife on a real safari in Africa.

 

Live in the style that reflects a wilderness experience of legends, whether in lodge or tented camp.

 

This selection of the finest luxury accommodation or lodging in the Kruger National Park is where you will discover a way to appreciate the African wild and do it in comfort - with exceptional cuisine, magnificent wildlife experiences and great hospitality. 

 

             https://www.sanparks.org/parks/kruger/

 

Botswana

 

Botswana is one of the premier wildlife destinations in the world. There are few other areas where you can get so close to the call of nature. Botswana’s offers something to everyone. From luxury lodges, fine dining and cocktails at sunset to adventurous camping safaris. Unique natural features like the Okavango River inland delta which forms the western edge of a migration route that stretches northeast from Moremi Game Reserve through the Savuti to Chobe National Park on the Chobe River and beyond into Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. The Central Kalahari with it’s wide open spaces and wonderful wildlife. The San Bushman paintings adorning rocks of Tsodilo Hills.

 

              http://www.botswanatourism.co.bw/

 

Cape town

 

Perched between the ocean and the mountain, with a national park as its heart,here is nowhere like Cape Town. Cape Town, the “Mother City”, is the oldest city in South Africa and has a cultural heritage spanning more than 300 years.

It is in Cape Town that the Rainbow Nation really covers the spectrum. Between beautiful Cape Dutch homesteads, traditional dancers with painted faces performing in the streets, the smell of spicy Malay cooking and the taste of a well-made wine, this city will fill your senses.

It has the top five national attractions in South Africa, all of which should appear on every visitor’s itinerary all year round. These include a visit up Table Mountain, The Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Robben Island, the former home of Nelson Mandela and several other political prisoners and many other attractions.

 

             http://www.capetown.travel

 

DISCLAIMER

 

Any Safari activity is potentially hazardous and it is essential that all lawful direction and advice of the Safari operator be followed. Wilgekrans Private Game Reserve accepts no responsibility for death, injury or illness sustained or suffered by any persons loss, theft, or damage to property occurring during a visit to areas or resorts under our control, whether allegedly due to the negligence of any of our servants or agents, or arising from the use of any facility supplied or made available by us.