Botswana
Roughly the size of Texas, but with only 1.7 million people, Botswana is located in the heart of southern Africa. Its three primary geographic regions include the arid Kalahari Desert, the land-locked Okavango Delta with its amazing wildlife species, and the bush rich Chobe region famous for its big trophy elephant, cape buffalo, leopard, lion and antelope.
Following Bushmen trackers as they use skills passed down through generations on the trial of big tom leopard, or hunting monster Cape Buffalo and trophy Elephant in Botswana’s thick bush, we guarantee it will be a thrill that will last a lifetime. Having dedicated more land to national parks and preserves than any other African nation, this is truly a hunter’s paradise. From big game hunting, to wing shooting to fishing, or even just a photographic safari with your family, Botswana is an ideal destination for those seeking the real wild Africa in its most pristine beauty.
Hunting Season
The Botswana hunting season usually starts in April and ends the second or third week of September.
Safari Areas
We hunt several of the top concessions in Botswana. In the Okavango Delta our areas are renowned for large herds of elephants and buffalo and the quality of the trophies coming out of this area continue to get better and better. The area also has an abundance of plains game. Leopard are hunted with bait and success is extremely high.
Our other hunting concessions are in the north east of the country in the Chobe region. Situated between the Chobe National Park and the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe this is a direct and natural corridor between the two parks, and a natural highway for the elephants. You could not pick a more strategic elephant-hunting destination anywhere in the world. Our safari outfitters’ concessions in this region are home to large numbers of elephant. The Chobe has produced consistently high average tusk weights, among the highest in all of Botswana. Other species common to the area include buffalo, eland and leopard.
Safari Camps
The camps in Botswana are usually semi-permanent tent-style accommodations built on raised decks, with en suite bathrooms.
Hunting Methods and Conditions
A number of different methods are used when hunting in Botswana. Due to the sheer size of the huge hunting blocks it is necessary to use a vehicle to access and cover the remote areas of the concessions. Once game or spoor is seen, hunters and their professional hunter proceed on foot in the classic tracking and stalking manner.
History and Description:
Formerly the British protectorate of Bechuanaland, Botswana adopted its new name upon independence in 1966. Four decades of uninterrupted civilian leadership, progressive social policies, and significant capital investment have created one of the most dynamic economies in Africa. Mineral extraction, principally diamond mining, dominates economic activity, though tourism is a growing sector due to the country’s conservation practices and extensive nature preserves. Botswana has one of the world’s highest known rates of HIV/AIDS infection, but also one of Africa’s most progressive and comprehensive programs for dealing with the disease.
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Location:Southern Africa, north of South Africa
Area:600,370 sq km, slightly smaller than Texas
Border Countries:Namibia, South Africa, Zimbabwe
Climate:semiarid; warm winters and hot summers
Terrain:predominantly flat to gently rolling tableland; Kalahari Desert in southwest
Botswana - Safari Costs
We have four premiere safari outfitters in Botswana- Hakuna Matata Safaris with Thys DeVries, Holbrow Hunting Safaris with Peter Holbrow, Bottlepan Safaris with Mike Murray, and Destination South with Alan Schmitt. Holbrow Hunting Safaris In the 2006 Botswana Safari season Peter Holbrow guided his clients to 5 of the 10 biggest elephant taken in the entire country with their bulls occupying the number 1, 2, 3 and 4 positions. Year in and year out Peter produces the highest ivory average in Botswana. In the 2007 season his clients took 10 bulls- 6 in the 70+ pound range and 4 over the 60 pound mark. No bulls less than 60 were shot. This is something no other outfitter in Botswana has been able to accomplish. The hunting season runs from the first week of April to the third week of September. The temperature ranges from 6ºC to 33ºC with little chance of rainfall during this period. Peter Holbrow ensures that whether you are a hunter or an observer, all your needs will be met, providing for an unforgettable African hunting experience. Safaris Available:- Leopard & Plains Game Safari- 14 days all inclusive $32,000
- Buffalo & Plains Game Safari- 10 days all inclusive $20,000
- Elephant Plains Game Safari- 14 days all inclusive $55,000 up to 60 pounds
- $5000 for 61 t0 69, $10000 for 70 to 79, $15,000 for 80 and over
- Observer Rate- $450 per day
- Services of a fully licensed professional hunters and use of specially equipped safari vehicles for the duration of your safari.
- Trophy Fees/License fees on the Elephant or Leopard respectively.
- Accommodations, all meals and beverages in fully equipped and staffed "First Class" tented safari camps for the full duration of the safari.
- 100% of ALL government conservation fees, area concession fees and safari license fees, firearm import permit/ammo duties for one firearm.
- Coordination of safari travel, “meet and greet” upon arrival and assistance with customs and immigration formalities.
- Botswana Government VAT, Royalty Fees, Training Levies and Bed Night Tax.
- Trophy/License fees on all plainsgame animals taken or wounded.
- Dip/pack/crate on all trophies.
- Additional firearm permits are at a cost of $200 per firearm.
- Cost of any air charters utilized.
- Gratuities for camp staff/professional hunters.
- Costs of any hotel accommodations/personal expenses as incurred.
- Observer fees @ $350/day per observer.
| Species | License Fee | Trophy Fee |
| Baboon | $100 | $135 |
| Buffalo | $1,250 | $2,850 |
| Crocodile | $300 | $3,750 |
| Duiker | $100 | $330 |
| Eland | $750 | $2,450 |
| Gemsbok | $550 | $1,650 |
| Hartebeest | $200 | $1,075 |
| Hyena | $200 | $825 |
| Impala | $150 | $385 |
| Jackal | $75 | $385 |
| Kudu | $400 | $1,375 |
| Red Lechwe | $300 | $2,200 |
| Ostrich | $250 | $550 |
| Springbok | $100 | $465 |
| Steenbok | $100 | $220 |
| Tsessebe | $750 | $990 |
| Warthog | $200 | $330 |
| Wildebeest | $820 | $1,100 |
| Zebra | $1,250 | $1,320 |
| Limited Availability on these species. | ||
- Option 1: Daily rate, concession fee, license, trophy fee- $52,200 regardless of tusk weight.
- Option 2: Bull up to 50 pounds- $38,500, Bull up to 59 pounds- $45,500, Bull up to 70 pounds- $52,500, Bull up to 79 pounds- $59,500, Bull over 80 pounds- $67,500
- Non hunting observers: $350 per day
- Firearm Permit: $200 per gun
- Dip/Pack/Ship of trophies: determined by trophies taken
- Government VAT of 10% on the daily rate
| Species | License Fees | Trophy Fees |
| Blesbuck | $100.00 | $250.00 |
| Buffalo | $1,000.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Crocodile | $200.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Duiker | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Eland | $500.00 | $1,500.00 |
| Trophy Elephant | $4,000.00 | $10,000.00 to $25,000.00 |
| Gemsbuck | $500.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Hartebeast | $200.00 | $700.00 |
| Hyena | $100.00 | $250.00 |
| Impala | $150.00 | $250.00 |
| Jackal | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Kudu | $200.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Lechwe | $200.00 | $750.00 |
| Leopard | $2,000.00 | $3,000.00 |
| Steinbok | $50.00 | $100.00 |
| Springbok | $150.00 | $250.00 |
| Tsessebe | $600.00 | $750.00 |
| Warthog | $150.00 | $250.00 |
| Wildebeast | $500.00 | $500.00 |
| Zebra | $950.00 | $1,000.00 |
| Birds | $100 Per Week |
