We have three primary safari outfitters we work with in South Africa- Hunters Moon Safaris and Game Reserve, Chapungu Safaris and Kalahari Oryx Game Reserve, and African Classic Safaris. Hunters Moon Safaris and Game Reserve We have had the privilege to go on safari in most of Africa’s best hunting reserves.  Hunters Moon is the Mecca, the Garden of Eden, the Shangri La, or whichever term you would like to use, of the plains game hunting world.  Herds of trophy quality animals roam the huge reserve in numbers like they did 100 years ago. Hunters Moon is an extensive and spectacular 67 000 acre hunting reserve that offers the discerning and serious hunter an unrivalled safari adventure in ideal and authentic conditions.  The reserve is owned and managed by the McAdam family, and it is with their dedication, vision and rare understanding of the land and its finely balanced ecosystem, that has brought this unique place to its full potential. Hunters Moon is located in the centre of the country in the Karoo region of South Africa, and has its own private airstrip with transfers to the ranch. The preserve is located in a summer rainfall area where the winters are dry with mild day time temperatures and chilly evenings. The climate is one of the healthiest in the country and ideal for hunting, with little chance of wet weather during hunting season. The preserve straddles 25 kilometers of the Seacow River and is characterized by vast Serengeti-like plains interspersed with rocky outcrops and tree-lined drainage systems providing good hunting cover. Hunting parties are accompanied by professional hunters, trackers and skinners. Hunting vehicles are used to reach your destination from where all tracking and stalking is done on foot in accordance with worldwide hunting ethics. The entire 67 000 acre ranch has no internal fences and guarantees fair chase hunting. Accommodation at Hunters Moon consists of 4 luxurious en-suite bedrooms in two separate cottages each with their own private lounge and kitchenette.  All have scenic views of the endless Karoo landscape and are well equipped with all the modern comforts including electricity, under-floor heating, separate shower and bath, and private patios.  Bar facilities, tea and coffee are available in the cottages.  In the manor house, there is a comfortable main lounge and dining room with large fireplaces for the chilly winter evenings. The outdoor reed boma with large central fireplace and fully stocked sleeper-wood bar, is perfect for an evening barbeque under the clear African sky.   The emphasis at Hunters Moon is on exclusivity with a personal touch. Safari Rates:

• $400 per day on a 1x1 basis, minimum 7 days
• $350 per day on a 2x1 basis, minimum 8 days
• $200 per day for non-hunting guests

Daily Rate Includes

• Services of professional hunter, experienced trackers, skinners and camp staff.
• Full accommodation, meals and daily laundry.
• Preservation of trophies in the field.  Transport of trophies to taxidermists or exporter.

Daily Rate Excludes

• Accommodation and travel charges before and after the contracted safari period.
• Gratuities.
• The hire of rifles and ammunition (US $ 50 per day per rifle).
• Export trophy, dipping, packing and freighting.
• Gratuities.
• VAT at 14% .
• Road transfers- $300

Blesbuck - Common	$400
Blesbuck - White	$700
Duiker - Grey	$300
Eland - Cape	$1,900
Gemsbuck	$900
Impala	$400
Kudu	$1,500
Lechwe - Red	$2,500
Mountain Reedbuck	$400
Red Hartebeest	$900
Springbuck - Black	$500
Springbuck - Common	$300
Steenbuck	$300
Warthog	$400
Waterbuck	$1,900
Wildebeest - Black	$900
Wildebeest - Blue	$900
Zebra - Burchells	$900
Nyala	$2,500

Additional Game Available:

• Sable $7,900, Roan $9,900
• Zebra $900 - Change
• Baboon  $100
• Caracal $700
• Jackal $400
• Buffalo& White Rhino– resquest

Every year Hunters Moon Game Reserves allocates only a handful of it’s White Rhinos to be available for darting.  We offer these darting options for those discrimating hunters who want the true experience of a real dangerous game safari. Luxury Dart Hunt – 7 days at $8500 includes daily rate, darting fees, vet fees, etc.  This safari allows hunters to hunt all additional species of game at Hunters Moon on a trophy fee basis. Chapungu Safaris and Kalahari Oryx Game Reserve Kalahari Oryx is one of the finest new hunting preserves on the African continent.  The immense size alone is unmatched in southern Africa, and the abundance of game and specie variety is overwhelming.  Lion, Cape Buffalo, Black Rhino and White Rhino all range freely on the property amongst the thousands of antelope. Location The setting of this game reserve falls softly on the eye, as it superbly blends in with its natural surroundings.  It is situated in the malaria free Northern Cape Province north of Upington.  South African Airways services Upington from both Cape Town and Johannesburg on a daily basis. Accommodation and Facilities Exclusive accommodation in air-conditions luxury rooms- each with an en-suite bathroom and a separate entrance- offers guests complete privacy, comfort and relaxation in a beautiful natural setting.  The splendid “African Style” décor used leaves and ever-lasting first impression.  We can accommodate parties as large as 14 guests at one time.  Lodge also has a pool, a wonderful collection of South African wines, and a first class staff to see to all your needs. Activities

• Hunting- the objective of the Kalahari Oryx team, led by Jacques Hartzenberg, is to offer discerning clients a high-quality trophy hunt safari experience.  Over the pat few years, they have built a number of long standing relationships, not only locally, but also in the international hunting world, putting most of their clients’ trophies high into the record books.
• Game Drives- experience Africa in an open game drive vehicle.  Through the home ranges of the rhino and the buffalo, sharing a moment in the presence of a massive lion, elusive leopard or any other number of plains game is an activity available to both hunters and non-hunters alike.
• Bush Walks- guided bush walks, game tracking and close encounters with both plains game and dangerous game are available to non-hunters in your party.
• Green Hunts- for those interest in non-consumptive hunting, green or darting safaris are available for select big game animals.  These are done under the supervision of world renowned vet Douw Groebler.
• Photographic Safaris/Cultural Trips- in addition to the activities on the reserve we also offer side trips to other national parks, cultural heritage sites and popular destinations like Cape Town, the Wine Country, Port Elizabeth, etc.

Daily Rate for Plains Game $395 1x1 or $295 2x1 (client x professional hunter) Daily Rate for Big Five Animals $580 1x1 or $440 2x1 Daily Rate for Observers/Non-Hunters $180 Price Includes: Services of a professional hunter, trackers and camp staff, accommodation, meals, laundry, soft drinks, local beers and wines, and field preparation of trophies. Price Excludes: Trophy fees, transfer to and from camp and tips, VAT, packing, dipping and shipping of trophies. Trophy Game Available and Trophy Fees:

Blesbuck- Common	$365	Lechwe- Red	$3500
Blesbuck- White	$760	Lion	On Request
Bontebok	$2050	Lynx	$420
Bushbuck	$735	Lynx with Hounds	$1000
Bushpig	$420	Nyala	$2650
Duiker- Brown Bush	$315	Rhebuck- Grey	$1600
Duiker- Red	$1050	Rheedbuck- Common	$790
Duiker- Blue	$1000	Rheedbuck- Mountain	$525
Eland- Cape	$2000	Springbuck- Black	$680
Gemsbok (Oryx)	$1200	Springbuck- Common	$350
Grysbok- Cape	$780	Springbuck- White	$950
Giraffe	$3150	Steenbuck	$420
Hartebeest- Red	$1050	Warthog	$370
Impala- Southern	$370	Waterbuck	$2050
Klipspringer	$1000	Wildebeest- Blue	$890
Kudu- Greater	$1600	Wildebeest- Black	$1000
Kudu- Cape	$1250	Zebra	$1100

Darted Rhino Hunts $5950 includes 3 days hunting Regular Rhino Hunts starting at $30,000 including 5 days hunting Sable and Roan Hunts price on request, call for details Lion Safaris– in 2008 we will do 2 lion hunts– these are free roaming cats on the reserve African Classic Safaris and Professional Hunter Craig Maartens- Specializing in Custom Tailored Wing Shooting and Bird Hunting Safaris Craig Maartens, son of Basie Maartens the well-known and respected South African professional hunter, is the resident registered outfitter and professional hunter for African Classic Safaris and is a member of Safari Club International, the Professional Hunters Association of South Africa and the International Professional Hunters Association. Craig grew up amongst the South African hunting community and as a result started hunting at a very early age. His knowledge, understanding and passion for the industry will ensure a successful and never to be forgotten African Safari. Concession Areas Operating from concessions in Limpopo, Freestate and Kwa-Zulu Natal; we specialize in plains game and wing shooting safaris. With a 46 year legacy, we provide professional tailor made African Safaris with attention to variety and quality of species, whilst providing luxury accomodation and activities for the non-hunting observer. With it’s varied topography and climate. South Africa provides many hunting conditions where the hunter’s skill is challenged from one concession to another. Vaalwater- Limpopo Province Nkonka Bush Lodge is situated in the beautiful, malaria free Waterberg Mountains. Nkonka Bush Lodge offers a chance to relax and experience the diverse African environment and wildlife. Lying just 2-3 hours north of Johannesburg or Pretoria, it offers a tranquil bushveld getaway. The small intimate nature of the camp allows personal attention to our guests needs. Nkonka Bush Lodge has 4 double or twin bedded en suite chalets - fully serviced and family rooms can be prepared. The chalets encircle the splash pool. Serving early morning tea and coffee, midmorning brunch, afternoon tea or snacks and a 3 course evening meal. All meals are enjoyed in the outside dining room and the evening meals around the fire under the African skies. There is a separate lounge and bar with satellite television for guests. Enjoy informative early morning and afternoon game drives or walks with our experienced and FGASA qualified guide. Also includes a viewing hide where guests can relax and observe the bird and animal life. Other activities that can be organized on request are - elephant back rides, 4x4 trails, golf, horse riding, mountain biking, abseiling, fishing and educational days out to museums and local points of interest. Brandfort- Free State The accommodation is a comfortable lodge on the farm with seven double en suite bedrooms. There is a large living room with a fireplace and bar were one can recline in the evening, and the catering is of the highest standard. The area has a good infrastructure of airports, roads and medical facilities, which are close at hand. This area is free of tropical diseases like malaria. The blend of acacia and low shrub allows for excellent game bird shooting and plains game safaris. Whereas the Pigeons and Doves species are mostly shot on the fringes of sunflower fields. We have over 90 000 acres of shooting concession land to utilize. The Dove and Pigeons season: February - May. Therefore the climate ranges from warm mornings and days in February to chilly mornings and evening later in the season. Umkomaas Valley- Kwa-Zulu Natal This Concession is situated 150 km from Durban in the Umkomaas Valley. The camp is situated on a 3000 ha ranch on the banks of the Umkomaas River. This area is not game fenced and allow for the natural movement of our main species in Nyala, Kudu and Bushbuck. The topography is typically mountainous with the vegetation Soft Bushveld. Over the past 4 years we have managed and developed this area of the valley into one of the prime Nyala and Bushbuck destinations in the country. We are currently averaging 26.5" on our Nyala trophies taken in this area (for last season). Our best trophy has been a 29" bull. Drakensberg- Kwa-Zulu Natal Our concession is in the Kokstad area of the Drakensberg foothills. We hunt mainly on open farmland covering the Mount Currie district. The topography and vegetation are typically mountainous Grassland. The area lies at an altitude of ± 6 000 feet above sea level with peaks of up to 7 000 feet. Marshy valley floors combined with the grassy slopes makes for ideal Reedbuck habitat. The quality from this area is exceptional and we collected the current No.2 in Rowland Ward (18 3/8") from this area in 2000. We boast a 100% success rate on quality Reedbuck and Mountain Reedbuck. Wing Shooting Information Operating in South Africa and Mozambique, African Classic Safaris specializes in plains game hunts and wing shooting safaris, throughout the sub-continent. With over 15 years of wing shooting experience, making us the front-runner in African Wing shooting safaris, we strive to provide our clients with the highest standard of service, accommodation and professionalism. We hope that you will come and join us in this part of the world for that magical experience we call SAFARI! Areas Freestate, Bloemfontein/ Brandfort: (1 hour from Bloemfontein) The Freestate, with its blend of acacia, long grass and agricultural land allows for excellent game bird and waterfowl shooting. With over 90 000 acres of concessions land, we provide our clients with a true wing shooting paradise. The types of bird species prevalent in this area: Francolin, Guinea Fowl, Doves, Pigeons, Quail, Geese, Ducks, Greywing. Hunting With it's wide variety of game birds we use different techniques such as driven hunts and placing clients in the "pass" position. Guinea Fowl are driven from the fields to the rough where they are walked up, and the excitement of a bird picking up at any time keeps the hunter focused on his surroundings and that perfect shot. The open areas and grasslands provide sufficient cover for francolin who have scared many a hunter in it's late flight and keep your dogs on the point, signaling the hunter to ready himself for a number of species which could be present in the grass. The mountainous slopes of the southeastern Freestate allowing for excellent Greywing shooting… The Freestate is one of the largest producing agricultural areas within South Africa, i.e. corn, maize, sorghum and sunflower, which in turns explains the amount of bird species found. February - April and definitely Rock Pigeon season with clients able to shoot a 1000 - 2000 shells a day! The waterfowl season opens 1 June - 31 August and depending on rainfall, one is able to reach bag-limit daily.  Hunting here allows for the use of blinds and decoys, thus attracting waterfowl species to the area allowing for an enjoyable shoot. Travel Options and Itinerary

• There are three daily flights on SAA from JHB to Bloemfontein airport, followed by a 40 minutes drive to the lodge.
• Road transfer from JHB to the lodge, 4.5 hour drive, costs as per price list.
• Daily travel to all concession areas included in daily rates.
• Client's daily itinerary depends on what species are going to be hunted that day and the distance to be covered by road to do so.  However a typical days hunt would be as follows:

1. • Rock Pigeons and doves Clients are woken up and meet in the lounge for tea and coffee before heading to the vehicles. The birds fly from their roost, either in nearby mountainous areas or Bloemfontein, to the Sunflower fields and I first identify their flight path before placing my clients out in the "pass" position for the morning flight, replicating this in the afternoon.
   • Waterfowl and game birds Similar morning activity however depending on the distance generally an earlier wake up. We scout every dam before hunting there to ensure the amount of birds and flight path to or back from nearby feed fields. Thus depending on the flight we will build blinds and place decoys to attract the birds as best as possible. The waterfowl shoot will either be a morning or afternoon shoot thus we generally hunt game birds within the same area as the geese and ducks stop flying around 8h30/9h00. Guineafowl and Francolin are shot either over dogs or driven through maize and sunflower towards the clients.

Plains Game Hunting Prices

1x Hunter	with 1 Professional Hunter	$ 400
2x Hunters	with 1 Professional Hunter	$ 350
Non Hunting Observer		$ 200
Transfers from International Airports (Maximum 4 people)		$ 600

Wingshooting & African Bird Hunting Safari Prices

2 – 3 Guns (per person)	$ 490
4 – 6 Guns (per person)	$ 430
Non Shooting Observers (per person)	$ 225
Transfers from International Airports – Maximum of 4 people	$ 600

*Minimum of 5 days & Prices are subject to change and confirmation Daily Rates Include:

• Full time services of a licensed professional hunter
• Luxury accommodation, all meals and laundry.
• Soft drinks.
• Services of all camp staff, trackers and skinners
• Use of hunting dogs (Wing Shooting)
• Fully equipped 4x4 vehicle - for use during the hunt
• Hunting licenses

Rates Exclude:

• Air travel (chartered/commercial), accommodation and travel charges incurred before and after the contracted period of the safari
• Transfer by air charter to and from hunting area (rates available)
• Personal costs
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Packaging and delivery of trophies to the taxidermist (rates available)
• Taxidermy work and shipping of trophies to final destination
• Gratuities
• Any medical and hospitalisation costs incurred during the contracted safari period
• Ammunition will be billed to clients at cost.

Plains Game Available and Trophy Fees

Mountain Reedbuck	$ 600	Steenbuck	$ 300
Common Reedbuck	$ 600	Gemsbok	$ 1000
Springbuck (Common)	$ 350	Warthog	$ 300
Springbuck (Black)	$ 700	Duiker (Grey)	$ 300
Bontebok	$ 1500	Blue Wildebeest	$1000
Blesbuck	$ 350	Black Wildebeest	$1000
Blesbuck (White)	$ 600	Waterbuck	$ 1650
Impala	$ 350	Burchells Zebra	$ 1000
Bushbuck	$ 700	Hartman’s Zebra	$ 3000
Red Hartebeest	$1000	Kudu	$ 1300
Nyala	$ 2300	Eland (Cape)	$ 1800