Safari Connections Africa
BIRDSHOOTING SAFARIS
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Southern
Africa is richly endowed with natural gamebird populations of which there are
more than fifty species. More than twenty of these species are available as
fair game and are shot regularly. These species include the guineafowl,
greywing-, redwing-, orange river-, swainson’s- and red necked francolins, namaqua sandgrouse, quail, yellow billed
duck, Redbilled teal, maccoa duck, South African shelduck , the Egyptian and
spurwinged geese and eight species of doves and pigeons.
Pigeons and Doves
Guineafowl
Assortment of Ducks and Geese
Guineafowl
is Southern Africa’s most widespread gamebird and it is therefore the most
shot. Despite of their abundant ness, these birds take some outsmarting. They
are shot in the early mornings and late afternoons, making time during the rest
of the day for shooting other gamebirds. Shooting is conducted over trained
pointers as ruff shoots. A guineafowl shoot can make an experience shot shiver
with excitement and anticipation.
Francolin,
or partridges as some may wrongly call them, offers challenging, yet exciting
shooting. Of the thirteen species that are recognized in Southern Africa, eight
species are hunted regularly. Of these eight species, the greywing francolin
is probably the ‘Rolls Royce’ and most sought after bird. Greywing are found in
coveys of between 5 and 15 birds. Shoting over well trained birddogs are a
necessity as the hunter relies solely on the dog to point and retrieve the
birds. One of the satisfactions of any wingshooting safari is watching
well-trained dogs work.
Greywing shooting in the Eastern Cape
of South Africa.
A ruff shoot in the Highlands of the Eastern
Cape provides the shooter with challenging opportunities and plenty of birds.
Ducks and geese are abundant in the wetland
areas. The Western Cape and Freestate Provinces of South Africa are especially
noted for its large numbers of waterfowl. Thousands of ducks and geese
conglomerate in and around the cultivated fields to sweep up the grain found.
Hunters will be occupied amongst others with yellow-bill duck, teal,
shellduck, maccoa duck and southern pochard, not to forget the Egyptian
and spurwinged geese.
Safari Connections Africa
is able to make your African wingshooting safari your best ever shooting
experience yet. Operators are carefully selected to ensure that your hunting
takes place on the best concessions available and ensure a quality and
worthwhile experience.
Safari
Connections Africa will provide you with the best available
Safari Outfitters to make your African safari your best ever and most rewarding
hunt you will ever experience.
The Accommodation varies from outfitter
to outfitter. Luxury Safari Lodges and Hunters’ Cottages are
mainly used. Evenings are spent around the fireplace, reliving the experiences
and memories of the day. The accommodation is of high quality and fully
serviced. Electricity on demand and hot water on tap is the minimum criteria.
All meals are supplied. Meals reflects the African cuisine. Venison hams,
Springbuck neck curries, Kudu fillets, Eland rump, Francolin soup, Guineafowl
pie, Bebotie and Biltong to name but a few. Special diets are catered for on
request. Moderate alcoholic beverages are usually included and all soft drinks.
Excellent South African wines are served with meals.
Book your African Wingshooting Safari
through Safari Connections Africa.
The gateway to your Ultimate African
Shooting experience.
HUNTING SAFARIS • • FISHING SAFARIS • • BIRDSHOOTING SAFARIS
PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARIS, TOURING &
SIGHTSEEING
QUALITY WINGSHOOTING SAFARI
IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR 2002
Safari Connections Africa offers a limited number
of wingshooting safaris in the Freestate province of South Africa during 2002.
Experience the thrill of African wingshooting. Here we
have concessions on over 190 000 acres for the discerning wingshooter. The
following Gamebird Species are available: Egyptian and
Spurwing Geese, Yellowbill Duck, Redbilled Teal, Guineafowl, Swainson's
Francolin, Orangeriver Francolin, Quail, Rock Pigeon, Redeye Dove, Cape Turtle
Dove and Laughing Dove. The birds are numerous, as our practices are all
conservation minded. The main hunting season is between April 15th
and August 31st, 2002. Doves and pigeons all year round
Accommodation is in the form of a comfortable farm lodge, electricity and hot and cold water
on tap, bathrooms en suite, daily laundry and the services of the camp
staff is provided throughout your safari.
Exquisite traditional cuisine, great hospitality, living room with fireplace
and a well stocked bar contributes to the quality of the experience.
For only US$ 300.00 per person per day (for 4
or more shooters), the safari includes; transfers from and to Bloemfontein
airport, full board accommodation, all alcoholic beverages, shooting licenses
and permits, all birds shot, all transportation to and from shooting venues,
field staff, dogs, decoys and blinds and field preparation of trophies.
Excluded are all airfare and air charters, taxidermy and shipping fees,
ammunition, hiring of firearms if necessary and gratuities.
The climate is healthy, without any
tropical diseases. The area has excellent infrastructure like roads, medical
care and communications networks. References are available. Plains game hunting
and Photographic safaris available on request.
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