The following is general information for all hunting safaris that are booked with Maclaren Safaris. For more information on South Africa, consult our South African Facts page.

Hunting Seasons

The hunting season in South Africa is from March to October, due to favorable weather conditions. Temperatures vary in different areas in South Africa. March and April are still warm. May, June and July are cold at night, temperatures often below zero, but warmer during the day. August and September are warmer but also windy.

Accommodation

It is virtually impossible to describe a "typical hunting camp", as they differ from area to area and game ranch to game ranch. However one thing to bear in mind is that all of our camps stand up to the most stringent scrutiny, both by us and by the nature conservation authorities, and all of our camps are kept to this standard. Generally speaking our facilities are on a par with that offered in the rest of the world.

Nights are often spent sitting relaxing around the campfire.

Planning

Each safari is individually planned to meet the requirements of each hunting client, and each client is accompanied by a professional hunter and the necessary field staff, so as to ensure the best possible care and attention as well as a high standard of excellence. Observers are more than welcome, but are not permitted to hunt. As the hunting of trophies may take place in various area, some traveling may be included, and as such, depending on the areas and species required, hunting time will be allocated accordingly, so as to ensure the maximum chance of success

Included in the Safari:

The daily rate includes the following: Transport during the hunt, Accommodation, Meals, Beverages, including wine with the evening meal, Laundry, Services of a Professional Hunter, and a Tracker. Skinning and drying of trophies is also included. Tariffs are based on current prices. All species are subject to annual quota and availability, and early bookings will receive priority. Bookings are confirmed once a deposit of 50% of daily rate is received. The balance of daily rates is payable at the commencement of the hunt. All trophy fees are payable at the end of the hunt. . The following are excluded from Daily Rates: hotel cost before and after the contracted period of the safaris All air fares, transport before and after the hunt, Taxidermy services, including dipping, packing and shipping of trophies, Any changes to the itinerary during the safari at the request of the client, Personal items and gratuities, Alcoholic beverages.

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