PROFESSIONAL HUNTERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA PHASA:
PHASA is the official mouthpiece of our professional hunting fraternity and offers a variety of services to its members and foreign visitors. For more info visit the PHASA website (www.phasa.co.za).
Main objectives include: High quality service and ethical standards amongst its members, to promote professional hunting and to liaise with both surrounding and international hunting organisations.
LEGISLATION IN SOUTH AFRICA:
In 1981, legislation was introduced to control professional hunting outfits and the hunting industry in South Africa. The object was to provide protection to the international hunters visiting South Africa. Certain legal requirements and standards have to be met prior to a license being issued to a professional hunter or outfitter. To ensure peace of mind please be sure to book with a PHASA member.
CLIMATE:
Our winter day temperatures vary from warm to cold with nights generally being cold. Winter temperatures vary from 2.9*C to 21*C to (40*F to 75*F).
VEGETATION:
Our Bushveld consists mainly of dense thickets that break up from place to place into open areas. The terrain is undulating, but not very steep.
HUNTING CLOTHING:
A few long and short sleeved shirts, long pants, sweaters, gloves and a jacket. A good pair of walking/hunting boots, sun cream and a hat. Camouflaged clothing is allowed.
TRACKING DOGS:
Our tracking dogs form an invaluable part of our family, particularly where trophy animals have been wounded. The use of dogs increases our recovery by 95% and clients do not have to suffer the loss of animals wounded and lost.
SPECIES:
With over 40 different species of game available, South Africa has more to offer than any other African country. Should you be interested in a species not listed here, please contact us directly for more information.
HUNTING SEASONS:
Shabalala Game Ranch holds an exemption permit that allows us to offer hunting year-round. However, the months, March – November are generally preferred due to more suitable climatic conditions and cooler temperatures.
Bird-hunting is season-specific and runs from May through August. An individualised permit needs to be applied for.
DURATION OF SAFARI:
Hunting days are determined by the number of animals required and difficulty of species involved. The average duration varies between 5 – 14 days, although no minimum days are required for most species.
HUNTING LICENSES / PERMITS:
All your hunting licenses are included in your daily rate.
HEALTH:
No compulsory vaccinations are needed. Our farm is located in a malaria-free zone.
DAILY RATES INCLUDE:
- Full time services of licensed and experienced Professional Hunter.
- Services of all camp staff, trained trackers and skinners.
- Accommodation, meals and soft drinks.
- Laundry Services
- Hunting vehicles and fuel
- Skinning and field preparation of trophies.
- Ground Transportation to and from OR Tambo International Airport and to and from hunting concessions.
- Hunting licenses (excluding certain Big 5)
- Government value Added Tax of 14 % on daily rates
DAILY RATES DO NOT INCLUDE:
- All accommodations prior to and after safari with Shabalala Safaris.
- Any personal charter or commercial flights to and from hunting areas and any additional flight costs for accompanying Safaris Safari guides or staff.
- Trophy fees of all animals bagged or wounded.
- Concession Fees per hunter on certain Government Reserves
- Government value Added Tax of 14 % will be payable on any animals wounded and lost, baits used and on trophies not exported out of RSA.
- Taxidermy work, dipping/packing and shipping of trophies to final destination.
- Rifle hire, $50 per day or part thereof (includes rifle ammunition within reason).
- Personal expenses, curios / shopping
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Extra excursions organized for non-hunting observers.
- Gratuities
TROPHIES & TAXIDERMY:
Wounded game is followed-up persistently by your professional hunter and trackers and no effort is spared in finding your animal. Our experienced trackers / skinners, ensure that all your trophies are carefully skinned, treated, tagged and ready for delivery to your taxidermist of choice.
A one-on-one consultation with our local taxidermist can be arranged at the camp after arrival.