AREA INFORMATION

The area is 3500ft above sea level with climate conditions that are mostly dry and temperate with mild winters and dry hot summers. In the cold months, temperatures can go as low as 32degrees Fahrenheit and rise as high as 100degrees at the height of our summer. Our rainfall is concentrated to our warmer seasons with an average of 18 inches per annum.

Our hunting season is from March to November.

March – May: This is autumn season where temperatures are starting to drop, humidity is low, morning and evening are cool. Midday temperatures do not exceed the 90degress F mark.

June – August: The thick of our winter season with cold morning and evenings and a bit of sunshine to thaw the frost from the dry grass. The days are shorts and the nights are long, an ideal time for a night hunt if you are up to it.

September – November: Spring-time with light flutters of spring rains and a lovely time of year both day and night. Temperatures range from 65degress F and 90degress F.

HEALTH AND MEDICAL

No special inoculations are required for South Africa. The hunting area is in a Malaria-free zone. Should your overall trip include a trip to the Kruger National Park, then you will be in Malaria-zone. Do consult with your physician on getting anti-malaria tablets as a precautionary measure.

On the first few nights after your arrival, we would recommend sleeping pills to allow your body to adapt to time zone changes and jet lag. Anti-diarrhoea is always handy to pack, just in case.

Please let the office know in advance if there is any special medical needs or food allergies that we need to be aware of. In South Africa we are still fighting the spread of COVID-19 so you will need to wear your mask, sanitize regularly, and maintain social distancing.

CLOTHING SUGGESTION

We have daily laundry services in camp and would encourage you to pack light. Depending on the length of your stay with us and of course the entire trip, we recommend at least five sets of clothes. On the field you can either go camo or khaki, it is your prerogative what items you pack but we would suggest you consider packing the following:

• Dark coloured boots/shoes
• Light raincoat
• Light-weight hunting jacket
• One pair of gloves
• A wide-brimmed hat
• Sweater
• Comfortable lodge shoes

NB: Long days in the hunting field can leave feet a bit achy so we advise you wear heavier sock and some sturdy hunting boots/shoes. Stalking and tracking game requires stealthy movement so make sure your boots/shoes have rubber soles.