1x1: Eastern Cape Free-range Hunt
Daily rate fee
Daily rate fee
Trophy fee is not included
Nick: Owner, Outfitter and PH
South Africa
Response rate: 100 %
Response time: within a day
More about us
Our company was established in 1997 and operates in 1 territory.
- My family have lived in the area for five generations and hunting is in our blood. I have been a registered PH for more than 25 years.
- We hunt FAIR CHASE and FREE RANGE and I am familiar with every single corner of our hunting areas.
- The Eastern Cape is one of the safest areas to hunt in Africa and I will be your personal guide.
- First-time hunters are welcome to enjoy this African experience. I will be with you through every step of your journey on your African Safari.
- The lodge options are in the middle of our 30,000-hectare concession so there is no need to travel long distances on the tarmac roads.
- We offer unique highly competitive Rates and Packages. My packages are all-Inclusive and there are no hidden costs from when I pick you up to when I drop you off at the Port Elizabeth airport.
- The sheer number of animals will astound you.
- Nothing beats a day in Africa hunting and doing long stalks and trying to outwit your quarry.
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About this hunt
THE RANCH Sits on an escarpment (2200 feet above sea level) and has four unique biospheres within half an hour’s drive. This unique change in biospheres results in huge animal diversity. The landscape and habitats vary from deep wide valley bushveld with thick riverine bush, home of the Eastern Cape Kudu as well as Cape Bushbuck, Nyala, Warthog, and Bushpig. The sides of the valleys/canyons make for great vantage points. A lot of time is spent at these elevated points glassing for trophies. On the plateau above the valley lies the savanna and scattered woodlands. This is home to species such as Impala, Sable, Zebra, Waterbuck and Mountain Reedbuck. These plateaus also make great vantage points for glassing and the start of many long stalks. The savanna gradually gives way to the long rolling Bedford plains which were once the place of vast animal migrations across the Eastern Cape. These plains are where Springbuck, Blesbok and Black Wildebeest are found and often ambushed from behind the endless anthills which make for good hiding places. These plains give way to the Kaggaberg Mountain range with valleys and box canyons, home to the Eland, Cape Bushbuck and Kudu. ACCOMMODATION: FARM GUESTHOUSE as listed 4 STAR THATCH LODGE upgrades available at an additional fee of $150 per hunter NO HIDDEN COSTS The headline price is what you pay, excluding travel and taxidermy costs.
Guided
(Regular trip)
Baiting
Driven Hunt
Rifle Hunting
Stalking
Calling
Muzzleloader
Hunting season: 1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023
Best time for hunting: 1 Mar 2023 - 31 Oct 2023
Where you will hunt
Territory
Fence type: Not fenced
Territory size: 74,000 acres / 30,000 hectares
Languages spoken by staff: English
Operating since: 1997 year
Structure by elevation
Plains: 33%
Hills: 33%
Mountains: 33%
Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 70%
Forest: 30%
Entertainment services
Excursions Shooting range Tours can be arranged to Addo Elephant National Park, Mountain Zebra National Park, the Sunshine Coast, Garden Route and Port Alfred
Where you will stay
Hunting Lodge
We offer two accommodation alternatives. Option #1: Daily Rate as per listing Our primary hunting accommodation is Olivefountain homestead. Here you will be hosted in comfortable settler-style accommodation. Olivefountain a traditional settler farmhouse built in the 1800's has recently been upgraded. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. The bedrooms and bathrooms have been superbly modernized to the highest standards to provide all modern conveniences. Option #2: Additional Daily Rate fee of $150 per hunter will apply The second alternative is a 4 Star graded luxury accommodation in a 140-year-old double-storey manor house and thatched garden cottage, which are both situated in a magnificent garden and mountain setting. This accommodation is suitable for hunters who wish to stay in high-end accommodation The manor house is about 30 minutes’ drive from the main hunting area.
Facilities: Wi-Fi Internet Bathroom In-suite shower Fridge Laundry Safe Mobile network coverage Electricity Swimming Pool Wine tasting Horse riding
How to get there
We meet and greet our guests at Port Elizabeth airport.
Nearest airport: Port Elizabeth
Distance from airport: 170kms
Transfer from airport: Yes
Transfer from railway: No
Other information
Gun rental: Yes
Vaccination required: No
Terms
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Ammunition
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Hunting license
- Tourist tax
- Gun rental
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Laundry
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
- Delivery of trophies to the taxidermy
- All taxes and permit fees
- Use of high-end rifles, scopes, and ammunition (Sako and Swarovski)
- Skinners, trackers and dogs for retrieval of wounded animals
Cancellation
- Not applicable as no deposit is required.
- Clients are considered booked on receipt of flight reservation
Price DOES NOT include
- Travel and medical insurance
- Accommodation before and after the hunt
- Taxidermy costs
- Staff gratuities (tips)
- International and regional flights
Wounding
- If not recovered during the hunt must be paid for in full.
Price Includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Ammunition
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Hunting license
- Tourist tax
- Gun rental
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Laundry
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
- Delivery of trophies to the taxidermy
- All taxes and permit fees
- Use of high-end rifles, scopes, and ammunition (Sako and Swarovski)
- Skinners, trackers and dogs for retrieval of wounded animals
Price DOES NOT include
- Travel and medical insurance
- Accommodation before and after the hunt
- Taxidermy costs
- Staff gratuities (tips)
- International and regional flights
Cancellation
- Not applicable as no deposit is required.
- Clients are considered booked on receipt of flight reservation
Wounding
- If not recovered during the hunt must be paid for in full.
Payment
Deposit
Final payment
Reviews (10)
Great value and experience
Price obviously always enjoyable, means I can shoot more. I also enjoyed the large and multiple concessions they have so I did not feel like I was hunting the same spot everyday. Also the only place I have hunted in SA with 100% fair chase, we had a herd of Lechwe jump the fence on to land we could not pursue and had to move on to a new location. Greatest part was their working great with my 14 year old daughter and even more they worked to get me within 60 yards of a Sable, Lechwe and Warthog all I took with my new Bowtech RevoltX80 bow. That is some work when they do not put out food, they do not control water, have no blinds and is low fence, a real spot and stalk time.
The second flight was an extra cost and pain especially since I'm traveling with guns, kids and during COVID. But hey they served free beer at 10:00am on the flight so that helps kill the pain.
East Texas to the Eastern Cape
The PH's were extremely knowledgeable and their ability to spot, quickly and honestly judge, and effectively stalk game was incredible. The sheer volume of animals seen was mind blowing as well as variety (we saw 38 species of mamals alone). I could not be more pleased with Nick and everyone involved with Nick Bowker Hunting.
The flight was long but a very small inconvenience for the hunt of a lifetime!
Long awaited first African Safari
We were treated like family and had a great hunt every day. We took 20 animals over 9 days most would book in SCI. We took most of our animals on Nick’s property or within an hour from his house.
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