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Following
the herd means sharing the grass - (Anon)
Hunting big game (plains game) in Africa can be combined
with hunting dangerous game (The Big 5) while you are
on safari in Africa.
Hunting
all of the legally huntable game in southern Africa
is now one step closer for the enthusiastic hunter.
Whether it is for rifle hunting or bow hunting, dangerous
game hunting or a photographic safari, you can expect
a one-stop service. Hunting is conducted on the basis
of fair chase. Dangerous game hunting is, in some cases,
subject to the issuing of the appropriate CITES permits.
Field
preparation of trophies and delivery of the trophies
to a taxidermist in South Africa are part of the services
on offer. Should you decide to have your trophies mounted
in your country, the local South African taxidermist
will assist you in getting your trophies to your country
of origin.
Photographic safaris are conducted on a tailor
made basis taking into consideration time constraints
and flexibility of your program. Photographic safaris
can also be conducted on foot in certain game preserves.
It is also possible for a spouse and children to accompany
the hunter on any of the hunts, excluding when stalking
dangerous game. Families are encouraged to accompany
the hunter on photographic safaris.
Attention
to your every need is part of our service commitment.
Hunting in Africa is
a member of a variety of hunting organizations subscribing
to strict codes of conduct and ethical values. We are
firm believers of sustainable utilization for the survival
of wildlife in Africa. Therefore we will not allow the
over-utilization of South Africa's warthog population.
Having said that and within reason, you may harvest
a second, larger specimen of the same specie on the
same hunt. |
Pieter
Kriel
During the mid-1960’s, Pieter’s
father took up a position as Human Resource Manager
in Salisbury (now Harare) in the then Rhodesia (now
Zimbabwe). Growing up hunting, Pieter’s father
taught him the basics of hunting and conservation, but
more importantly, that they can co-exist if managed
on sound principles.
By the late 1970’s the security
situation in Rhodesia became of major concern and the
family immigrated back to South Africa.
ion on which Pieter still bases his
hunting.During these early formative years, Pieter developed
a deep love for, and respect of nature and sustainable
hunting. This is the foundat
After school Pieter spent a year in
New Zealand as a Rotary Exchange Student. Upon return
it was into the then mandatory two-year military service
of the South African Defense Force.
While employed by the National Cultural
History Museum, he attended night school and obtained
a degree in Anthropology. It was during this time that
Pieter came into contact with tourism and saw an opportunity
where hunting and tourism could be combined. This made
him decide to enter the hunting profession on a full-time
basis. Pieter is one of a few Professional Hunters that
is also a qualified and practicing photographic guide
conducting photographic safaris to the Kruger National
Park and other areas during both the on- and off-season.
After gaining the required experience
he obtained his license to hunt the Big 5. Ever since
then he has guided numerous hunters successfully in
their desire to obtain a dangerous game trophy. Pieter
has been hunting professionally for 10 years.
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John
Weavind
Being raised to believe in hard work,
Johns’ life motto is: “If you’re going
to do something, be prepared to do it well or don’t
do it at all”. Believing in what he says he obtained
a marketing degree from the largest distance education
college in the country. At the same time he ran his
own enterprise and did part time guiding of hunters
for pocket money.
Having gained valuable business experience through the
sales and Marketing Fields, John has now taken up the
challenge of concentrating full-time on Professional
Hunting and guiding
Apart from great experiences hunting dangerous game,
John has also successfully guided many hunters onto
numerous plains game animals. His love for and devotion
to bird hunting has seen him become a highly experienced
rough bird shooter over Pointers. He regularly takes
part in Pointer Field Trial tests and is an accomplished
Judge in those hunting competitions.
His capabilities as a Professional Hunter are illustrated
by the quality of trophies taken. The broad smiles of
the hunters that accompany him are a testament to his
outgoing personality and his ability to enjoy the hunt
to its fullest.
One of John’s best traits is that he leaves nothing
to chance. No stone is left unturned and he is well
known for walking the extra mile to fulfill trophy expectations.
John’s knowledge of the bush, animal habits and
tracking ability are unsurpassed. Hunting with John
will not only enhance your hunting experience, but will
increase the chances of any hunter harvesting the required
animals. |
