Trad Gang
Main Boards => The Dark Continent => Topic started by: SHS on January 20, 2011, 10:37:00 AM
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TRADGANG Group Hunt in Africa 2012!!!!
Spiral Horn Safaris :jumper:
Trad Gang proposal for August 2012 group hunt with Spiral Horn Safaris.
Hello all! I am excited about being a tradgang sponsor! I’ve had lots of PM’s and emails from interested members. I’ve decided to offer a group hunt for 2012!!
I would love to have a group (or two) come over and hunt in August/September, 2012. I am scheduling it out that far so that many people can save and plan for the trip. I realize that times are tough economically and believe if we all plan for a trip over a year out, it will work best for everyone.
My suggestion is that we do two groups of 4 hunters per group.
Available dates are as follow:
August 9-18, 2012
September 9-18, 2012
These are spectacular dark moon dates prime time for bow hunters!
Each hunter will receive one impala male free!
Daily rates:
$200 per hunter
$150 for observers
This hunt can be anything you want it to be. I offer spot and stalk, treestands, pop-up and permanent blinds for your hunting desires. Waterhole, salt or trails; the options are endless.
So contact your friends, family, or anyone that might be up for a great Africa experience! I would prefer that the hunt be all traditional archers but if you have a close friend or family member that is a compound shooter that will be fine…they will just have to sleep outside! Just kidding!
Please feel free to ask me any questions. I would love for this to be a great hunt for a great group of people! Thanks, Louis
The above daily rates include the following:- Accommodation is quoted per person per day
• The full use of all facilities in the camp such as the swimming pool and satellite television
• A daily laundry service is also available at no extra cost
• Full catering: early morning coffee & rusks, brunch, snacks, dinner, all soft drinks and alcoholic beverages in moderation
• Hunting: a fully licensed Professional Hunter, trackers, skinners, all camp staff, transport to and from blinds, picking up of trophies, field preparation of any game taken and transportation of trophies to shipping company
The above daily rates excludes the following:- Accommodations prior to and after safari
• Transport by vehicle between other Hunting Provinces
• Trophy fees of animals bagged or wounded
• Taxidermy work and shipping of trophies to final destination
• Rifle hire - per Rifle per day (includes ammunition)
• Gratuities
• Arrival Day / Night at camp to be charged at Observer rates per person
For a list of references please click here:
Hunting Pricelist for 2011
Dangerous Game Species Price
Please not that all of these species are on quota contact us directly for a custom quote!
Leopard Minimum 14 day’s P.O.R
Lion Male Minimum 7 day’s P.O.R
Lion Female Minimum 7 day’s P.O.R
Cape Buffalo Minimum 7 day’s P.O.R
Elephant Minimum 10 Day’s P.O.R
Hippo Minimum 5 day’s P.O.R
Crocodile Minimum 5 day’s P.O.R
Plains Game Species
Bushbuck $1200
Blesbuck $550
Bush Pig $650
Blue Wildebeest $950
Black Wildebeest $1150
Common Duiker $500
Common Steenbuck $500
Cape Eland $2300
Gemsbuck $1200
Giraffe $3000
Impala $400
Greater Kudu $2100
Nyala $2400
Red Hartebeest $1150
Reedbuck – Mountain $800
Reedbuck – Common $750
Roan Antelope P.O.R
Springbuck – Common $400
Springbuck – Black $1200
Springbuck – White $1300
Waterbuck $2000
Warthog $350
Burchells Zebra $1300
Sable P.O.R
Klipspringer $1300
Tsessebe $3000
Baboon $50
Vervet Monkey $50
Caracal $550
Civet cat $650
Genit Spotted $500
Jackal $50
Cull Animals
Impala Females $100
Warthog Females $80
Blue Wildebeest Female $500
Kudu Cow $750
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen
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This is a great offer! These are prime bowhunting dates for almost half of the normal daily rate charge! This will be a great Tradgang hunt. I'm actually going over in July with Spiral Horn but might have to book again for next years Tradgang hunt! Check out some pictures at: www.spiralhorn.co.za (http://www.spiralhorn.co.za)
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If only i wasnt a student.....
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PM Sent
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The above daily rates excludes the following:- Accommodations prior to and after safari
• Transport by vehicle from Johannesburg International Airport
If I read this write , travel to SHF from airport is not included.
How much would it cost to actually get there fron J'burg ?
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Hi Ben transport from JHB – SHS- JHB is free by truck should you wish to fly in with our private plane we can work out a quote for you.
I have had some questions about the deposit to secure a booking?
I would need $750 per hunter to secure your booking.
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen
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Thanks Louis ...
Tempting huh fella's ?
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Thanks for all the interest so far it has exceeded my expectations!
Come on guy’s lets fill up the dates here, what can be better than being in Africa with all your Trad Gang friends?
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen
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Good day gentleman.
There are still some spots open so please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions regarding this hunt?
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen
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Louis is it possible to bag a croc with a bow and if so have you done it? It sure sounds like a blast to me.
thanks
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Hi Calgarychef
Yes it is possible with enough prior notice one can apply for a permit to allow you to hunt one with bow.
I have done it before while hunting in Zambia, it is fun but can be risky crocs sink so we generally shoot them with bow fishing gear and then with a normal two blander broadhead (preferably something like a German kinetics silver flame).
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen
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So what would a croc hunt total cost be including daily rates, trophy fee, liscence etc?
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Well it depends on the size of the croc I would say that a 12ft croc will be in the area of $7 500 + 5 hunting day’s $1000 so you are looking at about $8500 total this would include trophy fee all licences as well as daily rate.
This price does not include taxidermy or shipping of trophy.
You can have a hell of a plains game hunt with that kind of money?
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen
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Looking forward to 2012, just put a deposit and would like to know if any other tradganger's are going?
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Hi Guy’s
I will keep this one open until the end of August 2011 because of all the inquiries I have been getting and I understand that people need to plan this gives everyone a full year in advance to plan.
JeanPual thank you for choosing to join in the TradGang hunt a great time will be had by all and I am looking forward to hunting with you!
Here are some pictures of my Ranch and camp:
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Trail Camera pictures to follow:
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Gentleman please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions?
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen
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Good day Gentleman
We still have one or two spots open for the Trad Gang group hunt the date has been set:
7-21 August time frame.
Should anyone be interested please send me a mail [email protected]
Please view our web site: www.spiralhorn.co.za (http://www.spiralhorn.co.za)
Our promotional DVD: http://youtu.be/OMcTXY-Uzjs
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen
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Hi guy’s
There is still space on the group hunt for 3 more Hunters?
We will be hunting my private Ranch of 5 000 acres and then an additional 25 000 acres of surrounding concession land so in total this would be 30 000 acres with more than 20 blinds mostly bit blinds however there are two elevated blinds. We will be the only hunters on the total 30 000 acres!
This is a long hunt with 13 full hunting days however experienced bow hunters will know the more time you have the more selective you can afford to be. These are good moon dates in as well as prime bow hunting dates.
I do realize that this will be a lot of time off for most guys however it is a severely discounted daily rate.This offer is limited to 3 more hunters since I would like to not have more than 4 hunters in camp for this hunt.
Usual price of hunt: $5 480
Total saving: $2 880
Please view Package below:
Price: $2 600
Includes:
13x Full Hunting Days
1x Arrival Day
1x Departure Day
1x Impala
The above rates include the following:
◦ Accommodation is quoted per person per day
◦ The full use of all facilities in the camp such as the swimming pool and satellite television
◦ A daily laundry service is also available at no extra cost
◦ Full catering: early morning coffee & rusks, brunch, snacks, dinner, all soft drinks and alcoholic beverages in moderation
◦ Hunting: a fully licensed Professional Hunter, trackers, skinners, all camp staff, transport to and from blinds, picking up of trophies, field preparation of any game taken and transportation of trophies to shipping company
◦ Transport by vehicle from Johannesburg International Airport
The above rates excludes the following:
◦ Accommodations prior to and after safari
◦ Transport by vehicle between other Hunting Provinces
◦ Taxidermy work and shipping of trophies to final destination
Gratuities
Additional species may be added as per price list:
Bushbuck $1200
Blesbuck $ 550
Blue Wildebeest $ 950
Common Duiker $ 500
Common Steenbuck $ 500
Cape Eland $ 2300
Gemsbuck $ 1200
Giraffe $ 3000
Impala $ 400
Greater Kudu $ 2100 < 55" > $ 3000
Nyala $ 2300 < 27" > $ 3000
Red Hartebeest $1150
Roan Antelope $10 000
Waterbuck $ 2000
Warthog $ 350
Burchells Zebra $ 1300
Sable $8 500
Klipspringer $ 1300
Tsessebe $ 3000
Baboon $ 50
Vervet Monkey $ 50
Caracal $ 550
Civet cat $ 650
Genit Spotted $ 500
Jackal $ 50
Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns?
Please also view our 2011 Promotional DVD for more information
Hunting in South Africa with Spiral Horn Safaris Promo DVD 2011 - YouTube
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen
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I've hunted with Spiral Horn Safaris two times and had great hunts. This is a good offer.
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Thanks Tom!
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen
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Only two more spots left?
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen
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That's great, sounds like i'll have some company. Looking forward to hunting with you Louis. It's coming fast. Keep on the lookout for a huge kudu and nyala for me.
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You will have some company Jean Paul.
Looking forward to some :campfire: And :archer2:
Lots to do and to get excited about.
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That's great, looking forward to meeting you. We'll see you by the campfire shortly.
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Guy's I am testing out the fire right now it's burning bright and the Jackal are calling cant wait!
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen
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I am looking forward to meeting you as well Jeanpaul.
Louis, Campfires are an important part of any hunt and something I look forward to sharing one with you and Jeanpaul.
So throw another log on, We will be there before you know it.
I know Jeanpaul said he would like a kudu and a nyala. I'll put in my order for a Gemsbuck, but keep an eye out for another kudu too.
See you soon. :bigsmyl:
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Ha just put another log on leaving for the Kalahari soon to go hunt lions...........
We will have some stories to share around the fire!
Looking forward to it.
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen
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Hmmm, i think a gemsbuck should be added to the list.
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Ha Ha and so it begins LOL!
So many choices....................got to love Africa!
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen
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HI Louis, don't print the word lion anymore. I told my wife it was lion free zone. Be careful out there. See ya soon.
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Jeanpaul,
I think Louis is going out to take care of that problem so when you get there it will be a lion free zone. :campfire: stories. You want to be there to share them.
In the planning process of this Louis has been so much help, so friendly, and will just go out of his way for you to ensure that your stay is top notch.
He is a man of great character and a man of his word and I cannot wait to meet him.
This is a trip you don't want to miss.
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I agree with you, Louis has been great. Answered my many questions . I'm looking forward to hunting and having him share his knowledge of africa with me. Only two months away and practicing daily. This is going to be great. Keep shooting ragin bull and i'll see you shortly.
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Louis
Looks like i'm too late for 2012 hunts, are you going to offer something simular for 2013 ? Signed up for your e-mail notifications on the website.
Phillip
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Louis would be a great host for your next hunt. Once i figure out how to post pics, i'll show my experience with spiral horn . Great hunt. jp
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I've hunted with him twice and had great hunts each time. If you need more information feel free to contact www.huntingforadventure.com (http://www.huntingforadventure.com)
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I would second ( make that third )Louis and Spiral horn as a great host for anyone considering an African hunt.
I will try to get some pics up with JP and tell the story but we had a great hunt. :goldtooth:
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i am also interested in future hunts ..... would prefer 2014 or 15 but would do a group hunt.
mike
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Interested for 2014
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Sorry, practicing downloading pics and it says they're 640 but they seem alot larger to me. Must still be doing something wrong.
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JeanPaul,
They look fine to me.
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Hi Guy's
My apologies for the late reply.
Gents I will be looking at doing another Tradgang hunt next year.
Should anyone be interested please drop me a mail at [email protected]
Our web site www.spiralhorn.co.za (http://www.spiralhorn.co.za)
Best Regards
Louis van Bergen