This Exportable Elephant hunt in Botswana includes Trophy Fees and the offer is valid until September 2024.
8 Full Days of dangerous game hunting in Botswana
ONLY US$ 39 500 ALL IN
This Special offer includes 1 x Hunter 1 x Professional Hunter
Observers are welcome to join this dangerous game hunt at US$ 450 per day
This Elephant hunt in Botswana, for a fully exportable Trophy Elephant is one of the best hunting deals in Africa. Quota is limited.
The safari will take place in a concession bordering the Chobe National Park and the river borders the Caprivi Strip in Namibia.
We have personally hunted Hippo in this area, and it is truly magnificent in every aspect. This Elephant hunt is highly recommended. This area of Botswana bordering Namibia boasts incredible populations of Cape Buffalo, Elephant, Crocodile and Hippo. The Caprivi Strip, now known as the Zambezi Area, also has a wide variety of plains game, including Kudu, Sable, Puku and many more.
For this special offer, Elephant can be harvested up to forty pounds of ivory. Elephants in this area average forty pounds due to the lower levels of calcium in the soil. If an Elephant at bigger than forty pounds happens to present itself, it can be hunted for an additional cost of US$ 1000 per pound.
This really is a remarkable opportunity to hunt Elephant in Botswana at a great price, with a reputable African outfitter who was been hoisting dangerous game hunting safaris since 1982.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
The Elephant hunting safari Includes:
- Accommodation on the hunting concession
- On territory transport while hunting
- Guiding by Professional Hunter
- Field trophy preparation of Elephant trophy
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Beverages and soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks (beer and spirits) in moderation
- Daily Laundry Services
- Services of a tracker, skinner and camp staff.
- Trophy Handling Fees
- Drop off of trophy at taxidermist
- Company representative to assist at customs and immigration
- Transfer to and from Kasane International Airport
The Elephant Hunting safari Excludes:
- Dip & Pack of Trophies and Export of Trophies
- Taxidermy
- Pre and post hunt accommodation
- Gratuities to staff and professional hunter (at your discretion)
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Firearm Permits US$150
This is an incredible opportunity for the perfect Elephant hunting safari in the Chobe and Caprivi region of Botswana. Your outfit has a 100% success ratio in this area for past Elephant hunts.
History of Elephant Hunting in Botswana
Botswana has a long history of Elephant hunting and for many years was the preferred destination for African hunting safaris, highly focused on big game hunting for Elephant, Leopard, Lion and Cape Buffalo.
In 2014, the Botswana issued a total ban on all types of hunting on Government land. Hunting could only take place on private land. The intention of the Government at the time was to shift the focus from hunting safaris to photographic.
In 2019, the Botswana Government lifted the ban on Elephant hunting under pressure from local communities.
The Elephant Hunting Area
This concession covers thousands of acres of prime Elephant hunting country. Due to the size of the concession, you’re bound to always be exploring a new part of Botswana every day.
During the rainy or wet season, the entire Caprivi fills like a “bath tub,” full of water. Hunting during the wet season can be exceptionally challenging as access into certain areas can only be achieved using a small Makoro, which is similar to a canoe, made by locals out of indigenous trees. Maintaining balance takes a little getting used to.
The best time to hunt Elephant in Botswana
The hunting season in Botswana runs from April to September, which also happen to be the cooler months. In summer, the temperatures are high, which cause an influx of critters such as insects, ticks and mosquitos.
Hunting Elephant in the heat can also have side effects such as dehydration, so stick to the cooler months as there will be a considerable amount of walking every day.
Elephant hunting in Botswana: Health
Hunting elephant can take you into malaria areas. Elephant hunts cover large areas of ground, so be sure to speak with your physician about obtaining a prescription against malaria.
The Elephant Hunt in Caprivi/Chobe: Botswana
Botswana in fact has the highest population of Elephants compared to any other African country and you will have many possible trophies to choose from. There are plenty of Elephant in this area and you will see between 200 and 400 every day.
A typical day of Elephant hunting will start with waking just before sunrise, having a light breakfast and then heading out early to find fresh tracks. There will be no need for daily long drives.
Once a good fresh track is found, you and your professional hunter and trackers will follow on it on foot, hoping they lead to the dream Elephant trophy. Because Botswana has so many Elephants, areas can also be glassed looking for the perfect Elephant bull. Once spotted, you and your professional hunter will decide on a plan on how to successfully stalk the Elephant and get into a shooting position.
In the evening, you will enjoy dinner and drinks and plan the next day’s strategy with your professional hunter.
Elephant Shot Placement
Successfully harvesting your trophy Elephant is going to be all about shot placement.
Elephant hunting will be at close quarters and as such, the angle between the hunter and the Elephant will need to be considered.
Head shots will be into the brain, either from the front or the side position. Should a shot be taken from the broadside position into the heart, the vitals will present a substantial target.
Elephant hunting in Botswana is serious business and not for the faint hearted, but one of the best value and adrenaline hunting safaris available. This is an incredible opportunity to hunt big Elephants, in an area where trophy bulls are plentiful.
Elephant Hunting, Rifles and Equipment
When dangerous game hunting in Africa, a .375 caliber is normally the minimum legal requirement. When Elephant hunting, larger calibers such as a .458, 500 Jeffery, 416 Rigby or any good quality double rifle shooting quality ammunition is suggested.
Like with Cape Buffalo hunting, there is no such thing as “too much gun” when on an Elephant hunting safari.
About the Outfitter on this Elephant Hunting Safari
This top-class outfitter has been offering and conducting hunting safaris in South Africa and Botswana for more than thirty-five years and is one of the “best in the business.”
When considering an Elephant hunting safari in Botswana, this family outfit has in all covered. This team is committed, dedicated and has a history of producing exceptional big game hunting trophies.
If you are looking for a reputable and experienced outfitter, look no further.
The Hunting Lodge
This lodge is simple one of the absolute best lodges in Botswana, newly constructed with large aluminum glass doors and elevated steel structures.
The lodge is strategically built overlooking a waterhole where the big five and plains game antelope can be viewed from your private suite.
Travelling to the Elephant Hunting Grounds
The main point of entry for this African hunt is via Kasane International Airport. Travelling to this hunting area is easy via Oliver Tambo International Airport, flying from South Africa. This flight is approximately two hours in duration and really is just a “quick hop” across the border.
Flights from Oliver Tambo to Kasane are offered by Airlink, Air Botswana or Cem Air. Depending on the time of your international flight into OR Tambo, overnighting in Johannesburg is a consideration. There are some fantastic guest lodges in the surrounding areas of OR Tambo and transfers to and from are easily arranged.
Once you have arrived at Kasane, your outfitter will be waiting for you, and it will then be a thirty-minute drive through the scenic Chobe National Park. Once you have reached the hunting area, it will be another hour’s drive to the hunting lodge.
