Matthew Greeff  Safaris is the ultimate South African hunting experience and based at Gold Valley Lodge near the famous Kruger National Park we offer the discerning hunter the opportunity of experiencing South African hunting at it's very finest.

With over 40 different species of game available, South Africa has more to offer than any other African country, including the Big Five and 7 endemic animals only found here in South Africa. Including the mountain ranging Grey Rhebuck, Mountain Reedbuck, Blesbuck and Black Wildebeest - all found on our Mpumalanga concessions.

Hunting concessions are held throughout South Africa, including the sole hunting rights to some of the largest hunting areas in the Mpumalanga Province, thus ensuring an abundance of quality Dangerous and Plains game trophies on ethical fair-chase hunts with rifle, handgun or bow.

Due to well controlled hunting areas both private and state owned, trophy hunting throughout South Africa is very successful. Over 90% of trophies taken by hunters with us in the past 10 seasons have been record book quality including several Top Ten entries.

Hunting days are determined by the amount of animals required and difficulty of species involved. The average duration varies between 5 - 14 days, although no minimum days are required for plains game species.

Unlike most other African countries, trophy fees printed, include licences, except on certain members of the Big Five family.

Hunting is available throughout the year due to special exemption permits allocated to privately owned game ranches. The months, March through November are generally preferred due to the more suitable climatic conditions and cooler temperatures.

Due to the proximity of our hunting concessions to Game Lodges, Private Reserves and Hotels in the Mpumalanga Province we also offer Plains Game Day Hunts. This opportunity allows for you and or your group to be collected from your accommodation and taken on a Day hunt where you have the opportunity of experiencing a day of South African hunting.

Safaris are outfitted and guided by Matthew Greeff and his team of experienced professional hunters, trackers and staff and ensure that every detail of your safari is professionally operated.

In addition to Dangerous and Plains game hunting, Matthew Greeff Safaris also offers...

BIRD / WING SHOOTING

South Africa has a wide variety of bird shooting available and seasons generally run from May to August, although conditions vary depending on area and birds available.

Waterfowl such as Spurwing Geese, Egyptian Geese, Yellow Billed duck, White Faced Duck and Red Billed Teal are plentiful.

Helmeted Guinea fowl, several species of Francolin and Quail are walked up over trained dogs or can be taken driven during the day. Excellent pigeon and dove shooting on maize and sunflower fields can also be had.

FISHING

The province of Mpumalanga with its scenic beauty, crystal clear mountain streams and diverse fish species offer some of the finest fishing available in South Africa, including introduced Rainbow Trout, yellowfish, Bass and the exciting Tigerfish.

A day of guided fishing on one of the local streams, lakes and dams can be arranged in advance, and guests are always welcome to make enquiries. A variety of spinner rods, fly rods and conventional equipment is available for use during your stay.

The Professional Hunting Industry in South Africa

Matthew & Sylvia,

You two are great, thanks for another well organized, fun trip. I'm sure all the guys had a great time. We all saw and harvested some great animals. Phil, Billy, Tyrone, all the trackers really try to make you feel at home and do. You seem to be able to organise the different hunting areas and species that make it so much fun. I am already looking forward to next year. Until then, take care.

Jack Nicklaus & Family

(7^th safari)

All You Need to Know about Hunting in South Africa

In 1981, the four Provincial Nature Conservation Departments (Cape, Natal, Orange Free State and Transvaal) introduced legislation to control the hunting, outfitting and professional hunting industries in South Africa.

The object of the legislation was to provide protection for the foreign hunter in South Africa by setting standards that would be obligatory before a hunting outfitter or professional hunter would be licensed to operate, and to provide for the maintenance of these standards once a license has been granted.

The Professional Hunters' Association of South Africa is firmly established as the mouthpiece and leading professional hunting authority in South Africa. The association is the largest professional hunters association in not only Africa, but also the world. "PHASA" as it is known by all its members and those organizations who work closely with it, has achieved this stature and recognition by believing since its establishment in 1978, that South Africa would claim its place as "the" hunting destination in the world.

The main objectives of PHASA are:

• To foster the conservation of South Africa's wildlife and flora resources.
• To support proper wildlife management and utilisation.
• To assist and promote ethical hunting in South Africa.
• To promote and market hunting in South Africa.
• To promote high quality service and ethical standards amongst its members.

South Africa has developed into an extremely popular hunting destination in Africa. The critical success factors being:

• The highly successful management by the conservation authorities in South Africa of National Provincial Parks. With approximately 7 million hectares set aside and managed by the authorities, an enormous resource base of wild animals has been produced for distribution throughout the country.
• The above, together with the philosophy of sustainable use of our natural resources, has seen the development of some 9000 privately owned game farms covering 17 million hectares of land.
• The greatest variety of animals available for hunting in any one country in Africa.
• The high degree of professionalism set by the Professional Hunters' Association of South Africa (PHASA) and sound regulations controlling the professional hunting industry.

Hunting as a form of tourism contributes enormously to the economy of South Africa. Some 70 000 jobs have been created on game farms and directly from professional hunting. In the 2001 hunting season, 8000 clients, inclusive of non-hunters in each hunting group, hunted in South Africa, having a total of 53 532 hunting days. This amounts to a total revenue from daily rates, animals hunted and taxidermy work of R960 million.

Gold Valley Lodge, near the town of Nelspruit, is situated high in the Crocodile Gorge Mountains on some 3000 acres of unspoiled bush. The lodge with its magnificent views of the fabled De Kaap Valley and Swaziland Escarpment combines the beauty of the Lowveld with the luxury of our Lodge.

The excitement and adventures of the day are equaled by the peaceful pleasures of the accommodation. The luxury bedrooms each have en-suite bathrooms and mini fridges. Gold Valley Lodge welcomes families and has a luxury swimming pool in the camp.

Dining / entertainment, under thatch in tranquil surrounding offer total comfort and privacy. Cuisine ranges from traditional South African specialities to venison dishes created to your liking.

Wonderful evenings are spent around the fire where excellent meals, venison and great South African wines are enjoyed.

Photographic Safaris

Matt & Sylvia,

I want to thank you both for the great trip! A safari with Matthew & Sylvia is one filled with great memories & even better close-up photo's of the Big 5. Our greatest family trip to date in our families history. We will come back!!!

Sam, Shirley, Tony, Charlie & Emily Culella - Missouri, USA

Matthew Greeff Safaris will take you into the famous Kruger National Park, Sabi Sand Game Reserve and Timbavati Game Reserves in search of Africa's wildlife and an experience never to be forgotten.

Custom Tailored Safaris with a difference - This is not a group tour but an exclusive experience for a maximum of 8 people.

As a game ranger in the well known Sabi Sabi Game Reserve in 1988 and then specialising in guiding his own Safaris through the Big Game Reserves near Kruger National park, Matthew has developed an intimate knowledge of the African bush, it's wildlife, bird life and people. Combine this with his own love of wildlife photography and the ability to get close to wild animals and you are assured of an exciting yet safe safari.

Safaris and tours are personally arranged by Matthew and Sylvia Greeff, owners of the beautiful, Gold Valley lodge and Matthew Greeff Safaris. Raised in the Lowveld, they have a diverse knowledge of Mpumalanga, it's people and it's wonderful wildlife. Combine their high standards with luxury game lodges, exciting game drives, excellent South African wines and cuisine around a campfire in the African bush, and you have all the ingredients for the 'Safari of a lifetime".

Safaris are tailor-made to suit individual requirements, budget and itineraries, although past experience has proven the following attractions to be very popular.

• Cape Town

• Garden Route

• Luxury Game Lodges

• Wine Tours

• Rovos Rail Steam Train

• Botswana

• Whale Watching

• Namibia

• Zimbabwe

• Shark Diving

• Kwa-Zulu Natal Coast

• Victoria Falls

~ Attractions can be added

prior to or after Safaris ~

Our long list of international references guarantees our commitment to you.

Big Five Photographic Adventures

Join Us as we guide you into the African bush on a cross country Safari searching for the ultimate in game viewing.

• Luxury Camps

• Big Game Viewing

• Open Vehicle Drives

• Wildlife Photography

• Night Drives

• Walking Trails

Accommodation will vary from charming thatch en-suite chalets to luxury up market game lodges. Safaris are conducted in open four wheel drive vehicles allowing guests to get into the best possible position for game viewing and photography.

Lowveld Explorer

Gold Valley Lodge will be our base camp from where we will explore the Mpumalanga Province.

The lodge comprises of three luxury en-suite chalets under thatch in tranquil surroundings, offering total comfort and privacy.

The proximity of the Lodge to all the major attractions allows for easy day trips.

• Kruger National Park

• Shangana Cultural Village

• Sudwala Caves

• Blyde River Canyon

• Historic Gold Rush town and more...

Major Airlines maintain a direct service to Johannesburg Airport. Daily scheduled flights to Nelspruit Airport take +/_ 1 hour, where client's are met and driven to our camp only 30 minutes away. Direct International flights into the newly opened KMI International Airport

Dear very close Friends,

This is my second trip to South Africa, it forfilled all my expectations. 8 days of hunting with Matt is a great challenge with full satisfaction. Your guiding was superb and I look forward to hunting with you in the summer of 2003. "There is one thing worse than not to succeed, that is not having tried" We have tried and succeeded - BRAVO.

Your friend, Casper Moltke - Copenhagen, Denmark.