Hunting Safaris

PROFESSIONAL HUNTERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA - PHASA:
PHASA is the official mouthpiece of our professional hunting fraternity and offers a variety of services to it's members and foreign visitors. Main objectives include: high quality service and ethical standards amongst it's members, to promote professional hunting and to liase with both surrounding and international hunting organisations.

LEGISLATION IN SOUTH AFRICA:
In 1981, legislation was introduced to control professional hunting outfits and the hunting industry in South Africa. The object was to provide protection to the foreign / international hunters visiting South Africa. Legal requirements and certain standards were to be met prior to a licence been issued.

SPECIES:
With over 30 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 in our Mpumalanga concessions.

TROPHY QUALITY:
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 many Top Ten entries.

HUNTING SEASONS:
Hunting is available throughout the year due to special exemption permits allocated to privately owned game ranches. The months, March - November are generally preferred due to the more suitable climatic conditions and cooler temperatures. Bird-hunting is more seasonal and runs from May through August.

DURATION OF SAFARI:
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 most species

HUNTING LICENSES / PERMITS:
Other than most other African countries, trophy fees printed, include licences, except on certain members of the Big Five. Special Cites / Import Permits are required for some species to leave the country and assistance is provided to obtain these documents.

ARMS AND AMMUNITION:
No import permit is required to bring your firearms into South Africa and a temporary import / export permit will be issued at your port of entry. Proof of ownership of firearms brought in, is required and all necessary paperwork to be completed will be sent prior to your Safari. Certain restrictions apply on firearms of the same caliber and ammunition restrictions are reasonable. Whilst firearms can be hired for a nominal fee client's are advised to bring their own rifles. Calibres varying between 7mm to .375 with variable scopes are recommended with the latter being the minimum for dangerous game.

“Familiar” well used rifles, quality soft / solid bullets and good bullet placement are the most important factors for African hunting. Practising in the standing, sitting and prone positions is very important, as is required in most African hunting situations. Discuss this important issue with your Outfitter!
Black powder, handgun and bow hunters are welcome with excellent trophy book animals taken.

TROPHIES / TAXIDERMIST:
Due to good record producing areas, sound management and ethical hunting practises, a high standard of trophy quality has been achieved by past hunters. Wounded game is followed-up persistently by your professional hunter and trackers and no effort is spared in finding your animal. Our very experienced trackers / skinners, led by “Ellie”, Thomas and Joe ensure that all your trophies are carefully skinned, treated, tagged and ready for delivery to the Taxidermist. Based in White River, Life-Form Taxidermy prepares most of our work and has a reputation of being one of the best in the business. Colour brochure and price list available.

LIABILITY AND CONDITIONS:
Prior to commencement of Safari, clients will be requested to enter into an agreement with Matthew Greeff Safaris. A comprehensive Safari Contract, Questionnaire and Indemnity Form is to be completed to protect all parties involved. Whilst Matthew Greeff Safaris exercises every possible precaution to ensure the safety of it's client's, we cannot be held liable for personal injury or loss suffered whilst in our care. You are thus required to make arrangements for your personal travel and all-risk hunting and medical insurance. Matthew Greeff Safaris reserves the right to cancel tours in the event of unforeseen events, which, in it's judgement, might prejudice the safety or well-being of client's in given areas.

For further information or queries, kindly contact us, or E-mail Matthew Greeff Safaris