So a new hunting Year has started and the first groups have arrived at camp. All the Guides are tacked, packed and ready for the season!
2018 - Here we come
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To us hunting is not about finding an animal that qualifies as a trophy as fast as possible and shooting it, just to have one more on our wall. To us hunting is about the experience, the valuable time you spend in nature, seeing the animals in their natural terrain, learning about their struggle for live, their unbelievable toughness, their beauty and passing it on to the generations to come.
We believe you as hunter feel the same and would like to share this unique experience with you! Being able to see over 100 animals a day and more than 20 different species is not a dream, it’s a reality waiting just for you.
Have you ever dreamt about waking up in the morning with the sound of hippos grunting outside and a fresh breeze in the air. Starting your day at the break of dawn with your trusted rifle over your shoulder and no worry or rush in the world.
Well, with Africa Awaits Hunting Safaris this no longer has to be just a dream! Come and experience Namibia like no one else ever have. We offer you the ultimate Namibian hunting experience where you can sleep in a luxurious camp in an unspoiled landscape, just like nature intended. With us the hunt don’t stop when you step out of the field, we give you a true African Hunting Safari feeling. Witness the beautiful red sand, the camel thorn trees and the vast amount of free-roaming wildlife that you will only find in Namibia.
Sit around a cosy fire at night and gaze at the endless stars, forget about the world and just enjoy a stress-free time. Watch as Oryx, kudus, hartebeest and warthogs graze around the waterhole at night.
We would like to give you the best experience of Africa, without compromising your comfort. Therefore we cater, especially for the hunter, luxury chalets with warm water, electricity, heaters and comforters. Experience nature on your doorstep, wake-up refreshed in the morning and watch as oryx, hartbeest and warthog graze around the camp at night. All the chalets face a permanent waterhole, 50 meter away where game come to drink water at night.
This is an experience you will not get anywhere else, we bring nature to you. The accommodation includes three meals a day, snacks, refreshments, daily laundry service, cell phone reception and wifi (internet) services.
Bertus and Barbara Pretorius have been the owners of Africa Awaits Hunting Safaris since 2011, before which Bertus Pretorius freelance guided for 5 years.
Bertus grew up close to the small town of Gobabis, on a farm together with a younger sister, Anandie. He spend his time outdoors learning from the bushmen that his father employed how to track animals, set snares and which plants have medical benefits. He started hunting when he was 8 years old and unfortunately could never stop. After completing school he obtained a professional hunters licence and started hunting with clients all over Namibia. If he is not hunting, he does meat culling for butcheries or capture springbuck with his four wheel motorcycle.
Barbara Pretorius grew up in the North of Namibia in the town called Otjiwarongo and met Bertus in 2009, after which they married in 2011 and have a son called Stephan.
She has always liked cooking and enjoys serving the hearty meals during a hunting trip. If she is not cooking or in the kitchen she will be on the back of the hunting truck with her video camera to film the hunt.
She loves the outdoors, hunting, filming and welcoming new people into her home.
Africa Awaits employs and sustains five families that live on the ranch. These families are all handy hands during the hunt and help with all the heavy work. Some of these are highly skilled skinner, trackers and drivers and have large families from 5 - 10 children that they need to support. They are all from the Damara and Bushmen tribe and have been with Africa Awaits for many years, some of which grew up on the ranch.
Working together we ensure that we will give you the best hunt possible.
Bookings & Cancellation
· A deposit (50% of the daily rate) is required to confirm booking.
· The deposit will be forfeited should the booking be cancelled less than six months in advance.
· The balace is payable upon completion of the hunt.
· No refunds for late arrivals or early departures.
· Travel insurance is the responsibility of the Client himself.
· Full deposits can be carried forward for Safaris of a later date. When re-booked for the following year, new price list will be applied.
· We accept travellers cheques, cashier cheques, or cash. We do not accept credit cards
Daily Rates Include
· Services of a licensed hunting guide
· Tracker and Skinner
· Hunting Vehicle and support team
· Field preparation of trophies
· Delivery of trophies to local taxidermist or shipping agent
· Transport from International Airport to lodge and back.
· Full accommodation with catering and laundry service
· Meals and non alcoholic drinks
· All hunting permits and licences
· 15% VAT included
Daily Rates Exclude
· Cost per animal hunted and fees for animals wounded and lost
· Rented rifle ( US$ 25 per day. Ammunition will be charged extra)
· All alcoholic beverages
· Gratuities to Staff
· The preparation, packing , documentation and export of trophies from Namibia by a Taxidermy and trophy shipping cost.
· Transfers to other hunting areas or tourist attractions by clients request
· Any air travel
· Pre- and post- safari accommodation and meals
· Air charters
· All other items of personal nature
· Any other tours in Namibia
· INSURANCE AND MEDICAL EXPENSES
Safety
We take every reasonable precaution to ensure the safety, well-being and satisfaction of our clients. We also maintain the insurance policies that are required under Namibian law. We accept however, no liability for accidents, personal injury, illness, travel delays, damage to or loss of clients' personal property (such as firearms, luggage and camera equipment).
The client is obliged to notify the Outfitter of any special medical health conditions (i.e.: heart problems, diabetics, asthma, allergies, etc.) at least ten (10) days prior to the arrival date.
Make the cashiers cheques payable to "Africa Awaits Hunting Safaris". This way they will be safe since nobody can use them except you. Unused cheques can simply be handed back to your bank at the end of the hunt. You will still need some cash to see you through incidental expenses (one never knows what can happen), but do not carry a lot.
Tour Packages Include
· Transport in 4x4 vehicle to the destination points
· Professional Tour guide
· Accommodation and breakfast in all the hotels and lodges
· The Catamaran boat cruise for the Erindi Tour Package
· Excursion at Sossusvlei into the dunes
· Cooldrinks and snacks for the road
· Game drives in Etosha National Park
· Game drives in Erindi Game Reserve
· All meals for Erindi Game Reserve
· Entrance fees for parks
Tour Packages Exclude
· Any meals not included in accommodation
· All alcoholic bewerages
· Any activities, except the boat cruise and game drives
· Insurance
· Any other town or places of interest visited on request of the client, other than the tour package.
We at Africa Awaits would love to welcome you and get to know you. We understand that planning a safari is a long process and that somewhere along the way, you do forget something, no matter how hard you try. Therefore we have established a short list for you just to help you with the basic stuff.
What to bring along on the hunting trip
· Flash light
· Sun protection lotion (We suggest an SPF of 30 to 50)
· Lip balm
· Sun-glasses
· Hat
· Bow or rifle
· Bow or rifle accessories
· Camouflage clothes
· Diary
· Casual clothing and shoes for evenings, leisure time and travel
· Socks
· Two pairs of hunting boots
· Two pairs of long pants for hunting
· Variety of short and long sleeved shirts for hunting
· Warm sweaters ( if safari is any time from April to August)
A light jacket for wind or rain
· A warm jacket( if safari is any time from April to August
· Thermal underwear
· Gloves (functional for hunting)
· Bathing suit
· Flashlight and batteries
· Camera and film and/or video camera, tapes and charger
· Binoculars
· Bag or pack for taking personal items on hunt
· Leather belt and ammunition pouch
If you have any questions or enquiries please contact us
NAMIBIA
Bertus Pretorius +264 81 214 8082
Barbara Pretorius +264 81 214 8082
AMERICA
Joel Pat Latham -
ARGENTINA
Beunos Aires - Guy Soubra -
Patagonia - Jorge Quinerios -
POLAND
Andre Rutkowski
Owner of Africa Awaits Hunting Safaris.
4th Generation Boer in Namibia.
10 Years Hunting Experience both in Plains as well as Dangerous Game.
Lives out his passion for hunting and conservation.
Dependable in handeling dangerous encounters with years of experience.
