Folks,

I brought this back to the top because it's a good deal in today's Africa. All hunts are done 1x1 and Gary is only taking one hunter or party at any one time so you basically will have the whole camp and area to yourself.

Gary Hopkins has the quota in Gokwe North for the '15 season and I'm helping him market it. The pricing is very good. Gary's description of the area and pricing are below. This safari is not what you'll find on one of the big conservancies but for a hunter that likes to walk a very economical safari can be had for multiple species.

Contact me anytime with your questions.

Mark


GOKWE NORTH HUNTING CONCESSION
PRICES FOR 2015

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF HUNTING AREA
Klipkraal Safaris has entered into an Exclusive Marketing Agreement, for the year 2015 in the Gokwe North Hunting Concession.
Gokwe North is a CAMPFIRE area, (COMMUNAL AREAS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR INDIGENOUS RESOURCES) which means that the local people that inhabit this area benefit from opportunities generated through funds from Safari Hunting via Safari Operators and Local Rural District Councils.
The Gokwe North area is situated in Northern Central part of Zimbabwe, forming part of the Central Zambezi Valley. The area is bordered by the Omay Hunting area to the North and the Gache Gache Hunting area to the East. To the West, it is bordered by the Binga Hunting area along the Sengwa River and the Chizarira National Park and the Chirisa Safari Area. To the South is the Gokwe South Concession.
The area can be accessed via both Bulawayo and Harare via air charter as there is an airstrip within the concession, and this service can be organized at a client’s request. Prices of air charter companies will be provided. There is also road transfer of roughly 6 hours from Bulawayo at no charge.
The Safaris camp is situated on the banks of the UMI River which drains into Lake Kariba. The camp is fully serviced with comfortable fixed structures both hot and cold running water.
With regards to wildlife, both buffalo and elephant are resident within the hunting area. Buffalo can be found both in herds and resident Dagga boys. Trophies expected can be hard headed from mid thirties upwards. Elephant hunts in these areas for trophy bulls will produce ivory from around 30-35 pounds per side upwards; tuskless elephant hunting is very good in this area. Both species can be physically demanding due to the terrain and a decent amount of walking on tracks will be required.
Leopard hunting is good as it is legal to hunt leopard at night with an artificial light. Preferred hunting method is bait blind.
Plainsgame is in decent numbers along the UMI River, with good trophies of Bushbuck, Kudu, Impala and Warthog. In the outlying rocky terrain, there is some fantastic Klipspringer hunting.
At Gokwe, we have the unique opportunity of being able to offer very good hippo and crocodile hunting in the adjacent Binga Concession. The reason for this quality is it has access to Lake Kariba shoreline. This is done by a simple 2-hour drive from the Gokwe Base camp down to the lake.

HUNT PACKAGES
10 to 14 Day Elephant, Plains game Hunt - 10 to 14 days @ USD$ 900.00 per day
Minimum amount of days booked above -10 days
Preferred option 14 days

15 Day Elephant, Buffalo, Plains game Hunt - 15 days @USD$ 900.00 per day

15 Day Buffalo, Leopard, Plains game Hunt - 15 days @USD$ 900.00 per day

18 Day Buffalo, Hippo, Croc, Leopard, Tuskless, - 18 days @USD$ 900.00 per day

15 Day Leopard, Tuskless, Plains game Hunt - 15 days @USD$ 850.00 per day

12 Day Buffalo, Tuskless, Plains game Hunt - 12 days @USD$ 800.00 per day

14 Day Buffalo, Hippo, Croc, Plains game Hunt - 14 days @USD$ 850.00 per day

12 Day Buffalo, Hippo OR Croc, Plains game Hunt - 12 days @USD$ 850.00 per day

10 Day Buffalo, Plains game Hunt - 10 days @USD$ 800.00 per day

10 Day Tuskless, Plains game Hunt - 10 days @USD$ 800.00 per day

14 Day Leopard, Plains game Hunt - 14 days @USD$ 850.00 per day


TROPHY FEES
Baboon USD$80.00
Buffalo (F) USD$1 000.00
Buffalo (M) USD$4 000.00
Bushbuck USD$950.00
Bush pig USD$350.00
Civet USD$350.00
Crocodile USD$3 750.0
Hippo USD$3 750.00
Ducks/Geese USD$6.00
Duiker USD$250.00
Eland (M) USD$1 500.00
Elephant USD$10 500.00
Tuskless Ele USD$4 000.00
Genet USD$350.00
Grysbuck USD$250.00
Guinea Fowl USD$6.00
Impala (F) USD$100.00
Impala (M) USD$200.00
Jackal USD$200.00
Klipspringer USD$850.00
Kudu (F) USD$450.00
Kudu (M) USD$1 200.00
Leopard USD$5 000.00
Lion (M) USD$7 000.00
Sable USD$4 500.00
Sand grouse USD$6.00
Hyena USD$450.00
Warthog USD$350.00
Waterbuck USD$2 000.00
Zebra USD$1 200.00

INCLUDED IN DAILY RATE
Laundry, meals, local beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks
Four wheel drive vehicle transport while hunting.
Services of a licensed Professional Hunter & safari staff
Field preparation of trophies & transport to the Local Taxidermist and shipper
Airport pick-up and drop off

NOT INCLUDED IN DAILY RATE
INSURANCE OF ANY KIND
International travel
Accommodation and tours before, during and after the safari.
Taxidermy services, levies, fees on taxidermy work and shipping of trophies from Zimbabwe to your destination
All Trophy fees on animals killed, wounded and lost in the field.
OBSERVER FEE USD $250.00 PER DAY PER PERSON
CITIES TAG ELEPHANT, LEOPARD, CROCODILE USD$ 200.00 PER ANIMAL
2% GOVERNMENT LEVY ON TOTAL DAILY RATES.
4% GOVERNMENT LEVY ON TOTAL TROPHY FEES – to be determined at the completion of safari
Gratuities

Mark,

As you know I am no expert on "proper" safaris, but that looks like someone could have a great hunt with a lot of hunting at sensible money.

If things go to plan this year and I manage to sell one of my businesses as planned, then you will be hearing from me as promised.

Rgds,
Kiri

Kiri,

I'm available anytime for a consultation on a "Proper" safari.

Mark

Looks good. What is the variation on daily rate? Looks like croc and hippo more?

Thanks

gunslinger,

Gary is hunting the croc and hippo on Kariba and his total costs may be more there than in Gokwe.

Mark

BTT

Mark,

I do not need this sort of temptation at this time. This looks like a really good deal.

Hartley

Hartley,

It is a good deal for a guy willing to walk. Gary just returned from Gokwe and is looking forward to an excellent season in '15.

Mark

The area is owned by Charles Ndondo who is one of the good guys. He does our dip and pack and has always been straight up with us with no issues at all. Just to give you a thumbs up on the fellow at the "top"

Thanks Buzz! Gary speaks very highly of Charles as an indigenous Zimbabwean with a vision for the future.

Mark