Wes Hixon Outdoor Adventures

Special Interest Safaris

Bird and Wing Shooting Safaris

South Africa has a wide variety of bird shooting available, especially in our home province of Mpumalanga. The season runs from May 1 to July 31 for most game birds with Rock Pigeon available throughout the year, although conditions do vary and special pre or post-season permits can be obtained. A provincial hunting license is required for bird shooting. These are our winter months and cool weather can be expected in the morning and evenings and a suggested clothing/equipment list will be sent to clients prior to safari.

Waterfowl such as Spurwing Geese, Egyptian Geese, Yellow-billed Duck, White-faced Duck and Red Teal are plentiful. Best shooting takes place early mornings and late afternoons between large lakes and dams and maize fields (also over decoys). Helmeted Guineafowl, 3 species of Francolin and Quail are walked up over trained German and English Pointers or can be shot driven during the day. Excellent Rock Pigeon and Dove shooting can be had on flight lines on maize and sunflower fields in the months February to April.

Shotguns in 12 or 20-gauge are suggested and local ammunition in all sizes is available. 12-gauge shotguns are available for hire to those not bringing their own. 

Clay Shooting

As an avid Sporting Clay shooter and member of the Clay Target Association of South Africa, our professional hunter and his team provide all the facilities for challenging courses and competitions at the lodge and nearby clubs.

Fishing Safaris - Fresh Water

From the fast flowing Crocodile and Komati Rivers south of the famous Kruger National Park, in the Mpumalanga Province of South Africa, to the cooler streams and dams of the highlands near Dullstroom, fishermen have access to some of the finest freshwater fishing available in South Africa.

Species available include introduced Rainbow and Brown Trout, the challenging Yellowfish, large Black Bass and the exciting Tigerfish. Experienced fishing guides, local fly-fishing techniques and equipment hire are all available for the international fisherman utilizing our services.

Benguerra Island, Mozambique

World class deep sea and fly fishing with some of the best guides in the business await you at Benguerra, an exquisite 10 km long, 5 km wide palm-fringed island in the Bazaruo archipelago. Benguerra Lodge is an exclusive and idyllic place with each of the thatched chalets built on stilts, with reed walls and wooden floors, en-suite facilities and a private sea-facing veranda. Other activities include snorkeling, diving, castaway picnics and bird watching. Daily flight options from JHB and Nelspruit to the Island. Contact us for best rates and another exciting add-on to your African safari.

Green "Dart" White Rhino Hunt

Matthew Greeff has again acquired the sole hunting rights to several exclusive concessions offering top quality Plainsgame and Dangerous Game hunts.  In addition, exclusive "Dart" Hunts for quality White Rhino bulls can be conducted in these areas, thus ensuring a fair-chase and exciting hunt in Mpumalanga, Kwa Zulu Natal or Northern Province at a cost of $9,300.

 All Inclusive as per Hunting Price List 2008:

•  Government Value Added Tax of 14%.
•  Government Permit/License fee on White Rhino at $1,000.
•  Fully qualified and experienced Wildlife Veterinarian and team manager.
•  Comprehensive insurance coverage for Rhino.
•  Official SCI "Green" measurements and close-up photographs of horns.
•  Services of experienced Helicopter Pilot (specific reserves and concessions).

All species available may be hunted at regular trophy fee prices, as per 2008
Price List. Normal conditions on price list for 2008 and Safari Contract and
Indemnity Form will apply.

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