Botswana is a multi party politically stable democratic country. The population numbers approximately 1.5 million people. The official language is English with the national language being Setswana. Botswana is approximately 581,730 kilometers in size. Temperatures vary a great deal with the seasons. March and April are warm, while May, June and July are usually cold, with night time temperatures averaging approximately 40° F and day temperatures averaging 75°F. August and September are considered spring months with temperatures warming up a bit and windy conditions. The rainy or green season is from November until March with temperatures climbing over 100°F daily. The hunting season begins in early April and ends in mid September annually.
Botswana’s Okavango Delta is without a doubt an amazing beautiful place offering unbelievable big game hunting, wingshooting, fishing, bird watching, sightseeing, game viewing and photographic opportunities; covering more than 15,000 square kilometers this huge inland delta is fed by the mighty Okavango River. The only major river in the world that never reaches the sea, after traveling approximately 1,000 kilometers from Angola the Okavango River enters Botswana forming Botswana’s world famous Okavango Delta and flows until it disappears into the parched Kalahari Sands.
Having visited, hunted and fished in Botswana on multiple occasions throughout the years. Wes is very pleased to work with Johan Calitz Safaris in this country. Johan has several first class camps in areas across Botswana; in the Okavango Delta, Chobe, Kalahari and Limpopo Regions encompassing over 1.2 million hectares.
World renowned for its trophy Elephant hunting. In addition, Botswana has excellent Buffalo, Crocodile, Leopard, Eland, Gemsbuck, Kudu, Lechwe and many other Plainsgame species. For the wingshooting enthusiast, a visit to Botswana is a must. A relaxing morning or afternoon of fly or spin tackle fishing on the Delta is a rewarding experience. Binoculars and camera should always remain close!!
PACKAGE PRICES
SPECIES
AREA
PACKAGE PRICE
NOTES
Elephant (Recommended huntingdays – maximum 14)
NG32NG34 NG41CT2
$49,300$47,900
Trophy up to 59.5 lbs. Ivory in excess hereof: an additional fee of $5,000 for every 10 lbs. or part thereof on the green ivory weight will be payable.If not shot, a refund of $10,000 is payable to the client. *See Conservation Levy in Fees excluded.
Elephant(Recommended hunting days – maximum 12)
NG42
$34,400
Trophy up to 49.5 lbs. Ivory in excess hereof: an additional fee of $5,000 for every 10 lbs. or part thereof on the green ivory weight will be payable.Trophy MUST be shot.No refund payable.
Non Trophy Elephant (Limited availability, special conditions apply.Maximum 7 days
At the discretion of the outfitter
$25,000
Ivory not to exceed 44.5 lbs. Non-trophy mature bulls only.Elephant must be shot.No refund payable.Client may choose to upgrade to trophy package, alternatively pass on the opportunity to hunt a trophy elephant.Clients hunting non trophy elephants must be prepared to hunt from a fly camp.
Buffalo(Recommended hunting days – maximum 10)
NG32NG34
$26,650
If not shot, a refund of $2,750 is payable to the client.
Buffalo(Recommended hunting days – maximum 10)
NG41CT2
$25,650
If not shot, a refund of $2,750 is payable to the client.
Buffalo(Recommended hunting days – maximum 7)
NG42
$13,200
If not shot, a refund of $2,750 is payable to the client.
Lion
Not available until further notice
Leopard
Not available until further notice
Big plains-game ADD ON fee to dangerous game package (Add max 5 days)
ALL
$6,000additional to package price
Plus license and trophy fees of plains-game. Only trophy fees refundable if not shot. Additional firearm permit included in add on fee.
Small plains-game ADD ON fee to dangerous game package (Add max 3 days)
ALL
$3,800additional to package price
Plus license and trophy fees of plains-game.Only trophy fees refundable if not shot.Additional firearm permit included in add on fee.
Plains-game only(Recommended hunting days – maximum 7)
NG32NG34, NG41CT2 & NG42
$7,800$7,100
Plus license and trophy fees of plains-game.Only trophy fees refundable if not shot.
Birds(Recommended hunting days – maximum 3)
ALL
1 – 4 guns:$2,425 per person5+ guns:$2,275 per person
Bag limits apply.Bird license valid for one week, included.
Dangerous game combinations (Recommended hunting days – minimum 18, maximum 28)
Subject to availability
Contract Marketing office for Special Quote
Two or more elephant not considered a combination hunt.No plains-game add-on fee applicable on dangerous game combinations, i.e. elephant/buffalo, elephant/leopard, buffalo/leopard, elephant/buffalo/leopard, etc.
*Package prices:Include luxury en-suite tented accommodation, meals, drinks, services of Professional Hunter with hunting vehicle, camp and field staff, license and trophy fee of animal specified in package (excl. Plainsgame), field preparation of trophies and transport thereof to shipping agent in Maun, one (1) firearm import/export permit per package/add-on fee, ground transport from Maun to camp and back and all government regulated fees & taxes, unless otherwise specified herein.* Exclusions:Please refer to terms and conditions for exclusions.
Fees Excluded From Package Prices(Unless otherwise Specified)
Description
Note
Price
Conservation Levy
All Elephant booked in NG32 and CT2 after October 2009 will be subjected to a Conservation Levy
$5,000 per package - non refundable
Observer rates
Per person per day
$350
Observer rates: children 1-10
Sharing tent with adult
$250 per day
Professional videographers(Permission required)
50% of fee refundable upon receipt of first generation footage by September
$350 per day
Air Charters(To any of our own hunting areas, Maun-camp-Maun)
Cessna C206 (4 pax) or similar
From $2,000 (return) – guideline only
Cessna Caravan (9 pax) similar
From $3,000 (return) – guideline only
Helicopter or other charter
Special quote
Firearm permits(Maximum three allowed – NO handguns, auto or semi-automatics allowed – max 100 rounds per rifle)
Over and above (1) permit included in package price.PLEASE NOTE: Firearm handling fee and ammo tax applicable at certain ports of entry.
$150 (each)Calculated and payable at customs.NOTE: 25% service charge to be levied on permit applications for non-clients.
Ground transport from airport to camp and back (per vehicle)
Additional to ground transport (one vehicle) included in package price
From $650 to $850 depending on distance
Meet-and-greet and firearm permit assistance in SA
Per client per meeting
$180 – guideline only
Rifle & shotgun hire
Availability limited
$50 per firearm per day for FULL hunting period.Payable in advance.No refunds if not used.
Cartridges
To be ordered in advance
$5-18 depending on caliber
Shotgun shells
Per box of 25 or part thereof
$30-50 depending on size
Packing, Dipping & Shipping
Client to deal with Mochaba direct
Per Mochaba’s price list
AVAILABLE SPECIES (Certain species only available in concession areas and ALWAYS subject to availabilityAdvance bookings essential)
SPECIES
LICENSE FEE
TROPHY FEE
SPECIES
LICENSE FEE
TROPHY FEE
Dangerous game
Small plains-game
Buffalo
$1,250
$2,750
Baboon
$100
$100
Crocodile
NA
NA
Duiker
$100
$300
Leopard
NA
NA
Impala
$150
$350
Lion
NA
NA
Hyena
$250
$750
Elephant -
Jackal
$75
$100
Up to 59.5 lbs
$5,000
$10,000
Lechwe
$300
$2,000
Up to 69.5 lbs
$5,000
$15,000
Ostrich
$250
$500
Up to 79.5 lbs
$5,000
$20,000
Steenbuck
$100
$200
Over 80 lbs
$5,000
$25,000
Tsessebe
$750
$750
Warthog
$200
$300
Big plains-game
Other
Eland
$750
$2,250
Birds (p/week)
$150
Gemsbuck
$550
$1,500
Species not listed
Special quote
Kudu
$400
$1,250
Bait –small p/g
Full price
Half price
Wildebeest
$820
$950
Zebra
$1,250
$1,000
Kalahari: No license fee payable on private land, except on dangerous game
Lodging
Upon booking your safari our office will furnish and assist you with all the necessary paperwork, gun permits, clothing and equipment list for your trip. Click here for Botswana Photo Gallery
Africa 
Botswana is a multi party politically stable democratic country. The population numbers approximately 1.5 million people. The official language is English with the national language being Setswana. Botswana is approximately 581,730 kilometers in size. Temperatures vary a great deal with the seasons. March and April are warm, while May, June and July are usually cold, with night time temperatures averaging approximately 40° F and day temperatures averaging 75°F. August and September are considered spring months with temperatures warming up a bit and windy conditions. The rainy or green season is from November until March with temperatures climbing over 100°F daily. The hunting season begins in early April and ends in mid September annually. 
Having visited, hunted and fished in Botswana on multiple occasions throughout the years. Wes is very pleased to work with Johan Calitz Safaris in this country. Johan has several first class camps in areas across Botswana; in the Okavango Delta, Chobe, Kalahari and Limpopo Regions encompassing over 1.2 million hectares.
