AfricaWes Hixon’s Personal Thoughts On Botswana
“After several years of closure, I’m elated to share the news that the Botswana Government opened Elephant Sport Hunting Safari’s again in April of 2021.
Having personally hunted and harvested elephants here on multiple safari’s I can say, ‘This is one of the most enjoyable, rewarding experiences of my life.’
If stalking up to many bull elephants and judging them at very close quarters is something on your bucket list, give us a call today. We can fill your bucket with plenty of excitement and rewarding memories to last a lifetime.”
– Wes Hixon
Lodging
Package Prices
(valid for 2021 only)
| SPECIES | AREA | PACKAGE PRICE | NOTES |
| Elephant (Recommended hunting days – maximum 14) | NG41 | $77,000.00 | Trophy up to 59.4lbs. Ivory in excess hereof on the green ivory weight of the heaviest tusk: As per sliding scale. If not shot, client may return in the same year at a minimum daily rate, time slots permitting, alternatively may choose to take a refund of $10,000 in lieu of the trophy fee. |
| Elephant & Buffalo (14 day package) | NG41 | $92,000.00 | Included: License & Trophy Fee for Buffalo, Entry level Elephant Fee |
| Leopard & Plains Game (1) (14 day package) | NG41 | $57,000.00 | Included: License & Trophy fee for Zebra, Kudu, Baboon, Impala, Warthog, Steenbuck (1 each). This package includes 3 x Bait Impala) |
| Leopard & Plains Game (2) (14 day package) | NG41 | $57,000.00 | Included: License & Trophy fee for Zebra(2), Baboon, Impala, Warthog, Steenbuck (1 each). This package includes 3 x Bait Impala) |
| Buffalo & Plains Game (10 day package) | NG41 | $37,500.00 | Included: License & Trophy fee for Buffalo, Eland, Impala, Kudu, Baboon, Steenbuck, Zebra (1 each) |
| Buffalo (10 day package) | NG41 | $24,500.00 | Included: License & Trophy Fee |
Other hunting packages available upon request
Subject to quota availability
Package prices: Include luxury en-suite tented accommodation, meals, drinks, services of Professional Hunter with hunting vehicle, camp and field staff,
area specific license and trophy fee of animal specified in package, field preparation of trophies and transport thereof to shipping agent in Maun, one (1)
firearm import/export permit per package, ground transport from Maun to camp and back and all government concession & community regulated fees &
taxes relevant to the hunting season.
ELEPHANT IVORY: SLIDING SCALE
ADDITIONAL TROPHY FEE
NG41
| WEIGHT | ADDITIONAL TROPY FEE |
| Up to 59.4 lbs | Included |
| 59.5 lbs – 69.4 lbs | $5,000 |
| 69.5 lbs – 79.4 lbs | $7,500 |
| Greater than 79.4 lbs | $10,000 |
OTHER SPECIES
A license is AREA and CLIENT SPECIFIC. It is not transferable.
Quota limited and only available in certain concessions or privately owned ranches.
Prices below are a guideline only and daily rates, as determined by land owner, shall apply.
| SPECIES | LICENSE FEE | TROPHY FEE |
| Baboon | $100 | $200 |
| Eland | $1,800 | $2,400 |
| Impala | $250 | $400 |
| Kudu | $500 | $1,500 |
| Steenbuck | $150 | $300 |
| Warthog | $200 | $500 |
| Zebra | $1,500 | $2,000 |
FEES EXCLUDED FROM PACKAGE PRICES
(Unless otherwise specified)
| DESCRIPTION | NOTE | PRICE |
| Observer rates | Per person per day | $450 per day |
| Observer rates: children 1-10 | Sharing tent with adult | $350 per day |
| Professional photographers/filming crew (Written permission required) | 50% of fee refundable upon receipt of first generation footage within 14 days from the end of the season. | $400 per day per person |
| Air charters (To any of our own hunting areas, Maun-camp-Maun) | Cessna C206 (4 pax) or similar Cessna Caravan (9 pax) or similar Helicopter and other charters | A quote for charter will be provided based on ruling tariffs. |
| Firearm permits (Maximum three allowed – NO handguns, auto or semi-automatics allowed – max 100 rounds ammo per rifle) | Over and above one (1) permit included package price. PLEASE NOTE: Firearm handling fee and ammo tax applicable at certain ports of entry and is calculated by and payable at customs | $200 (each) |
| Ground transport from airport to camp and back (per vehicle). One vehicle included | Additional ground transport above the one vehicle included in package price | Transport to camp: From $1,000 to $1,500 depending on distance plus $150 per day for daily use of additional vehicle. |
| Meet-and-greet and firearm permit assistance in SA | Per client per meeting | $250 – guideline only and payable directly to the service provided in South Africa |
| Rifle & shotgun hire | Availability limited | $100 per firearm per day for FULL hunting period. Payable in advance. No refunds if not used. |
| Cartridges | To be ordered in advance | Price is per box and dependent on supply and availability at application. |
| Shotgun shells | Per box of 25 or part thereof | Price is per box and dependent on supply and availability at application. |
| Packing, dipping & shipping | Client to deal with Mochaba direct | Per Mochaba’s price list |