Newsletter 2019

Newsletter 2019

 
Yet, another season is done and dusted!
Every year brings the excitement in different phases, planning, acquiring of new areas and opportunities, marketing, planning the adventures, executing them and then, it all starts over again!

What makes it enjoyable and fun?
The diversity of animals, the chase, the different areas to explore, and you - the client!
Making new friends, sharing a campfire with old friends and the camaraderie on safari can not be matched in any other tourist destination or activity, the hunger and euphoria of this feeling is the driving force behind it all.
Thank you once again for all your support, friendship, business  through all these years, lets plan on making 2020 another success story !

We offered a wide selection of safaris during 2019. Our PH’s traveled wide across southern Africa to chase illusive trophies in their prime habitats.
This resulted in BAS taking 5 leopards in various locations, out of 5 hunts sold!
That is a record to be proud of!
 
We also have had 100% on elephant with 5 bulls taken in various locations in Southern Africa.
The best bull was taken by Dave Westrum in the Eastern Caprivi region of Namibia, with an ivory weight of just under 70pnds. 
A few outstanding elephant bulls were taken in Eastern Limpopo free range, as well as some great buffalo.
 
As always we have taken a lot of monster buffalo bulls, dagga boys!
 

It seems the trophy quality just keep getting better each year, with both Perry Hardwick and Paul Meyer taking 47+” bulls! Besides the trophy sizes, our various buffalo hunts prove to be the ultimate adventure for the hunter traveling to Africa, and we  pride ourselves to offer a diverse exciting range of experiences.

Besides taking a beautiful elephant bull in SA, Bryant Littlefield also took an enormous crocodile, one of the biggest we ever took! Just under 15ft. This shy prehistoric predator gave us a few long days crawling on our bellies, but victory was sweet! Recovering this beast was another story, amongst plenty other crocs and a real upset hippo! 

 
Another 2 kudu bulls in the 60” class was taken by Randy Romanoski and Paul Meyer, with a 47” sable bull taken by Perry Hardwick with crossbow. Gordie Hartman also took a 46’+ sable bull with crossbow. 
 

 A wide range of superb hippos, hyenas and mixed plains game as well as Big five animals were taken through the year by various clients, and we could not be more appreciative of your support. 
 
A special thanks to Pat and Kevin Hogan of Rock Island Auction group for a great safari and many animals taken on your safari. Cannot wait to host you in the Caprivi next year on the culmination of Pat’s big five with a leopard hunt, amongst some others. 

 
 
Uncle Bob McCulley will also try and finish his big five with the illusive leopard during 2020, and we hope we can get it done!

Pete Zeliff has also been a great supporter the last 2 years, and finished his big five this year with a great leopard in the Luangwa valley in Zambia
 
Bush Africa safaris will offer some exceptional free range buffalo, lion, and leopard in Zambia, in conjunction with our Zambian outfitter.

Once again we will offer a wide range of safaris across Africa with some superb plains game and outstanding sable, kudu, nyala, bushbuck, waterbuck, crocodile and roan antelope out of our main camp in the Limpopo Valley of South Africa.
 
Our year in perspective with 22 photos: 

Our hunting facilities are very focused on the archery hunter and with a few new areas close to the main camp, the family or group of hunters can explore a great diversity of areas, specie lists and warm atmosphere out of our main lodge.
Make sure to check out our website for very special offers on buffalo hunts and plains game packages alike, or even better, contact us and we will tailor your trip to your needs.
 
We can also be visited at the following marketing shows early 2020:
9 - 12 Jan: Dallas Convention & Sporting Expo, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center,Booth 3754                
23 - 26 Jan: Chicagoland Fishing, Travel & Outdoor Expo, Schaumburg, IL
24-26 Jan: Houston Safari Club Worldwide Hunting Expo & Convention, George R. Brown  Convention Center, Booth 612, 614
29 Jan - 1 Feb: Grand Slam Club/Ovis Hunter & Outfitter Convention, Westgate Resort & Casino
5 - 8 Feb: Safari Club International Convention, Reno - Sparks Convention Center, 
booth 353
20 - 23 Feb: Die Hohe Jagd & Fischerei 2020, Salzburg, Austria, booth 0226
 
Make sure to visit us at these above mentioned shows, just maybe we have the product you are looking for! If you want to plan a safari and would like to meet with us, please contact us, and we might be able to travel to your location while on our marketing trip in the USA
 
Our 2020 US mobile no. will be posted on our website and FB page from Friday,
3 January or alternatively we can be contacted on our mobile no's, FB messenger or WhatsApp  messages.
 
The van Heerden family are all well, with the children growing out of home too soon.
Cara will be in her final year as Chemical Engineer next year and will be joining me in the USA for the marketing circuit. Dries will be in his final year of high school and we will have Nina for another 3 years, running the hunting!
 
My you and your families have a wonderful Christmas Season and a Prosperous New Year, that, hopefully, will include a safari with Bush Africa safaris!
'Till then …
Schalk and Terina van Heerden