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Planning to take more than one hunting trip to Africa?
Consider owning a share in a South African hunting lodge!
Invest in a week-share of a private hunting lodge and recoup the US$15K investment in two trips.
Your investment will be recouped.
Because you will hunt based on auction replacement cost, you may be able to get your investment back over as few as 1 or 2 hunting trips, depending on what species you want to hunt. See 2 scenarios for 1 or 2 trips savings below.
Two scenarios, where we use the difference between average operator prices, and auction prices, are shown here.
It can be seen that even with moderate hunting, 2 hunting trips will recoup the investment.
8 larger species in one trip will also recoup the investment.
*Recoupment excluding potential dividends.
On Feb 14, '24 we received a request to quote for a 47" buffalo bull. A hunting ranch quoted $20K (plus the usual costs, $400 per night etc.)
At a recent auction ending Oct 12 '23, reported here, we found a 47 2/8" bull for $9,200. You can hunt an animal on the property and pay replacement cost plus 5% admin fee, or if such animal is not available on the property, have it brough in before your hun
A brief Internet search showing comparison between Texas ranch, SA ranch, and auction prices. While hard to compare apples with apples, with limited size, age and sex detail available on price lists, an attempt was made to be fair and we believe the proportions are true.
Texas vs SA ranch prices: the $2,200 return travel to South Africa can be recovered by the savings on one species
SA ranch vs auct
Hunting lodge
The self-catering hunting lodge will be a minimum-footprint "glamping" setup. The idea is to blend in with the surroundings while providing adequate comfort and facilities. Structures will be durable, and low-maintenance.
Three permanent tents with concrete or wooden deck floors will accommodate four single beds each. Each tent has an ensuite bathroom with a shower and toilet.
An enclosed kitchen structure (material TBD) will house a food preparation area, dishwashing area with hot water, LPG cooktops, and storage for kitchenware and tools.
Electrical power for water pressure, lighting, electronics, and refrigeration, will be supplied by solar and batteries,
A backup LPG-powered generator will be available. LPG water heaters will provide hot water.
A storage/utility area structure (material TBD) will house tools and equipment, including generator and LPG.
Water will be provided by water tank, replenished from borehole water.
A thatched "lapa" for sun and rain protection, with dining table, and nearby open fire area..
A game viewer will be provided for each camp.
A 3-seater "side-by-side" will be available at each camp.