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The Ultimate African Karoo Experience

Planning your safari may seem to many like a daunting endeavour, but at Scholtz Hunting Safaris and Game Lodge we take pride in providing you with all the information needed to facilitate your trip, even if this is your first safari to Africa.

Africa, the Dark Continent. For a long time you have dreamt of experiencing all of Africa’s wonders in person. Stories you’ve read on African hunting, movies you’ve seen with the exotic and beautiful African animals and information that you have gathered have peaked your curiosity. Let us fulfil your lifelong dream of hunting in Africa, the home of big game hunting.

The game farm “Bouwersfontein and Shirlands” stretches over 12 000 hectares and is located in a conservation area of 40 000 hectares in the Cape Karoo, a semi-arid region in South Africa. The Karoo with its harsh plains has been inhabited for over 500 000 years and is one of the world’s most unique arid zones which have inspired poets, artists, authors and photographers throughout the centuries. The name originated from the original Khoi word, Karus, meaning dry, barren, thirsty land.

Bouwersfontein and Shirlands remains greatly untouched and is home to game animals including more or less 1 500 Springbuck, Gems Buck, Zebra, Blesbuck, Kudu,   Black Wildebeest, Duiker and Steenbuck. Perimeter fencing of adjacent farms allow kudus to scale with ease and roam freely, contributing to a unique hunting experience.

The game farm has a magic that cannot be described, a serenity that needs to be experienced. The African sky in the Karoo is a sight to behold. Sunset and sunrise over open uncluttered plains are awe-inspiring. In the absence of pollution and artificial lighting, the moon and stars offer a breath-taking planetarium experience. On the horizon undulating mountains form an astonishing contrast with the level tracts of land. The unique vegetation is varied, exuding distinctive fragrances reminiscent of herbs and spices. The hills are pocked with bright orange aloes. Solitary windmills and seasonal rivulets awaken an appreciation of the gift of water to man, fauna and flora.

The hunters’ overnight camp is a place of quiet repose, of replenishment and of inner peace. Thatched en suite rondavels (living areas designed in the form of round tribal huts) and the recreation area blend in with the national surroundings so as not to detract from the uncultivated nature. The camp has no electricity, lighting is instead provided by lamps, candles and bonfires, lending an unparalleled nocturnal ambience. However, the absence of electricity does not impede the luxury of hot running water, which is provided by solar heating.

Come and enjoy an evening around a campfire, under the stars. Come and be witness to a Karoo wilderness!

 

Kudu Rondavel

Kudu Rondavel cottage, this elegant Rondavel combine luxury with Karoo farm elegance.

Features:

·         Sleeps 2 + on suite bathroom (2 x 3/4 Bed or 1 King Size bed)

·         Closet

·         Rifle stand

 

 

Gemsbok Rondavel

Gemsbok Rondavel cottage, this elegant Rondavel combine luxury with Karoo farm elegance.

Features:

·         Sleeps 2 + on suite bathroom (2 x 3/4 Bed or 1 King Size bed)

·         Closet

·         Rifle stand

 

Springbok Rondavel

Springbok Rondavel cottage, this elegant Rondavel combine luxury with Karoo farm elegance.

Features:

·         Sleeps 2 + on suite bathroom (2 x 3/4 Bed or 1 King Size bed)

·         Closet

·         Rifle stand

 

Blesbok Rondavel

Blesbok Rondavel cottage, this elegant Rondavel combine luxury with Karoo farm elegance.

Features:

·         Sleeps 4

·         Separate On-Suite bathroom

·         Closet

·         Rifle stand

 

Swartwildebees Rondavel

Swart Wildebees Rondavel cottage, this elegant Rondavel combine luxury with Karoo farm elegance.

Features:

·         Sleeps 6

·         Separate On-Suite bathroom

·         Rifle stand

 

 

Accommodation
The hunters’ overnight camp is a place of quiet repose, of replenishment and of inner peace.

Thatched en suite rondavels (living areas designed in the form of round tribal huts) and the recreation area blend in with the national surroundings so as not to detract from the uncultivated nature. The camp has no electricity, lighting is instead provided by lamps, candles and bonfires, lending an unparalleled nocturnal ambience. However, the absence of electricity does not impede the luxury of hot running water, which is provided by solar heating.

 

Minimum of 6 Hunters / Maximum of 16 Hunters

Prices include:

2 x Hunting Vehicles

Fuel for vehicles

Slaughter facilities and Cooling Facilities

2 x Professional Hunters

Day Fees and Hunting Fees

Accommodation – Bedding and Cleaning

Cleaning of camp and household

 

 

Bar
The Bouwersfontein Farm itself is a celebration local artifacts that is so unique to the Karoo.

At mealtime you can experience genuine Karoo hospitality when you indulge in our culinary delights of springbuck, gemsbuck, ostrich and other fare.

Our Safari Bar is always an highlight especially during hunting season when international and local cultures combine, while sharing the days hunting story over an ice cold beverage.

If you prefer, relaxing quietly in our spacious lounge around a warm fireplace.

 

 

Kitchen
Feel right at home with our fully equipped farm style kitchen over looking then outside braai area.

 

 

Lounge
Our lounge offers a comfortable atmosphere to sit, relax and enjoy the superior Karoo evening in front of the fire

 

 

Dining Room
Relax in front of our  beautiful fireplace and crackling fire sounds. Meditate with some beautiful Karoo silence.

Fully equip dinning  room.

Can accommodate 14 guests at the dinning table.

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