Hunting Excellence With KWATALA SAFARIS Since 1988

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Kwalata Safaris is a South African-based outfitter organizing selective hunting Safaris for international clients in South Africa, Mozambique, and other African destinations since 1988. Kwalata is owned and operated by Jaco Strauss, a well-respected veteran of the industry who guarantees an exceptional experience for returning hunters and newcomers alike.

Where it All Began
From childhood Jaco, your outfitter & host, has had a passion for hunting and all places wild. At a young age, he joined his father on several safaris. Here he was able to hone his bush skills and spend as much time as possible in the bushveld of South Africa’s Lowveld fascinated and captivated by wildlife and nature.

After completing high school in 1997, Jaco pursued a degree in Zoology and Botany and finally completed his professional hunting license in 2000. Here he could not only fulfill his hunting dreams but also spend all available time completely absorbed in nature and all its splendor.

During his apprenticeship, he gained valuable experience in Dangerous game hunting in the Southern African region Including Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Botswana. He was fortunate enough to hunt and learn from industry leaders at the time.

The Kwalata Way
We continue to invest and grow our relationship with African communities in both South Africa and Mozambique. We have experienced firsthand the value of community involvement in conservation. The modern-day safari industry is so much more than just a “feeding program”.

It is for exactly this reason that Kwalata actively engages and involves the communities where we operate in the training of safari staff, antipoaching teams, and professional hunters. This provides an educational & financial incentive to communities, ensuring the survival of Africa’s last wild places.

“We are passionate about what we do and guarantee every hunter will leave with the experience of a lifetime”.

 

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KWALATA SAFARIS Rifle Hunting & Bow Hunting Game Packages

When on safari with Kwalata Safaris clients will enjoy ethical hunting which is conducted in the spirit of fair chase. All species are hunted in a sustainable fashion by means of tracking mature, excellent trophy quality animals. Our highly skilled trackers and experienced, dedicated Professional Hunters will make your safari a truly memorable experience. You can expect to see the following game:

Baboon, Blesbok, Black Wildebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Buffalo, Bushbuck, Bushpig, Crocodile, Caracal, Eland, Elephant, Gemsbok, Giraffe, Honey Badger, Hippo, Impala, Kudu, Leopard, Lion, Nyala, Reedbuck, Roan, Sable, Springbok, Steenbok, Tsessebe, Warthog, Waterbuck, Zebra.

 

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Jaco Strauss
Outfitter & Owner
My passion for nature and firm believes in consumptive-based management plans as conservation tools, is the basis of all I do. My hardworking never say die attitude contributes immensely to my hunting companions’ satisfaction and success.

AJ Fourie
Professional Hunter
‘Always respect the animal you hunt, big or small' – that is the first and probably most important thing my father taught me about hunting.

Ryno Botma
Professional Hunter
“Be still, listen and take it all in, no matter how elementary it may seem, for one day you will look back and appreciate your time well spent on the smaller things”

Johan Human
Professional Hunter
During my 15 year career, I have been fortunate in being able to hunt most provinces in South Africa as well as Mozambique. My passion undoubtedly lies with big game hunting, but I have developed quite an affinity for wing shooting.

Kwalata Tracking and Hunting Team

 

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KWALATA SAFARIS Safari Destinations
We have searched Africa for outstanding quality destinations and secured the best for our clients. We offer a selection of 8 destinations to suit each client’s requirements and to provide our return clients with new experiences across this beautiful and diverse land. These include free-roaming hunts in Southern Africa as well as hunting and fishing in Mozambique.

Ingwe Lodge (Nyati Wilderness) Limpopo, South Africa
Valamanzi (Nyati Wilderness) Limpopo, South Africa
River Dance (Nyati Wilderness) Limpopo, South Africa
Kalahari
Eastern Cape
Niassa National Reserve
Cahora Bassa Chawalo (Tete)
Vilanculos

Ingwe Lodge (Nyati Wilderness)

This lodge is one of three lodges on our exclusive Limpopo block, Nyati Wilderness. If you would like to learn more about Nyati Wilderness, feel free to visit our website.
A safari in this incredible clifftop lodge built from stone and thatch crowned with every luxurious modern amenity to enthrall and pamper any safari travel connoisseur is guaranteed to have every visitor leaving, wanting more. Incredible views across the water may delight guests with Elephant and Sable sightings.

Pamper yourself with a dip in the 1/2 Olympic lap pool or open-air jacuzzi, unwind in the sauna before your private masseuse eases your muscles into a pure state of relaxation. For fitness enthusiasts, the excellent state-of-the-art machinery located in the onsite gym will keep you toned and ready for the next delectable meal or warmed up for a full day of Buffalo hunting. Our chefs will cater to every taste and provide mouth-watering fare fit for a king! Sumptuous dining is paired with wines from the extensive wine cellar or a cocktail from the bar.

The upper deck has incredible views across the pool to a huge lake below. Sunrises, sunsets, and the moon rise provide the perfect backdrop to an elegant meal or a more relaxed Boma dinner around the fire. Apple TV, full Satellite television, and surround sound provide music and entertainment at your fingertips.

Three private chalets are beautifully designed. Relax with a king-size bed, sip an expresso on your private patio or unwind in a bath or select an indoor or outdoor shower after a long day hunting.
The fourth chalet is opulent with two en-suite bedrooms, lounge, kitchenette, and patio. All chalets provide state-of-the-art sound systems and Wi-Fi.

The in-house masseuse, chef, barman, game ranger, and hostess are there to cater to hunters and non-hunting companions alike. All beverages, in-house services, and spa treatments are included. The airstrip and secure airplane or helicopter parking allow quick access from O.R. Tambo.
This is the ultimate luxurious safari lodge for the discerning hunter and their companions.

Through our extensive wildlife and habitat management program, this wilderness area has seen the reintroduction and repopulation of over 30 species originally endemic to this vast wilderness area.

Hunting is carefully managed and conducted in the spirit of fair chase with only mature, quality specimens harvested by means of walk and stalk.

 

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Valamanzi (Nyati Wilderness)

This lodge is one of three lodges on our exclusive Limpopo block, Nyati Wilderness. If you would like to learn more about Nyati Wilderness, feel free to visit our website.
Valamanzi, meaning “close the water” in Zulu, is the main safari camp on the water’s edge and is perfect for family groups, children, and private individuals.
At this gorgeous wooden camp, the balconies and out-look decks provide birds-eye views over the beautiful dam. Each private chalet has a double bedroom and a loft with two single beds, a full bathroom, an indoor lounge, and a kitchen with seating on the balcony. Chalet 1 is more spacious and offers luxurious king and queen bedrooms, a double bedroom, three bathrooms, kitchen, lounge, and outdoor patio.

Valamanzi’s central stone-built Lapa is the meeting place for guests to enjoy our popular bar and to relax their weary feet around a crackling fire. It’s famous for stories of Africa, jokes & tales of hunting in Limpopo.

Dinners on the deck, warmed from the heat of the wood fires, accompanied by the sounds of Sotho voices and drums will enthrall visitors. Delicious meals of wild game meats such as Impala, Kudu, to even Sable will delight a hunter’s taste buds. Guests will enjoy the swimming pool and the landscaped gardens & dam which are beautifully lit at night so guests can enjoy the wildlife.

Hunting is carefully managed and conducted in the spirit of fair chase with only mature, quality specimens harvested by means of walk and stalk.

 

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River Dance (Nyati Wilderness)

This lodge is one of three lodges on our exclusive Limpopo block, Nyati Wilderness. If you would like to learn more about Nyati Wilderness, feel free to visit our website.
Riverdance is perfect for groups of friends to escape to the tranquillity of the bush. This social lodge caters to 12 persons in 6 en-suite bedrooms set on emerald rolling lawns down to the lake where the hippos splash and call.
The lodge has a large kitchen, an indoor fireplace in an expansive lounge, and an open-plan dining area. This flows to an outdoor braai and Boma area. The entertainment room has a pool table, a small bar with full satellite television, and Wi-Fi. The sparkling pool, patio, and kids' play area provide something for everyone.
This classic safari-style thatched lodge has a beautiful blend of old-world feel with modern facilities. Enjoy a sundowner around the fire, admire the stunning lake views and hear the calls of Africa all in idyllic comfort.
The area boasts very unusual bushman paintings, fishing, and game drives, and hunting right from the lodge. Magnificent rolling plains, deep ravines, and towering cliffs are some of the varying landscapes around this camp. Other activities for non-hunting companions include quad biking, clay Pidgeon shooting as well as game drives and guided walks.

Through our extensive wildlife and habitat management program, this wilderness area has seen the reintroduction and repopulation of over 30 species originally endemic to this vast wilderness area.

Hunting is carefully managed and conducted in the spirit of fair chase with only mature, quality specimens harvested by means of walk and stalk.

 

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North West & Kalahari
In the very corner of South Africa bordering Botswana and Namibia lies our new 100 000 acre hunting block! In the extremes of this beautiful semi-arid to the arid desert landscape.

Hunters can expect the challenge of quick long shots on great trophies such as Eland; Wildebeest, Springbuck, Ostrich, Steenbuck, Duiker with great Sand Grouse opportunities.

A short flight from Upington to the Mier lodges nestled in the dunes makes this area a good option to combine with wing shooting located in the Free State or Cape Town.

There are three rustic lodges within a short distance of each other hidden between the undulating dunes. Single story and built on a curve they take on the shape of a dune and cleverly blend into the sparse beauty of the Kalahari. Each has two very large bedrooms, a bathroom, kitchen, and outdoor entertainment area. Future upgrades are on the cards to match the quality of the accommodation with the quality of the game and the area. Larger hunting groups will be well accommodated here. Couples wishing for more luxurious accommodation can be pampered in lodges nearby.

Very nice skinning facilities with large cold rooms provide for the treatment of trophies.

Eastern Cape
Eastern Cape Province of South Africa offers some of the finest plains game hunting. Exciting species such as the Bontebok, Caracal, Vaal Rhebuck, and Blue Duiker makes our Eastern Cape Region all the more attractive. While hunting here non-hunters are able to enjoy a plethora of sightseeing activities, with the famous Garden route just a couple of hours away, Addo Elephant Park on your doorstep as well as endless stretches of breathtaking beaches.

 

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Niassa National Reserve
Situated in the North East of the Niassa National Reserve, this camp boasts over 31 miles of Lugenda River frontage and the same again along the Rovuma River, the latter forming the border between Mozambique and Tanzania.

The camp is situated on the Lugenda riverbank amongst Baobabs, Large Leaf Chestnuts, and Fig trees. The sounds of cheerful birds are heard all day long and replaced by the frequent calls of Lion, Spotted Hyena, and even Leopard at night. At the end of a day’s hunting, you have the luxury of retiring to the comfortable safari canvas tents.

These three en-suite tents each fitted with a queen-size bed, shower, bath, double washbasins, flush toilet, and bidet as well as ceiling fans, the open-air dining and lounge area with a comfortable common area and fireplace all have a spectacular 3-mile view up the Lugenda river.

Electricity is available and generated by our diesel generator. The camp is further equipped with a bank of 12-volt batteries for when the generator is not running. Access to L9 is by charter plane from Pemba. You land on a grass airstrip right at camp.

The terrain consists of Miombo forests varying to Miombo woodland, riverine, granite hills, and grasslands, thereby providing ample suitable habitat for the multiple species naturally indigenous to the reserve.

Cahorra Bassa Chawalo (Tete)
Our areas located on the north bank of Lake Cahorra Bassa and on the Zambezi river totals around 1 700 000 acres and has proven to be world-class when it comes to Nile Crocodile, Leopard, Chobe Bushbuck, Hippo, and several other species.

The North bank of Lake Cahorra Bassa and the Zambezi consists of hilly to mountainous country small ravines, springs, and larger rivers that cut through the terrain.

Nhenda camp located on the lapping water’s edge of Cahora Bassa dam offering the luxury of a small pool to cool off from the tropical heat. Spacious walled rooms with lovely teak beds adorned in mosquito nets are cooler under the thatched roof. The dining area extends off an outdoor fire area to enjoy sipping a sundowner while listening to the sounds of the African wild. Traveling to various locations while hunting is often by boat which provides for a great alternative to bumping along in a Land cruiser. Nhenda is about a 4-hour drive from Tete airport.

 

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Vilanculos
Deep-sea fishing in the paradise of the Archipelago of Vilanculos and the surrounding islands is a short flight away. This magic coastal town provides the discerning fisherman with an opportunity for Marlin, Sail Fish, Wahoo, and Tuna with fishing specialists. Stunning hotels on the mainland and islands provide 4 or 5-star accommodation for a very special holiday.

Deep-sea fishing expeditions along the Mozambican coastline are exceptional with the Bazaruto Archipelago recognized as one of the best destinations in the world for Black Marlin.

Fly-fishing in Mozambique, for Queenfish, Ladyfish, Bonefish, Pompano, and several species of Kingfish, in the narrow channels between Bazaruto and Benguerra, is unsurpassed with the best season being from March to July. Rock and surf fish include Kingfish, Couta, King Mackerel, Springer, and big Garfish. Other catches include Barracuda, Bludger King Fish, Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Green Jobfish, Kawakawa, Prodigal Son, Rainbow Runner, Skipjack, and Yellowfin Tuna, and Wahoo.

A variety of other shark species also occur offshore including Blackspot, Blacktip, Bull, Dusky, Silvertip, Tiger, and the Zambezi making for exciting and strenuous fishing!

Game Fishing The Bazaruto Archipelago has something to offer any fisherman all year round. Anglers come to enjoy light trolling for the big variety of pelagic gamefish that frequent our shoreline. Popping and jigging for the many fish species that inhabit our healthy reef systems is also very popular. Come with your family and friends and catch the fish of your dreams.

 

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Activities & Tours
Kwalata was inspired by several requests from clients for us to produce quality pre-approved destinations that correspond with the same ideals that Kwalata has pursued over the last 30 years.
Each trip & activity is tailor-made to suit each client’s wishes and offers the convenience of guided organized tours or prearranged self-drive or driven packages. Our knowledge of Africa, its cultures, and oddities ease each trip and ensure a pleasurable experience.

In addition to the sheer enjoyment of the tranquillity of the bush, there are many activities on and around Kwalata. Drivers are available to take guests to their chosen activity if required. Activities include:

• Elephant back Safaris
• Horseback safaris
• Spa treatments
• Clay pigeon shooting
• Hot air ballooning
• The Fold & Bushveld Mission (Orphanages)
• Helicopter flips
• White lion breeding project
• Photographic safari
• Quad biking
• Curio shopping
• Wildlife zoo

Kwalata Adventures Tours
If you would like to explore Africa a little more before and after your hunt, we have got you covered.
Kwalata Adventures include:

• Kruger National Park tours
• Cape Town Tours
• Cape wine lands trips and accommodation
• Botswana overland tours
• Hermanus & Garden Route tours and accommodation
• Victoria Falls
• Deep-sea fishing (Marlin, Sail Fish & Tuna) in Mozambique
• Swimming with the dolphins
• Snorkeling/scuba diving (Mauritius, Mozambique)
• Houseboat on Lake Kariba
• Bass and Tiger fishing

 

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Hunting Makuya Conservancy With KWALATA SAFARIS​

Makuya conservancy, also known as Makuya Nature Reserve, shares a fenceless border with the Kruger National Park and is about an hour's drive from the Kruger National Park’s Pafuri Gate.

This concession lies in the northeastern corner of Limpopo, formerly known as Venda (a homeland under the Apartheid Regime not far from the border with Zimbabwe, now incorporated into Limpopo).
The reserve comprises 28,500 hectares ( 71 000 acres) and is on a 10-year exclusive lease to Kwalata from the Makuya, Mutele, and Mphaphuli tribes. Hunting on Makuya is an authentic big 5 experience on a truly free-roaming area.

The tented camp in the reserve rests on a mountain top overlooking the river. The reserve forms part of the Limpopo Transfrontier Park still in the throes of formation that includes the Kruger, Makuya, and Letaba Ranch. The perimeters between the parks are fenceless allowing game to roam freely. Makuya shares a 30-mile fenceless boundary with Kruger National Park
The Luvhuvhu River where hippos, elephants, and crocodiles are easy to spot forms a natural divide between Makuya and Kruger. Any game happy to cross it gains access to either. You can easily spot elephants, hippo, buffalo, lions, hyenas, otters, impala, nyala, warthog, and other game.

With a magic wilderness and a non-touristy feel to it as a result. Baobabs pepper the landscape, the Big 5 are readily available within the reserve and the birdlife is abundant – the Luvuvhu-Pafuri region is one of the birding hotspots of South Africa.
Trophy quality on all species can be regarded as exceptional.
Kwalata’s long-term exclusive agreement has also provided the opportunity to not only protect this valuable natural resource but also enhance it. Our involvement in the African community conservation forum, as well as the Kids in the conservation program, will ensure the sustainable utilization as well as the development of this area.

Come and join Kwalata for what should be regarded as the epitome of fair chase quality hunting in South Africa!

 

[spike.t]

Good to see the madam has got you very busy it would seem Jaco.......

 

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[PHOENIX PHIL]

Looks like you've getting good rain, lovely!

 

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Good to see the madam has got you very busy it would seem Jaco.......

Howdy Brother!! Barely touching ground! How are you doing?
Best!
J

 

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Looks like you've getting good rain, lovely!

Not bad at all, between settling and getting started at Makuya it’s been a rough couple of months.
How are you?
Best J

 

[spike.t]

Howdy Brother!! Barely touching ground! How are you doing?
Best!
J

Good thanks ...Nice to hear you busy

 

[Nelson Nel]

Kwalata Safaris is the best Outfitter In Zambia had the best time with Werner and was a honer to meet Peter Chipmen wish them all the best for 22022 and the future Regards Nelson

 

[spike.t]

Kwalata Safaris is the best Outfitter In Zambia had the best time with Werner and was a honer to meet Peter Chipmen wish them all the best for 22022 and the future Regards Nelson

Different company...the kwalata safaris that this thread is about are based in SA...and also operate in moz...