WANTED: Namibia Archery Hunt

[Bj812]

So I've never been to africa and I really want to go. I've been looking into doing an archery plains game hunt off and on for a few years now. The species I'm most interested in are gemsbok, kudu, waterbuck, and blue and black wildebeest. I'm not really interested in most of the packages that I find because they always include animals that I really have no interest in at this time. I'm looking to do more waterhole hunting and a little spot and stalk if neccessary. It's just what I'm used to. I'm looking to do a 10 day hunt. That being said, would anyone care to suggest where or who to hunt with? Thanks in advance.

 

[MarkCZ]

Have a look at Ekuja Safari,s I hunted with a rifle there 4 years ago. They were just setting up bow hunts then. Many if not all the animals you want are there and the accommodation and hospitality are very good. From memory I dont think it is too far from Windhoek.
Good luck, I may even see you there as I am bow hunting in Namibia 2021.
MarkCZ

 

[BSO Dave]

So I've never been to africa and I really want to go. I've been looking into doing an archery plains game hunt off and on for a few years now. The species I'm most interested in are gemsbok, kudu, waterbuck, and blue and black wildebeest. I'm not really interested in most of the packages that I find because they always include animals that I really have no interest in at this time. I'm looking to do more waterhole hunting and a little spot and stalk if neccessary. It's just what I'm used to. I'm looking to do a 10 day hunt. That being said, would anyone care to suggest where or who to hunt with? Thanks in advance.

Hi there @Bj812 ,

I realize you are interested in Namibia, however, if you care to consider the Limpopo province of South Africa for your plainsgame archery hunt, I can confidently recommend Hannes Els with Limcroma Safaris for exactly the type of bow hunt you have described. The Limcroma guys are bow hunting specialists with many of their PHs being highly experienced bow hunters themselves. They know how to properly set up the hides, stands, and blinds by considering all of the factors that will help you succeed such as hide construction by limiting noise & light. They also locate their setups by determining the predominate wind & sun directions as well as the known travel corridors. They also utilize about a hundred trail cameras to keep on top of the most recent animal movements. During my own hunt with Limcroma, I was constantly impressed how no small detail was left unattended to maximize the shot opportunities.

Feel free to pm if you have specific questions about my safari. I am not an African expert but I have done quite a bit of bow hunting in many international destinations and I have learned what it takes from the outfitter to accommodate successful bow hunting.

 

[Hunter101]

I have bowhunted Namibia three times. My last trip was Awesome seen a ton of game. I hunted with Pieter Delport, Eintracht Jagd Safairs. A ton of oryx including one I should have shot that was right at 40" mark he was coming in but guinea spooked him, and I seen several shooter waterbuck, including one with baseball bats for horns. kudu I took a old bet up bull and seen some young bulls in the 54" range one young bull if still living will be a giant. I say upper 50s! I would recommend going last of September first of October. Everthing must drink. I will be back for sure a bowhunters Paradise.

 

[LadyKiller]

I can confidently recommend Hannes Els with Limcroma Safaris for exactly the type of bow hunt you have described.

X2... Hannes runs a first class bow hunting operation.

 

[TSALA HUNTING SAFARIS]

Good Day BJ812

I noticed that you where looking at bow hunting Namibia.I would like to invite you to consider the Limpopo Province of South Africa.

Our property is close to 10 000 acres with permanent bow hides.

We can do a package for you with the specific animals you are looking for.

I can supply you with bow hunters references , @jeff is a member here , and we have a list of others.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards

Rouan

 

[BAYLY SIPPEL SAFARIS]

So I've never been to africa and I really want to go. I've been looking into doing an archery plains game hunt off and on for a few years now. The species I'm most interested in are gemsbok, kudu, waterbuck, and blue and black wildebeest. I'm not really interested in most of the packages that I find because they always include animals that I really have no interest in at this time. I'm looking to do more waterhole hunting and a little spot and stalk if neccessary. It's just what I'm used to. I'm looking to do a 10 day hunt. That being said, would anyone care to suggest where or who to hunt with? Thanks in advance.

I'm sure we can help you out with what you are looking for sir! We are passionate bowhunters ourselves and have some incredible bow hunting by us. We will send you a message shortly, thanks in advance!

Kind regards,
Dempsey Bayly & Michael Sippel

 

[Dee S]

I have bowhunted Namibia three times. My last trip was Awesome seen a ton of game. I hunted with Pieter Delport, Eintracht Jagd Safairs. A ton of oryx including one I should have shot that was right at 40" mark he was coming in but guinea spooked him, and I seen several shooter waterbuck, including one with baseball bats for horns. kudu I took a old bet up bull and seen some young bulls in the 54" range one young bull if still living will be a giant. I say upper 50s! I would recommend going last of September first of October. Everthing must drink. I will be back for sure a bowhunters Paradise.

I'm not familiar with the others, but I am with Pieter. I can't say enough good about him and his operation, or the amount of game that we saw each day. He's a bow hunter and so are his sons. He knows how to setup his blinds for a bow hunter to be successful.

Best piece of advice, talk to them all, see what they have to offer. But make sure they know how to bow hunt and ask up front to see pictures of their blind setups.
All of the websites show pictures of the bedrooms, the dining room, the food, the pool, and the surrounding landscape to include animals. That's great, looks awesome, but where are the pictures of the bow blinds? Why do they not include pictures of their blind setups on their web pages?
I want to know, how many bow blinds do they have? How far are my shots? Do I have to sit to shoot or can I stand? If I have to sit, what kind of chair can I expect to sit in, as it can affect your shots if you haven't practiced from a similar style chair. Are they elevated, pit, pop up? How much room is inside? Are they cozy for two or room for three plus our gear? If your a long bow hunter, is there enough height for my bow to not hit the roof, even if we are standing?
For me, as a bow hunter, just tell me you'll provide me a comfortable bed, a hot shower, three meals a day, plenty of the animals that I am coming to hunt, but for goodness sake, SHOW ME THE BOW BLINDS.
Trophy gallery is another place to take notice. If there are fifty trophy shots and forty are shown with a rifle and only ten with a bow, ask more questions and request pictures/proof of the questions I just posed above.
Trust me, been there, done that, learned my lesson.
It takes a hunter, that has hunted with a bow and has actually taken game with a bow, to successfully do the same with a client. If they can't tell you, "I've hunted with a bow for "how ever long" and have taken "x amount" of game with my bow" then I'd be prone to tell you to keep looking.
Trips like these are expensive and it doesn't matter if it's your first trip to Africa or your tenth, why waste your money. Let me tell you, it makes for a frustrating trip, just do your homework and ask questions, the right questions.
In regards to game, if there is a certain animal that you really have set as the priority animal for your goal, don't just ask, "do you have "insert dream animal" and they will say yes, as they probably do. Follow that up with, "Okay, great. How big is your property that has those and how many do you actually think are on that property? If the property is 50K acres, and in Namibia it's often larger, but they admit to having only 50 or so of that species on that property, well, you do the math on that one.

The disclaimer to the above; This is coming from a common man, not much extra cash in the checking account, and when I want to go on a hunting trip, being successful with my bow, having a great time with my PH, and loving the blind setups is far more important to me than the accommodations I'll be staying at or the size of their pool.
And just to be clear, I have met a lot of PH's and I have never met one that I did not like. They are some of the most, if not the most, gracious, friendly people I have ever met in my life. Doesn't matter what part of Africa they are from, they rival or surpass the hospitality that I love about my Texas people. No matter who you go with, they will treat you like family, that is a guarantee. They are great people and their genuine warmth and friendship never ceases to amaze me when I am around them.

 

[Lee M]

Good advice Dee. I also hunted with Pieter Delport of Eintracht Jagd Safaris and had a great time. Great properties, lots of animals, good food and good people. Pieter is not just an outfitter but a true hunter.

 

[Spear Safaris]

Hi Bj812.
I would love to invite you to our North Limpopo Camp, we have all the species you mention except for the Black Wildebeest " sorry", but all the others mentioned are in abundance and you will have a fair chance at getting them from our Permanent Bow blinds. I attach a few photos of the Blinds, the Camp and some species taken with bow by a Family on the same hunt. Please feel free to email me for more information. info@spearsafarais.com.