Hunt the
Kalahari
Fifty species. Vast open terrain. Shooting distances of 150–200 metres. Kalahari tracking — an education on its own.
The Most Demanding
Ecosystem on Earth
Following our skilled Kalahari trackers into the grasslands and thorn country is an education on its own — as the days roll by you'll become part of the most diverse and demanding ecosystem on earth and slowly learn of its complexity.
Shooting distances are longer than you'd experience in the savannah woodland or more heavily forested areas further to the north. Following your arrival and after settling in, a session at the range will determine whether your rifle is still shooting where you want it to. Typically, your shooting distances will be 150–200 metres.
The smaller predators include the fox, caracal, jackal and brown hyenas, with the larger predators — cheetah, an occasional leopard, and finally lions — heading the list. These may be encountered or glassed during a normal day's hunt and will certainly be part of your hunting day.
50+ Species
Across Four Categories
Mankwe and nearby concessions offer one of the most diverse hunting menus in Southern Africa. All species subject to availability and season.
- Gemsbok (Oryx)
- Eland — Cape & Livingston
- Kudu — Greater
- Sable Antelope
- Roan Antelope
- Wildebeest — Blue, Black & Golden
- Springbok — Common, Black, White & Copper
- Blesbok
- Red Hartebeest
- Tsessebe
- Waterbuck
- Impala
- Zebra (Burchell's)
- Warthog
- Ostrich
- Cape Buffalo
- Lion
- Leopard
- Crocodile
- Hippo
- Scimitar Oryx
- Giraffe
- Nyala
- Lechwe
- Bontebok
- Brown Hyena
- Spotted Hyena
- Caracal
- Serval
- Civet
- Jackal
- Steenbok
- Duiker — Common, Blue & Red
- Klipspringer
- Oribi
- Bushbuck
- Reedbuck — Common & Mountain
- Vaal Rhebuck
- Sharpe's Grysbok
- Suni
- Porcupine
- Chacma Baboon
- Warthog
- Bush Pig
Additional Locations: Botswana · Zimbabwe · Mozambique
Transparent Pricing,
No Surprises
All billing is in South African Rand (ZAR). USD values are provided for reference only. Prices subject to change without notice. A 15% VAT applies to daily rates only.
| Configuration | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2 Hunters, 1 Professional Hunter | $380 pp/day |
| 1 Hunter, 1 Professional Hunter | $450 pp/day |
| Bowhunters | $350 pp/day |
| Observer | $250 pp/day |
| Sightseeing (3+ people) | $400 pp/day |
| Sightseeing (<3 people) | $450 pp/day |
| Dangerous Game | $550 pp/day |
Minimum booking: 5 days. Recommended: 7–14 days. 15% VAT on daily rates only.
| Species | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Buffalo | $8,768 | $23,000+ |
| Sable Antelope | $4,500 | $9,500+ |
| Roan Antelope | $5,610 | $9,000 |
| Greater Kudu | $3,366 | $9,000+ |
| Gemsbok | $1,226 | $3,500 |
| Blue Wildebeest | $1,085 | $3,500 |
| Eland | $3,506 | $5,000 |
| Springbok | $457 | $2,200 |
| Impala | $280 | $1,200+ |
| Waterbuck | $2,067 | $3,800 |
Full trophy fee schedule available in our brochure. Lion — price on request. All animals taken or wounded are charged for.
- Hunting vehicle and fuel
- Field preparation of trophies
- Accommodation, meals, wine, beer and soft drinks
- Daily laundry service
- Services of a licensed professional hunter
- Trackers and skinners
- Full camp staff
- Gratuities & specialty items
- Hunting licenses, permits & CITES permits
- Taxidermist charges
- Airport pick-up — $100 per person
- Air travel, charter and accommodation outside contracted period
- National Parks fees
- Night hunting — $50 per person per night
- Kalahari vehicle return — $550 per vehicle
- Firearm hire — $60 per rifle per day (ammo extra)
- Trophy disinfecting, packaging, forwarding & insurance
- 15% VAT on daily rates
How to Book
- Hunt period: 7–14 days (minimum 5 days)
- 50% non-refundable deposit to confirm booking
- Balance payable on completion of hunt
- Payment: Card, cash, wire transfer, cheque
- Deposits transferable to rebooking within 12 months
- No refunds for late arrivals or early departures
Before You Arrive
- Advise Mankwe on required species and order of preference
- Certain species require CITES permits — we advise in advance
- Hunters must sign an indemnity form before commencement
- We recommend Global Rescue Insurance for peace of mind
- Rifle rental available at $60/day — sighting in is client's responsibility
- Advanced bookings strongly advisable
Additional
Hunting Locations
By arrangement, Mankwe can assist with hunts across Southern and Central Africa. The Big 5 — Cape Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Elephant, and White Rhino — are accessible through our network.
Mankwe Lodge — our home base. 50+ species. 1.3km private airstrip.
Wilderness hunting in pristine Botswana concessions.
Big game hunting. Elephant access by permit.
Coastal & interior hunting in one of Africa's wildest settings.
Get your full rates schedule
and plan your Kalahari hunt.
Our brochure includes the complete trophy fee schedule for all 50+ species. Available on request.