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• 3 Large Conservancies
• Authentic Camps
• Trophy Quality
• No High Fences
Shawn Skipper - Bushbuck
Kevin Brittingham - Southern Greater Kudu Heward Family - Nyala
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CRUSADER SAFARIS In order to cover widespread terrain
and get to good vantage points we use
Crusader Safaris is a unique South African comfortable 4x4 vehicles and ATVs.
outfit offering true FREE RANGE HUNTING
in three large UNFENCED conservancies for Crusader Safaris has an excellent
exceptional trophy quality animals where bow hunting record, the bow hunting
they are INDIGENOUS and occur naturally. challenge is something that we enjoy.
Our bow hunts run from May through
This UNRESTRICTED MOVEMENT we believe October when water is difficult to come
leads to better trophy quality, a more by and animals are more concentrated.
challenging hunt and an authentic African Maintaining our policy not to hunt inside
safari experience. high fenced areas we need these conditions
for a successful hunt. Bow hunts consist
Safaris are conducted in an ethical of walk and stalk and blind hunting out of
manner. Accommodation is in traditional strategically located blinds at water holes
luxury tented camps or lodges on huge Matt Muns - Lechwe Brittany Boddington - Bushbuck and food plots.
free range conservancies. Crusader
Safaris is owned by Andrew Pringle and Hunting for Greywing Partridge over
has a highly skilled team of Professional English pointers, a large variety of
hunters, trackers, chefs and camp staff waterfowl and pigeons are available
all dedicated to ensure a memorable and on request. The Greywing is the fastest
rewarding African Safari. flying upland game bird and a challenging
hunt.
HUNTING All our hunting areas are completely set
up for bow, muzzle loader and rifle hunters
At Crusader Safaris we hunt three large and no matter what your age, physical
free range, unfenced conservancies. ability and weapon of choice we will
The Baviaans River Conservancy is always provide the necessary preparation
450 000 acres and the Stormberg for a successful safari.
mountains is 150 000 acres, both these
areas are in the Eastern Cape Province.
In KwaZulu Natal we hunt the Umkomaas NO HIGH FENCES
Jim Hascup - Southern Kudu Jason Vincent - Nyala
conservancy, a 100 000 acre area of prime
unfenced free range hunting. South Africa has a reputation as a high
fenced hunting destination. At Crusader
The time available and priority animals will Safaris our hunting conservancies are not
determine which areas we hunt and how high fenced. The animals move freely through
long we spend in each area. all our hunting land.
All animals are hunted in their indigenous This unrestricted movement creates a
environments and with such a vast larger gene pool and better trophy quality,
hunting area we are able to keep the hunting something all hunters aspire to.
pressure low while maintaining the high
trophy standards we set for ourselves.
We recommend .30 caliber or similar rifles
on plains game hunts and attempt as much
hunting on foot by spot and stalk.
Ian Bradley - Cape Kudu Buffalo - Lebombo
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BAVIAANSRIVER
YELLOWWOOD LODGE ELANDS LODGE
CONSERVANCY
The Baviaansriver lodge is situated in
the 450 000 acre Baviaansriver
conservancy, 2.5 hours north east of
Port Elizabeth.
The Baviaansriver is 450 000 acres and
has two camps. Truly African, luxurious
and with a great atmosphere both these
camps are very comfortable. Private
chalets, en suite bathrooms and large
entertainment areas with great views of
the conservancy, game meat from your
safari all prepared African style over
open fires characterize these authentic
hunting camps.
The savannah woodlands and thickly
wooded valleys of the Baviaansriver
conservancy, great management and
genetics all contribute to the free-range
hunting experience and trophy quality.
Tony and Shelby Abbott - Cape Kudu
Waterbuck
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UMKOMAAS
CONSERVANCY
Southern Greater Kudu, Nyala, Bushbuck and plains
game inhabit the dense indigenous forests and rolling
hills of the 100 000 acre Umkomaas conservancy.
The camp is a traditional tented camp on the banks of
the river, en suite chalets, electric blankets, indoor and
outdoor showers all contribute to a great atmosphere
and luxury tented camp experience.
This area is best known for its trophy quality and
unbelievable free range hunting.
Mike Schoby - Bushbuck
Neil Davies - Southern Greater Kudu Scott Olmstead - Nyala
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COWIE THE STORMBERG
One hour south east of the main camp in the At 5500 feet above sea level the Stormberg mountains
Baviaansriver Conservancy is the Cowie valley. is a unique area. Waterfowl, Greywing Partridge and
The tented camp, variety of game and trophy quality Guineafowl makes for a good bird hunting challenge.
are great to experience while hunting the Baviaansriver The Vaal Rhebuck and Plains Game in the Stormberg
area. Cape Kudu, Bushbuck, Warthog and Eland occur in are of exceptional quality.
the thick forest and grasslands of the Cowie.
Two hours north of the Baviaansriver and five hours
south of the Umkomaas this unique country adds great
variety to the safari.
Jim Macdougal - Vaal Rhebuck
Brett Vorhees - Bushbuck
Aziz Khan - Waterfowl
JD Barbee - Bushbuck
Eland Drew Mills - Cape Kudu
Ron Dan - Warthog Warthog - Cowie
Dal Kube - Eland
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SPIRAL HORNED ANTELOPE
Spiral-horned animals are hunted in the Umkomaas
and Baviaans River. Typically they are active in the
early mornings and evenings and offer some great
hunting. Crusader Safaris consistently takes the
best free range spiral-horned antelope in Southern
Africa. To be able to hunt these species in one
area, out of one camp and free ranging is a unique
experience in South Africa.
John Albrecht - Nyala Jerome Latrive - Nyala
Bob Schiberl - Bushbuck Southern Greater Kudu
Rocky Mackin - Eland
Keith O Neil - Southern Greater Kudu Bushbuck Cliff Graham, Bob Wodsisz and Dan Graham - Cape Kudu
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PLAINS GAME
South Africa has the world’s most diverse plains game
species, all these animals offer different hunting challenges.
Good populations and quality of Cape Kudu, great variety
including Waterbuck, Black Wildebeest, Red Hartebeest,
Blue Wildebeest, Blesbuck and the rare Lechwe. All these
species are hunted free range in the Baviaansriver and
Umkomaas where they occur naturally.
Deron Millman - Gemsbuck Kelly Wiebe - Black Wildebeest
Blesbuck Jered Joplin - Lechwe Impala Allan & Barbara Sackman - Red Hartebeest
Zebra Blue Wildebeest
Pat Hemmingway - Waterbuck
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SMALL GAME
Common Reedbuck, Mountain Reedbuck and the very
elusive mountain dwelling Vaal Rhebuck are endemic to
South Africa’s high country and one of Crusader Safaris’
specialities. The small animals, Duiker, Klipspringer,
Steenbuck and Grysbuck are worthy hunting adversaries
due to their small size and shy nature. The elusive, nocturnal
Bushpig is hunted over bait at night and is a great trophy.
Paul Gardner - Springbuck
Todd Currell - Mountain and Common Reedbuck
Dennis Campbell - Vaal Rhebuck
JJ Auer - Springbuck Stefan Bengtsson - Vaal Rhebuck
Kelen Lovett Klipspringer
Lars Jobe - Blue Duiker Dan Marchant - Cape Grysbuck Tim Herald - Bushpig
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BOW & MUZZLELOADER BIRD HUNTING
Our bow and black powder hunts are a mixture of blind South Africa has a great diversity to offer the bird
hunting and walk and stalk. As we don’t hunt high hunter. A variety of Waterfowl, Greywing Partridge and
fenced areas we consider six animals in 10 days a Guineafowl on dogs or Doves and Pigeons in the grain
successful safari. You can expect a success rate of 80% fields, Crusader Safaris offers a variety of bird hunting
on kudu and good opportunities on the other species opportunities. The bird season runs from end of May
leaving Crusader Safaris confident in the knowledge until the end of August.
that all species were hunted ethically.
Thomas Alford Buffalo Bird Hunt - Stormberg
Dale Mckinnon - Baboon Colby & Alix Read - Sable Bird hunt
Doves and Pigeons Greywing Partridge
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BIG GAME HUNTING
Crusader Safaris hunt South Africa and Mozambique for
big game. The Balule and Baviaansriver Conservancy in
South Africa and Lebombo and the Zambezi Delta in
Mozambique.
The Balule is part of the APNR (association of private
nature reserves) that controls 650 000 acres of free
range big game country on the west of Kruger. Buffalo,
Elephant and all the big 5 occur naturally in the Balule. Nhoveni Camp Balule - Elephant Alex Bosco - Buffalo
East of the Balule in southern Mozambique Crusader
Safaris hunts the large unfenced wilderness Lebombo
area. The Lebombo conservancy has some of the best
Buffalo and big game hunting in Southern Africa.
A short drive north west of Maputo, ideal habitat,
management and genetics make the Lebombo one
of Africa’s great big game hunting areas. Crusader
Safaris has hunted some outstanding old Buffalo bulls
in this area.
The Zambezi Delta in central Mozambique is an
incredibly diverse free range area. Livingstone Suni, TD Kelsey - Buffalo Sable Buffalo
Red Duiker, huge herds of Buffalo and Sable and a
variety of plains gameinhabit the beautiful Zambeze
Delta. This area is a great value wilderness hunt.
In the Baviaansriver, Crusader Safaris hunts a wild,
authentic African property that is 25 000 acres of
excellent hunting. Big Buffalo and Sable in thick bush
and rolling hills make this a challenging and rewarding
big game hunting experience.
The unfenced wilderness areas of the Balule,
Lebombo and Delta famous for their big game hunting Balule - Elephant Leopard
compliment our free range hunting areas in the Eastern
Cape and Kwazulu-Natal with their diversity and
trophy quality.
Lebombo CampOur Hunting Areas Zambezi Delta
Lebombo
Conservancy
Joseph
Cape Kudu Vaal Rhebuck Von Benedikt - Nyala Wayne Norstrom - Buffalo
Maputo
Hoedspruit
Balule
Baviaans Stormberg Umkomaas Balule
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Baviaans Mpekweni
TABLE OF DISTANCE Cape Town
River Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth to Baviaans River Camp 2½ hours Knysna
Baviaans River Camp to Stormberg 2 hours
Baviaans River Camp to Umkomaas 7 hours
Stormberg to Umkomaas 5 hours
Durban to Umkomaas 2 hours
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Malaria Free
All of Crusader Safaris hunting areas are
completely malaria free and malaria medications
are not required, unless hunting buffalo.
There are no mandatory shots although hepatitis
and tetanus vaccinations are recommended.
Clothing
Laundry is done regularly so travel light, 3 pairs
of hunting clothes is sufficient. Dark browns,
Black Wildebeest Pepe Madrazo - Red Hartebeest
khaki and camo are all good colors. A warm
jacket and a comfortable pair of hiking boots
are essential for our hunting conditions.
Weather
All hunting is done in the fall and winter
months and pleasant weather is expected
throughout the season. Rain is very unusual
and the typical temperatures vary from 60°F
to 80°F during the days and cooler in the
evenings and early morning.
Our hunting season runs from March through
November. Our mid winter months of June, July Cape Kudu Michael Dunk - Nyala Frank Cole - Bushpig
and August can get somewhat colder. Early
morning and night temperatures can drop below
freezing, good for hunting, but bring some warm
gear. A more in depth look at Crusader Safaris
as well as travel arrangements, taxidermy and
customs requirements can be found on our
website. www.crusadersafaris.com
Pam & Jerrell Coburn - Southern Kudu ZebraCR U SADE R S AFARIS F REE RA NG E H UNTI NG | 2 7
SIGHTSEEING MPEKWENI,
INDIAN OCEAN.
We cater for the whole family on our safaris.
Combine your hunting trip with some of South
Africa’s best tourist attractions, including our
famous big five game reserves, beautiful Cape
Winelands, the warm Indian Ocean, unspoiled
beaches, traditional African settlements and a
rich history. South Africa’s diverse locale offers
something for the whole family. On request a
full-time guide can set up custom sightseeing
trips to South Africa’s best locations.
These excursions can be organized for Umkomaas Fishing
couples or families and are easily combined
with your hunting safari.
REFERENCES
Rebecca Santavy (806) 366-5944
Remi Owen (303) 284-3582
Savanna Koebisch (403) 808-2106
Sheila Taylor (780) 624-4400
Jan Coffrini (916) 941-9891
Jeni Lovett (970) 227-5978
Rita Barrow (210) 827-1645
Curio Shopping
Deb Brasee (404) 915-4450
Angie Younker (435) 770-4811
Katrina Liebich (218) 428-4239
Sonja Dailey (303) 688-9412
Winelands Balule ElephantReferences
Areas Hunted
BR UV SB Bow & Muzzleloader
Trent Liebich AK (218) 428-4239 John Albrecht WI (608) 897-2313
Cody Archibald AB (780) 618-6070 Lee Bishop LA (337) 247-3834
Andre Van Hilten AB (403) 549-0111 Leo Caito OH (216) 337-2763
Bill Oestreich BC (250) 771-3199 Mitch Brusie MT
Ed Dudek PA (717) 645-1359 Colton Heward UT (801) 668-1989
Ian Bradley FL (985) 297-0213 Colby Read UT
Lars Jobe CO (206) 437-0692 Steven Mcbee MS (816) 805-7580 Nyala Waterbuck
Danny Dirico FL (954) 821-9105
Lee Ashcraft ND (413) 614-9730 Big Game
Tamar Bartz ND (701) 425-4268
TD Kelsey TX (347) 703-7805
Jim Macdougal SD (605) 290-3020
Wayne Norstrom AS (403) 627-3836
Thomas Alford CA (512) 658-6626
Jim Coffrini CA (916) 941-9891
Dal Kube GA (706) 604-8244
Roger Krantz WI (608) 723-6618
Dan Marchant MO (575) 644-1782
Darin Hudgins VA (571) 437-8423
Eli Arends NB (308) 379-07301
John Beriau NY (347) 224-2781
Erik Baumgartner WA (503) 703-0144
Nathan Young TX (832) 520-9809
Bryan Matthews NY (212) 974-7659 Cape Kudu
Pierre Barbeau ON (514) 573-9081
Dwight Kikuta HI (808) 478-3231
Harold Barrow TX (210) 827-1645
John Anders NC (352) 222-4459
Mike Kanipe SC (828) 390-9935
Kelen Lovett CO (970) 227-5978
Tony Caggiano - Nyala
Chris Crispens SC (704) 579-0767
Tony Abbott UT (801) 885-1274
Rocky Mackin UT (435) 770-4817
Pat Long AB (780) 624-1208
Baker Leavitt FL (912) 441-5010
Kelly Wiebe AB (403) 646-4649
Alex Calnan MT (503) 806-7974
John Hill TX (903) 391-9996
Bob Schiberl CA (707) 249-3281
Paul Santavy MT (406) 366-5944
Franz Keilhauer WI (608) 558-2441
Don Baumgartner WA (206) 909-6507
Nick Schafer NH
Haven Young TX (210) 247-7246
BR - Baviaans River Conservancy | UV - Umkomaas Valley | SB - Stormberg Mountains
Caracal Keith Dailey and Family - SpringbuckPrice Guide INCLUDES:
Daily hunting rate ........................$400 • All licenses and permits
per hunter/day • A licensed, professional hunter,
skinners and camp staff
Daily observer rate......................$185
• Accommodation, catering and laundry
per person/day
Areas Hunted
BR UV SB EXCLUDES:
Baboon Trophy $350
Blesbuck $500 • Airfare to and from South Africa
Lechwe Cody Archibald - Cape Kudu
Bontebuck $2,000 • Gratuities
Bushbuck Cape $1,250 • 15% Value Added Tax (VAT)
on daily rate only
Bushpig $1,200
• Rifles and ammunition
Caracal $1,300
• Dipping, shipping and crating
Duiker Blue $2,000
of trophies
Duiker Common $450
Eland Cape $2,900
Gemsbuck $1,900
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Grysbuck Cape $2,000 • A $3000 deposit is required to
Giraffe $3,500 book a hunt
Hartebeest Red $1,250 • All deposits are non-refundable but Billy Oestrich Family - Springbuck Mike Culberth - Nyala
Impala $500 transferable to the following year
John Hill - Bushbuck Baker Leavitt - Red Hartebeest
Jackal $250 • Final payment on trophy fees and
Klipspringer $2,000 daily rate are payable at the end of
Southern Kudu $2,750 the safari
Kudu Cape $1,900
Lechwe $2,900 Notes
Nyala $2,650
Reedbuck Common $950
Reedbuck Mountain $650
Rhebuck Vaal $1,900
Springbuck Common $450
Springbuck Black $650
Springbuck White $950
Steenbuck $500
Warthog $500
Waterbuck $2,400
Wildebeest Black $950
Wildebeest Blue $1,100
Zebra Burchells $1,450
All prices are quoted in U.S. Dollars
Dovenberg FamilyCR U SADE R S AFARIS
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Contact Details
P.O. Box 48
Bedford, 5780, South Africa
Andrew Cell: 0027-(0)-82-788-3751
Remember we are 8 hours ahead in time in South Africa
Email: hunt@crusadersafaris.com
Alternate Email: aawpringle@gmail.com
USA Shows
Safari Club International - Nashville
Dallas Safari Club
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