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Join the " Last Frontier Expedtions" on a journey of exploration in the East Cape. With our intimate knowledge of the region you can enjoy one of the following exciting tours:

The Eastern Cape boasts sustainable natural populations of one of the finest upland gamebirds in the world, the greywing francolin. From the first explosive flush you'll be hooked on the adrenaline rush, that birds, vast mountain grasslands and stylish, steady pointers give the serious wingshooter.

We'll hunt guinea fowl and francolin in the thick thorn brush and waylay vast numbers of doves and pigeons coming in to feed in the grain lands.

Geese, including the monstrous spurwing goose and various species of ducks will be shot over decoys in agricultural and wetlands.

To add to your pleasure you'll be shooting over shorthairs, pointers, setters and Brittany spaniels. All adult dogs have been placed or won certificates in field trials and work according to the highest standards required of birddogs.

For an afternoons entertainment we can hawk some game birds with either black sparrow hawks or falcons.

So if you're a serious wingshooter who enjoys good hunting and good dogs, hunt with us, you won't be disappointed.

Hi all from South Africa:

Some interesting and exciting news for our wing shooting clients from the USA:

Arnold Slabbert's (Hemingway Safaris "in country South Africa" hunting guide) German Shorthaired pointers "Flight" and "Storm" have taken the 2005 South African field trial circuit's number one and three slots respectively. Flight took the 2005 number one slot in fine style by finishing the last field trial of the year as top dog. She is the only shorthair ever to have been placed in the top 3 places in the championship stakes in every single field trial entered in a year. "Flight" is now eligible to compete in the world champs. "Storm" at 14 months is the youngest shorthair ever to reach the national number 3 slot in a year. Arnold is also the top handler for 2005 with a new record of 14 awards in a single year.

See you soon with Bob Walz on a wing-shooting safari!

Chris Bolton
South African Wing shooting & Fishing Guide for Hemingway Tours & Safaris.

Tour Program

Day one - Depart Atlanta (10:30 AM) via South Africa Airlines (non stop) for Cape Town, South Africa. Excellent "in flight" films and complimentary beverage and food services. (14) Hour flight).

Day Two - Arrive Cape Town, South Africa (7:20 AM). Night at the five
star, waterfront, Victorian Alfred Hotel. Evening open.

Day Three - Depart Cape Town (8:10 AM) via SAA to Port Elizabeth, SA. (1 hour flight). You will be personally met in Port Elizabeth by Zungah Safari's representatives.Some time will be spent stocking up on special supplies and beverages. (Soft drinks,water and wine included with meals). Depart for the company Ranch in the Cockscomb Mountains. (1/2 hours drive). Afternoon of game viewing followed by a traditional South African barbecue.

Day Four -Travel to Tarkastad and shoot greywing francolin for 2 days over pointers and shorthairs. Greywing are South Africa's premier upland
gamebirds and occur in coveys of up to 20 birds in a covey.

Day six -Return to the coast and shoot guineafowl in the Paterson area. Jump shoot yellow-billed duck, geese and teal on shallow pans.

Day seven - Shoot doves and pigeons in the wheat lands of the Gamtoos valley.

Day eight to nine -Shoot spurwing geese and Egyptian geese over decoys from hides.

Day ten - Depart for Cape Town. Night a Victorian Alfred Hotel or alternate tour options available.

Day Eleven - Depart for USA or extended stay option. Tour options available.

Weather and dress - Eastern Cape winters normally have extremely cold
mornings and evenings. Snowfalls are common on the mountains. Daytime temperatures warm up from about 09h00. Windproof jackets, thermal underwear, woollen socks as well as warm gloves and suitable headgear are recommended for early mornings and evenings.
Weapons -In order to enter South Africa, a valid passport is required. Your rifles will be inspected at your Port of Entry into South Africa. You will be required to obtain a Temporary Import License. This is issued by Customs on a Form SAP 312, with a validity of 3 months. Ensure that you also obtain a valid declaration form, from your own Customs, for the re-entry of your rifles back into your own Country.
Weapons are available for hire [only in 12 gauge]. It is preferable for
clients to bring their own weapons.12 or 20 gauge shotguns in either side by side, over and under or pump, no semi-autos. Ammunition is freely available.

Hunting opportunities - Cape teal,spurwing goose, Egyptian
goose,yellowbilled duck, rock pigeon, red-eyed dove, cape turtle dove, laughing dove,greywing francolin and guineafowl are the main species that are shot.

Cost excluding airfare from and return to the USA, but including accommodation in Cape Town and airfare return from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth-/GUN.

Weapon hire: 50 $ /day excluding ammo.
Shotgun shells: 10 $ per box.

Many other options are available, feel free to contact us and we will accommodate your needs.