SPIOENKOP DAM GAME RESERVE

DETAILS OF HUINTING ALLOCATION

For KZN REGISTERED HUNTING OUTFITTERS ONLY

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife offers Hunting Outfitters that are registered and licenced in the province of KwaZulu-Natal an opportunity to conduct hunting activities at Spioenkop Dam and Nature Reserve. 

Details of the total hunting allocations is as follows:

Spioenkop Hunt Package Number S1: 2026

GENERAL INFORMATION AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF HUNTING ACTIVITIES

1. All hunts must be completed by 31 October 2026 and no carry overs will be allowed under any circumstances.
2. Animals not hunted by the end of this period (31 October 2026), will be forfeited without any refunds.
3. All species on offer are representative specimens and non-specific animals.
4. No guarantee is given to trophy size or quality.  It is therefore recommended that potential bidders familiarise themselves with the reserve before submitting bids.
5. The bid includes the trophies and meat of all the animals hunted.
6. No skinning facilities or coldroom for meat storage is available.
7. The client must be accompanied by a professional hunter and Ezemvelo official throughout the hunt.  (No exceptions will be allowed.)
8.       Only one Professional hunter and one client will be allowed to hunt at a time.
9.       Duration of hunt: 30 hunting days
10. No accommodation is provided on the reserve.  There are however several private lodges in close proximity of the reserve which could serve as a base. 
11. To secure dates, please liaise with the officer-in-charge Spioenkop (036 488 1578) as soon as possible. 
12. Only 4 X 4 vehicles may be used within the controlled hunting area.  No quad bikes or recreational vehicles will be allowed in the hunting area.
13. Entrance into the hunting area will be strictly controlled by the officer-in-charge and careful planning must be made to ensure timeous entry.
14. No reserve price has been set; however, the Board does not bind itself to accept the highest or any bid and reserves the right to accept a portion of any offer. 

ABOUT SPIOENKOP DAM AND NATURE RESERVE’s CONTROLLED HUNTING AREA

The approval for the creation of a Controlled Hunting Area (CHA) within the Spioenkop Dam and Nature Reserve came about in June 1991.  The CHA is situated 35 km from Ladysmith and 13 km from Winterton.

The CHA is 1,200 ha in extent and lies on the northern shore of the dam.  The topography consists of undulating plains, rising up the slopes and becoming more steeply sloped as they ascent Spioenkop Mountain.  The vegetation varies from Acacia karroo thickets through to Acacia sieberiana woodlands and tall dry grassland.

The utilisation of the area is zoned to encompass two forms of recreation.  During the winter months, hunters hunt animals scheduled to be removed as they are surplus to the area’s ecological carrying capacity.

Skinning facilities, with running water and a screened meat store, are available on the South Shore side of the dam.

No skinners or salt are available at the CHA.

Other information:

1. Hunters are to report to the main office at Spioenkop Nature Reserve and the Reserve Manager will then be given directions.  Soft drinks and a small range of groceries are available at the main office.
2. A 4 X 4wheel drive vehicle is essential.
3. Prospective hunters must obtain licences prior to arrival as none are available at Spioenkop Nature Reserve.
4. The Field Ranger accompanying you is in radio contact with the Spioenkop Reserve Manager.

1. CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT

1. A non-refundable deposit equal to 25% of the total bid price must be paid within 15 days of the auction and before the commencement of any hunts.
2. The remaining balance must be paid within 60 days of the first hunt.
3. Any default in the above conditions of payment (points i and ii) will constitute a breach of these conditions and will result in the immediate cancellation of the hunts with out any compensation.
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CONTACT DETAILS:

Auctioneer: RS Auctioneers PTY (Ltd) 2

Contact No: +27 823744388

Email: [email protected]