BUFFALO HUNTING IN ARNHEM LAND, NORTHERN TERRITORY
We offer one-week packages, which include fully guided 5-day hunts in the Aboriginal Reserve of Central Arnhem Land Plateau Upper Mann River in the Northern Territory of Australia.
Days 1 and 7 are for travelling to and from our bush lodge. For larger groups, we recommend additional hunting days so that all hunters can comfortably harvest their selection of animals. Bowhunters and non-hunting observers are most welcome.
The animals we have available are large numbers of water buffalo and wild oxen, with wild boars at a minimum.
You will explore many billabong and river systems, beautiful scenic areas with an abundance of native bird life and awe-inspiring panoramic views from the escarpments overlooking kilometers of breathtaking scenery where you will see multitudes of buffalo.
Your safari is conducted in 4×4 hunting vehicles driving off the beaten track through semi-woodland areas. Once we reach a specific location, we continue our hunt with a leisurely walk amongst the scenic valleys, spring systems, soaks, small creeks, and tributaries of the Upper Mann River.
You would be staying in a comfortable, fully equipped bush lodge with a generator that provides electricity 24 hours a day and all linen is supplied.
UPPER MANN RIVER BUFFALO LODGE
- 24-hour generated electricity for lights, fans, and electrical appliances
- Comfortable spring mattresses for a good night’s sleep and all linen is supplied
- Washing machine and detergent is supplied
- Hot and cold showers
- Flushing toilet
- Shared accommodation facilities for up to 6 people
- Two private accommodation facilities ideal for couples
HOW TO GET THERE
Many clients choose to charter a light aircraft for a 1½ hour scenic flight to our Malgawa airstrip in Arnhem Land, with a return flight on day 7. Alternatively, we can pick you up from your hotel in Darwin early (5.00am) on the first day and it would be a 10 – 12 hour drive to base camp in air conditioned Land cruisers, with the return journey leaving camp mid-morning and arriving at your hotel in Darwin no later than 10.00 pm on the last day of your tour.
WHAT TO BRING
It is very important that you bring with you the following essential items:
- Wide Brimmed Hat and a Cap
- Sunglasses
- Sturdy Footwear
- Insect Repellent
- Personal Toiletries and any medication if needed
- 30+ Sunscreen
- Light weight long sleeve shirts and pants
- Camera
- Clear safety glasses for ATV’s
- Your personal Camelback with at least a 3-litre water bladder
- A great sense of humour!
- We can’t stress strongly enough the importance of a good pair of sturdy safety glasses to protect your eyes from insects while riding inside the open ATV’s.
7 DAY BUFFALO HUNT – EURO 13,500
(Prices in Euro)
Included in the hunt is a 7-day buffalo hunt with 2 travel days and 5 hunting days plus either of two package options offered below.
OPTION 1
1 Gold class buffalo bull in the 90 SCI point and above range.
1 Silver class buffalo bull in the 75 to 90 SCI point range.
OPTION 2
3 Silver class buffalo bulls in the 75 to 90 SCI point range, including broken horn bulls and old worn-down horn bulls.
(When I hunted this area, I took option 2 and found it to be very good value for money, 7-day hunt and 3 buffalo were included in the package price and I hunted a scrub bull for the add on price)
ADDITIONAL ANIMALS CAN BE HUNTED AT THESE PRICES
