Premium Pigeon Shoot S Africa

Experience authentic South African cuisine in one of the beautifully decorated dining rooms.

Karoo lamb chops, grassfed beef steaks and venison dishes will give you the opportunity to savour some of the best meat in South Africa. All this while sampling some of the best South African wine on offer.

We serve field lunches of local quiches like bobotie and cottage pie with fresh salads, while seated under the shade of a big old tree.

Our shoot hotel offers 21 elegantly appointed, boutique-style luxury rooms, each thoughtfully designed for comfort and relaxation. Set in a tranquil game farm environment, the rooms provide a sense of privacy and immersion in nature, with views overlooking a big dam or surrounding landscapes. The aesthetic blends rustic charm with modern finishes, creating a peaceful retreat atmosphere.

Amenities Include: *En-suite bathrooms *Plush bedding and high-quality linens *Private patios or scenic views *Daily housekeeping *Access to the Wellness Spa *Optional gin tasting and distillation experiences. *Communal lounges and outdoor firepits for relaxation *Free Wi-Fi (venue-dependent)

The accommodation is tailored for guests seeking a serene, restorative stay during your shooting trip.

Rock pigeon shooting is often considered Africa’s equivalent of Scotland's grouse shooting, offering high-volume, action-packed hunts in a scenic rural setting. It is a popular and challenging form of wing shooting that appeals to many international guns. It is a fast, agile, and alert bird, often regarded as one of the most challenging game birds to shoot in flight. Guns may go through hundreds of shells in a day, given the high volume of birds and the challenge of hitting them. Best Time: late February to early June, coinciding with the grain harvesting season, when pigeons gather in large flocks to feed on milo, maize, and sunflower fields. Flightline Shooting: Hunters are typically positioned along pigeon flight paths, often near feeding grounds or roosting sites.

The terrain is generally flat to gently undulating, at an elevation of about 1,400 to 1,500 meters above sea level. The terrain includes low, rolling hills and expansive open plains.

The area is characterized by grassland vegetation, typical of the Highveld biome. The land is primarily used for agriculture, cattle grazing, and rural residential settlements, with large open spaces between properties.

The majority of our shooting takes place in the vast sunflower fields found in the area, which attracts thousands of Rock Pigeon and a variety of Dove species into the area.

Pigeons and doves are considered agricultural pests as they consume and squander a vast percentage of the annual sunflower crop. The damage millions of pigeons cause annually is quantified in eight-digit figures, something unimaginable to the uninformed public. By adding value in terms of concession fees paid to landowners and curbing the population explosion lessens some of the impact these birds have on sunflower yields. Excess shot birds are a protein source to farm labourers, but more importantly, to the impoverished local communities around the areas we hunt. We often employ people from these communities to assist on our shoots. For them sharing in the spoils of the day is sometimes the only fresh protein their families will receive and is looked upon as a god sent.

Tim van Heerden, and his dedicated team at Karoo Wingshooting, will be your host during your shooting trip. They will make sure all your needs are catered to so you can enjoy the shoot and your stay.

5 nights & 4 days unlimited shooting £ 3,450 per gun for a full team of 8 guns. Smaller teams may be considered. Included: Transfers from and to the OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, Road Transfers during the shoot, All Meals, Comfortable Accommodations, Professional Hunters, Picker-ups, Flankers, Hunting Licences, Bird fees. Non-hunting companions are welcome to join guns at an additional rate per day. Touristic excursions can be added and should be arranged in advance. Excluded: Flights, Gun hire, Ammunition, Bar tab, Personal expenses, Gratuities. T's & C's apply.

Guns should fly into Johannesburg where you will be met by your hosts at the OR Tambo International Airport.

You will be travelling for 2 hours by road to our luxury shoot hotel, where you will be accommodated for the duration of the shoot.

All transportation during the shoot is included, as well as meals, and beverages during the shooting day.

Guns my travel with their own guns or opt to rent guns from your hosts if you do not want to travel with guns. Ammunition is supplied and charged per box of 25.

By participating in this shoot, you are helping to support the socio-economic development of a local community of approximately 70 individuals living in an area with limited employment opportunities.

Your involvement enables us to provide meaningful work to community members, thereby enhancing their income potential and contributing to a greater sense of dignity and self-reliance.