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KAT RIVER CONSERVANCY HUNTING AREA,
NAKWE & MANZIKHANYA LODGES

THE AREA:

The Kat River conservancy is situated in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. This conservancy, which is over 125000 acres, was established in this cattle ranching area to promote the environment to ensure the enhancing of both flora and fauna.

The vegetation in the Kat River Conservancy varies from thick bushveld and indigenous forest to savannah.This country is home to most of South Africa’s browsing species of antelope. Hunting is typically done by sitting and glassing across valleys and then getting oneself in a position to make a clean shot.

Temperatures are somewhat warmer in this temperate low-lying, thickly wooded country than in the high altitude of the Stormberg Conservancy. The evenings can be cool and the days warm to hot.

SPECIES:

Animals that can be hunted in the Kat River conservancy are: Steenbok, Grey Duiker, Blue Duiker, Cape Grysbok, Impala, Bontebok, Cape Bushbuck, Nyala, Red Lechwe, Red Hartebeest, Blue Wildebeest, Common Waterbuck, Warthog, Bushpig, Burchell’s Zebra, Gemsbok, Cape Kudu and Cape Eland.

NXAKXE LODGE

Nxakwe is the Xhosa name for Warthog. These entertaining creatures are found in plentiful numbers in this region. Nxakwe Lodge is run by the Danckwerts family. This is a true African style lodge where lighting is battery and paraffin powered. It consists of a thatched double story dining/entertainment room and central lapa area, where a blazing open log fire mesmerizes you as drinks are served under the African night stars. Sleeping quarters are thatched bungalows with en-suite bathrooms. These bungalows are connected to each other and the central lapa area by wooden walkways.

MANZIKHANYA LODGE

John and Isabel Sparks manage Manzikhanya Lodge. Manzikhanya is a luxurious thatched lodge set in the heart of the bushveld. It consists of a central indoor lounge and both indoor & outdoor dining areas. Guests are entertained either inside or around a large open fire, under the African sky, depending on the weather. Separate en-suite cabins are situated a short distance from the central area, providing the guests with both privacy and convenience. Lighting is battery and paraffin powered.