Bushveld is considered a vernacular term used for the vegetation that comprises South Africa’s Savanna Biome, which is similar to that of the Lowveld where the world famous Kruger National Park is located.
Elevation varies from 2500’ to 4000’ above sea level, and the annual rainfall ranges from 14 inches (350 mm) in the west to 24 inches (600 mm) in parts of the northeast. At night mid-winter temperatures rarely drop below 50°F (10°C) with day temperatures typically between 65°F (18̊°C) and 80°F (26°C), but mid-summer day temperatures will often rise above 105 °F (low 40’s Centigrade).
Mooipan is a working game breeding and hunting farm, so come prepared for farm life:
Finally, make sure you have a mobile phone with a charged battery in the group, and store the mobile numbers of Mooipan staff so that you can always stay in contact.
Elevation varies from 2500’ to 4000’ above sea level, and the annual rainfall ranges from 14 inches (350 mm) in the west to 24 inches (600 mm) in parts of the northeast. At night mid-winter temperatures rarely drop below 50°F (10°C) with day temperatures typically between 65°F (18̊°C) and 80°F (26°C), but mid-summer day temperatures will often rise above 105 °F (low 40’s Centigrade).
Mooipan is a working game breeding and hunting farm, so come prepared for farm life:
- Khaki, camo or denim clothing will not only be practical but will have you fit in with the locals.
- Expect tough, dense brush, thorny shrubs etc. and keep the lower legs covered – either long trousers, high boots or hiking shoes with anklets.
- Expect lots of sunshine and be prepared for sunburn – a hat and long sleeve shirt is advisable
- Early mornings can be quite chilly, warming up rapidly once the sun rises. So expect a temperature change from leaving the homestead for an early morning hike or hunt. Start with a warm hunting jacket, gloves, scarf and hat, and peel the excess off as time goes!
- A water bottle or CamelBak is essential.
Finally, make sure you have a mobile phone with a charged battery in the group, and store the mobile numbers of Mooipan staff so that you can always stay in contact.