Product Description

The J.A.K Strydom Private Nature Reserve is situated ten kilometers downstream from Aliwal North on the banks of the Orange River, 200km from Bloemfontein and 350km from East London. Our self-catering lodges can accommodate up to twenty two people. This exclusive malaria-free private Game Reserve offers 1200 hectares of indigenous beauty. Enjoy hiking, mountain biking or simply watching nature. View any of our 21 species, including rare wildlife such as  Bontebok,  Lechwe, Njalas, Gemsbuck, Waterbuck, Eland, Zebra, Kudu, Impala, Springbok, etc. from your patio. The reserve also has an abundance of bird life to view or enjoy fishing for the elusive Yellow fish in the Orange river.

Accommodation

We can accommodate up to 22 people in our two lodges.  The Bontebok Lodge has three 2-bed units, each with a double bed and twin beds ideal for families.  The Buffalo Lodge has 5 en-suite rooms with twin beds ideal for hunters and single travellers.

Accommodation rates

• Lodge, sleeps 10: R4 000 per night
• Per bedroom unit: R1 200 per night

Rates include use of cold room, fully equipped communal kitchen and braai area.

Game Prices 2025

• Impala (Female): R2 000
• Impala (Male, Penkop/Knypkop): R2 000
• Impala (Male): R2 750 (<23″)
• Impala (Trophy): R2 750 + 50% (>23″)
• Kudu (Male): R9 500 (<50″)
• Kudu (Trophy): R9 500 + 50% (>50″)
• Warthog (Female): R1 000
• Warthog (Male): R1 000
• Ostrich (Female): R3 000
• Ostrich (Male): R3 000
• Eland (Male): R13 000
• Mountain Reedbuck (Male): R2 750
• Springbuck (Male): R1 950 (<14″)
• Springbuck (Trophy): R3 500 (14-16″)
• Springbuck (Trophy): R6 000 (>16″)
• Black Impala (Male): R7 500 (<22″)
• Black Impala (Trophy): R7 500 + 50% (>22″)
• Bontebok (Female): R5 000
• Bontebok (Male): R7 000 (<14″)
• Bontebok (Trophy): R7 000 (>14″)
• Lechwe (Female): R3 500
• Lechwe (Young Male): R5 000 (<16″)
• Lechwe (Male): R7 500 (<26″)
• Lechwe (Trophy): R7 500 + 50% (>26″)
• Sable (Male): R25 000 (<41 7/8″)
• Sable (Trophy): R500/inch (>41 7/8″)
• Jackal: Free

Extras

• Hunting vehicle – R700/day
• Non-hunter day fee – R200 (12 years and older)
• Skinning (small animal) – R50ea
• Skinning (large animal) – R100ea
• Caping – R350ea, shoulder mount only
• Firewood – R60 per 15kg
• Catering available through prior arrangement
• Bontebok Package: R10 000 per hunter
  • Includes:
    • 1x Bontebok ram
    • 1x Lechwe ewe
    • 1x Warthog (free, not guaranteed)
    • 3 nights’ accommodation for hunter and optional guest
  • Rules:
    • Monday to Thursday
    • Minimum 5 hunters, max 18 guests incl hunters
    • Bontebok rams over 14″, add R3 000
    • Extra night accommodation at R600pppn
    • Hunting vehicle R700/day

Other Activities

• Hiking
  • Our Orange Hiking Trail is about 6km long and is perfect for a 2 hour walk. If you have less time, you can walk from our lodges to the Picnic Spot, our Riverside Lapa and Suspension Bridge, in about 20 mins and take the same route back.  This 20 min walk is the most popular for our 1 day stop over visitors.
  • Our Red Hiking Trail is about 15km long and is perfect for a 5 hour walk. If you have less time, you can walk from our lodges to the Picnic Spot, the Weir and bird watching hide, in about 20 mins and take the same route back.  This 20 min walk is the 2nd most popular for our 1 day stop over visitors wanting to see game without walking very far.
• Mountain Biking
  • Our Blue Mountan Bike Trail is about 4km long and is flat to start with and then becomes a bit more challenging for intermediate riders. Expect to see many antelope – Bontebok, Eland, Lechwe, Impala, Mountain Reebuck and if you are lucky Kudu. At any time you should be able to take a short cut home if needed. If you prefer to hike this route it will take about 1.5 hours.
  • Our Green Mountain Bike Trail is a short ride to the Riverside Lapa and Suspension Bridge.
• Bird watching
• Self Drive Game Viewing
• Fishing

Minimum spend required per hunting group: R20 000

Last updated 02/04/2025