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Other Activities at Shakawa
There might be a day when you may wish to take a break from hunting or perhaps you have a non-hunting guest who wishes to experience the excitement and discipline required to become a proficient hunter.
Shakawa has a number of shooting related activities, which you and your guests may like to take advantage of:
Clay Pigeon Shooting
Shakawa has a fully automated clay shooting ground just 5
minutes from the main lodge. This includes:
- Olympic Skeet layout.
- Two radio controlled and fully adjustable high towers that will test even the most experienced clay shot.
- Automatic ball Trap.
- Simulated bolting rabbit.
- Springing Teal.
- Tuition available for the beginner.
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On the skeet layout (click to enlarge). |
Rifle Range
- 100 yard rifle range for zeroing in or perhaps for an impromptu competition between friends.
- 50 yard range Ideal for practicing with that open sighted .375 or .500 nitro express prior to using it in earnest.
- 25 yard Pistol range.
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Zeroing rifles and pistol shooting under the welcome shade of a tree on the 100-metre range (click to enlarge). |
Archery Range
- Practice with your bow and make any final adjustments that may be required after your long journey.
- Perhaps you have never tried archery before and
would simply like the opportunity to try it out with one
of our bows and some expert tuition.
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Archery practice on the 25 yard range |
Day Trips
Given advance notice we are happy to arrange trips for you or your non-hunting guests.
The Northern Province comprises a host of places for you to explore, including: Tshipise – Various very special attractions await the visitor. Thohoyandou – The commercial centre for the Venda community offers a rare experience of Africa, where cultural values are still strong and bond people together to create this delightful town.
Mapungubwe (Venetia Mine) – Along the Limpopo River stands the ruins of the Mapungubwe people. This site is one of the richest archaeological sites in Africa. Researchers say it was the first capital of the ancient kingdom of Great Zimbabwe. Excavations in the 1930’s uncovered a royal graveyard which included a number of golden artefacts among them 3 golden rhino’s, a sceptre and an assortment of gold jewellery. Gold and ivory apparently formed the basis of the transformation of early societies from rank based groups (such as the Zulu nation) to class based societies where distinctions were based on wealth and a sacred leadership. The emerging class distinctions are reflected in the Mapungubwe’s settlement.
Polokwane formerly known as the Pietersburg Area Bakone Malapa Open Air Museum – For insights into an ancient lifestyle, look no further than this traditional North Sotho Kraal, 9km south of Polokwane. Here, men and women practice traditional skills such as basket making, clay pots, furniture and utensils, preparing hides and brewing beer. Conducted tours are offered. Civic Plaza and Square – Lovely landscaped gardens with walkways, streams and ponds provide the perfect setting for Polokwane`s Civic Plaza. The Art Museum in the Library Gardens, houses an impressive art collection. A bandstand dating from the 1920’s stands on the south western corner of the square. The restored Dutch Reformed Church houses the Hugh Exton Collection, which comprises 22,000 glass negatives and many photographs of great historical value.
Kruger National Park
Just two hours by car from Shakawa is the internationally renowned Kruger National Park. Kruger is one of the premier game-watching destinations in the world. Here you can view at very close quarters huge herds of plains game such as the Giraffe, Zebra, Sable Wildebeest and the magnificent Cape Buffalo along side some of the big predators such as the Leopard, Lion Cheetah and the Hyena. You will be able to get within just feet of the magnificent African Elephant, Hippo, White and Black Rhinoceros.
