Background information on Richard Holmes Safaris
Richard Holmes Safaris is based at Clifton and Stirling ranches, size 8,500 acres, in Cradock district in the Eastern Cape province, some 320 km ( 200 miles ) North of Port Elizabeth, and it is from here that it conducts its hunting safaris.
These ranches belong to Richard Holmes and his wife Marion, who reside on Clifton ranch. Richard is a hunting outfitter, the fourth generation in the area, while Marion has many years experience in the travel & catering industry.
Richard Holmes' background and vast experience in the field of hunting are what have made him a byword among hunters for the success and enjoyment of their South African hunting safaris.
Richard Holmes Safaris hunts its own private ranches and many other private properties throughout the Eastern Cape, all comprising natural and variegated South African veld. Huntable area is over 300,000 acres.
The staff at Richard Holmes Safaris
As mentioned, Richard Holmes is the outfitter of Richard Holmes Safaris.
Professional Hunters Lalase Maso and John Sihelegu have been working with Richard Holmes Safaris for many years. Our 3rd PH is only available when needed as he is Freelance.
There is also a friendly and capable staff who between them will assist you with your hunting safari and look after your needs when at base.
Contact Richard Holmes Safaris and book your South African hunting safari.
General Information
Richard Holmes Safaris is based in Cradock District, 320km (200 miles ) north of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape of South Africa.
Our South African hunting safaris are ideal for both novice and experienced hunters. The abundance of game and the fairly open terrain make for easy hunting but shooting is sometimes long range therefore difficult, but we will not force you to shoot if you are not comfortable with the range. The total hunting area is over a very large area - over 300,000 acres.
All export permits, trophy documentation for the packing of trophies and the freight are arranged by us - with a 100% success rate over many years. The result is that all your trophies are home quickly and in one piece with no customs hassles.
Accommodation, Lodge and Meals : RONDAVELS complex ( Rondavel means a round building usually with a thatched roof) which has 3 bedrooms (2 double rooms and 1 room with 3 single beds) and 2 COTTAGES ( each sleeping 1 double and 1 single). The rooms have the following amenities : en-suite bathrooms with good pressure hot showers, flush toilets, toilet paper, hot and cold clean running water, beds with warm blankets, bedding, towels, soap, electric heaters and full furnishings. Dine indoors at our comfortable LODGE, where there is a braai (BBQ) and bon fire pit and view Game grazing by while you relax here.
Enjoy home cooked meals which are balanced and delicious with different types of vegetables, starch, various salads and deserts. Many meals are of the game hunted and these meats are absolutely wonderful !
