Welcome to Johan Calitz Safaris
High-End, Elite Safaris
Johan Calitz Safaris was established in 1987 in Botswana, Africa. Johan has been hunting for over 40 years and shot his first elephant and buffalo at the age of 14. With hunting being a huge part of his childhood and an absolute passion, he opened his first hunting company in the early 1980’s and then started Johan Calitz Safaris in 1987. Johan Calitz Safaris had five hunting concessions in Botswana and specialised in dangerous game in wild, un-fenced areas. Johan Calitz Safaris has expanded its operation over the last few years to the rest of Africa. Andrew Walker and Wikus Groenewald, experienced professional hunters, joined Johan and created a three man team of passionate and dedicated hunters.
Years of Experience
Established 1987
Johan Calitz Safaris was established in 1987 in Botswana, Africa.
With over 30 years of experience we promise to provide our clients with quality, first-class safaris.
Botswana
From the dry Kalahari dunes, to flowing rivers of the Okavango delta. Botswana is a low population country with a dense wildlife population.
Mozambique
The mighty Zambeze river flows all the way from Zambia to the Mozambican sea, rolling across 2574km. As the river gets closer to the sea its disperses into a massive delta that makes for the perfect wildlife sanctuary.
Namibia
Namibia is home to the oldest desert in the world, the Namib Desert. Many believe that Namibia only consists of dry open landscapes however in the North Eastern corner lies the Zambezi Region...
South Africa
In South Africa we focus on three different areas that all offer completely different experiences but they all have something in common, they offer a great hunting experience with five-star service.
Tanzania
Tanzania is a safari destination every hunter dreams of. Situated in the Central Eastern parts of Africa, Tanzania offers true free range hunting in concession areas that are large and unfenced - wild Africa...
Latest HUNTS
2021 was a season to remember! After an 8-year ban it was great to be back in the Botswana wilderness walking amongst giants and stalking herds of buffalo that came together in the thousands. We hunted elephant, buffalo, leopard, eland, kudu, impala, zebra and steenbuck. We came out of the season with some exceptional trophies.
Our average ivory weight was 67Ibs and Johan and Wikus both managed to find some huge bulls that weighed in over 70Ibs. The biggest elephant hunted in our concession was 86Ibs. Ronnie also guided an elephant hunt where the ivory measured over 86 inches. One of the largest buffalo shot in Botswana this year was guided by Andrew in our concession, this old duggaboy had a spread of 47 inches.
2021 was a great season and we cannot wait to see what 2022 has in store for us!
Meet our team
A unique team with over 80 years combined experience, completely dedicated to client satisfaction and a belief in giving you an unforgettable experience.
Be it guiding you on dangerous game or making sure your full requirements are met. Our team will make you feel like family!
Johan Calitz
Owner and Professional Hunter
Johan has been hunting for over 40 years and shot his first elephant and buffalo at the age of 14. With hunting being a huge part of his childhood and an absolute passion, he opened his first hunting company in the early 1980's and then started Johan Calitz Safaris in 1987.
Andrew Walker
Professional Hunter
Andrew's hunting career and expertise have garnered him an experience beyond his age. Andrew is a licensed dangerous game professional hunter in South Africa, Mozambique and Botswana. Having been trained and tested by Johan Calitz...
Get in touch
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any queries.
Head Office
- Johan: +27 (82) 574 72 67
- Andrew: +27 (76) 060 21 21
- Wikus: +27 (82) 446 92 47
- info@johancalitzsafaris.com
Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm
- Saturday: 8am - 10am
