Johannesburg: What to do there in relation to hunting

[marcelpb]

Hello guys!
I'm leaving home next monday to my very first trip to Africa. I'm going on a plains game hunting trip in Namibia.
The thing is that in order to get my departure flight back to Brazil, where I live, I would have to stay the night in Johannesburg. So, I decided to make it four nights to at least know the city a bit.
Besides the tourist places, of course I'm interest to visit places in relation to hunting: Guns and Hunting equipment shops, Taxidermity collections, Zoological Museuns and such .
Any tip?
Thanks!!

 

[wesheltonj]

4 nights in Jo'berg. I would suggest that you head to Cape Town instead and spend 3 of the 4 nights there and one night in Jo'berg. Not a lot to do in Jo'berg/Pretoria it can be done in a day.

 

[IdaRam]

I have heard that Safari & Outdoor is pretty extraodinary. Pretty sure I could spend an entire day there! I would have to leave my money and credit cards back in the hotel room though
The good folks at Afton House or Africa Sky Guest House would probably be able to give you some good guidance and line up any day trips or reservations you may need.
To state the obvious, JoBurg can be dangerous so make sure you know where you're at and where you are going. Stay safe.
I hope you have a wonderful trip!

 

[cpr0312]

Maybe an overnight or two in Kruger National park??

 

[AB2506]

Not hunting related, but souvenir related, you cannot miss Cambanos and Sons. Spectacular!

http://196.38.88.30/~cambanos/index.htm

 

[CAustin]

Maybe an overnight or two in Kruger National park??

+1

 

[rinehart0050]

We went to Safari and Outdoor in Pretoria on our way out to hunt. Great store. I could spend and spend and spend there if not careful! You can find any high-end hunting item for sale there.

https://www.safariandoutdoor.co.za/

I believe Highveld and some other taxidermists are also in Johannesburg.

 

[slam8031]

I would second going through one of the large taxidermy houses--Highveld is worth a trip just to see their operation--whether you use them or not! Cambanos is also worth a visit. But, as has been stated, be very wary in JNB!

 

[jeff]

Safari Outdoors in Pretoria, the photos on the wall are worth the stop!

 

[marcelpb]

Thanks a lot guys! About the danger, I'm from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil! Our awareness about that is second to none!! Ahah
We'll visit the Etosha Park in Namibia and after nine days in a hunting lodge too, even a mad elephant would not be able to drag my wife to another park.
A visit to Cape Town will have to wait the next trip, unfortunately.
I'm definitely going to those shops!!

 

[wesheltonj]

If you can't be talked out of Jo'burg, Stay in Sandton.

 

[Badger Matt]

Zimbi has a nice selection of African hunting books.

 

[buck wild]

Not hunting related, but souvenir related, you cannot miss Cambanos and Sons. Spectacular!

http://196.38.88.30/~cambanos/index.htm

You can kill a couple hours in this place probably but not sure you'll want to have to pack around anything you buy for the rest of your trip. We always hit it on the way out.

 

[marcelpb]

Thanks for all the tips guys!
After my hunting trip in Namibia, I stayed for four nights in Joburg in the Radisson Blue Gautrain ( Sandton, less than 5 min walk to Mandela Square and the other Shopping Malls ) a very nice 4 stars hotel.
I went to Safari and Outdoor in Pretoria and was amazed by it. Spent a good money in books, dvd's and small shooting acessories even being careful! Those guys have everything you need and more.
Cambanos and sons was another great tip for african souvenirs ( I bought a beautiful cold cast bronze statues of rhinos and other of a warthog among other stuff and of course a ring for my wife )
I passed Zimbi just because I got plenty books and dvd's at Safari and Outdoor, but maybe next time.