International Safaris2020 Annual Catalog

Rovos Rail: African New Peacock Bass Argentina Riverboat Wingshooting Safari Safari Camp Cast and Blast About the cover

Gary Kramer, who captured the spectacular photograph on our cover, is a long-time friend of Trek and member of our adventure travel community. Gary recently produced a milestone coffee table publication featuring descriptions and self-captured photographs of all 34 game birds found in the United States and Canada. Copies are available at GaryKramer.net. TrekTracks

Each December when we put together including our Rovos Rail South this annual catalog for the new year, African couples adventure featured our team has the opportunity to reflect on the next two pages of this catalog, on the many blessings we receive an incomparable Tanzanian photo through our work here at Trek. The safari (page 61), as well as a hosted greatest of all these blessings is always adventure we are planning for Jurassic the relationships our team has with our Lake (page 51). Additionally, we have clients and the bonds that our clients space available on the aforementioned form with one another. adventures for 2020. Looking forward into 2020, we will also be promoting Trek represents a community of new trips in Iceland, Brazil, New this was without exception the best passionate adventurers that has formed Zealand, Czech Republic, and Poland. duck hunt I have ever been on." While over the better part of five decades. Do look for information on these this has been a common sentiment over Your passion for adventure is why we destinations later in the year. the years for those who have hunted love what we do and why we work with us in Nicaragua, it is also worth extremely hard to consistently deliver You may not have considered this, noting that all of our clients have the experience of your dreams. but every adventure Trek offers reported that the country’s citizens can be customized as a couples or treated them with high levels of Those of you who have traveled with family experience. It truly has been a hospitality. Trek for many years likely have found wonderful trend in our industry that fast friends while sharing time in the more folks are sharing these adventures Trek has always considered our field, on the water and responsibility as your agent, around the table. The shared Your passion for adventure is why from both a fiduciary and experience of hunting, safety standpoint, as the fishing or exploring a new we love what we do and why we most critically important culture with other passionate component of our business. travelers makes a new work extremely hard to consistently For this reason, Trek leans personal connection feel hard on our relationships like an old friend in a short deliver the experience of your dreams with our partner outfitters period of time. with their loved ones, and our team to protect your interests above all takes great pride in being able to build other concerns. It is also why we spend Our couples adventures to places like itineraries that offer something fun and time in country with our clients and Baronscourt in Northern Ireland, exciting for everyone. We would love to partners, a practice that few adventure Morocco and Argentina bring people include you on one of these adventures travel agents have in place. This gives together in a magical way. We have so next year to see you strengthen your you real-time information allowing you many testimonials from clients on these family bonds, make new friends and to make solid decisions that is best for three adventures alone from 2019 that expand our Trek community. you, your friends and family. we could not list them all in this space. We often have groups of four or six Nicaragua Update The entire Trek team wishes you a people traveling together meet up with happy, healthy and prosperous year in others whom they have never met, and Many clients returned to Nicaragua 2020. We hope you will make time for almost immediately the entire group this year as the political situation in the new travel experiences and growing becomes one. It is quite common for country experienced sustained stability relationships, and we are here to people who met on a Trek adventure since a brief period of protest nearly serve you in planning your next great to plan a future trip together, and very two years ago. We recently hosted a few adventure. often these groups travel together for groups down in Chinandega for a duck many years thereafter. hunting experience that has no equal.

The new year brings opportunities for One of our clients stated, "I have new experiences and relationships, hunted ducks on five continents, and Milton Hanburry, Jr., President hunting AFRICAN WINGSHOOTING

All Aboard the Rovos Rail!

rek is excited to invite you spur winged goose, which can reach to join us as we explore a weight of up to 25 pounds, as well majestic South Africa via as Egyptian geese, white faced duck, luxuryT rail, an eight-day journey yellow billed duck and red billed teal. during which hunters will experience a variety of exciting wingshoots and We will visit the towns of Vryheid, non-hunters will soak in the culture Dundee, Ladysmith, Elandslaagte, and spectacular game viewing of Estcourt and Kroonstad, rolling across Zululand. During this adventure diverse South African landscapes in an you’ll experience a most fascinating Edwardian-era vessel equipped with continent while fully immersed in wood-paneled coaches, staffed by an the romance of five-star rail travel. attentive team of professionals focused on providing you with Along the way, experience zululand the experience of hunters will have a lifetime. and the romance the opportunity to experience unique of luxury rail Rovos’ sleeper suites African-style hunts accommodate two for guineafowl and francolin, as well people, offering the option of twin as wild ducks and geese. Non hunters or spacious double beds. The train’s will enjoy four different wild game common areas include a non-smoking viewing drives, a wine estate tour and lounge car and a smoking lounge, with tastings and a visit to the site of the an observation car at the tail. first major battle between the British Empire and the Zulu Kingdom. All meals are served in the Victorian era atmosphere of the dining cars; Guineafowl and francolin shoots are lunch and dinner are complemented driven by up to 120 chanting African by a selection of fine South African beaters, ensuring that many birds wines. All meals are produced by an are flushed close to our hunters. It is enthusiastic team of chefs who are common to encounter such animals responsible for ensuring that the needs as kudu or warthog breaking through of the guests are met and catered to. the line. During waterfowl hunts, you'll encounter a diverse variety Join us June 4-11, 2020 on the African of species, including the impressive luxury rail adventure of a lifetime!

Guayascate LodGE High-Volume Dove

ust as Cordoba stands as the premier destination in the world for high- There is no place like cordoba for high- volume dove shooting, Guayascate standsJ as the premier hunting lodge volume dove hunting. And there is no in the Cordoba region. Guayascate’s breathtaking setting, incredible food and finer lodge in cordoba than Guayascate. wine selection, spa and accommodating staff deliver such a high-level experience, dove in a single moment, hour or day than or fly into Buenos Aires, where you many Trek clients hold an annual date to what you will see here in the Piquillin trees can take a flight into Cordoba from return to this special place, year after year. where the eared dove roosts. Due to the either the international airport (Ezeiza) region's rich agricultural environment and or the domestic airport (Aeroparque), Owing to the vision, values and family the lack of natural predators for doves, depending on when you arrive to B.A.. culture of Trek’s Cordoba partners, H&H hunters are welcomed by the Cordoba Outfitters, you are always treated as honored community for their positive impact on We offer a three-day option for $3,000 per guests at Guayascate. And once you return crop protection. Unless you request it, hunter and a four-day option for $3,900 home, you’ll have a hard time deciding you will not shoot the same field twice. per person. Both prices include hunting, whether the experience of Guayascate or food and double occupancy lodging, the astonishing dove numbers were the In 2019, American Airlines initiated non- license, gun rental and ground transfers. most memorable part of your adventure. stop service to Cordoba from Miami, Single rooms are available for an additional making this trip easier than ever for $100.00 per night. A $1,500.00 non- It is estimated that there are over 20 million many Trek clients. Other options are to refundable deposit is required to confirm eared dove in the Cordoba Province. It is fly into Santiago, Chile and connect for your reservation. doubtful you will ever encounter so many a flight across the Andes into Cordoba, ARGENTINA – CORDOBA

La Portenita Lodge High-Volume Dove

irst time hunters visit Cordoba La portenita offers the authentic charm of to experience the region’s unfathomable dove population a working estancia and the most incredible Fand to shoot a pile of shells you’d need a stepladder to see over. Those lucky enough dove hunting you'll ever encounter to stay at La Portenita during their first visit often return frequently, as much to set, when we will make our way back for many Trek clients. Other options for the accommodations as the hunting. to the lodge for cocktails and appetizers, are to fly into Santiago, Chile and followed by a full dinner and wines. connect for a flight across the Andes into La Portenita is a product of brothers Cordoba, or fly into Buenos Aires, where Alex and Zeke Hayes’ vision to provide La Portenita features six large bedrooms you can take a flight into Cordoba from their guests with the absolute finest in the main house, as well as a separate either the international airport (Ezeiza) hunting experience or the domestic in all of South airport (Aeroparque) America. The lodge, depending on when which sits high on you arrive to B.A.. the picturesque countryside about Trek’s most popular an hour outside of hunting programs Cordoba city, offers are three hunting the ultimate in days at $2,100/ service, cuisine and hunter and a four accommodations. hunting day option at $2,700 per hunter Each hunting day at to include shooting La Portenita, your with lodging, meals, bird boy will meet select wines, hunting you in the pre-scouted field with plenty of villa with three additional bedrooms. The license, gun rental, and transfers. Airfare, shells and cooler of cold drinks. Shooting lodge also has a welcoming lounge room shells & gratuities, are not included. should be steady until lunchtime, when outfitted with a full bar, as well as a recessed a full Asado is served. Your field lunch fire pit just outside the front door that We also offer a junior hunter special will consist of local cuts of beef, chicken is popular for groups enjoying cocktails when accompanied by an adult. The and pork, accompanied by excellent and conversation about the day’s hunt. adult pays full price with a junior salads, fresh bread and fine wines. hunter price of $1,500 (21 & under). In 2019, American Airlines initiated A $1,000.00 non-refundable deposit is After lunch, we will continue to shoot non-stop service to Cordoba from required to secure spots. until late afternoon when the sun starts Miami, making this trip easier than ever www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 7 ARGENTINA – CORDOBA

Sierra Verde Lodge High-Volume Dove

ordoba, Argentina is renowned as dove hunting’s mecca, owing a favorite for those seeking quiet refuge to the estimated 20 million Cresident eared doves that annually wreak after days of relentless dove shooting havoc on the region’s rich agricultural expanse. When you visit Cordoba, it and meticulously decorated interior fine wines. After lunch, we will continue is your enviable task to do your part in that gives Sierra Verde the feel of both to shoot until late afternoon, when the protecting the region’s crop yield; but it is a hunting lodge and a five-star hotel. sun starts to set, when we will make our Trek’s responsibility to handle everything way back to the lodge for cocktails and else to make your adventure outstanding. Dove hunting in Cordoba is a shotgunner's appetizers, followed by a gourmet dinner. dream— it is not uncommon to shoot Sierra Verde Lodge is the ideal place to 3-4 cases of shells per day and more. A magnificent view from the dining room spend your evenings while in Cordoba, A typical hunting day starts with a overlooks a manicured 10-acre lawn relaxing and refueling for another day wake-up call around 7 a.m. After a full where many sunsets are enjoyed each of relentless shooting. Our clients often breakfast, we will load into the vans for evening. Sierra Verde also has professional remark that Sierra Verde feels like a home the 30-60-minute drive to the field. massage therapists on staff to help you away from home, and at the same time unwind and relax at the end of the day. unlike any other place they’ve ever been. Your pick-up boy will meet you in the pre-scouted field with plenty of shells and In 2019, American Airlines initiated non- Throughout this boutique property, a cooler of cold drinks. Shooting should stop service to Cordoba from Miami, you’ll find many of the signature touches be steady until lunch, where a full asado making this trip easier than ever for of Trek’s Cordoba partners, H&H is served, consisting of local cuts of beef, many Trek clients. Other options are to Outfitters: from the outdoor firepit and chicken and pork, and accompanied by fly into Santiago, Chile and connect for swimming pool, to the indoor hot tub excellent salads, fresh baked breads and a flight across the Andes into Cordoba, or fly into Buenos Aires, where you can take a flight into Cordoba from either the international airport (Ezeiza) or the domestic airport (Aeroparque) depending on when you arrive to B.A.

Trek’s most popular hunting programs are three hunting days at $2,100/hunter and a four hunting day option at $2,700 per hunter to include shooting with lodging, meals, select wines, hunting license, gun rental, and transfers. Airfare, shells and gratuities are not included.

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Escondido Lodge Pigeons & Dove

he first season of our new Cordoba pigeon and dove hunting trek's hunters gave escondido lodge high program was a resounding success,T as clients reported high levels marks in its first year of operation of satisfactions with both bird numbers and Escondido Lodge. The lodge, which Driving distance to the fields ranges Lunch can also be taken at the lodge, was renovated just last year, delivers the between 15 and 50 minutes in our where you can enjoy a siesta in your air elevated standards of accommodation luxury nine-passenger vans with air conditioned bedroom. The afternoon and service that serve as the hallmarks of conditioning, refreshments and two-way shoot continues until around 6 pm. every property owned and operated by radios. Each client shoots with their Shooters are welcomed back at the lodge our Cordoba partners, H&H Outfitters. own experienced professional bird boy, with appetizers and a refreshing towel.

Escondido Lodge is a American Airlines new result of Trek's and H&H's non-stop Miami to ongoing commitment to Cordoba option makes innovation and to optimize your travel to the region our wingshooting clients’ much more streamlined experience. Located just and gun friendly. Routes beyond the Sierras de through Buenos Aires Cordoba, Escondido is and Santiago will still be situated within thousands operated on a daily basis. of acres of land dotted with No matter which route you irrigation pivots watering choose, the friendly staff fields of peanuts, soybeans from Escondido will meet and corn. March through your group after clearing July, these crops offer an immigration and customs. expansive food source From there, you will board for migrating pigeon and H&H’s Cessna Grand resident eared dove. who will provide shells, act as a loader, Caravan for a short flight to Escondido. retrieve downed birds and keep cool Pigeon hunting here is an excitement-filled drinks ready. Shooting continues until Trips start at $3,995/hunter, based on experience; you’ll shoot from blinds as large noon, when the group gathers in a shady a minimum of four hunters, to include birds drop down onto decoys set up by your grove of trees for a traditional Argentine four night’s lodging, meals, drinks, select bird boy. The dove hunting is a typical asado (barbecue) complemented with wine/liquor, license and permits and Cordoba high-volume, no limit salad, gourmet desserts and wines. round trip private charter from Cordoba experience. Our bird boys will keep your City. A $1,500/hunter non-refundable guns loaded for action all day. deposit is required. www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 9 ARGENTINA – CORRIENTES

Malalcue lodge

Duck, Dove, Pigeon & Perdiz

alalcue Lodge delivers an incredibly unique mix of Malalcue provides the chance for a wide hunts and a lodge setting that Mtakes its guest's back to a time when life range of species out of the same lodge was less hurried and great hunting was just steps away from your front door. Malalcue gives hunters the ability to Semenov has made many changes to This year, Trek has added a charter flight shoot duck, dove, pigeon and perdiz all provide the comforts of these “resorts” from Buenos Aires to Entre Rios, giving out of the same lodge. without losing the character of Malalcue. you more time in the field than ever. With the growing popularity of super The lodge has six deluxe rooms, five The beauty of Malalcue is you do not lodges around Argentina these days, remodeled bathrooms, a brand-new lose hunting days by traveling around Malalcue is standing on its charm and massage room and spa, along with Argentina searching for each species. culture, as many hunters still enjoy the re-designed porch and foyer to enjoy While other mixed bag outfitters use feeling of being at an authentic hunting that cocktail and cigar. Excellent several different lodges all hours apart, lodge and not a resort. Outfitter Ariel cuisine, impeccable service and instant camaraderie are all the more reason to visit Malalcue Lodge.

Sportsman traveling to the Corrientes Region of Argentina will take an overnight flight from the U.S., landing in Buenos Aires. From there, you will take a charter flight to Esquina, which is just minutes away from the lodge.

This is where the adventure truly starts, as you'll have four full and two half days of hunting ahead of you. The cost of this adventure is $5,700 per hunter, based on a group of four, including food and lodging, charter flights to and from Malacue, hunting license and transfers. A 50-percent non- refundable per person deposit is required to secure space. 10 www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 ARGENTINA – ENTRE RIOS

estancia Cortaderas

Duck, Dove, Pigeon, Perdiz & Dorado

stancia Cortaderas has built its extremely high-value mixed bag lodge with reputation on providing a unique, high-value cast-and-blast program world class golden dorado fishing withinE an upscale lodge setting. This year, Trek and our partners in Entre Rios have massage therapists are at your disposal. enhanced the program even more to The lodge's professional chef will deliver include an extra day on the front end of the finest Argentine cuisine accompanied the trip, with your choice of either a day by an excellent selection of wine. room or city tour upon arrival in Buenos Aires, as well as a complimentary night The mixed bag season at Cortaderas at Cortaderas upon arrival in Santa Fe. runs from May to August with a price of $4,695 per hunter. From September to These enhancements will allow you to April, the program offers doves, pigons recharge upon arriving in Buenos Aires and dorado for just $2,995 per hunter. before enjoying four full days of one of the These prices includes four full days truly special fins-and-feathers adventures hunting (including one day of pigeons), anywhere in the world. The improvements River, so you'll waste no time getting into unlimited fishing during your stay, five to this program are delivered to you at prime dorado waters. The Parana is one night’s accommodations with meals, no additional cost over what has always of the most well known Dorado rivers in drinks, select wine, hunting license, and been of Trek's highest value adventures. the world, and the team at Cortaderas ground transfers related to the program. routinely delivers With the mixed bag season in the fish in the 10-lbs.- Province of Entre Rios ending in August, plus range. most other lodges shut their doors until May. This has allowed Cortaderas owner/ Cortaderas offers outfitter Ariel Semenov the cream of the 10 spacious single crop selecting fields and roosts giving our rooms with outdoor guests the absolute best hunts possible. balconies, offering Current dove populations in Entre incredible sunset Rios exceed many other areas of South views of the river. America. Additionally, you'll receive a Amenities include day of pigeon hunting at no extra charge. WiFi, satellite TV, a full bar and an If you're interested in marking the majestic outdoor fire pit. Golden Dorado off your Treklist, the Additionally, a October-March time frame is optimal. full spa, including Cortaderas is situated on the Parana sauna, jacuzzi and www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 11 ARGENTINA – ENTRE RIOS

PARANA GYPSY CAST & BLAST

Ducks and Golden Dorado

he Parana Gypsy mothership has this exciting new program is Argentina's quickly become one of our most popular angling adventures, and most unique cast-and-blast experience thisT year we are adding an incredible new program for hunters. Trek is excited to also be tempted to take the afternoon The second level has a meticulously announce the addition of duck hunting for R&R and to soak in the sights restored meeting area, where you’ll share to this program, creating one of the and sounds of the majestic Parana. cocktails, meals and camaraderie. Just most unique and exciting cast-and-blast outside this area, you can relax on the deck adventures we’ve ever offered. The Gypsy's mobility allows us to between the day’s sporting sessions and continually identify and operate from after meals, perhaps enjoying a cigar, while The Paraná River system spans more than new, unpressured areas within the upper taking in the majestic vistas of the river. 3,000 miles, providing a vast network Paraná, which is an advantage to both of tributaries, deltas, marshlands and hunters and fisherman no stationary The Parana Gypsy can be reached by lagoons. This massive ecosystem is the lodge can possibly offer. During your a 2.5-hour drive from Buenos Aires’s driving force behind some of the most Gypsy adventure, we will rotate hunting Ezeiza Airport to a private marina on the outstanding duck hunting you’ll ever marshes and fish a variety of water types. Parana followed by a fast boat ride to the experience. Gypsy. Its location will be determined by The Gypsy is 70’x24’ tri-level weather and fishing conditions. Anglers Each morning, you’ll hunt from the catamaran, built in the 1990s and may also arrive to the city of Rosario for comfort of an elevated blind, taking aim recently refurnished and upgraded a shorter 45-minute route to the marina. at endemic South American species, such to host a world-class hunting and as rosy-billed pochards, white-cheeked fishing operation. The mothership’s first Pricing is $3,850 for four nights and pintail, as well as silver and speckled teal. level comprises four very comfortable three and a half days of hunting/fishing, double bedrooms and one single or $4,475 for five nights and four and After lunch on the mother ship, you’ll room, each with en suite bathrooms a half days of hunting and/or fishing have the option to jump in a boat to and equipped with air conditioning, and all ground transfers. A 50-percent experience some of the finest golden heating, 24-hour electricity, and TV. non-refundable deposit is required to dorado fishing in the world. You may secure space.

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Dos Plumas lodge

Pigeon & Dove

ery few lodges exist where you a unique combo hunt of pigeons over can shoot both pigeon and dove in any significant volume, decoys and swarming bevies of dove Vbut Trek has discovered one of the finest located in San Luis Argentina with South Pioneers Outfitters. From April through September, owner/ outfitter Ramiro de las Carreras host clients on a fantastic combination hunt operating out of his newly completed Dos Plumas Lodge. With space for up to ten hunters between five bedrooms, Dos Plumas sits close to the fields and offers a deluxe environment to relax after each day’s shoot. Ramiro employees a fully trained chef to provide the traditional Argentine beefs, lambs and sausages many familiar with Argentina cuisine loves.

Consistent high-volume pigeon exactly this along with hot-barreled for many more years of successful hunts. hunting is the new craze in international dove shooting satisfying anyone looking wingshooting. We are excited to provide for a wonderful combination hunt. On The best way to reach Dos Plumas is your hunt to San Luis, a flight connecting in Santiago Chile you will experience to Mendoza Argentina where South both pigeons working Pioneers will be on hand to transfer you decoy spreads and 3.5 hours to the lodge. We suggest at the pass shooting least four full days of shooting with five those searching for a nights at the lodge, but can certainly challenge. tailor the program to include as many days as you wish. Forward-looking sustainability practices The four-day hunt costs $3,150 per have ensured that hunter including the hunting, lodging, pigeon migration is at meals, and lodge transfers. To secure an all time high in San space, Trek requires a 50% non- Luis, paving the way refundable deposit.

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Inti Malal Lodge

High-volume dove and pigeon

utfitter Gustavo Olsen has continued his legacy of success prepare to shoot to your heart's content at at his highly anticipated Inti MalalO Lodge near the city of Tucuman this hotspot for high-volume dove hunting in Northern Argentina. Inti Malal sits on 225 acres and houses 14,000 square their favorite drink. Sooth tired muscles You are up early and out to the field for feet of comfort, offering eight bedrooms by spending time in the indoor spa area a three to four hour hunt over sorghum with private baths. with jacuzzi, massage section and sauna. and sunflower fields before returning Chef Javier Painefilu delivers delicious back to the lodge for lunch and siesta. A spacious and elegant common living dishes including traditional meals and Afternoon shoots are unique in that we and dining space, with a fully stocked chef’s specialties to keep hunters’ happy. shoot either waterholes or roots areas. bar, extends into the outdoor gallery with a barbecue pit, where guest can socialize, Dove hunting in Tucuman is a little The afternoon waterhole hunts are enjoy wonderful meals and relax with different than other areas of Argentina. a sight to behold, with thousands of dove circling small potholes or lagoons. During June, July, August and September, you will enjoy decoy pigeon shooting for one day during your four days of hunting.

A typical hunting package to Inti Malal includes four days hunting with four nights lodging. With new service from Lima direct into Tucuman, the program has gained strength as Lima has direct service from many US cities. Hunters may also connect in Buenos Aires to a commercial flight landing in Tucuman the same afternoon.

Both routes offer an arrival in time for an afternoon shoot. This adventure is $3,650 per hunter for doves or $3,950 for doves and one day of pigeon hunting. A $1,500 non-refundable deposit is required.

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San Martin & Pampa Lodges

Traditional Decoying Duck Shooting

uch of Trek’s longstanding Argentina waterfowl success experience argentina's most exciting decoying can be attributed to Cano MSt. Antonin and his Four Seasons duck action and two outstanding lodges Adventures. For nearly 20 years now, Cano has been hosting Trek clients near off around 3 p.m. and last until dark. and a well stocked bar. Pampa Lodge is the town of Lincoln shooting decoying The four-day hunt fee is $3,750 per operated by Puelo Expeditions who have ducks in the finest habitat. hunter with a 50% non-refundable made every effort to ensure every hunter deposit required to reserve space. has a comfortable stay while enjoying San martin lodge the mix of superb cuisine, exceptional Pampa Lodge hunting and real Argentine hospitality.

Built in 1930’s and recently refurbished, For hunters seeking an easy and close Each morning you will rise to a full San Martin Lodge combines modern breakfast and head out with your comforts and authentic charm. It has option to shoot ducks near Buenos Aires, Trek is happy to offer Pampa Lodge. guide hunting decoying ducks with a inviting living room, opportunities to shoot 11 nice dining room, six big different species of ducks. comfortable bedrooms and Blinds are built with every a gunroom. hunter in mind using hard bottom construction, raised The B.A. Province region platforms, or “bucket” style is an ideal retreat for ducks pits. Added to the overall with many acres providing waterfowl tradition will be ponds and lagoons created well-trained Labradors that after the flood of Buenos will fetch each bird you take Aires in 1988. These areas decoying into the spread. have progressed into a newly formed ecosystem If you want to experience the perfect for the winter- renowned perdiz hunting feeding grounds of ducks. of Argentina, this is an easy From May through July, add-on during your stay at the typical hunting day starts with Located only 90 minutes from BA’s international airport, you can literally be La Pampa to complement. The season an early wake-up call and breakfast is May – July with hunting package before heading out to the blinds. enjoying coffee on the front porch only a couple hours after arriving in Argentina. starting at $3,450 per hunter (three day) and $4,495/hunter (four day) with After the morning hunt, we head With seven deluxe rooms, the lodge has a large living area with dining room and a 50% non-refundable deposit required back to the lodge for lunch and a to secure your spot. siesta. The afternoons will get kicked fireplace, traditional Argentine cuisine

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la bellaca & La soffitta

Pigeon, Perdiz & Dove

oth pigeon and perdiz typically the best of uruguay mixed bag hunting rank very high on their list of desired species, yet few destinations canB offer quality hunts for both. land offering prime perdiz habitat along la soffitta La Bellaca in Uruguay is one of the few. with lush fields of Sorghum offering ample food for the pigeons and dove. La Soffitta Lodge provides guests with Built in 2014 as a vacation home for Your mornings are spent walking behind comfortable accommodations in close his family, Luis Brown soon realized a Brittany as the fog lifts out of the proximity to some of the best high the opportunity that exists around La valleys, while your afternoons are spent volume dove roost and perdiz habitat Bellaca shooting decoying pigeons, among a spread of decoys as a group of in all of Uruguay. Built in 1897, but pigeons approach fully remodeled in 2012, La Soffitta is a or enjoying high- traditional Uruguayan estancia complete volume dove. with five bedrooms, large common area, dining room and sits on lush acreage close La Bellaca offers to the Rio de la Plata. guests seven large bedrooms with Longtime Trek outfitter, Eduardo heated floors in the Gonzalez will be the boots on the ground private bathrooms, lending 30-plus years of experience to large living area and hunters. With his kennel of trained a covered terrace. Brittany Spaniels and some of the finest The lodge chef Perdiz ground in Uruguay, you will enjoy will prepare fresh morning walks flushing these speedy fish, famous South upland fowl. American beef and even game from Each afternoon will be spent shooting the field. Getting high-volume dove in one of the many to Bellaca is easy, roosts close to La Soffitta. Uruguayan perdiz behind pointers and even dove. as you will arrive in Montevideo where asados complimented with wonderful With Luis’ son Patrick at the helm, RiverPlate Outfitters greet you then wines will round out each evening. Trek is happy to offer La Bellaca now as transfers you about an hour to the lodge. Uruguay’s most deluxe mixed bag option. Trip cost is $4,395/hunter and includes Trek’s typical package is three nights three full and two half days of shooting, Just north of the popular vacation city lodging with two full & two half days license and permits, lodging, meals, of Punta del Este is a part of Uruguay of shooting. Price for this is $3,870 drinks, wine and beer, and Uruguay that very few hunters know even exists. per hunter with a 50% non-refundable ground transfers. A 50% non-refundable It is off the beaten path with pasture deposit required to secure a date. deposit is required to secure a date.

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estancia la ninette

Dove, Perdiz & Golden Dorado

or many years now, wingshooters Flush perdiz ahead of pointing brittanys have traveled to Uruguay enjoy the upland experience of shooting and scratch your high-volume dove itch perdizF behind pointing dogs. While the Perdiz are still thriving thanks to increased With eight en-suite bedrooms, a large living is $3,295 per hunter and the dove/dorado habitat, few hunters are aware of the room and porch overlooking the river, the trip over four days is $1,995 per hunter volume of dove residing in Uruguay and lodge is perfect for large groups and quaint (minimum group size of 4 hunters). A non- opportunity to catch Golden Dorado. enough for small family trips. During the refundable deposit requirement of $1,000 combo months of May through July, you per hunter is required to secure space. Hector Sarasola’s Estancia Ninette gives you a will find hunters thrilled with the liberal chance to not only flush perdiz behind well- perdiz limits and afternoons spent shooting You can reach Ninette easily with daily flights trained Brittany Spaniels, but to also shoot dove close to the lodge. From September from the US to Montevideo Uruguay or opt high-volume dove only minutes from the to April, those looking for a little different to fly into Buenos Aires. Hector’s team will lodge and yes, fish for the beautiful golden trip can shoot dove and fish for dorado. be there greeting you and transferring the dorado. Ninette is located in the department group from either city, as both are a little over of Soriano Uruguay and just outside the In addition to the lodging and hunting, the three hour’s drive to Ninette. If choosing to city of Mercedes. The lodge sits high on a affordability of Ninette is a major contributor take advantage of Uruguay’s easy gun clearing ridge overlooking the Rio Negro, one of to the popularity of this adventure. process, you will need to arrive and depart the best Dorado rivers in South America. The combo hunt price for four days hunting from Montevideo.

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pigeon palace lodge

Decoying Pigeons

igeon Palace is a destination that experience the ultimate in decoying pigeon lives up to its ambitious name, offering some of the best decoying action at bolivia's pigeon palace lodge Ppigeon hunting you will find, anywhere. rotation of shooting venues has been dining area and several comfortable Lodge owner Mozo Vidal developed his paramount in providing sustained success seating corners allowing hunters to scouting acumen for many years under the of this program. stretch out and enjoy themselves. tutelage of international wingshooting During the hot days of the season, pioneer Erland von Schiedern. Mozo's Mozo runs Pigeon Palace with a hands- hunters can enjoy the swimming years of hard work and vision for on style which has been a smash hit pool at the center of the grounds. Pigeon Palace have delivered thrilling with shooters worldwide. Located near adventures to thousands of hunters the town of San Jose de Chiquitos in Mozo’s wife Vicky will personally prepare over the better part of the last decade. the Santa Cruz Province of Bolivia, your meals, a mix of typical Bolivian fare Mozo's meticulous scouting and applied Pigeon Palace is a spacious five-bedroom of pork, beef and pasta, not to mention knowledge around pigeon behavior lodge, with each room having en suite the delicious deserts. ensured that Pigeon Palace was located bathrooms, A/C and maximum capacity an area of Bolivia that is rich in the type for 10 hunters doubling in the rooms. For three full and two half days, we will of large grain agriculture favored by shoot over sorghum, corn and sunflower pigeons. Furthermore, his dedication to The gathering place at Pigeon Palace is fields near Mennonite farming colonies protection of the resource and careful a large great room with bar, fireplace, using decoy spreads and spinning machines. That Trek has a great number of clients book the same dates here, year after year, is an indication of the volume of birds and consistency of Pigeon Palace.

The season here is brief, running from April through July and space does fill quickly, so, if pigeon shooting is your passion, this place is for you.

Our four shooting day trip runs $3,500 per person, based on double room occupancy and single blinds. The Bolivian government recently announced that visas will no longer be required for entry into the country, clearing a time- consuming hurdle for our hunters.

18 www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 BOLIVIA – SANTA CRUZ PROVINCE

Las palomas & Los Guaduales

High-Volume Dove

he beautiful country of Bolivia, take aim at bolivia's Spectacular Dove display rich in agricultural and natural resources, has been a favorite of while staying at one of two premier lodges TrekT wing shooters for nearly 20 years. Throughout this time, outfitter Jorge Los Guaduales Lodge four years ago. consistent shooting from beginning to Molina and his family have taken the This magnificent 22,000 square foot end. As seasons are reversed below the country’s wing shooting to an elite level. lodge boasts the ultimate in luxury and Equator, the July, August & September amenities includes a full spa. months are the cooler ones in Bolivia, Jorge’s original lodge, Las Palomas, meaning that the birds will tend to fly was the first lodge to be located in Perhaps equally impressive to producing all day as opposed to just morning and the Bolivia's prime agricultural areas, such a spectacular second lodge is that afternoon, so this is an outstanding time making trips to and from the fields Jorge, his family and long time staff have to visit. In addition to the high volume much easier. In the early years, this lodge managed to maintain the highest level dove shooting here, Jorge has added a was the gold standard by which other morning pigeon shoot. lodges were measured. Jorge’s attention to detail and personal service was a hit Getting to Bolivia is with Trek shooters and over the years now easier than ever as the business here multiplied to a point American Airlines now where one lodge was simply not enough. offers daily, direct, non stop service, Miami- Never one to rest on his laurels, Jorge Santa Cruz at roughly half the flying time (and cost) to get to Argentina. The Bolivian government recently announced that of service and personal visas will no longer be required for attention to each and entry into the country, clearing a time- every visitor they host. consuming hurdle for our hunters. Jorge Jr., acquiring the entrepreneurial The three shooting day trip at Las gene from his father, Palomas runs $2,250.00 per shooter and has built a full scale the four day is $2,895.00 A the deluxe brewery just a five- Los Guaduales, the three shooting day continually reaches for an in improved minute walk from either lodge. trip is $2,695.00 and the four shooting experience for guests. This pursuit of day adventure runs $3,395.00. Jorge excellence was most recently shown The prime shooting season in Bolivia is offers a 50% discount to shooters under in the completion of the beautiful from April through October, with very 18 years of age. A $1,500 deposit is required to guarantee space. www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 19 NICARAGUA – CHINANDEGA

the nicaragua duck experience

Blue-Winged Teal & Doves

icaragua is a country of jump on a short flight to nicaragua to outstanding rum, fine, hand-rolled cigars and, most experience what our clients have called the Nimportantly, some of the most incredible blue-winged teal hunting you'll ever best Blue-Winged teal hunting on earth experience. With shorter travel times than most international destinations, this Volcano, it’s game on program is ideal for those with shorter for the duck hunt of travel windows; but, rest assured, the your life. hunting is world-class. During this adventure Through the constant and thorough you’ll stay at one of explorations over the past 23 years by the two top hotels in our Nicaraguan partners Richard and Chinandega, either Marvin Townsend, Trek is in the optimal the Hotel Farallones region of the country to experience its or Los Portales. massive migrations of migrating teal. At each of these The Chinandega lagoons are a truly properties, you will special place to hunt, and as day breaks, enjoy single room the action comes fast and furious. Early accommodations and decoying Teal appear out of nowhere, and meals consisting of fresh seafood and offering you three sessions of each over as day breaks from behind San Cristobal other local favorites. the course of your three days of action. For shooters who just cannot get enough The country of Nicaragua ducks, during the early season months of is easily accessed from November and December, we are able to the U.S. by all major offer upgraded programs with additional airlines, so getting there duck hunting in lieu of dove shoots, on is a breeze. Our shooting an adjusted price basis. headquarters is the town of Chinandega, just over We kick off this great trip in early two hours from your November and operate until mid arrival city of Managua. February. With this relatively short season, this is one destination that always Our program here is for fills, so it is never too soon to get your a combination of duck dates reserved. Trip fee for this amazing hunts and dove shoots, shoot is $3,450.00 per shooter.

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mombacho lodge

White-Winged Dove

ombacho Lodge is consistently outstanding white-winged dove action a favorite among Trek hunters seeking a quick getaway, and with advantageous travel times from U.S. Mit's easy to understand what keeps 'em coming back. Here is a place within a three-hour flight from the U.S. where the environment for our guests, the lodge is The white wing shooting here is always dove numbers are continually sufficient just five minutes from the historic town sporting, with hunters averaging 8-12 to allow hunters to blast through 500 or of Granada, it is perfectly situated. boxes per session. If you have never more shells per day. before shot white wings, you are in for The attentive staff of the lodge will cater a treat, as these acrobatic dove will test Mombacho Lodge, named for the to your every need, most often before your every skill. region's landmark volcano, is the brain you even know you need it. Meals at child of long-time outfitter Bruno Taino Mombacho are one of the highlights as Although the shooting here is virtually who, along with his sons Frederico and Bruno and the boys hand pick the steaks, year round, dates do tend to fill quickly, Carlo, own and personally operate the pork and fresh seafood that you'll enjoy. so, give us a call to find out the most property. The lodge is located just 40 Carlo Taino is an aspiring chef, having current availability. The trip fee is $2,350 minutes from your arrival city, and traveled all over the United States and per person to include shooting, single accommodates 10 hunters in single- Europe to study under some of the best. room accommodations, meals and open room comfort. While the Mombacho So, don’t be surprised to see him donning bar as well as complimentary use of the compound provides a serene, private an apron to work his magic. lodge's 12- and 20-gauge shotguns.

MOROCCO

morocco

Driven Partridge

iding in a caravan of camels across experience one of the hottest touring the Sahara, feasting on fresh- picked dates while watching an destinations and a driven hunt like no other Rindigenous Berber charmer coax a cobra out of his hand-woven basket, hunting displays, mazelike alleyways, centuries-old Trek’s hunting headquarters in Morocco, wild partridge along the foothills of mosques and renovated riads, all of which the Courrier Sud, is a peaceful home away, the majestic Atlas Mountains— Trek's come together to convey a rare feeling of offering first-rate accommodations with Morocco experience will provide you being in a place that is, at the same time, spectacular views of the countryside, with so many moments that make you authentically preserved and modern. unrivaled hospitality and authentic feel as if you're in a movie. This adventure Moroccan and French-inspired cuisine. is a favorite among couples, due to the The region we hunt, Domain Chafarni, While our line of hunters is out in the incredibly diverse itinerary we have is an extension of over 7,000 acres of field, the group at the Courrier Sud will curated for you. undulated landscape, where craggy, enjoy leisure time, day trips and the canyon-lined valleys meet Argania’s meticulous attention of our gracious hosts. Traversing the Moroccan countryside mountain pines and arbustive vegetation. imparts a surreal sense of wonderment The hunting day at Domain Chafarni From Taroudant, our group journeys as the landscape transitions from consists of 1,000-2,000 driven partridge to the “red city” of Marrakech, which seaside to the vibrant red sands of the each day, with the birds flushing out in takes its nickname from the rose-tinted Sahara, from lush valleys to the snow- bunches across the line. Well-trained dogs sandstone used in its construction nearly a capped Atlas Mountains. You'll also deliver birds to each hunter’s feet and thousand years ago. While in Marrakech, experience Morocco's urban culture, refreshments are always close at hand as we will explore the Medina, a walled, full of vibrant mosaic and architectural the line closes in on its 400 bird limit. medieval quarter of the city established by the Berber empire in the 11th century. Here, sprawling markets, palatial riads and traditional shrines are magnificently arrayed. Our tour also includes visits to the Jemaa el-Fnaa market, Jardin Majorelle, the Koutoubia Mosque and the Ali Ben Youssef Medersa Islamic School.

The Price is 9,685€ per hunter, including hunting, 5-star accommodations, meals, touring and transportation. Non hunter cost is 2,850€. Prices based on double occupancy, and group size is limited to eight hunters and 16 guests total.

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estancia pinos altos

Red-legged Partridge

ctober 19-23, 2020 are the dates immerse yourself in spanish tradition on for Trek's annual red-legged partridge shooting experience this driven hunt and stay at pinos altos atO Estancia Pinos Altos in Spain. Trek clients love this trip, and with limited space available this fall, now is the time to jump in!

Pinos Altos is legendary for its hunting program catering to Americans and has been Trek’s destination of choice for 15 years running. This wonderful estancia is set in the famed La Mancha region just two hours south of Madrid and in the middle of 10,000 acres where Red and Fallow Deer and Mouflon Sheep roam.

There are few places in Europe where American hunters and their companions are more welcomed than Pinos Altos. Fernando Saiz and wife Koki, along with distance. Evenings are a treat as we dine the crest of a hill. The birds will come partner Beltran Cotoner, are your hosts on gourmet meals served family style and flying fast and quick over the hill and and are on hand during your entire stay. accompanied by the ever-present Rioja the shooting is fast and furious. These wines and delightful conversation. are special affairs with traditional meals Pinos Altos is a restored 16th century and an elegance depicting an era gone by. estate that has been part of the Saiz Each hunting day starts with a short drive Among the non-shooting activities will family for hundreds of years and is used to the fields where you will draw pegs be a trip to Toledo, and visits to nearby as their personal vacation home and for each of the of 4-5 drives depending typical haciendas, small villages and hunting lodge. This 10,000-acre estate is on shooting conditions and consists of historical points. You may also choose to a perfect place to host a group of hunters an allotted total of 600 partridge for the go shopping for leather goods, porcelain, looking for an expertly, organized driven line of eight guns. You’ll have two drives ceramics, pottery and local wines. hunt, as well as an extremely inviting in the morning followed by a delicious atmosphere for non hunters. There field snack and then two more drives The Price is $14,500 per hunter and are 14 expertly appointed bedrooms followed by a huge elegant lunch. A line $1,400 for the non-hunter, based on with private baths, two living rooms, of beaters- generally 40-50, will push double occupancy a line minimum of impressive dining room, and a terrace the partridge over the shooters at their eight guns with 600 birds a day. Includes that overlooks the property as herds of assigned pegs set about 15-30 yards down accommodations, meal, wines and red stag and fallow deer move in the Madrid transfers. www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 23 NORTHERN IRELAND

baronscourt estat e

Pheasant and Duck

ombine the experience of life experience the lifestyle and hunting on one of Ireland's truly special estates with a traditional driven of royals at Baronscourt Estate Cpheasant hunt, all shared by a group of like-minded adventurers, and you royalty from the 14th century onwards. stands are located near three lakes in truly have a trip of a lifetime. This is the Recently it has been renovated with the Baronscourt Valley, making truly a experience you can expect when you new furnishings and artifacts depicting dramatic and unique backdrop for driven join Trek on our Ireland adventure at the style for which it was originated, hunts. Our line of shooters will enjoy Baronscourt Estate, which we are hosting albeit with modern appliances and three days hunting all at Baronscourt October 5-9, 2020. technology. This is truly a family home Estate, consisting of two days of 300 with eight bedrooms, extensive library, bag allotment for mallard and pheasant Baronscourt Estate, situated in the game rooms, living room, informal and and a 300 bag day of pheasant only. beautiful countryside of County Tyrone, formal dining areas and various other is home to the Duke of Abercorn, who beautiful common area spaces. In addition to this incredible shoot, along with son Lord Jamie Hamilton, We have arranged a wonderful optional serve as wonderful hosts to a handful of The Estate consists of 5,000 acres local tour for non-hunters that includes groups during the fall hunting season. featuring some 20 different drives for a tour of the grounds, costal area and This magnificent Georgian home was Ringed-neck pheasant and mallard ducks. local handicrafts. If your time permits constructed in the mid-1600’s and Each drive is distinctive, delivering guns Trek can also arrange an extended trip to adorned with original paintings of challenging opportunities. Some hunting include the entire Emerald Isle. Reaching Baronscourt is easy with daily flights into Dublin and Belfast followed by a private two-hour transfer.

The price for this spectacular adventure is £11,500 per hunter. This includes two days of 300 pheasant/ducks and one day of 300 pheasant only presented to a line of eight guns at Baronscourt Estate, four night’s accommodations with all gourmet meals, beverages and alcohol that is to include some fine wines from the Duke’s cellar!

Non-hunting guests are welcomed at Baronscourt at no additional charge. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required.

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south dakota upland game

Pheasant, Partridge & Grouse

ocated just an hour northeast from Pierre, PNF is essentially trek is proud to offer this trio of America's three different lodges in one using aL footprint of over 45,000 square feet finest upland game hunting lodges all with single room status. The Main Lodge was initially built in 1992 and cattle and game management. With over Tumbleweed Lodge through the years of tremendous growth 150,000 trees planted and managing Nelson continued to expand the Main cropland exclusively for wildlife, Of the three lodges we mention Firesteel not only offers excellent here, we have had more history with pheasant hunting, but their Hungarian Tumbleweed and are happy to continue Partridge and Sharptail Grouse are an a relationship going back 16 years or excellent addition to a great program. more. Don Bollweg and son Michael, There are three buildings offering 22 along with their wives figured out 30 guest rooms and housing 28 lucky years ago that they were going to be hunters. Food and service is top notch second to none in the hosting of hunters. and you simply cannot go wrong with This is truly a family business with a a visit to Firesteel for your group of relaxing atmosphere that so many enjoy Lodge to 12 rooms and including a friends or family. Price is $4,895 (two year after year. With 12,000 acres of spectacular African room that could very perfectly balanced crops and shelter well be the best lounge in South Dakota. where pheasant, grouse and partridge PNF has over 12,000 acres of prime can sustain their growth, Tumbleweed hunting land and can provide clients operates quality hunts year after year. with as much as they wish to hunt. This It’s easy to reach! Tumbleweed as it is a tremendous destination for high-end corporate groups. Prices starting from is only 45 minutes from Pierre. Price $5895.00 per person based on a group is $4,395 per person (two hunters) of six and include four nights single and include four nights double room room accommodations with meals, accommodations with meals, three three days guided hunting a limit of five days guided hunting with a limit of five pheasant a day and much, much more. hunters) and include four nights double pheasant a day. room accommodations with meals, three days guided hunting a limit of five firesteel creek lodge pheasant a day. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm your spot. This wonderful ranch is located near the town of Isabel just west of the Missouri River. Owned and operated by the Lindskov Family since 1934, Firesteel is a still a working ranch with many thousands of acres devoted to farming, 25 ARGENTINA – LA PAMPA

poitahue ranch

Red Stag

stancia Poitahue is truly a free range hunting paradise with an unparalleled argentine experience for endless Calden forest, lush green the spot-and-stalk big game hunter plains,E and sloped sand dunes providing the habitat Red Stag need to thrive. high-volume doves creating plenty of stories and advice with hunters including Located in the target rich province of excitement in itself. Hunting is at its his love of bow hunting. La Pampa, this mixture of varied terrain peak during the rutting offers unique scenery for a natural period of mid-March hunting experience and opportunity through April when stags to take a medal stag on almost will display their roar 40,000 acres of complete free range. but hunting can be done through May. Due to the Trek is promoting a no size limit package immense size of Poitahue for free range Red Stag, which gives you and its location, they an incredible opportunity to harvest are able to customize a world-class stag without regard for hunts to fit most anyone extra trophy fees. Should you tag out regardless of physical early, Poitahue offers other species like abilities. Blackbuck, Water Buffalo, Axis and Fallow deer, European Boar, and several Built in the early 1900’s, varieties of goats and rams. Poitahue has the nostalgia of a lovely old estancia but refurbished Estancia Poitahue continues to innovate A large dove roost is close by should offering all the amenities of home Argentina’s big game market simplifying you prefer to shoot an afternoon of including comfortable beds, relaxing logistics to now incorporate an exclusive atmosphere and even charter flight from Buenos Aires’ Wi-Fi. As is the case international airport directly to Santa with every estancia Rosa La Pampa. Within 90 minutes Trek represents in of landing in Santa Rosa, you will be Argentina, the food pulling through Poitahue’s gate. The and level of service program is seven nights with six full is first rate. Seasoned days hunting on a one-to-one guide to manager, Santiago hunter basis. Rossi is a fixture each season lending his Pricing for this hunt is $6,850 per hunter expertise of hunting including one free range stag, round- and guiding the world trip charter from BA, lodging, hunting, while also sharing his meals, wine, beer and trophy cleaning.

26 www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 ARGENTINA – PATAGONIA

algar safaris

Free Range Red Stag

or the sportsman looking to A genuine free-range, no size limit red stag hunt the beauty of Patagonia without the physicality of the hunt within the majestic setting of Patagonia interiorF Andes, Algar’s 65,000 acres of diverse terrain is your ticket. Trek is worthy of taking. grand fireplace in the cozy living room. has partnered with Algar to provide an exclusive package on a true free Algar Lodge is quite possibly the finest The hunt is based on five full days range, no size limit hunt targeting large big game lodge in Patagonia. Located with six night’s lodging at Algar. Red Stag from March through June. about an hour north of San Carlos de Bariloche is serviced daily with Bariloche, the lodge lies among the flight from Buenos Aires where Trek If you tag out early, no worries as you can shadows of the Andes in a beautiful representatives will be on hand to help choose to à la carte and hunt a variety valley where you can spot stag roaming with all transfers and clearing of firearms. of other species including fallow & axis through the front windows. Renovated The trip fee is $7,295/hunter on a one- deer, Pere David’s deer, European boar, a few years ago to now include six for-one hunter to guide basis in single and several varieties of sheep & goats. deluxe bedrooms all with private baths, accommodations with a 50% non- Algar’s expert guides will be with you you will enjoy fine Argentine Malbecs refundable deposit required. every step of the way affirming if a stag after a successful day’s hunt next to the

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k wa l ata wilderness

Kudu, Wildebeest, Impala, Blesbuk & Warthog

nimal quality, accommodations, mark a number of coveted plains game and logistics are all criteria that should be considered when trophies off your treklist at kwalata exploringA African plains game options. Good news for you...Kwalata Wilderness Unlike the typical African plains, the game you have taken and the famous has great quality of animals, deluxe Kwalata is more mountainous providing South African wine. accommodations and is one of the most elevation and a landscape mix that conveniently located plains game lodges assures unique scenery for a truly wild Trek has promoted a trip that starts with in South Africa. Owner Reinhard Heuser hunting experience and a welcome your arrival in Johannesburg South Africa and PH Jaco Strauss have offered Trek challenge over 32,000 acres. Valamanzi where a Kwalata Wilderness representative an exclusive package to include a seven- is our main camp and lodge located in will meet you. They will help you clear day safari for a Kudu, Blue Wildebeest, the African bush on a small river that customs and all formalities then transfer Impala, Blesbuk, and Warthog. provides a quiet and peaceful atmosphere. you the three hours to the lodge. Over seven full days, you will stalk game by day There are over twenty plains game species You will stay in one of the three cozy and enjoy Jaco’s many stories by night. you may wish to add to your package and chalets complete with two bedrooms, a you can even hunt four of the "Big Five" bathroom and lounge area. Built on stilts This is a place where you arrive as clients, at Kwalata. Trek chose Kwalata because of overlooking the river and connected by but leave with lifelong friends. Pricing for the abundance of game available and the walkways, Valamanzi offers a very unique the 1x1 hunter to guide package is $7,700 excellent PH’s on staff with each going setting for an African safari. The cuisine per hunter and $6,975 per hunter on a above and beyond making sure you have is one of the best parts of your stay at 2x1 ratio. A 50% non-refundable deposit a chance to harvest your animals. Kwalata with many meals consisting of required to secure a date.

28 www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 NEW ZEALAND – SOUTH ISLAND

manuka point lodge

Red Stag & Tahr

erious hunting demands a serious outfitter. Don Patterson of Manuka stalk your way through 18,000 acres of Point Lodge rests his reputation ofS integrity, professionalism, reliability pristine, trophy-producing wildlands and consistency. It’s here, on New Zealand’s South Island, where pristine mountain meadows, abundant trophy species, quality accommodation, skilled professional guides, and warm hospitality all combine to create a classic stalking experience. The hunting at Manuka Point exhilarates the spirit and is performed in the heart of a well-known trophy producing area near the Main Divide of the Southern Alps along the Rakaia and Mathias rivers. You will have access to over 18,000 acres where you and your professional guide will use spot and stalk tactics over rolling hills and flats of manuka bushes to get within 200 yards of your target to take a shot off traditional shooting sticks.

At heart, Manuka Point Lodge an authentic hunting lodge with stunning alpine views from every window. The walls of the lodge display successes of the hunt, and the whole ambience is one of comfort, awe, anticipation and Trek has arranged a five night, four day is promoting two different big game excitement. The lodge has three private hunting trip starting with your arrival packages consisting of either a hunt guest bedrooms each with en suite into Christchurch on the South Island. for one Red Stag (SCI 358-375) or a baths. There is a large family room with combination hunt for Red Stag (SCI a cozy fireplace along with a separate The staff of Manuka Point will be on 358-375) & Tahr. Pricing for the stag only dining room where Don’s wife Julie will hand to meet you, help you through package is $9,950 per hunter with the stag prepare the delightful meals. Manuka customs and clear your rifle before & Tahr combo package price $14,950 per Point Lodge is the perfect place to relax departing on the two-hour transfer hunter. A 50% non-refundable deposit and plan the finer details of your hunt. west to Manuka Point Lodge. Trek will secure your spot at Manuka Point.

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free-range cape buffalo

Cape Buffalo, Sable, Reedbuck & Eland

f all the big game hunting done in Africa, one of the most the opportunity of a lifetime to pursue challenging and rewarding trophiesO is the Cape buffalo. The the highly coveted cape buffalo Zambezi Delta in Eastern Mozambique is home to some of Africa’s oldest and eastern coast, adjoined by the Marrameu camp used originally by Portuguese toughest “Dagga Boys” and one of the Complex and Zambezi River Delta. hunters in the early 60’s and renovated last remaining 100% true free range This area combines 4,000,000 acres to more modern standards with private African hunting areas. It is here that of tropical savannahs, sand forests and bathrooms and comfortable beds. long-time Trek outfitter, Mark Haldane swamplands and the best equipment and Hunters have enjoyed this setting as and his Zambezi Delta Safaris has guides in the business will be on hand to it appeals to the glory days of African built a world-renowned reputation of assure your hunt is successful and safe. Safaris and proof that they still exist. having the finest and most challenging Hunters will fly into Johannesburg and Cape Buffalo experiences on the Dark Due to sound game management overnight followed by a flight the next Continent. practices and positive results because morning to Beira MOZ and then charter of it, Zambezi Delta Safaris has these into camp where your hunt begins. Haldane holds two of the most pristine areas under lease until 2025. Mungari buffalo hunting concessions in all of is the main camp. It is a very popular While Cape Buffalo is the star of the Africa in Coutada 11 and 12 near the and traditional east African Tented style show, the amount of plains game here is a nice encore. There are over 20 popular species of plains game ranging from the tiny Livingston’s Suni to herds of beautiful Sable, tons of Reedbuck and the largest land antelope, Eland.

Mozambique is regarded as a great value for all animals and combined with the sheer amount of free-range acreage; it has become more popular than ever. Trek’s package is ten full days of hunting with eleven nights in camp.

Price for the one-to-one hunter/guide safari is $15,200 per hunter including one buffalo, lodging, meals and drinks. A 50% non-refundable deposit required to secure a date.

30 www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 fishing BRAZIL

Amazon Floating cabins Peacock Bass Safari Camps

mazon peacock bass fishing adventures have been a perennial new camp, new waters for anglers seeking favorite among Trek clients since Awe launched our first program in Brazil the ultimate amazon peacock bass adventure nearly 40 years ago. The enduring popularity of Trek’s Brazil adventures is is always the quality of your experience. push out from the main artery of the Rio easy to understand, as few destinations on Trek adds value to your adventure by Negro tributary and spread throughout earth provide the unique combination of staying educated on water levels and their the Brazilian rainforest, it is more cost hard-hitting freshwater fishing action and impact the fishing, assisting with securing effective for most outfitters to serve clients sense of mystique one experiences on the your flights, organizing optional tours in utilizing existing assets than to explore Amazon River. Manaus to enhance your experience, and developing new ones. through the care we take to ensure the The reason clients continue to trust quality of each aspect of your adventure. Trek has always understood that long- Trek with planning their Amazon term success in our business requires adventures after so many years is also The Amazon’s Rio Negro tributary continual exploration and program easily understood. While there is no has long been the premier hotspot for development to ensure our clients trust shortage of outfitters selling fishing anglers targeting trophy peacock bass. us as their adventure travel partner. Over trips to Brazil, our company’s priority While untold thousands of ventricles the past four decades, Trek has made a number of expeditions into Brazil to locate new, high-potential options for our clients seeking big peacock bass action and Amazonian adventure.

A few years back, Trek identified what we consider to be the absolute best and most unique way to target trophy peacock bass anywhere: remote fly-in floating cabins. Trek partnered with local expert Tuco Carvalho to establish our Single Occupancy Amazon Floating Cabins program, which has been such a smash hit that demand has grown to exceed space available in our existing camp.

Those who have fished with Tuco before know very well his enthusiasm for delivering an authentic experience tailored for the American market, as well

32 www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 as his commitment to meeting the high experience is a safari on the water; you are you both an intimate experience and standards set by Trek. literally in the bush, in close proximity optimal opportunities to cast to hungry to wildlife only found in the rainforests fish. The camp will move frequently Tuco spent the past season scouting for of Brazil, but with creature comforts like during each trip, allowing our anglers to new productive waters, identifying an queen beds and air conditioning. fish new waters almost every day. area known as Rio Areia Branca, where he secured the exclusive rights to open a new Our clients who have fished several times While you will be fishing in the jungles of camp for the 2020-21 season. This new in Brazil on both mothership and other the Amazon, groups arrive into Manuas, camp will provide us with more flexibility floating camps unanimously tell us that Brazil and stay overnight in order to for clients seeking specific dates for both the total experience provided by Tuco make an early charter flight to camp the six-day and four-day trips. and his team is far and above all others. following morning. The team is knowledgeable and friendly, Tuco will provide all rods (TFO), reels serving clients with a can-do attitude. Despite the considerable investment (Shimano) and lures, providing a true fly required to establish this new camp, there in and fish experience. The camp’s guide The season for the new camp will start will be no rate increase for the 2020-21 staff is also trained to accommodate fly earlier than that of our existing camp, season. The single occupancy price is anglers seeking the ultimate cast-and- beginning in early October and running $5,995/angler for six days of fishing and smash experience. through February due to traditionally low $4,995 for four fishing days. water on this stretch of river. The floating cabin configuration provides This price is not inclusive of airfare, unmatched portability that allows us With only six anglers in camp and gratuities, or items of personal nature and to continue to explore new waters and exclusive use of these new waters, pressure a 50% non-refundable deposit is required deliver clients deep into the hot spots. This on the fishing will remain low, ensuring to confirm your spot. MEXICO – YUCATAN

grand slam fishing lodge Bonefish, Tarpon & Permit

rand Slam Fishing Lodge (GSL) is uniquely positioned premier saltwater flats fishing for anglers of as a world-class flats fishing Glodge that is also extremely hospitable to all skill levels at this tropical hideaway casual anglers. With easy travel logistics from the U.S., high value trip pricing the experienced guides and world-class flats fishing, GSL is here will put you on fish, consistently one of Trek's most popular and lots of them. There angling destinations. are many other species to target like large snook, Ascension Bay holds some of the most barracudas, snapper, and expansive and productive saltwater plenty of reef species. flats on earth; and here you'll find some of the world's largest permit, as The lodge's 25' pangas are well as enormous schools of bonefish. stable in the shallow flats, The Holy Grail of flats fishing is the have a wide casting area feat of landing a bonefish, tarpon on the flat bow, and a poling platform located on the water's edge within the and permit in the same day. This is at the back for sighting fish. They easily Sian Kaan Biosphere Reserve, at the the flats Grand Slam, and while an slip through the canals in the mangroves southern part of the Yucatan Peninsula. angler's chances of accomplishing to quiet lagoons where tarpon lurk. Each Off the water, relax in your beachfront this feat are as good, or better, here panga is outfitted with 40-to-60-hp villa, complete with air conditioning, than any place, the feat is more akin engines to access remote spots in the bay king-sized beds, satellite television, to a hole-in-one than a slam dunk. and get you in quick if rain clouds loom. and wrap-around deck and locking rod racks. For anglers with less extreme appetites, The lodge itself is an incredible property, GSL is only 3 and a half hours south of Cancun Airport, which is serviced by most major airlines from across the U.S. Peak season is October – June. Choose between three days of fishing ($2,535/ angler), four days of fishing ($3,135/ angler) or five days of fishing ($3,735/ angler) based on double occupancy of room and boat. GSL also runs low season specials, so please contact Trek if you can travel July – September. Trek requires a 50% non-refundable deposit to secure space.

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Havana-zapata package

Tarpon & Bonefish

ver the past year, requirements for U.S. citizens traveling to Trek and our cuban partners have worked to Cuba have again changed considerably.O What has not changed restructure this program to ensure compliance is Trek's commitment to providing an opportunity for our clients to enjoy a the Palaciode los Capitanes Generales In addition to the normal tours, your sensational Cuban angling and cultural and National Art and Revolution. You professional guide will offer unique experience in a fashion that is 100 percent will be driven along the scenic Malecon insight to the local culture with visits to legally compliant. in 1930s-50s model American cars, places like Old Havana where homes and offices called paladares have been Our Cuban partners have worked renovated into eclectic restaurants relentlessly to restructure the and bars. program to ensure compliance of the U.S. Office of Foreign Driving south from Havana along Assets Control. This work has the National Highway we begin allowed Trek to seamlessly fulfill our fishing adventure on the our clients' demand for a Cuban Hatiguanico River for snook and adventure. tarpon using 16-foot Bass Trackers. A typical Hatiguanico tarpon is in You’ve likely heard that in many the 15-50 lb. range, ideal size for ways it looks as if time stopped in a thrilling light tackle challenge! the late 1950s in Cuba’s capitol city of Havana. Vintage American cars, Cruising further south we end the eclectic mix of architectural up in the town of Playa Larga on styles, cigar-chomping gentlemen the shores of the Bay of Pigs, the in fedoras— Cuba offers all of location of the U.S. invasion of these things and far more. This exiles against Fidel Castro in 1961. is a hospitable, traveler-friendly Here we stay in a small hotel and environment, and the cultural traverse a scenic dirt road to Las experience Havana offers remains Salinas Flats for two days in pursuit unspoiled and authentic. of bonefish, permit and tarpon.

Our most popular package Prices start at $3,550pp, based on involves a stay and private tours sharing room and boat. Trip fee for two days in Havana, followed by observe how Cubans roll their cigars and includes accommodations, meals, tours, three days fishing just two hours south of pay homage to Ernest Hemingway at his guided fishing, and transfers. Havana in Zapata National Park. While favorite Havana hangout, El Floridita. in Havana, we will visit museums like www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 35 BELIZE

ambergris cay & El Pescador

Bonefish, Tarpon & Permit

ocated just 18 miles off the Belizean coast and 35 miles from chase the inshore slam across pristine Belize City, Ambergris is a funky islandL where t-shirts, shorts and sandals saltwater flats and belize's barrier reef are all you need to pack. Those of you who love to fish and dive/snorkel will A sample trip involving particularly enjoy a visit here. Bonefish, a stay at Banyan Bay permit, tarpon, snapper, barracudas and Villas for four nights many more species make their home and fishing three days on the flats and Belize Barrier Reef that is $1850.00 per angler extends all the way down its 25-mile that includes a 2BR coastline. condo, breakfast, lunch and flight BZE-SPR. Trek can offer a variety of outstanding 50% non-refundable accommodations depending on the deposit is required to dynamics of the group and have the book your trip. best network of guides on the island. Most get around town via golf cart, El Pescador pelagic fish, the flats north and south where there are a number of small, cool for bones, permit and tarpon and on restaurants and bars. Getting there is as This full-scale fishing lodge opened its calm days they can reach the mainland easy as taking any one of a number of doors in 1974 when Ambergris had for excellent options for larger tarpon daily flights into Belize City followed by few roads and a fourth of its current and snook. a 10-minute flight to San Pedro Town. population of 18,000. It has thrived during the last 44 years Accommodations include a choice of a and was purchased and beautiful room in the main lodge or an entirely renovated by upgrade to one of EP’s deluxe villas with Ali Gentry and her late exotic hardwood floors and are furnished brother Logan in 1997. with lovingly handcrafted furniture of tropical hardwoods, bamboo, or Today El Pescador offers traditional wicker. Amenities include anglers the complete three pools, massage center, two dining package with superior rooms, bar and small gym. accommodations, food and equipment. Their Prices start at $2595.00 per angler, two location just north to a boat and room. A variety of excellent of San Pedro Town upgrades are available here including allows anglers to fish seaside villas with single rooms and the Barrier Reef for balcony views.

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turneffe flats lodge

Bonefish, Tarpon & Permit

or more than three decades, enjoy a premier experience casting to large Turneffe Flats has been known as one of the world’s finest saltwater schools of bonefish and stalking permit from Fdestinations. Their diverse fishery, with the opportunity to land bonefish, permit the platform of a flats skiff and tarpon on any given day, sets Turneffe Flats apart from other destinations. mahogany bar and dining room as well 90-minute boat transfer to the atoll. Turneffe’s crystal clear, wadeable flats as tackle and gift shops. Price starts at $2,650.00 per person make bonefishing a consistent mainstay sharing boat and room and includes of our fishing. Turneffe is also one of a To reach Turneffe you need only to fly three days fishing, room, meals, fishing select group of saltwater destinations into Belize City where you will take a and boat transfer. offering anglers the opportunity to experience the excitement of casting to tailing permit every month of the year. Additionally, Turneffe is home to large, migratory tarpon between April and October with resident tarpon caught throughout the year.

If diving and snorkeling are also of interest, Turneffe is a virtual playground as Belize’s atolls are consistently rated among the world’s best diving destinations and Turneffe Flats is ideally located to take advantage of all of the best sites on the atolls. They offer great flexibility in their programs, travel with small groups and dive places like The Blue Hole and Lighthouse Reef.

Turneffe features eight beachfront cabanas, a 3BR Reef villa and another 3BR Garden Villa to allow flexibility for any group size. Amenities include a pool, upper and lower decks in the main common area with expansive views, a

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andros mothership

Bonefish

he first morning you wake up aboard this luxury yacht, moored experience andros' incredible flats fishing at epicenter of one of earth's premierT flats fishing destinations, you by private yacht, away from the crowds might think you are dreaming. This 74' Hatteras Andros mothership program is bird and sea life. Miles of wadeable is by enduring long, boat rides from not a dream; it is, however, a dream Trek sand flats, mangrove-lined creeks, and a southeastern Andros or even longer angling destination that takes the live- zigzags of countless islets create a home runs from the North and Middle Bights. aboard lifestyle to the highest possible level. for schools of bonefish that can color acres of flats shimmering silver. The While being out on the flats always takes This program provides a rare destination plentiful population of resident tarpon top billing, why not hang-out, relax, eat, fishing opportunity where your group, not lay up in the creeks and on the outer drink, and sleep in unmatched comfort a lodge or a guide, is running the show for Grand Bahama Bank, then roam across and style. The ship's outstanding crew— the full duration of this four or five day the white-bottomed flats with the tides. professional captain, gourmet chef, and fishing program. As well, you will enjoy your fishing guides are all focused on a personal attention, unmatched comfort, These masses of fish swim in waves that premier client experience. At the end of gourmet cuisine and those incredible ripple the water across a hundred square the day, you can swap angling stories on Androsian sunsets. yards, while bigger fish cruise the edges the open upper deck while sipping your of sand bars that drop off into turquoise favorite beverage and watching the sunset. Here, in the remote southwest part of cuts. You'll encounter no lodges or Andros, is a pristine saltwater wilderness, other anglers while fishing here, as the Enjoy artistic presentations of just-caught uninhabited and wild, bursting with only other way to access this region seafood and locally grown produce in the spacious air-conditioned lounge cabin. Sleep peacefully in the well-appointed en suite Master or VIP staterooms.

The Andros Mothership can be reached by taking both commercial and charter flights from Ft. Lauderdale and Nassau, Bahamas into Congo Town. The regular trip price is $5,800 for four nights and three and a half days fishing, including everything on board the yacht except tips and personal items. We are offering a significant discount price of $4,650 for February 5-9, 9-13 and 13-17. The yacht can accommodate four to six anglers. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required. 38 www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 COSTA RICA

crocodile bay lodge

Billfish, Roosterfish, Tuna & Dorado

he Southern region of Costa Rica offers, without a doubt, the an ideal adventure for anglers who want to greatest variety of species of fish Tto be found in all of Central America. explore the natural beauty of costa rica Trek is proud to represent Crocodile Bay Lodge, located in the middle of advantage of not only this abundant more, you are in the blue water, trying this ecologically diverse paradise. Lodge fishery but to make available to his guests your luck on sails, marlin dorado and manager Todd Staley has a fleet of 24' the majesty of this natural phenomenon. huge yellow fin tuna. center consoles to access the numerous inshore hot spots for monster grouper, This lodge has been a great fit for In addition to their 24' Boston Whalers, Cuberra snapper and roosterfish. And folks who love fishing, but are also perfect for the inshore fishing and short you can easily scoot out to deeper water interested in exploring the natural runs to the blue water, CBL also offers for sails, marlin, dorado and yellow fin beauty of Cost Rica. Over the years upgrades to 35' Striker boats for the tuna. the lodge has even added a full spa, so ultimate in comfort. The peak season is for the traveling family, this is a must December-May for the mix of inshore The Osa Peninsula is home to the do as we have something for everyone. and offshore action, but as the inshore Corcovado National Park, deemed species are indigenous to the area, you by National Geographic as the most The crown jewel of CBL remains the can enjoy serious rod bending here on biologically intense place on Earth in fishing program, as within ten minutes a year round basis. Our standard trip is terms of biodiversity, it is just amazing of the boat launch, you can be hooking for five days and four nights with three and a must see. The owner of Crocodile into a mammoth rooster fish, grouper days of salt water action for a per person Bay, after visiting this beautiful area, had and toothy Cuberra snapper, right by trip fee of $2,895.00, based on double a vision of constructing a lodge to take the Matapalo Rock. In just half an hour occupancy.

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zancudo lodge

Billfish, Roosterfish, Tuna & Dorado

ocated on the shores of the Golfo Dulce in southern Costa Rica, With over 70 world records under its belt, Zancudo Lodge has provided aL slam dunk fishing adventure to zancudo invites you to come make your mark Trek anglers for over 25 years. Lodge owners Gregg and Goldine Muffson 40 minutes from the mouth of the gulf, The Muffson's have elevated this will be your hosts on this five day, you can easily be boating sails, marlin, lodge into the #1 spot on Travel four night trip with three days of non dorado and triple digit sized yellow fin. Advisor, and with over 70 world stop inshore and offshore fishing. records under their belts, this is Playa Zancudo is on the peninsula that Our crew of local captains has plied now the top lodge in Costa Rica. Costa Rica shares with neighboring these prolific waters for over 20 years Panama, an area mostly jungle and a bit and know every nook and cranny. Our five day, four night trip offers three of agriculture. In addition to the lodges standard 28' full days of fishing. The $3,595 per center consoles, Zancudo also offers person trip fee is based on double The lodge sits on the shores of the Golfo upgrades to fish one of their brand new occupancy and covers pretty much Dulce, home to indigenous species like 32' Contenders, sure to get you into the everything except international airfare. roosterfish, mammoth grouper and fish in speed and comfort. Our travel professionals can help you giant, toothy Cuberra snapper. Just 30- there.

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casa buen dia

World-Class Blue-Water Angling in an Upscale Resort Setting

os Suenos is renowned as the billfish capitol of the world, and here, you stalk saltwater giants by day and stay at truly never know what might strike nextL at the end of your line. During this our spacious resort house hideaway five-day, four-night experience, you will enjoy two full days of chasing marlin, capital city, San Jose, just an hours town of Jaco, which offers an abundance sailfish, dorado and yellowfin tuna, as well drive on a scenic mountain road. The of dining options. as private accommodations at Casa Buen trip we are offering is a five day, four Dia, located within the Los Suenos Ocean night adventure with three full days Pricing starts at $2,425.00 per person, and Golf Resort on the picturesque of saltwater action. From the marina based on a group of 4 in a 3 bedroom central Pacific Coast. here at Los Suenos, you will normally condo and $3,150.00 per person for a head to the nearby Herradura Banks, group of four in our four-bedroom casa. While the four-bedroom Casa Buen Dia the ledge where the big boys hang out. Prime fishing season is upon us so please offers your group peaceful tranquility, Although sails, marlin and dorado are call for current availability and details. including a private pool, the Los the main targets here, you will Suenos Resort on the central Pacific likely also encounter triple- coast provides an array of amenities, digit sized yellow fin tuna. including an 18-hole championship golf course. For the duration of your Closer to shore, grouper, rooster stay, you'll have full use of a golf cart fish and the toothy cuberra to explore the resort's many bars and snapper abound. Many clients restaurants, or to hit the beach, spa or bring back a dorado or snapper fitness facility on your non-fishing day. to enjoy for dinner, as we can arrange for a local chef to prepare Trek's guide partners are among the a special meal if desired. very best in the region. Your group will be fishing in comfort aboard Each day starts with breakfast a 36' Hatteras, which will be well and then it is just a few minute equipped to target, battle and land fish golf cart ride to the marina from that most people only dream about. your condo, or private home. Your boat will be waiting, fully On fishing days, breakfast, lunch, outfitted with lunch, drinks and drinks and all tackle are included. Also tackle on board. Evening meals included in this package is airport are up to you, we can line up a greeting upon arrival into San Jose, Costa private chef, you can take your Rica and transportation to Los Suenos. golf cart to one of the numerous restaurants on the property, or The resort is convenient to Costa Rica’s take a short drive to the nearby www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 41 COSTA RICA — CARIBBEAN COAST

rio parismina & Silver King

Super-sized Tarpon

he eastern area of Costa Rica explore the waters of eastern Costa rica and has been a known tarpon hot spot since the early 1970’s when challenge the fierce-fighting silver king theT first commercial lodges were opened. In the almost Rica. On your 45-minute 50 years since that time, flight from San Jose to either literally thousands of anglers lodge, you'll see nothing but have enjoyed the battle with mountains, volcano’s, low these elusive, acrobatic Silver canopy jungle and banana kings. plantations.

Out of two major river Both lodges are client- systems of Costa Rica, the focused operations with high Rio Colorado near the levels of accommodations Nicaraguan border and and customer service. Silver the Rio Parismina along King, just a few miles from the central coast, flow tons the Nicaraguan boarder has of nutrients and bait fish air conditioned rooms and into the Atlantic Ocean. in room flat screens. Rio Massive schools of tarpon Parismina is just minutes gorge themselves on this from Tortuguero National foodsource, growing to Park, and there you would immense sizes in numbers will stay in comfortable you'll be hard-pressed to find rooms with fans to keep you anywhere else on the planet. plenty cool.

Our lodges are just minutes Both lodges have guide staffs upriver from these mouths, composed of local guys, some so your daily trips to and who have been there for 25- from the fishing area is plus years. The three fishing brief, you will likely still day trip at Rio Parismina be finishing your morning will run $2,695.00 per coffee when the first person and the Silver King tarpon crashes your bait. at $3,175.00 per person, based on double occupancy, This is a beautiful, relatively to include overnight in San undeveloped part of Costa Jose and in-country airfare.

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Quepos Manuel Antonio

World-Class Billfishing

uepos, Costa Rica is a rare an idyllic costa rican adventure for angling destination where the accommodations are as serious anglers, couples or families Qspectacular as the fishing action. You will experience the absolute best of both of has to offer. The next morning's flight best, each offer breathtaking views of deep these things at a value far exceeding that of from San Jose to Quepos is just 20 blue Pacific waters. self booking, through Trek's longstanding minutes. Trek representatives will be relationships and negotiated pricing. with you every step of the way to ensure Your local captain has fished these waters smooth hotel and airport transfers. his entire life and knows at the honey Now is the perfect time to plan a Costa holes. When you get back to the dock in Rica angling adventure, as prime billfish Whether flying directly into Quepos the late afternoon, our smiling staff will season is firing up. During the winter or overnighting in San Jose, the next be there to whisk you back to your hotel. months, large pods of sailfish cruise three days will be full fishing days as Evening meals are open ended, but with the waters just off the coast, providing you chase saltwater giants in some of all the options in the area, you are sure to the best window for you to swing for a the most fertile fishing grounds on find great places. sailfish, roosterfish, tuna and dorado slam. the planet. Your guide will greet you at your hotel each morning to provide The beauty of Quepos for a family trip is Over our extensive history here in your transportation to the boat launch. that this are offers so much in the way of Quepos, we have partnered with the leisure activities: white water rafting, four prime boats and captains as well as Depending on the size of your group wheelers in the mountains, zip line tours, the very best in accommodations. Our and preference, Trek will set you up in you name it, they have it. Trips start at Costa Rican partners, Flamingo Bay either a premium area hotel or one of $2,595.00 per person based on a group of Pacific Charters, have been true friends our exclusive private home aways. Our four on our five day, four night trip with with Trek, dating back over 30 years, properties are among the region's very three full days of fishing on a 31' boat. and are they the best in the business.

As Costa Rica is one of the most convenient international destinations from the U.S. for world-class sportfishing, many of our clients can reach Quepos the same day as departure. Otherwise, your Costa Rica adventure will begin with arrival into the capital city of San Jose.

In San Jose, you'll stay overnight at the Hotel Cariari, located near the best restaurants and nightlife Costa Rica

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maverick charters

Trophy Bluewater Fishing

osta Rica is deservedly known step aboard one of maverick's renowned as the sport fishing capital of the world, and from December- "fly" boats to take on saltwater giants AprilC no place better represents that than the waters off the Central Pacific White Laurel and Mahogany, each boat possible restrictions are your imagination coast of this beautiful country. For over is meticulously hand crafted. and the availability of this beautiful 20 years, Trek clients have enjoyed the boat. She has just hit the water in warm sunny weather of Costa Rica, One of their newest creations is the Quepos so the calendar is fairly open, and specifically, the town of Quepos. beautiful 42 foot “Pacific Fly”, a boat we but you can bet that will not last long. are proud to offer as an upgrade option We have the perfect combination of to our clients this season. In addition This is the perfect opportunity to get great fishing, deluxe accommodations, to this beautiful boat, we are offering your family, or buddies together and excellent restaurants, plenty of non- customized programs using some of the come up with your dream trip scenario. fishing activities and a ground support nicest private homes in all of Costa Rica. Please contact Trek and we will make staff second to none. For many years, we your dreams come true. Pricing starts at have utilized our fleet of 31-32' boats These specialty trips are customized $3,595 per person, based on a group of with great success and although we to your exact specifications. The only four, fishing three days. will continue to represent these long time partners, we realize that Trek needs to be at the forefront with the latest and greatest, so are offering upgrades to an already strong program.

The Maverick name in the sport fishing world has become synonymous with trophy winning tournament boats, the perfect design for a true fishing machine. Several years ago, The Maverick Boat company built a factory near Quepos, where they construct cold molded fishing boats to order. Using locally grown

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casa vieja lodge

World-Class Billfishing

he Central American country of Guatemala is well known for its year round, there is no place on earth beautiful landscapes, majestic where you can raise this many sails volcano’s,T historic towns like Antigua and the famous Mayan ruins of Tikal. To that impressive line up of must do’s and must see’s, we would like to add scorching red hot sail fishing action to the list. Year round, but especially from December through May, there is not place on earth where you have the opportunity to release this number of Pacific sails.

Just 90 minutes from Guatemala City is the coastal town of Puerto Quetzal and the Casa Vieja Lodge. Casa Vieja Lodge, with a 20 double room occupancy, is home to the largest fleet of sport fishing boats in Guatemala. These boats, in the 38-4' range, are captained by a veritable “who’s who” in terms of international skippers. This crew hails from all points on the map and with this vast knowledge, they are tops in terms of bill fishing techniques and experiences.

Your adventure begins upon arrival into Guatemala City, serviced daily by all U.S. carriers. Our staff will meet you and provide the scenic transfer to the lodge. Each morning, after breakfast, you will it's Katy bar the door as double, triple and If your flight arrives into Guatemala City board the lodge vans for the two-minute quad hook ups are very common. early enough, we can arrange a detour drive to the Marina Pez Vela where your to visit Antigua, something you should captain and crew will be waiting. The With fee’s starting at just $2,930.00 per certainly do once in your life, it is a very runs to the fish vary from 5 miles to 30 as person, based on 4 anglers to the 38' interesting place and just 30 minutes off sails move constantly. No matter where boat, you cannot pass up what is sure to the main road. the sails are, our guys will find them; then be among the three days of fishing you are likely to ever encounter.

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pacific fins lodge

Bluewater Trophy Fishing

he waters off the southern Pacific coast of Guatemala are experience the delightful insanity of the considered the premier fishing groundsT for Pacific sailfish. These world's undisputed sailfish capital acrobatic fighters normally run in the 90-110 pound range, and during peak The Pacific Fins Lodge is an intimate calm seas will run from 5 to 30 or more season, daily sailfish raises can easily top resort with four, two bedroom villas. The miles as sails do tend to move around. No 30 per boat. lodge is constructed on an estuary with matter where they are, your local captain just a narrow spit of beach separating it will get you there safely and in comfort When Trek began operations in from the Pacific. In the evenings while aboard your 31' Bertram. Although Guatemala almost 25 years ago, Trek enjoying a cigar and rum by the pool, sails are the primary target here, you President Milton Hanburry and a fellow you can easily hear the waves crashing will also encounter large schools of staff member released 77 sails in just two on the nearby shore. dorado and a nice mix of tuna, skip days of fishing, highlighted by 44 sails jack and yellow fin. Marlin, though not released on the first day! The lodge visited The ocean currents that pull bait fish here in big numbers, do show up on by Milton all those years ago is still into the “bucket” just miles off the occasion, with Trek anglers in the past running on all cylinders and the sail fish Guatemalan coast lure fish of every landing blues up to 700 lbs.! numbers have amazingly never dipped. variety into these waters. Runs in slick Although our normal trip is for five day and four lodge nights with three full days of off shore action, if you feel up to the challenge, we can add as many days as you think you can handle.

With pricing starting at just $2,915 per person for a group of four anglers to the boat, this is one high volume bill fishing trip you do not want to miss. With prime season from December through May, now is the time to call to reserve your space for this adventure. A 50% deposit is required to hold your spot.

While airfare is not included, Guatemala City is serviced daily by all major carriers, our professional travel staff will be happy to find the best flights for you.

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tropic star lodge

World-Class Billfishing

ropic Star Lodge has provided the The pacific waters off panama are famed for ultimate in offshore and inshore fishing adventures for thousands holding a vast array of game fish species ofT guests for more than 50 years. Located 150 miles southeast of Panama City involves five nights and four days fishing lunch, and four course dinners. in the pristine, remote Darien Jungle; and can be taken with four anglers at Tropic Star Lodge has among the most $3,700.00 per person, based on four to a Complimentary wine is offered during fishing world records of all the premier boat, or $4,800.00 for two anglers. Prices dinner service. Sodas, iced tea and angling resorts. based on two per room and include 31’ afternoon snacks are complimentary. A

The Pacific waters here are famed for holding a vast variety of treasured species including black marlin, blue marlin and sailfish along with monster dorado, roosterfish and Cubera snapper which attract anglers from all over the world.

If you are looking to get away from it all, this is the place, as you will likely see only your partner and guests of the lodge during your stay. The lodge is situated on a hillside overlooking beautiful Piñas Bay, from here you can snorkel, kayak, bird watch, hike, or have a relaxing massage and enjoy the pool. TSL accommodates 39 guests in 19 comfortable-appointed rooms and features two bars, large restaurant and outdoor grill area for dinner under the stars. Group up to 22 guests can fish a week or as little as three days on board their fleet of ' Bertrams.

Getting to TSL involves arriving to Bertram yacht with experienced captain $660.00 charter flight/transfer fee is not Panama City for a fun evening followed and mate, first class fishing tackle, deluxe included in the package. Peak season by a next day charter flight of 90 minutes air-conditioned room with private bath is December-April. A 50% deposit is to the lodge. Our favorite package and scenic view, full breakfast, boxed required to reserve your space.

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panama paradise lodge

Trophy Bluewater Fishing

any of the most avid anglers we Explore one of international angling's best encounter still do not know about the vast abundance kept secrets for battling saltwater giants Mof fishing opportunities to be found in Panama. To that extent, we can say that this beautiful country continues to be one islands along this picturesque coastline, minutes of the coastline. Chad has a of angling's best-kept secrets. Panama Paradise Lodge is the jump fleet of 27' Contenders, the perfect size off point for some of the best mixed vessel for this type of fishing— as they Chad Marquis certainly knew about bag fishing you will find anywhere. are center consoles, you can fish from the incredible fishing off Panama every angle. and was so excited about it that he Although lots of anglers want to try their personally planned and constructed luck for a grander marlin on the famous Our adventure begins upon arrival into the Panama Paradise Lodge. Built upon Hannibal Banks, there is a all the fishing Panama City, where our partners will a hill top overlooking the numerous action you could ever want within 30 meet you and provide the 4.5 hours ground transfer. You will have time to relax with refreshments around the pool, catching your first sunset while dinner is being prepared. Each of the next three mornings, you will head out to fish for a full day, returning to the lodge in the late afternoon.

If matching wills with a giant roosterfish or Cuberra snapper is on your wish list, this is definitely the place for you. If you are feeling adventurous, you can head out to the Banks for a shot at triple-digit marlin and yellow fin tuna.

Our five-day, four-night adventures with three days of fishing start at just $2,350 per angler for four to the boat, $2,750.00 per angler for three to the boat or $3,550 for just two to the Contender. Although the inshore species are year round, the billfish tend to be the best from December-May. A 50% deposit is required to reserve your spot.

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San huberto lodge

Trout

n the late 19th century, the Olsen join us for an unforgettable experience at family migrated to Argentina from Eurpoe, settling in the northern a premier lodge in trout fishing's mecca IPatagonia Region near Junin de los Andes. this is where the family laid their claim to 40,000 acres in the foothills of the Andes. With no bridges or roads to guide them, the Olsen's forged their way through a fierce spirit to survive and some incredible fortune.

While farming and cattle kept the Olsen’s from starving, it was the introduction of trout, red deer, hares and boar that eventually made life much easier and laid the groundwork for Hosteria San Huberto, one of the finest trout lodges in Argentina. The Malleo River, one of the most productive dry fly rivers in the world, flows through the ranch's expansive acreage.

The river tumbles down from its source San Huberto is a split-level lodge with place, listening to the Malleo or taking a at nearby Lake Tromen, through San six double rooms and four single rooms hike, where you may stumble on a Red Huberto’s property, creating excellent allowing for a maximum of 16 guests Deer. It is during these moments that you dry habitat for trout that will challenge but only 12 anglers. Belying its age of 45 will understand why anglers return here expert anglers with opportunities for years with well-timed renovations and year after year. This lodge is also popular trophy-sized fish. This pristine stretch additions, the lodge has kept up with among non anglers for horseback riding, of water is also rich with opportunity for today’s demand of high quality facilities touring and shopping the local towns. anglers seeking numbers above trophies. in what we term rustic elegance. The price starts at $4695.00 per angler In addition to the Malleo, you will also Whether it is the meals that are grown and includes six nights accommodations encounter super productive rivers like or raised on property, or the Sunday full board with wines, six days guided the Alumine, Chimehuin, Collon Cura night asado about which our clients rave, fishing, and all transfers. San Huberto can as well as Lake Tromen; all teeming with your stay at San Huberto will long be be reached from Buenos Aires using daily rainbows and browns within a 45-minute remembered. You will be well rewarded flights into San Martin de Los Andes. A drive. The guides you will experience to relax and soak in the beauty of this 50% non-refundable deposit required to at San Huberto are some of the best in secure your spot. Patagonia. www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 49 ARGENTINA — PATAGONIA

Patagonia river ranch

Trout

atagonia River Ranch is a world- class fly fishing guest ranch nestled target trophy rainbow and brown trout on the banks of the legendary PChimehuin River. This lodge is ideally in six different rivers from a single lodge located in the center of the seven most productive rivers in Northern Patagonia, The Chimehuin River, which runs Quemquemtreu and the Quilquihue. providing guests a unique opportunity through the ranch, is commonly known The ranch's eight-person professional to take both rainbow and brown trout in as the finest trout stream for large fish guide staff are all native Argentine and up to six different rivers during their stay, in Northern Patagonia. The ranch’s work exclusively for PRR. while unpacking their bags only once. location, in the center of the most productive 50-mile section of this river, PRR accommodates 16 guests per For the non-fishing guest (or the angler allows guests to float and wade-fish the week in eight spacious, well-appointed needing to give his casting arm a well- “home water” from the nearest access guest suites in the main lodge and two deserved rest), the non-fishing activities point 20 miles upstream, and step off cottages, each with a breathtaking view include horseback riding, mountain the boat at the end the day 100 yards of the surrounding river valley. The biking, hiking in the Andes, cooking from the lodge. native rock and timber lodge provides classes with the master chef, and day guests with an intimate and unique trips to the charming resort town of San Aside from the Chimehuin, PRR guests setting from which to experience the Martin or nearby national parks. Three can also access some of the most famous surrounding ranch environment. full-time ranch hosts accompany our rivers in the region to include the guests on all these non-fishing activities. Caleufu, Collon Cura, Alumine, Malleo, Furnishings and decor are modeled after the classic fly fishing lodges of generations past, while providing luxuries and comforts not often found in fishing lodges around the world. This includes two chefs and a fully- accredited sommelier, and a wine cellar with the finest wines from Argentina and Chile, L’Occitane bath and body products and 500 thread-count sheets.

The adventure price is $7,200 per person and includes six nights accommodations with all meals/wines, six days fishing with tackle, six days activities for non anglers and airport transfers in San Martin de los Andes. A 50% non– refundable deposit required.

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Jurassic Lake

Trophy Rainbow Trout

he rumors of monster rainbow trout being pulled out of the The premier destination on earth for mythical waters of Jurassic Lake T(Strobel) are NOT greatly exaggerated. sight-casting monster rainbow trout In fact, if you're seeking a shot at trophy 'bow, you'll be hard-pressed to find a The accommodations and attention to big-screen television. Laguna Verde also better venue than Strobel's Estancia detail at the lodge are at the highest level. offers visitors satellite and IP telephone Laguna Verde. The lodge’s main building is a typical and free unlimited wireless Internet “estancia house,” accommodating 10- access. Laundry service is provided Trek is excited to announce a new 12 anglers per week in 10 rooms (eight twice a week, and a very attentive lodge partnership with Estancia Laguna single/two double), each equipped with staff is on call for any special needs. Verde, which provides exclusive access comfortable en suite bathrooms. to miles and miles of Jurassic/Strobel Trip options include a four-night, Lake, Barrancoso river, Moro creek The central meeting place here is a three and a half fishing day option at and over 12 smaller lakes and lagoons. spacious living room overlooking $3,700 and a five-night, four and a half For adventurous anglers looking for a Laguna Verde, where anglers relax and fishing day option for $4,500. A non- fishing trip of a lifetime, Laguna Verde enjoy cocktails, while slide shows of refundable $1,500 deposit is required is the place. the day’s adventures play on the lodge’s to reserve space.

Jurassic Lake, which was known as Strobel prior to discovery of the massive aquatic creatures that inhabit its waters, is located in a tucked away area of Patagonia in Southern Argentina. Memorable rainbows are commonly landed by guests of Estancia Laguna Verde Lodge, which is the sole lodge serving the Strobel/Barrancoso plateu area.

Estancia Laguna Verde is strategically located just by the beautiful Laguna Verde, only a cast away from the incredible trout fishing. The lodge is a product of Trek partner Luciano Alba's vision and passion for angling. Strobel's trout average 6-8 lbs., and mammoth fish between 10-15 lbs. are common.

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the parana gypsy

Golden Dorado

ome of the most exciting fishing and adventure trips Trek has ever offered hard-hitting golden dorado action and have been on mobile motherships Swhere the operation is mobile and scenic. the timeless charm of riverboat living The idea of course is to have the boats, guides and accommodations in the most fly and spin anglers alike. The range each the beautiful view of the river, wildlife, productive areas during the anglers stay, day is a far as your 17' custom boats with while enjoying a cocktail while waiting the Parana Gypsy checks all these boxes 90-horse four strokes will take you. for lunch or dinner. he Parana Gypsy and more. Plying the rich waters of the can be reached by a 2.5-hour drive from Upper Parana River of Argentina in The Parana Gypsy was built in the 90’s Buenos Aires’s Ezeiza Airport to a private search of Golden Dorado, aboard this and recently refurnished and upgraded marina on the Parana followed by a fast comfortable 70-foot tri-level catamaran to adapt to the requirements and needs boat ride to the Gypsy. Its location will is one of our most popular adventures. of fishermen, to be able to access easily be determined by weather and fishing from the fishing skiffs. The mothership conditions. Anglers may also arrive to the The upper Parana is an enormous area features four very comfortable double city of Rosario for a shorter 45-minute and is the second biggest delta in South bedrooms with en suite bathrooms with route to the marina. America after the Amazon, making it air conditioning and heating system, also one of the biggest in the world. This 24-hour electricity, TV, and comfortable The price for this amazing adventure is unique river system has a very large and twin beds. $3,250 per angler (double occupancy) complex system of marshlands, lagoons, to include five nights accommodations tributaries, creeks, and islands offering The second level has a beautiful living full board, 4.5 days guided fishing and a vast habitat for the Dorado and other room and dining room; just outside there all ground transfers. Trek requires a 50% excellent game fish that challenge both is a deck to relax and take pleasure in non-refundable deposit to secure space.

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cano negro cast & Blast

Peacock Bass, Payara & High-Volume Wingshooting

or the past 20 years, Trek wing battle exotic fish species in jungle waters shooters have flocked to the South American country of Bolivia and and blast away at bolivia's relentless doves FJorge Molina’s Las Palomas Lodge to enjoy some of the world's best dove shooting. It is only in more recent years and blast experience that includes three due to charter flights requirements. that the development of the Bolivian days of high-volume wing shooting at Las Just want to fish? Not a problem— the fishery has allowed for a truly special Palomas, along with three days of fishing three fishing day trip will run $4,095, cast-and-blast experience. at Cano Negro Lodge. again, based on groups of four anglers.

New daily, direct, non-stop flights from This is a nine-day, eight-night trip The Cast and Blast season is brief and fills Miami to Santa Cruz, Bolivia, have for a per person trip fee of $5,595, quickly so please contact Kevin at Trek to made this trip even more appealing by based on a minimum group of four book your dates. significantly reducing travel times. The comparatively short flights from the U.S., coupled with an outstanding lodge environment with a great staff and all the dove most folks can handle have made this lodge an annual Trek-list destination for hundreds of our clients.

The Cano Negro Lodge, less than 10 miles as the bird flies from the Brazilian border, has provided Trek anglers over the last decade a truly special exotic fishing experience. Peacocks up to double-digit size are plentiful and when you throw in the exciting action on exotics like Payara, Pacu, Surubi and the toothy Piranha, you have a true mixed bag. You will also encounter capybara and more caiman than you can count; if you're lucky you could spot a jaguar or indigenous marsh deer. Although we do operate a fishing program on its own from August through October, it is also during that time that we can provide our clients with a spectacular cast www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 53 CANADA

best of canada fishing

Northern Pike, Walleye & Smallmouth Bass

s we are looking out our windows at the bare trees and maybe even our partners in canada provide three snow falling, it is reassuring to knowA that summer, as always, will come. options for the regions best action With the summer time temps come great fishing opportunities for small a charter flight north to either Budd’s, or at home from the minute you hit the mouth bass, Walleye and Northern Pike the North Seal River. dock and by weeks end you will feel like and these 3 great lodges will have you family. Trip fee is $ 2,875.00 per person, covered, no matter what your fishing Although the fishing is great at all of based on double occupancy for three preference. the lodges, they all do have their niche days fishing. market. The Pine Island Lodge, family All programs use Winnipeg as their jump owned and operated by the Burgess Budd’s is just a short flight from off point and as the city has daily service family since its opening in 1950. This trip Winnipeg and this family owned lodge is from most major carriers, getting here is great for the father and son or daughter world famous for its trophy Walleye and is a snap. From that point it is either to take a family getaway for Northern, for the past 30 years has offered its clients a picturesque drive and boat trip to walleye and smallies. the tops in monster Walleye fishing. Brian and Barbara Burgesses Pine Island Dusty Budd’s father started the lodge Lodge, or an overnight in Winnipeg and Brian and Barb make you feel right and now Dusty and his family are there to make sure your trip is a memorable one. The three day fishing program will run $2,700 per person plus Canadian taxes or $3,495 for four days of fishing.

Last and certainly not least is the North Seal River Lodge. Although the newest of the 3, the Gangler family has owned and run fishing lodges for generations.

North Seal River will offer you the best in trophy sized Northern and Lunker Lake trout with shots at Grayling and Walleye. Ken Gangler will be on hand to take care of your every need. Trip fee $5,295.00 for four fishing day program.

A 50% deposit is required to reserve space at each of these outstanding lodges.

54 www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 MEXICO — LAKE EL SALTO

El Salto Angler's inn

Trophy Largemout Bass

hen the serious bass angler El salto has long been synonymous with hears of Mexico, their ears perk up as it is well documented trophy largemouth. angler's inn provides Wthat these beautiful lakes were stocked with Florid strain large mouths nearly a quarter accommodations that match the fishing of a century ago and since that time they have only gotten larger and more prolific. it is a 90-minute drive on modern highway and bar as well as airport transfers. If your Anglers Inn lodge, the brain child of Bill right to the doors of the lodge. flight arrives into Mazatlan early enough Chapman Jr., is considered by those in the on day one, the lodge will throw in that know as the top bass lodge in Mexico and This is a five-day, four-night adventure afternoons fishing gratis. Peak season we at Trek are proud to once again assist with three days of fishing action, for a per is upon us so call our office for current our clients in lining up their bass fishing person rate of just $1,965.00 per person. availability and pack your gear. A deposit trip of a lifetime. The trip rate is based on double occupancy of $1,000 per angler is required to reserve to include fishing, accommodations, meals your spot. Anglers Inn was constructed on the banks of Lake El Salto, located in the Mexican Sierra Madres. No expense was spared in the construction or staffing of this lodge as you will enjoy air conditioned rooms with private baths, daily laundry service, satellite TV and internet service for those who feel the need to stay connected.

On the fishing front, again, nothing but the best as our staff of professional guides will put you on the fish in comfort aboard one of their fleet of Tracker boats with Yamaha outboards. Most bass fishermen have and prefer to use their own equipment, the lodge does provide loaner rods, so, just pack your favorite reel. The tackle shot at the lodge will have on hand any lure you might not have thought to pack.

Anglers Inn is easy to get to as the arrival city is Mazatlan, a popular tourist destination serviced by all major carriers. From there

www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 55 OREGON — JOHN DAY RIVER

John day float Adventure

Trophy Smallmouth Bass

p in the great Northwest, Oregon, the Beaver State is our unplug for a week to chase trophy headquarters for the best small mouthU fishing you may ever encounter. smallies in this incredible angling venue This summertime trip has been a main stay for Trek clines of all ages for over a quarter of a century and is, without a Anne Scott and her staff of experienced your day with lasting fishing memories, doubt, our most popular small mouth lodge guides have led Trek anglers on our staff is floating ahead to pitch your fishing adventure. four and five-day fishing trips along camp so that when you arrive, your this 100+ mile stretch of the John Day. comfortable test is ready and the smell Over the years “Trekkies” young and not Over this time, anglers from as young as something delicious is filling the air. so young have enjoyed the brief respite five, up to folks in their early 90’s have from a fast paced world and have simply enjoyed tranquil days on the water of this While dinner is prepared, you can relax enjoyed the float down the scenic John picturesque high desert. along the bank, or, if adventurous, hike Day. Well that and the fact that they the hill sides to get a birds eye view of can easily boat 50 or more smallies in a As you are drifting the river and filling the gorgeous topography of the area, a single day. picture post card view.

This is the perfect trip for the father and son or daughter. Over the years, Trek has hosted a number of trips with three generations of anglers.

If you seek to unplug with family for a week, this is just the place. With the exception of the satellite phone kept on hand for emergencies, you will be in- communicado for the week.

Bend, Oregon is the closest town for our river put in, but many folks opt to fly into Portland, rent their own vehicle and take an extended vacation, driving the scenic trail to our rendezvous point, a great way to spend a week.

Trips start at just $1,795 per person plus park entrance fees for the three fishing day adventure. The season is brief and does fill quickly, so do not delay, call today for dates and details.

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iliamna river lodge

Trout, Salmon, Char

rek Safaris is excited to offer you an Alaskan vacation that experience the best of america's last frontier far exceeds imagination. Iliamna with exclusive lodge use for small groups RiverT Lodge offers exclusive use of the property for just eight people, an ideal opportunity for families, a group of biking, rafting, kayaking and wildlife guided fishing on the Iliamna River couples, or a band of serious anglers viewing (including Alasks's ever-present and other boat-out destinations, three seeking to enjoy an exciting Alaska bear population). Anglers will be flown to fly out days, double occupancy cabins experience at an incredible value. some of the best rivers, lakes and streams overlooking river with private bath, all in the Bristol Bay drainage using the gourmet meals and fishing equipment Trek has plied the waters of southeast safest and best pilots in Alaska. This is (waders, rods/reels, flies, lures, leaders Alaska for 40 years, so we can attest to a a key feature of this lodge, considering and line), transportation from Pedro unique opportunity when we see one. This flying in Alaska is critical to the success Bay to Iliamna River Lodge and return. lodge has built a reputation for gracious of your vacation. hospitality and ability to improvise daily, Additional fly out days are $400 per using a fleet of Beaver float planes to keep The adventure price of $7,400 per person/per day. A 50% non-refundable our group consistently on the fish. angler includes six days professional deposit required to secure reservation.

Iliamna River Lodge is ideally situated deep in the heart of Alaska’s most heralded fishing region. The lodge is nestled among a seemingly endless sprawl of pines, and as it overlooks the Iliamna River, guests have easy access to local waters that are rich with trout, salmon and char.

There are four spacious cabins with private baths and a front porch commanding fantastic views at nearby peaks and the Iliamna River. The main lodge building houses the restaurant, bar and expert personnel serving gourmet cuisine. It is a wonderful gathering place each evening and is never quiet, a true testament of a successful day!

In addition to the incredible fishing, families and couples can enjoy hiking, www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 57 ALASKA

Rainbow river lodge

Trout, Salmon, Char

he success of any fishing operation relies on three key factors; alaska has long been known as america's location, location and location. OfT course, you must have a great staff and most diverse freshwater angling destination incredible surroundings to compliment your GPS coordinates and Rainbow Bay trout in the 30 inch range and it’s a Tiger and a common dining and lounge area has that and more. Owner/operator Chad Woods drive and edge away from your affording spectacular views. Hewitt has developed what was once cabin door. Not only will you experience a good lodge into a great facility that tremendous fishing on the Copper, but Trip cost is $8,150 per angler and includes utilizes one of the best assets in Alaska, also you will be flown to the area’s best five-star meals, guiding, use of all boats the infamous Copper River. trout and salmon waters within reach of and motors, use of aircraft, all equipment their DeHavilland Beaver float planes. including rods: reels: flies and leaders, Anglers the world over have come to the flights to and from the fishing lodge and Copper to taste the honey that is one The lodge has beautiful new outside Iliamna and a seven-day Alaska non- fantastic battle after another for rainbow cabins with wonderful wood interior resident fishing license.

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African dream trip

ne of the most sought out and successful trips we have ever a ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME african ADVENTURE offered in Africa involves a Ophotographic safari to the Okavango flight to a fabulous bush lodge in a private game drives through a variety of game- Delta in Botswana, a visit to Victoria reserve within the Okavango Delta. These rich terrains. Falls in Zimbabwe and topped off with luxury tented camps are the models for all an incredible stay in Cape Town and the others as they are beautifully decorated Here, you'll enjoy private game drives surrounding vineyards. with all the amenities that wouldn’t look in open Land Rovers. Seasonal water out of place in an architecture magazine. activities can be very rewarding, to say Our journey starts with your arrival Guest rooms feature designer fittings and nothing of a hot air balloon safari. After touches of unabashed six days here, you'll fly to Victoria Falls luxury, including to stay at the historic Victoria Falls Hotel. private plunge pools You'll have two days to visit the world’s and saunas. largest falls and explore the mighty Zambezi River before flying to Cape The Okavango is Town for the final leg of this journey. the world’s largest inland delta covering Upon arrival in Cape Town, you’ll be 5,800 square miles. whisked away to the beautiful Twelve Each year, this delta Apostles Hotel, which is dramatically provides refuge for located above the Atlantic Ocean and great migrations of flanked by the majestic Twelve Apostles plains game from and Table Mountains. Here, you'll enjoy the dry hinterland, three days of activities to include a wine providing an and vineyard tour, Cape Peninsula tour, unparalleled venue Table Mountain and the waterfront. for game viewing. Cape Town is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and the Twelve Apostles to Johannesburg and a transfer to the Botswana is a natural game reserve for bar and restaurant are the town’s best, luxurious Saxon Hotel and Spa, where most animals found in southern Africa, offering superb local and international you will unwind from the transatlantic including lions, leopards, cheetahs, cuisine, expert service and a breathtaking journey. After a refreshing overnight giraffes, zebras, hippopotamuses, sunset vista. at the Saxon, you’ll be flown to Maun, rhinoceroses, African buffalo, hyenas, Botswana, where you will be met by and 22 species of antelope. Botswana also We can customize your itinerary to our African partner, Wilderness Safaris. has the largest population of elephants include other exciting destinations and in Africa. experiences to meet the trip of your In Botswana, you will be escorted to a dreams. Join us on this life-changing light aircraft for your scheduled charter Safari activities focus on day and night journey through Africa!

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tanzananian photo safari

oin Trek on an incomparable 11- a heart-pounding Tanzanian adventure with day, 10-night journey through the heart of Tanzania to experience the spectacular luxury accommodations country’sJ fascinating culture and some of the most incredible exotic game tropical archipelago of Zanzibar. Here, step of the way to help deliver the trip viewing on Earth. The itinerary for you may choose to relax on a white of your dreams. Trek can arrange for a this adventure has been meticulously sandy beach, snorkel or dive the warm, number of itinerary enhancements on crafted to ensure you will encounter a clear waters of the Indian Ocean, or the front or back end of this adventure staggering array of the region’s wildlife, visit one of Zanzibar’s signature spice to help you maximize your travel time which includes elephant herds, lions, plantations. and investment. zebra, wildebeest, buffalo and impala, among hundreds of other species. Throughout this adventure, Trek partner Please call us to start planning the representatives will be close by every Tanzanian experience of a lifetime. During our journey, will visit the regions of Arusha, Chem Chem Concession, Karatu, Northern Serengeti and Zanzibar, staying at some of the finest properties in this exceptionally diverse African nation. You’ll experience thrilling game drives at Tarangire National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti National Park, with multiple drives at each location.

The vast, rolling savannah of the Northern Serengeti is one of the world's true natural wonders. This is the hub of the great migration, where one can view the annual spectacle of a half million wildebeest on the move. For our Serengeti showstopper, you’ll step into the basket of a hot-air balloon for a breathtaking float, taking in a panoramic view of Africa's "endless plains."

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galapogos Islands Luxury Cruise Adventure

iscover Ecuador’s enchanting Galapagos Islands by engaging Join us on an exhilarating cruise through in a variety of exciting activities Don this incredible adventure. You can earth's premier nature sanctuary choose from cruises of three to seven nights onboard a luxury catamaran with observation of the island's animal species the island skies, allowing the highlands only 16 passengers or luxury cruise ships later inspired his theory of evolution. of the larger islands to remain green accommodating 20 to 100 passengers. and lush, while the sea level islands The subtropical climate of these islands and shorelines have little precipitation. The Galápagos Islands are a volcanic is temperate year round, regulated by archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, a the warm El Nino Current and the cold This period, generally called the "dry Humboldt Current, season", brings blue skies and mid-day creating two distinct showers. During this season, you may seasons. The warmest observe a large number of species around of these seasons is the islands, such as: giant tortoises, between December Humpback whales, blue footed boobies, to May when the cormorants, oystercatchers, lava lizards, sky is clear and the Galapagos hawks, masked boobies, sun is shining most swallow tailed gulls, sea lions, lava herons, of the time. brown noddies, penguins, etc. Due to the water temperature it is the perfect time If you wish to for diving, snorkeling and scuba diving. explore the amazing underwater world The period between December and May of the islands, the is considered the "warm season", during best time to visit which the climate is more tropical with Galapagos is from daily rain and cloudier skies. The ocean June to November. temperature is warmer for swimming. During this season During this time, tourists may observe destination widely considered one of the weather provides you the best chance a large number of animal species, such the world's foremost destinations for for up-close encounters with Galapagos as: marine iguanas, sea turtle, land wildlife-viewing. A province of Ecuador, famous marine wildlife. iguanas, flamingos, white-cheeked the islands lie about 1,000 kilometers pintails, masked boobies, marine iguanas, off the coast. The Galapogos' isolated From June to December, southern trade albatross, blue-footed boobies, etc. terrain shelters a diversity of plant and winds bring cooler currents north to animal species, many found nowhere else. the Galapagos. During these months, a Contact us for more information on Charles Darwin visited in 1835, and his layer of high atmosphere mist pervades creating a custom Galapagos adventure of a lifetime. 62 www.treksafaris.com 1 (800) 654 9915 ALASKA

private cruise through the inside passage

rek continually strives to provide our clients with experiences that Experience the grandeur of alaska's inside are far above and beyond the mainstream.T We count this personalized passage on an intimate cruise ship Alaskan luxury cruise program as one of our most exclusive opportunities.

We invite you to journey through the sheltered waters of Alaska’s Inside Passage with us on an intimate cruise ship. The Alaska Inside Passage is a special place with something to offer everyone, including up-close views of Alaska’s most impressive glaciers, phenomenal wildlife opportunities and relaxation.

This intimate experience allows for a private chef and fresh seafood, often caught the same day. Activities while on the water consists of fishing, hikes, kayaking, relaxing in the hot springs of Baranhoff, wildlife viewing and spectacular whale watching.

Our itineraries revolve around you, the client, with flexibility that allows some to enjoy an afternoon nap, while others explore outdoors. The Golden Eagle or Sukumi are available for charter for your family or a group of friends, or you can join with a group of up to eight guests.

No picture can adequately portray the spectacular grandeur of Alaska's natural beauty. We look forward to having you on board to experience Alaska in this truly special way.

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