Pakistan is one of the unique countries on the face of the earth that is blessed with a great variety of mountain game animals. South part of the country is home to two of these highly sought after trophy animals, Blanford urial and Sind ibex. Both species share the same habitat and live in hill country along the Kirthar range. Optimum Hunting is assertive about arranging hunting trips to the area, since its foundation.
There are daily and direct flights to Islamabad from a number of major European cities. Lufthansa and British Airways are flying to Islamabad directly from Frankfurt and London but both airports can bewith difficulties for the ones who travel with guns. Another alternative is to use a connection through Dubai or Doha by flying Emirates. But this airline requires a three day gun notice. Therefore hunters who concludes their hunts earlier than planned may have to spend a few days in Islamabad before they board for the flight. When considered all, Turkish airlines seems to be one of the best options for this destination as there are direct flights from Istanbul to Islamabad four times a week.
The guests will be met by one of our representatives at the airport and will be escorted to the domestic airlines terminal after the passport control and gun formalities are complete. There is a good number of flights to Karachi during the day hours and the flying time is about two hours. Our rep will accompany you during this flight also. Once in Karachi, guests will have to take about a three hour drive to get to the camp.
Both animals inhabit the the hills of Kirthar range that extends about 190 miles from north to south. We arrange our hunts in two separate areas on this mountain chain and both can be reached within a 3 hour drive from Karachi airport. Hunting takes places at altitudes between 500-1200 mt (1,650’-4,800’).
The day starts very early. After the breakfast hunter takes a short ride of about 30-40 minutes in a comfortable 4×4 truck to get to the hunting area. Since the animals are in good numbers, it does not take very long before the first bands of rams or billies are spotted. Once the desired size ram or billie is located a last stalk will be executed.
The hunting period runs from October through the end of March. However early and late season hunts are not so much recommended because of warm weather conditions. Therefore months of December and January would be the best time to hunt in this area as the weather conditions will be at its best. During this period temperature may be between +10/+20 C (+50/+70F)at day time and a bit cooler at night.
Hunters are accommodated in guest houses owned by the ruler families of both areas. These villas are quite comfortable with the availability of hot shower and television etc.
Since both species share the same habitat, it is not uncommon to hunt both animals in a single day. However 4 hunting days should be spared for both species to be on the safe side.
Day 01: Arrive in Islamabad, custom handling, fly to Karachi (2 hours), drive to the area (3 hours), overnight in the guest house.
Day 02-05: Hunt Blanford Urial and Sind Ibex.
Day 06: Drive back to Karachi and fly to Islamabad and home.
The hunting period runs from October through the end of March. However early and late season hunts are not so much recommended because of warm weather conditions. Therefore months of December and January would be the best time to hunt in this area as the weather conditions will be at its best. During this period temperature may be between +10/+20 C (+50/+70F)at day time and a bit cooler at night.
Hunters are accommodated in guest houses owned by the ruler families of both areas. These villas are quite comfortable with the availability of hot shower and television etc.
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