Glen Guinea Lodge

The Ultimate South African Wingshooting Adventure

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Just two hours south of Johannesburg, Glen Guinea Lodge delivers one of the most complete wingshooting experiences in South Africa—wild birds, varied terrain, and exceptional hospitality, all within minutes of the lodge. Our HQ for this thrilling experience is the newly renovated Glen Guinea Lodge, located just 2.5 hours from Johannesburg and set amidst an idyllic expanse of diverse wildlife habitat.
Spend your mornings walking behind well-trained pointers for guinea fowl, francolin, spurfowl, and quail. Hunt decoyed waterfowl including Egyptian goose, spur-winged goose, and teal. And for those who want high-volume action, nearby sunflower fields provide outstanding dove and pigeon shooting.

You will fly into Johannesburg, where Trek can arrange a partner representative to transfer you to the Hotel InterContinental Johannesburg, a safe short 225 feet walk from the bustling OR Tambo Airport terminal building after clearing customs. It is a great location for a short overnight stay.

The following morning, a member from Glen Guinea Lodge will pick you up in the lobby of the hotel and transfer you about 2 hours and 20min south to the lodge. Upon arrival you’ll be greeted by the team and shown to your rooms. After a wonderful lunch, you’ll head out for the first afternoon shoot.

During the stay, you’ll have the opportunity to hunt a true South African mixed bag hunt of doves, pigeons, upland birds with professionally trained bird dogs (Helmeted Guineafowl, Swainson’s Spurfowl, Orange River Francolin, and Common Quail), and waterfowl (Egyptian Goose, Spur-winged Goose, Yellow-billed Duck, Red-billed Teal, and Red-knobbed Coot). Shooting expectations would be around 20 wild birds per hunter per day on days where you hunt upland birds and waterfowl. Dove and pigeon numbers can very but can be upwards in the range of the 500 birds.

After your afternoon shoot, you’ll head back to the lodge to clean up and relax before having dinner! The following three and a half days will be filled with exceptional shooting, cuisine and camaraderie.

After one final morning outing in the fields, you will transfer back to the lodge to clean up and settle up with the lodge. You then will be transferred back to Johannesburg where you will either head back to the states or continue your African Safari!

Please reach out to inquire on additional tours and activities to optimize your African adventure!

 

A typical stay includes 3 full days and 2 half days of shooting, for a total of 8 hunts. Days are thoughtfully structured to maximize variety and enjoyment, with morning upland hunts followed by afternoon waterfowl or volume shooting.

After the day’s sport, guests return to the lodge to relax by the fireplace, enjoy cocktails, and settle in for excellent evening meals.

Beyond the Hunt

Glen Guinea is also an excellent destination for non-hunting guests. Just over an hour away, the town of Clarens—set in the beautiful Maluti Mountains—offers golf, hiking, wine tasting, shopping, and spa experiences, making this a rewarding trip for couples and mixed-interest groups alike.

Game Viewing Opportunities

Extend your shooting trip with a thrilling safari adventure for game viewing in South Africa or Botswana with easy accessibility from Johannesburg.

Glen Guinea Lodge, owned and operated by the Van Rooyen Family, is situated in the North-Eastern parts of the Free State Province. Dressed in its unique sandstone beauty and surrounded by wide open spaces, Glen Guinea defines South African country living.

The newly renovated rooms combine the luxuries of modern life with the feeling of a traditional upland farm stay. The rooms are cozy, comfortable and of very high standard, each with their own ensuite bathroom.

Evenings back at the lodge with cocktails by the fire and exceptional meals are the signature of the Van Rooyen family’s high standards.

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