Hunting abroad

Introduction

Climate changes in African countries and changes in hunting rights in former Eastern Bloc countries have drastically increased the number of businesses offering hunting tourism. The internet is flooded with offers from private individuals or companies claiming to own hunting grounds or be authorized hunting outfitters. Their websites often look attractive, promising first-class hunting and accommodation services, making it increasingly difficult to distinguish what truly sets their services apart.

First-time buyers of hunting trips abroad often assume that direct negotiations with the landowner will allow them to arrange a package that matches their expectations in terms of content and price. Unfortunately, inexperienced buyers frequently fail to notice that the elements of an offer can be interpreted in different ways, that the type, number, and quality of services are not clearly defined, or that hidden costs may exist. In many cases, buyers do not sign a written contract with the outfitter specifying obligations and guarantees.

As a result, hunters often only realize after returning home that the outfitter’s services did not meet expectations. Paradoxically, most of these disappointments are neither publicly reported nor officially complained about.

For this reason, a practice has emerged in the international hunting tourism market where arrangements for hunting abroad are made in consultation with reputable hunting tourism agencies, offering the following advantages:

  • By contacting an agency, clients gain insight into hunting tourism offers in multiple countries in one place, each represented by several verified outfitters.
  • Hunting agencies are registered as travel agencies under EU regulations, guaranteeing the quality of all services required for the trip.
  • Agency services are paid for by the outfitter, meaning the agency’s involvement does not affect the price the hunter pays for the trip.

Years of experience in the international hunting tourism market have enabled Lovag to secure representation agreements with trusted hunting grounds across Africa, Central Asia, and Europe. After organizing hunting trips for dozens of Croatian and international hunters, we have received significant praise for our services.

If you are considering hunting abroad, we recommend consulting us without obligation. We will gladly provide information about your desired destination, hunting details, accommodation, travel arrangements, cost structure, and assist in creating a plan and budget for your hunting trip. This will enable you to evaluate offers professionally.

If you choose an outfitter not partnered with Lovag, we can still provide standard travel agency services such as flight tickets, visas, travel and life insurance, necessary permits, and trophies’ processing and delivery to Croatia.

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