Zimbabwe Buffalo & Plains Game — 14 Days
Zimbabwe
About This Hunt
Hunting territory: Zambezi Valley (Omay / Nyakasanga / Matetsi blocks)
Territory description: Mopane woodland, Zambezi riverine fringe
Zimbabwe's Zambezi Valley is free-range dangerous-game country. This package allocates roughly ten days to buffalo on foot, with plains-game days for valley species that share the same mopane woodland and river fringe — no second camp move.
Impala and waterbuck are abundant between buffalo sessions; bushbuck in the riverine thickets rounds out the valley bag. Physically demanding — prior African or elk/moose experience recommended.
Typical all-inclusive quote: US$24,800–$26,900 (1×1 hunter, trophy fees included where noted by outfitters). 14-day Zambezi buffalo + valley plains packages typically quote US$24,800–26,900 all-in for 1×1; 10-day buffalo-only quotes from ~US$13,500 exclude the plains-game days in this package.
Location
Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe
Target Species
Inclusions
- Airport transfers
- All meals
- Accommodation
- Field trophy handling
- Full dangerous-game camp crew, Professional Hunter and trackers, government scout where mandated
- Ground transport during the hunt
- Trophy fees as listed in the package
- Hunting trophy permits
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Daily room service
- Laundry services
- Flights
- Taxidermy, dipping, and shipping
- Rifle or bow hire and ammunition
- Special-order beverages
- Gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Visas
Equipment & Requirements
Equipment Provided
- Hunting vehicle
- Ammunition
- Shooting sticks
- Handheld radios
- Caping kit and salt
Equipment You Need to Bring
- Own rifle or bow
- Binoculars
- Spotting scope
- Ear protection
- Passport and visa
- Climate-appropriate hunting clothing
- Sturdy hiking / hunting boots
- Daypack
- Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses
- Rain gear
- Personal medications
- Travel / medical insurance proof
- Blinds / stands
- Field first-aid kit
- Camp bedding / sleeping gear
- Bait / calls (where applicable)
- Low-profile soft boots
- Insect repellent
- Own rifle optional — many valley hunters hire buffalo and plains-game rifles locally
- Coordinate CITES/export paperwork with your outfitter regardless
Physical Requirements
- Long days on foot in mopane woodland and river fringe (6–10 km). Prior dangerous-game or elk/moose backcountry experience strongly recommended. Heat
- tsetse flies
- and uneven terrain — good cardiovascular fitness required.
Accommodation Details
Camp
Permanent or semi-permanent tented camp in the Zambezi Valley: ensuite or shared ablutions, generator power, mess tent with cold drinks, and daily laundry. Camp moves are uncommon on valley blocks — expect one base for the safari.
Optional add-ons
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