Zambezi Lion & Buffalo — 21 Days
Zimbabwe
About This Hunt
Hunting territory: Zambezi Valley
Territory description: Mopane woodland
Long valley safari with lion and cape buffalo in the bag — not a lion-only itinerary.
Typical all-inclusive quote: US$55,000–$60,000 (1×1 hunter, trophy fees included where noted by outfitters). 21-day Zambezi lion packages research band US$55,000–60,000.
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
- Backup rifle
- Lion-calibre hire available on most operators — confirm ammo and baiting/walk-and-stalk method for the block
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)
- Broken-in boots
- Travel clinic advice
- Own rifle optional — many dangerous-game hunters hire camp rifles
- Coordinate CITES/export with the outfitter regardless
Physical Requirements
- Comfortable walking several kilometres daily in heat
- able to shoot from sticks. Prior safari experience helpful for longer dangerous-game packages.
Accommodation Details
Camp
Permanent or semi-permanent tented camp with mess, ablutions, and generator or solar power. One base camp for the safari unless the block requires a move.
Optional add-ons
How booking works
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