Lion Cape Buffalo Rifle Hunting

Zambia Lion & Buffalo — 21 Days

Zambia

$58,000 – $64,000
typical range
1 hunter party
Duration
21 days
Season
Dry season; long blocks.
Fitness required
Extreme — elite fitness
Accommodation
Camp
Party size
1 hunter(s)
Experience
Expert
Hunting Method
Rifle Hunting

About This Hunt

Hunting territory: Luangwa / Kafue
Habitat: Mopane and miombo

Long dangerous-game safari with lion and cape buffalo in the bag — not a lion-only quote.

Typical all-inclusive quote: US$58,000–$64,000 (1×1 hunter, trophy fees included where noted by outfitters). 21-day Zambia lion packages research band US$58,000–64,000.

Inclusions

  • Airport transfers
  • All meals
  • Accommodation
  • Field trophy handling
  • Professional hunter
  • Ground transport during the hunt
  • Trophy fees as listed in the package
  • trackers
  • and camp staff

Exclusions

  • Drinks
  • Daily room service
  • Laundry services
  • Trackers and camp staff
  • Flights
  • Taxidermy, dipping, and shipping
  • Rifle or bow hire and ammunition
  • Special-order beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas
  • Hunting permits and licenses not listed in the quote
  • domestic charter flights where required
  • dipping
  • and shipping of trophies

Equipment & Requirements

Equipment Provided
  • Full dangerous-game camp crew
  • PH and trackers
  • government scout where mandated
  • 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
  • Own ammunition
  • 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
  • Hunting vehicle
  • Shooting sticks
  • Blinds / stands
  • Field first-aid kit
  • Camp bedding / sleeping gear
  • Bait / calls (where applicable)
  • Broken-in boots
  • quality binoculars
  • personal clothing
  • 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

Taxidermy
Trophy shipping

How booking works

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Final pricing depends on outfitter, dates, and trophy fees — enquire to compare tailored quotes.

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Duration 21 days
Country Zambia
Party size 1 hunter(s)

Typical budget $58,000 – $64,000
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