Zimbabwe Buffalo & Plains Game — 14 Days
Zimbabwe
About This Hunt
Hunting territory: Zambezi Valley (Omay / Nyakasanga / Matetsi blocks)
Habitat: 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 at US$24,800–26,900 (GameHuntingSafaris, John Sharp Safaris); 10-day buffalo-only quotes from ~US$13,500 exclude the plains-game days in this package.
Target Species
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
- Flights
- Taxidermy, dipping, and shipping
- Rifle or bow hire and ammunition
- 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
- Handheld radios
- first-aid kit
- caping kit and salt
- government scout when mandated
- backup rifle in camp. Dangerous-game rifle hire (.375 H&H and up) and plains-game calibres usually available — confirm hire fee and ammunition.
Equipment You Need to Bring
- Low-profile soft boots
- insect repellent
- quality binoculars
- personal clothing. 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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