Zimbabwe

Northwoods Adventures offers some of the finest hunting, fishing and photographic opportunities in Zimbabwe.  Wildlife concessions encompass nearly 2 million acres of unspoiled wilderness stretching from the shores of Lake Kariba in the north to the game-rich Lowveld in the south, including Chirisa at the base of the Zambezi Escarpment and the famous Matetsi Safari areas.  Our outfitter has a total of 13 camps from which to choose, offering large, diverse hunting quotas for both Big Game and Plains Game hunting.  With 17 full-time professional hunters and nearly 200 allocated hunting days per year, we can tailor-make a safari to suit any individual criteria that our clients request.

Information:

Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in central, southern Africa with a well established safari industry.  Internal travel is safe and reliable.  Zimbabwe boasts excellent hotels, infrastructure, and facilities and is admired for the openness and friendliness of its people.  Climate in Zimbabwe is ideal, and excellent weather is experienced year round.  The best months for hunting are March through October.

Catering:

All of our camps and areas offer the same high-level of service.  We boast the finest cuisine prepared by talented chefs who will provide you with a wide range of food, from roast eland lion to guinea fowl casserole.  Our camp staff are there to spoil you and will cater to your every need.  Your daily rate covers all your soft and hard drink requirements.  Wine is served with every meal and you will enjoy an unlimited supply of ice to go with your drinks.  If you have any particular preferences, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you.

Accommodations:

We offer camps that are both tented traditional style or thatched rondavels with bathroom attached.  Either way you will enjoy hot and cold running water, flush toilets and comfortable surroundings.  The rooms are well lighted by either 12-volt or electric generator.  Your laundry is done daily, so no need to bring an extensive supply of clothing.  Please not that all ironing is done using a flat coal-heated iron.  There is an electrical service to charge your cameras, etc..  Each room has comfortable beds and inner spring mattresses and overhead mosquito netting.

Health:

Each camp is equipped with a well-stocked first-aid box, however, if you have personal allergies or afflictions, we recommend you bring along a sufficient supply of your own medication.  As Zimbabwe is prone to malaria, we strongly advise you to start a course of anti-malarial prophylactics at least two weeks prior to your arrival.

Firearms and Ammunition:

We leave the particular choice of firearms to our clients, however, National Parks regulations in Zimbabwe require minimum calibers for certain species.  Basically, you will need a rifle of .375 or bigger for the heavy, think-skinned animals such as elephant or buffalo, and anything from .270 and up for the smaller, soft-skinned antelope.  Zimbabwe does not prohibit the temporary importation of semi-automatic weapons or handguns.  There is also no limit on the amount of ammunition you may bring into the country.   If you enjoy bird shooting, bring along a shotgun as we offer excellent opportunities in all our areas for a pleasant afternoon's entertainment.

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Feature Hunts:

5 Day Trophy Buffalo Hunt - $6,750 (includes trophy fee)

Please Note:  The hunts listed below are a general guideline and we can tailor a hunt to suit specific requests.

Observer Rates:

            Non-hunter daily rates:  $175 per day

            Children Under 10 years of age:  No Charge

Trophy Fees Extra

Classic “Big Four” Safari
Daily Rate:  $1,250 per day
Minimum Required:  24 days
Main Species Available:  Elephant bull, buffalo, lion, leopard, sable, waterbuck and plainsgame.

Buffalo / Sable Hunter
Daily Rate:  $850 per day
Minimum Required:  12 days
Main Species Available:  Buffalo, sable and plainsgame.

Classic “21 Day” Safari
Daily Rate:  $1,000 per day
Minimum Required:  21 days
Main Species Available:  Elephant bull or lion and leopard, buffalo and plainsgame.

Buffalo / Plainsgame Hunt
Daily Rate:  $850 per day
Minimum Required:  10 days
Main Species Available:  Buffalo bull and general plainsgame.

Lion Hunt
Daily Rate:  $1,100 per day
Minimum Required:  18 days
Main Species Available:  Lion, buffalo and plainsgame.

Leopard / Sable Hunt
Daily Rate:  $700 per day
Minimum Required:  14 days
Main Species Available:  Leopard, sable and plainsgame.

Elephant Bull Hunt
Daily Rate:  $700 per day
Minimum Required:  14 days
Main Species Available:  Elephant bull and plainsgame.

Leopard Hunt
Daily Rate:  $600 per day
Minimum Required:  14 days
Main Species Available:  Leopard and plainsgame.

Buffalo / Leopard / Sable Hunt
Daily Rate:  $850 per day
Minimum Required:  18 days
Main Species Available:  Buffalo, leopard, sable and plainsgame.

Sable Hunt
Daily Rate:  $500 per day
Minimum Required:  10 days
Main Species Available:  Sable and plainsgame.

Buffalo / Leopard Hunt
Daily Rate:  $850 per day
Minimum Required:  15 days
Main Species Available:  Buffalo, leopard, and plainsgame.

Plainsgame Hunt
Daily Rate:  $400 per day
Minimum Required:  7 or 10 days
Main Species Available:  Plainsgame.

(Details and prices are subject to change without notice.)

Buffalo Hunt Specials:

Buffalo Special
Daily Rate:  $950 per day
Minimum Required:  5 days
Main Species Available:  1 x Buffalo Bull

3 Buffalo & Leopard Hunt
Daily Rate:  $1,000 per day
Minimum Required:  21 days
Main Species Available:  3 x Buffalo Bulls, leopard, plainsgame.

2 Buffalo & Leopard Hunt
Daily Rate:  $1,000 per day
Minimum Required:  16 days
Main Species Available:  2 x Buffalo Bulls, leopard, plainsgame.

2 On 1 Hunts:  For all hunts, hunting on a 2-on-1 basis, deduct $50 per day per hunter.

Trohpy Fees:

Additional Costs Over and Above Trophy Fees, Daily Rates and Transfer Costs:

Dip and pack trophies:  $600

Government Levy:  2% of daily rates

CITES Tags for elephant, leopard and crocodile:  $100 each

Gratuities:  Client's discretion

Transfer Day:  $175 per person

Air Charter Rates to Camp:  Call for Pricing

Please be sure to review any additional company policies regarding your hunt!