BIG 4 AND PLAINS GAME – MOZAMBIQUE #282

This excellent safari company operates 7 exclusive camps. Each can comfortably accommodate 4-6 clients at a time, as well as have access to other camps throughout the country. Each of the camps has permanent chalets with bathroom and ensuite toilet, with hot and cold running water 24/7. All camps have their own generators and all necessities required to make for a comfortable stay.

All hunt areas are free range – no high fences and no animals have been imported into the area. It is as natural and wild as one can expect to find in Africa today.

Their success on decent male lions is in the region of 80%-90%. The principal PH does most all the lion hunts himself as it is one of his favorites. Lions are generally hunted over bait but they do have a lion caller (large speaker) which they use from time to time depending on movement on baits. They maintain 5 definite resident prides all with dominant males, plus there are some resident lone males (which they obviously target).

The main thing is they get a lot of nomadic males drifting in from the park during the drier months (July- October) so between all this the movement of lion in the area is definitely sufficient. This outfit works very hard to avoid hunting the males from the prides if they have dependent young, along with observing other moral practices. The concentration of leopards is also very good.

Buffalo hunts out of their main area are very good. They also have a joint venture arrangement in Coutada 14, which is a premiere area for buffalo in Mozambique. Nyala, sable and all plains game are in good numbers too.

This safari company has been in operation since 2005 and has become an established name in the safari circles of Mozambique in a relatively short period of time. They hunt over 500,000 acres of hunting areas with varied bush types from thick river forests, to Brachystegia and Miombo woodlands, to huge open grasslands and floodplains with well-maintained camps, many within driving range from the Beira International Airport.

Hunting season starts in April and ends in November because Mozambique’s rainy season is predominantly in January and February and, being fairly flat, the terrain stays wet for a couple of months thereafter.

Clients will clear Mozambique customs at Beira International Airport where the safari company maintains its offices. Clients may need to stay in Beira overnight if they arrive late in the day but generally can travel to camp on the day of arrival. Over the last few years Beira has opened various good quality hotels and accommodation can be arranged with prior notice. Costs range from $150 to $300 per night for a double room.

“Out of this world. We had buffalo and crocodile down in three days, thanks to wonderful PH Richard. Wonderfully relaxed atmosphere in camp. Planning to come back for another hunt, this time with my wife.” W. Birger

SPECIAL CONDITIONS
• Hunting licenses and gun permits must be paid with the deposit and is non-refundable if the client cancels. The outfitter will not be held responsible if the necessary documents for licenses are not provided to them at least 2 months prior to the client’s arrival.
• CITES PERMITS – clients must apply for import permits as Mozambique issues export permits only (by the Ministry of Agriculture).
• On booking, the client must provide 4x passport photos, copy of passport and copy of firearm permit. Also provide the gun make, caliber, serial number and number of cartridges you intend to bring with you. Please note a maximum of 60 rounds per weapon.
• Please ensure prior to your safari you know which import agent you will use to clear your trophies in the US and which taxidermist they will be delivered to. Addresses and phone numbers.
• Please consider buying travel insurance in case of lost luggage or weapons and lost hunting time as outfitter will not be held responsible for loss of hunting time due to lost luggage or airline delays.

BOOKINGS
All safaris normally must be booked and paid for at least 3 months in advance for paperwork. In the event of a cancellation within 3 months of the safari date, the client will forfeit his deposit. (TRAVEL INSURANCE IS YOUR SAFE ANSWER – ASK US). If the hunt is cancelled between 6 months and 8 weeks of the safari date, deposit will be held for a safari at a later date or the following season at that following season prices. If the client cancels the safari more than 6 months out, or the outfitter cancels the safari for whatever reason, the deposit will be refunded (may be subject to a restocking fee).

Deposits required to confirm bookings are 50% of daily rates on non-package hunts. Balance and trophy fees must be paid in cash on completion of safari (no credit cards or travelers checks accepted). In the case of a package hunt, 50% of total cost is required to confirm the booking and balance due at end of safari.

2024 PRICES (all prices subject to change without notice until deposit received; all prices in USD)
No. of Days Description of safari: US$

21 days Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Plains Game 1×1 – $2,500/Day
18 days Lion, Buffalo, Plains Game 1×1 – $2,200/Day
14 days Elephant Safari (no limit on ivory size) 1×1 – $POR
16 days Buffalo, Leopard & Sable Safari 1×1 – $1,800/Day
14 days Buffalo, Leopard Safari 1×1 – $1,600/Day
12 days Buffalo, Sable, Wildebeest Safari 1×1 – $1,300/Day
14 days Leopard, Sable, Plains Safari 1×1 – $1,400/Day
10 days Buffalo, Plains Game Safari 1×1 – $1,200/Day
10 days Sable, Niassa, Wildebeest, Plains Game Safari 1×1 – $1000/Day
10 days Crocodile, Hippo, Plains Game Safari 1×1 – $1,300/Day
7-10 days Plains Game Safari 1×1 – $750/Day

TROPHY FEES (any female animals shot will incur the full trophy fee of a male, regardless of species and whether exportable)

SPECIES: Trophy Fee SPECIES: Trophy Fee
Elephant $ Price on request
Livingstone Suni $ 1,500
Lion $ 18,000
Bushbuck Chobe $ 1,400
Leopard $ 8,000
Reedbuck $ 1,100
Buffalo (1st) $ 5,000
Southern Impala $ 750
Buffalo (2nd) $ 8,000
Hippo (if on CITES) $ 5,000
Sable $ 5,000
Crocodile $ 5,000
Eland (Livingstone) $ 3,200
Bush Pig/Warthog $ 650
Hartebeest $ 3,200
Sharpes Grysbok $ 1,000
Nyala $ 3,500
Yellow Baboon $ 450
Kudu $ 3,000
Porcupine $ 750
Waterbuck $ 3,000
Zebra (Bhoem’s) $ 3,000
Duiker Blue $ 1,500
Hyena (Spotted) $ 1,750
Duiker Red $ 1,500
Oribi $ 1,500
Duiker Grey $ 650
Niassa Wildebeest $ 4,000

Transporting of trophies for export $300 per client. Observers $250 per person per day. 2×1 Safaris are $50 per day less per client than listed price. Professional cameraman available at $350 per day including editing. Deep sea fishing charters can be arranged, max. 2 anglers at a time

INCLUDED IN PRICES
• Daily Rates
• All package hunts include trophy fees for species included in package. All other hunts are quoted daily rates and trophy fees separately.
• Accommodations, full board, daily laundry service, food & beverages, imported wines
• 4×4 vehicle use, field preparation of trophies, skinners, trackers, PH (registered)
• Sales tax

EXCLUDED IN PRICES
• Airfares
• Clients must apply for own Visa for prior to arrival
• Dip & pack and shipping of trophies
• Transporting of trophies for export ($300/hunter)
• Taxidermy
• Overnight accommodation in Beira before/after safari, regardless of safari dates and even in the case of luggage not arriving on time
• Airport land transfers
• Gun import permit
• Hunting licenses
• Usage of satellite telephone
• Baits for cats & pre-baiting
• Weapon rental and ammo used
• Leopard dog handler and dogs for duration, to be paid regardless of success on leopard hunt
• Air charter. Note these need to be booked a minimum of 2 months in advance to guarantee your booking and must be paid in cash on the day of your flight
• Change of camp during safari
• Niassa Community Development Tax (Niassa Reserve hunts only) of $100/day per person