Zimbabwe

Transportation:

Transportation usually involves an international flight into Johannesburg, South Africa, followed by a connecting flight to Harare where the hunters are greeted by their professional hunter and transported either by air charter or driven by land to the camp of choice.

Hunting:

The Chewore camp is in one of the prime areas in Africa for hunting dangerous game such as Elephant, Lion, Cape Buffalo and Leopard. The Mokore camp is renowned for its large Leopards and has an abundance of high quality plains and other dangerous game animals. For dangerous game such as Elephant, Buffalo and Lion, calibers of .375 or larger should be used. For soft skinned animals like Leopard, any weapon in the 7mm or .300 range may be used. Rifles are available for hire.

Season:

In the southern hemisphere, seasons are reversed; our winter is their summer, their fall our spring etc. The prime hunting season falls during the winter dry season, generally starting in May, lasting into October. Daytime temperatures range from 65F to 85F until you get into October when temperatures slowly increase along with incoming rains to a range of 85F-105F over the summer months.

Species:

Trophy quality animals include: Elephant, Lion, Cape Buffalo, Leopard, Sable, Nyala Waterbuck, Eland, Kudu, Spotted Hyena, Chobi Bushbuck, Lichtenstein’s Hartebeest, Bushpig, Warthog and many many more.

Pricing:

Kabra Adventures safaris in Zimbabwe last from 7 to 28 days with daily rates starting at $350 for 2X1. A typical cape buffalo/plains game safari lasts for 10-15 days at $850 daily for 1X1 with a trophy fee of $2200. A leopard/plains game safaris lasts for 15 days at $850 daily for 1X1 with a trophy fee of $3500. An elephant bull/plains game safari lasts for 15 days at $1,000 daily for 1X1 with a trophy fee of $12,000. Observer Fee: $200 day. Plains game Observer Fee: $150 day. All packages exclude taxes/fees, gratuities and personal incidentals. For the most current and complete pricing, ask for our fee listing sheet.

Lodging:

The Chewore camp sits unobtrusively on the banks of the Kachowe River. This camp has a rustic appeal and consists of one thatched chalet with ensuite bathroom and two tents under thatch, also with ensuite bathrooms. All bathrooms have hot and cold running water and flush toilets. Kitchen, bar and braii are outside under thatch. The Mokore camp is located on the banks of the Turgwe River in the heart of the Save Valley Conservancy. The camp boasts six luxury stone under thatch chalets with ensuite bathrooms. The dining area is on a wooden deck that offers stunning views of the river.

Planning:

Any time a hunter travels abroad there are numerous details that, when put together, can needlessly spoil what should be a most memorable endeavor. At no additional cost we can assist you over the hurdles. For example, dangerous game hunts in these areas require vaccinations, specific equipment and tips to make the safari successful, safe and enjoyable. Too often the traveling hunter has difficulty in the return of trophies. As part of our service we assist in the coordination of this process.