Hunters and Guides Africa - Destinations Zambia

ZAMBIA

Zambia is a vast country of more than 290,000 square miles (751,000 sq/km), half of which is pristine wilderness inhabited by some of the most diverse wildlife in Africa. What makes Zambia so distinct from other African hunting destinations is the zoning of land areas around the national parks as game management areas. The free movement of animals between the parks and the game management areas ensure a reliable supply of superior trophies. Altogether, national parks and game management areas represent about 33 per cent of Zambia's total land area, and nearly two-thirds of this is game management area, totalling over 63,320 sq miles (164,000 sq/km). The diversity of terrain includes river valleys, Kalahari Bushveld to the southwest, plateau woodlands throughout the interior, as well as swamps and extensive flood plain savannahs thereby providing one of the most exceptional and exciting selection of trophy animals, (35 species), to be found in a single African country. The safari hunting season extends throughout the dry season from the cool, dry months of May through July to the dry, hot months of October and into November. By late November, when the first rains fall, safari camps close; roads turn to mud and become impassable, streams start to flow again and cut off entry into many of the hunting areas. Dutiful wildlife scouts remain behind to police the area for next year's hunting season. Rains continue into April and by late May safari camps are reopened.

HUNTING AREA

Hunters and Guides, has access to prime hunting blocks in the Luangwa Valley. This area is renowned for having exceptional populations of Buffalo, hippo and Crocodiles in addition to the cats. Leopard hunting and the very high success rate make this destination a prime consideration when clients are looking for a trophy leopard. There is also a wide variety of plains game to choose from particularly when we include additional blocks in the Kafue area in the west of the country for species to include Sitatunga and Kafue Letchwe. These hunts will be tailored to suit client’s specific trophy requirements.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CAMPS

Camps are comfortably either thatched chalet type or traditional tented. Each sleeping unit has en-suite bathroom facilities. Laundry is done daily. The centrally-located dining room allows one to relax while listening to the days hunting chatter around the open campfire.

FIREARMS

There can be little doubt that the best all round rifle for Zambia is that of the .375 calibre, however a .416 or similar heavy calibre is a good choice for Buffalo and a .300 would be ideal for Plains game and Crocodile. The most important thing is to be familiar with the gun you are using with a good degree of accuracy at ranges of up to 200 metres. Maximum permitted ammunition importation to Zambia is 100 rounds per rifle. Please note that there is an import tax per round brought into Zambia.