Tanzania Selous Game Reserve 21 Day Hunting Safari

Selous Game Reserve, Tanzania

21 Day Selous Tanzania Hunting Safari

$54,900 pp 1x1 2007 (one hunter / one professional hunter)
$48,900 pp 1x1 2007 (two hunters / one professional hunter)

Hunting Season

July thru November.

Hunt Description

The Selous Game Reserve is the world's largest game reserve at just under 55,000 square kilometers of unspoiled wilderness. These areas consist of riverine forests and Miombo woodlands, and produces excellent East African Eland, Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Nyasa Wildebeest, Leopard, Crocodile, and general plains game. The Selous is hunted from July to November and hunts are conducted in K1 and K2.

Located in the North West portion of Selous, these two adjacent areas border the Kilombero River and the Luembero River. Having 2 concessions together offers a tremendous amount of hunting. We have 2 main camps, and one smaller camp in these areas. Because this area is in the Kilomero River Valley, it does not have the traditional Selous lions which are known to have sparse manes. Rather, the lions are full maned and actually have the same genes as our premium lion area Ruhudji. This area also has huge leopards, vast herds of buffalo (averaging between 36" and 42"), a lot of elephant (with the classic long thin ivory of the Selous) great crocodile (2 over 15 feet taken last year), Hippo, Puku, Roosevelt Sable, Kudu, Bushbuck, Bushpig, and all the standard plains game. Because of the permanent water sources, these two areas are excellent throughout the season. It also has excellent tiger fishing.

At the beginning of each safari, your Professional Hunter will sit down with you and your party. He will discuss your expectations, safety in the bush, and how the safari will be conducted. As this will be the experience of a lifetime, we want to be sure that everyone is comfortable.

Your hunting day begins early. The staff will prepare a breakfast of your choice and then load all of your gear on the truck. All of our concessions are over 2400 square kilometers so you will have plenty of country to explore. While we have roads that skeleton the area, you will spend much time off road checking new country.

Depending on your travel we may return to camp for lunch, but usually the camp staff will have prepared a variety of freshly cooked meats, pasta, rice, breads, fruits, and vegetables, that will be packed in a lunch box.

We may drive up and spot Buffalo from a distance and then plan a stalk. Quite often, however, we cross fresh spoor and then go afoot to begin tracking. As hunting is, this may be quick or it may take time. Our staff will always carry water and work to your abilities. While you may have the opportunity to shoot your buffalo at 100 yards or more, quite often we will have you within 50 yards for your shot or closer!

Along the way each day we will also be looking for a variety of plains game to add to your license and your experience. You will be greeted each afternoon by our camp staff as you arrive. They will carry your gear to your tent, prepare your shower, and get you a sundowner of your choice to enjoy at the camp fire. Dinner will cap your day and be certain not to disappoint you!

Camp & Accommodations

Camps in Tanzania are luxury tented camps built in the traditional East African style. These large tents are insect proof and have ensuite bathrooms with verandas where you can have a welcoming "sundowner" after a long day of hunting. Camps are fully equipped with fridges, freezers, lighting, and an experienced staff to make your safari as comfortable as possible. Daily communication is maintained with the Arusha office, and in case of the slightest emergency, a flying doctor service is made available to provide first-rate medical attention. Upon request, a satellite phone is also available.

Fine dining is included in your safari, and the cooks cater to all tastes, using fresh and canned foods to provide gourmet meals to the highest of standards. Laundry is also done daily, and clothes put out in the evening are usually ready the next day.

Each professional hunter has a modern 4X4 vehicle, complete with trackers and personal gun bearers. As all of our PH's are raised in East Africa, they have an intimate knowledge of the game and people, ensuring the success of your safari.

Getting There

You fly to Dar es Salaam Tanzania where you will be met at the airport and assisted through customs and immigration. From there you will be taken to a hotel for the night. In the morning you will board a charter flight for camp.

Included in the price:

• 100% of all daily rates, government fees, area, licenses, dipping & packing
• Services of one of our fully licensed professional hunters complete with trackers
• Accommodation in one of our all-inclusive "first class" tented camps
• Quality food, fresh fruits, vegetables, and salads. Special arrangements will be catered for where possible
• Domestic and imported wine and spirits excluding champagne
• Meeting and greeting upon arrival and departure at Dar es Salaam

Not included in the price:

    The following game is available on a 21 day license
    (Game fees are inclusive of anti poaching and community development fees)

2008 - Trophy Fees (Subject to change per Tanzania Government)
Cape Buffalo (1st) $1,200 Cape Buffalo (2nd) $1,500 Cape Buffalo (3rd) $2,200 Elephant $8,600 Leopard $3,950 Lion $4,950 Baboon $130 Honey Badger $150 East African Bushbuck $520 Bushpig $400 Caracal $100 Civet $200 Genet $200 Serval $250 Crocodile $1,500 East African Bush Duiker $450 Natal Red Duiker $285 East African Eland $1,500	Lichtenstein Hartebeest $750 Hippopotamus $1,500 East African Greater Kudu $2,190 Spotted Hyena $295 East African Impala $385 Jackal $250 Zorilla $250 Puku $850 Eastern Bohor Reedbuck $485 Southern Mountain Reedbuck $485 Sable $2,000 Warthog $495 Ringed Waterbuck $680 Nyasa Wildebeest $750 Burchell's Zebra $950

• International flights, visas, airport tax
• Rifle Permit - $280 per rifle
• Air charter to and from camp - $2,400 for 1-2 persons, $3,600 3-4 persons
• Camp Change Fee - $2,500 per camp
• Observer - $350 per person per day
• Baiting vehicle with tracker - $350 per day
• Gratuities to Professional Hunter, Guide or Staff
• Lodging, drinks, meals and travel charges incurred before and after the contracted period of the hunt, or because of national holidays
• Excess luggage fee charged by airlines
• Shipment of trophies
• Taxidermy of trophies
• Telephone calls
• Items of a personal nature
• Entry Visa (if required)
• Insurance (Trip Cancellation, Medical Evacuation, etc.)

Firearms

You are allowed a maximum of three firearms. Handguns and automatic weapons are not allowed. If you plan to hunt dangerous game, the caliber limitation is not less than a .375, and for plains game the limitation is a .240. We recommend that you bring 20 rounds of solids and 60 rounds of soft points (Trophy bonded or Barnes X) for your heavy rifle. Our recommendation is that clients bring a scoped .375 or .416, as a heavy rifle, and a 7mm or .300 for hunting plains game. It is important to bring a rifle that you are comfortable shooting. Company rifles may also be hired at $150 per week, ammunition will be charged at cost in Tanzania.

Additional Information

Our Professional Hunter owns and operates the concessions in the Selous and maintains complete control of the entire hunt, including dipping & packing of your trophies and delivery to the shipping company.

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