Zimbabwe, land of the mighty Zambezi river and the world renowned Zambezi Valley, is home to some of the largest concentrations of game in Africa. Hunters & Guides Africa can now offer classic Big game hunts in one of the best areas of the Zambezi Valley. We have over 29 species for you to choose from and with safaris designed specifically to suit your needs we have something for everybody from the first timer to the serious trophy hunter.

HUNTING AREAS

ZAMBEZI VALLEY
· Chete Safari Area
Situated on the shore of Lake Kariba, this wild and rugged concession between the Senkwe and Muenda Rivers offers clients a challenging hunt. Due to the rugged terrain the area has not been well developed in terms of roads. Hunters must therefore be prepared to walk in order to achieve their goals and appreciate what the area has to offer.

Excellent Hippo and Crocodile hunting is to be had on the lake shore. In addition there are very good populations of Buffalo, Leopard; Elephant and general Plainsgame in the hinterland.

For those clients who enjoy fishing we can offer them the opportunity to try for the famous tiger fish which abound in the Lake.

· Chirisa/Sengwe
Chirisa is an important link in the elephant migration routes from the Zambezi Valley through to the central plateau and Hwange National Park on Zimbabwe’s western border. With its excellent network of natural springs and pans, and its diverse habitat ranging from hardwood forests to lowveld riverine, Chirisa is a hunter’s paradise where leopard, buffalo and elephant are in abundance. A wide variety of antelope species compliment a truly great all round hunting destination.

In addition to hunting, bird shooting in Chirisa is superlative with fantastic dove, sandgrouse, guineafowl and francolin on offer.

Hunters and Guides enjoy marketing rights through their close association with the Zimbabwe concession holder and clients can be assured of the exclusive use of a camp during their safari. Accommodation is offered in 3 camps with stone and thatch lodges, with ensuite facilities, overhead fans and main dining areas, all with exceptional views of the “Sengwe” riverbed.

Access is via air charter from Harare or Victoria Falls.

· Matetsi Unit 3
Matetsi Unit 3 lies in the heart of the famous Matetsi Safari Area, approximately 100 km south west of Victoria Falls.

Renowned for its majestic sable, numerous buffalo, big mane lion and heavy tuskers this truly is a hunters paradise. The Matetsi Safari Area forms one of Zimbabwe’s oldest and most successful conservation areas set aside for safari purposes. This huge ecosystem borders the Hwange National Park in the south and east, the mighty Zambezi river forms the northern boundary and Botswana the western boundary. Together over 20,000 square kilometers have been set aside for wildlife.

The safari camp is extremely comfortable with thatched chalets all with private bathroom attached. There is mains electricity, a swimming pool and superb dining and lounge facilities.

General species which occur in Matetsi are elephant, lion, leopard , buffalo, sable, waterbuck, eland, kudu, zebra, reedbuck, impala, warthog and giraffe. There is also very good bird shooting to be had.

Situated less than an hour’s drive from Victoria Falls International Airport, access to the area is by Land Cruiser. Close proximity to the Victoria Falls allows for excursions to the village for shopping and sight seeing.

LEMCO SAFARI AREA
This 850,000 acre fenced conservation area is situated in the South West of Zimbabwe close to the Northern border of South Africa and Zimbabwe.

This area, which can be hunted as a single safari destination, or in conjunction with a Zambezi Valley hunt with either a charter or vehicle transfer (which is a 10 hour drive) between areas. The reserve is home to a host of species which occur in large numbers in addition to the Big Five.

Vast herds of Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Eland are to be found as well as Sable, Tsessebe, Kudu, Waterbuck, Impala and Warthog.

The area is renowned for its Leopard population with a 70 - 80% successrate on record. Lions are also present with a very limited take off ensuring clients the chance at a big maned trophy.

There are seven luxury safari camps in the reserve allowing hunters exclusive use of a camp whilst on safari.

In addition there is 5,000 acres of prime water stocked with large mouth bass and bream for those hunters who would like to take some time off to relax during their safari.

ACCOMMODATION
Depending on species to be hunted clients will be placed in the camp most suitable for their safari. The camps are either thatched chalet type or East African tented style all with en-suite bathroom facilities and comfortably furnished ensuring a comfortable nights rest after a hard day in the field.