Zimbabwe Elephant Hunt

Free Ranging Zimbabwe Elephant Hunt

Zimbabwe elephant hunt for free-ranging elephants that will average 35 to 50 pounds. Other dangerous and plains game species available per the price list.

This Zimbabwe elephant hunt takes place on a huge, UNFENCED area near Victoria Falls.
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Elephant hunting should be done with the largest rifle you can shoot well. A forty-yard shot might be considered a long shot on the elephant as most are taken at between 15 and 25 yards.

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“Our objective is for your Zimbabwe elephant hunt is to exceed your expectations, both with our service and a quality elephant hunt. We are confident that you will return home from your Safari with a great trophy and even better memories.”

Hunting Season
The best periods for hunting elephants in Zimbabwe are from April through October.

Hunting Method
Elephant are generally hunted on foot, picking up and following fresh spoor at waterhole’s or across roads. You must use a minimum rifle caliber of .375, however the outfitter prefers that you shoot a .458 or .416.

*Bowhunting is available by special permit. You must begin the process AT LEAST a month in advance.

Conditions
Game not listed is negotiable. Elephants in Zimbabwe require a CITES permit.

Trophy Quality and Success Rates
Trophy quality is good, with bulls measuring 30 to 50+ lbs. Success rate is 70% and a refund is offered if you do not harvest your elephant. Be prepared to do a lot of walking. The terrain is fairly easy though.

Available Game
In addition to elephant, most plains game species and buffalo are available.*prices upon request

Travel
This Zimbabwe Elephant hunting concession is 1 ½ hours Southwest of Victoria near Hwange National Park. Fly from Johannesburg to Victoria Falls or charter a private aircraft from South Africa to the private are strip located on the concession.

Accommodations
There are two different lodges available, but each has two-bed, thatch roof chalets with in-suite bathrooms and a Lapa (a simple, thatch-roofed lodge without walls) to socialize around the fire and for meals. See photos of each below. There is also a skinning shed with block and tackle as well as a salting shed. Location is very remote with generator power.

Vehicles
All vehicles are well maintained four wheel drive vehicles that are fitted out with all necessary equipment to ensure a trouble free hunting Safari.

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