CMS safari

[Reza7700]

Hunting mates,

I was wondering if I could get some feedback on CMS Safari for a buffalo hunt.

Thanks very much.
Reza

 

[375Fox]

They are one of the best I’ve hunted with. I’ve hunted Dande North and Dande East. I’d like to hunt Nyakasanga next. They are a little more expensive than some of the other outfitters in the Zambezi valley but they have a proven stability some of the other outfitters there don’t yet have as well as having good areas and PHs. You can PM me for more information if you’d like. Here are my reports.

Thread 'ZIMBABWE: July 2024 Charlton McCallum Safaris'

Sep 15, 2024

I finished my second safari with Charlton McCallum Safaris the end of July this year. Alan Shearing was my PH again and I had another great hunt. The primary goal of this hunt was a trophy bull elephant during the 14 day safari and any larger plains game if I had the opportunity. I was based in Mururu camp in the Dande Safari Area but we hunted both community and safari areas during the course of the hunt.

My travel for this trip was arranged again by Jennifer at Travel Express. I flew Qatar to Harare and landed the evening of July 16th. I stayed the night at Amanzi Lodge and we started...

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Thread 'ZIMBABWE: Charlton McCallum Safaris Oct 2021'

Oct 7, 2021

I’m sitting in Harare now after just completing a really great safari. Here is a quick summary. Full report and photos to follow once I return home.

Outfitter: Charlton McCallum Safaris
PH: Alan Shearing
Concession: Dande East

Hunt Dates: Sept 21-Oct 6 2021
Arrive Sept 20 and Depart Oct 8

Rifle: 375 H&H Sako 85 with 1.5-5 Leupold
Ammo: Federal Premium Safari 300 grain Trophy Bonded Bear Claws and 406 ammo 300 gr Woodleigh Protected Points

Game Taken: Buffalo, Sable, Roan, 2 kudu, impala, bushbuck, 3 hyena, eland

Game Seen: Buffalo, baboons, bushbuck, bushpig, duiker, eland...

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[Reza7700]

They are one of the best I’ve hunted with. I’ve hunted Dande North and Dande East. I’d like to hunt Nyakasanga next. They are a little more expensive than some of the other outfitters in the Zambezi valley but they have a proven stability some of the other outfitters there don’t yet have as well as having good areas and PHs. You can PM me for more information if you’d like. Here are my reports.

Thread 'ZIMBABWE: July 2024 Charlton McCallum Safaris'

Sep 15, 2024

I finished my second safari with Charlton McCallum Safaris the end of July this year. Alan Shearing was my PH again and I had another great hunt. The primary goal of this hunt was a trophy bull elephant during the 14 day safari and any larger plains game if I had the opportunity. I was based in Mururu camp in the Dande Safari Area but we hunted both community and safari areas during the course of the hunt.

My travel for this trip was arranged again by Jennifer at Travel Express. I flew Qatar to Harare and landed the evening of July 16th. I stayed the night at Amanzi Lodge and we started...

• 375Fox
• Replies: 42
• Forum: Hunting reports Africa

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Thread 'ZIMBABWE: Charlton McCallum Safaris Oct 2021'

Oct 7, 2021

I’m sitting in Harare now after just completing a really great safari. Here is a quick summary. Full report and photos to follow once I return home.

Outfitter: Charlton McCallum Safaris
PH: Alan Shearing
Concession: Dande East

Hunt Dates: Sept 21-Oct 6 2021
Arrive Sept 20 and Depart Oct 8

Rifle: 375 H&H Sako 85 with 1.5-5 Leupold
Ammo: Federal Premium Safari 300 grain Trophy Bonded Bear Claws and 406 ammo 300 gr Woodleigh Protected Points

Game Taken: Buffalo, Sable, Roan, 2 kudu, impala, bushbuck, 3 hyena, eland

Game Seen: Buffalo, baboons, bushbuck, bushpig, duiker, eland...

• 375Fox
• Replies: 98
• Forum: Hunting reports Africa

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Thanks!

 

[KHohertz]

I have also hunted with CMS safaris in 2022 for elephant. I hunted Dande area. Have absolutely zero complaints about the trip. The way everything was handled well before the trip, arrival at airport, and at camp was excellent. I am in the planning stages right now to hunt in Nyakasanga next. Feel free to pm me as well for any additional questions.

 

[lhook7]

I've known them for about 20 years and have hunted with them three times, once in Makuti, once in Dande, and once in Dance East. I had great success in all three areas. They are an excellent outfitter who not only deliver high quality hunts, but also partner with the local government in their areas and give back to the community. Feel free to PM me with any specific questions.

 

[Dinsdale]

My first trip with CMS was 2017, reports on here.

Top marks from me, I won't look anywhere else if I want to go to Zimbabwe. They have access to a number of properties, and it shows their professionalism that they are trusted to exclusively market hunts in places like Nyakasanga.

I also happen to have some specific dietary restrictions and they have had no issue accommodating me beyond expectations.

 

[WAB]

I hunted with them in 2019. I have posted a hunt report. I highly recommend them.

 

[dogcat1]

Outstanding outfit. Honest, great areas and are the real deal. You are in good hands with these folks.

 

[Cme1983]

Top notch outfit with trustworthy owners that will shoot you straight

 

[Dangerous Dave]

Ive been hunting with Buzz for over 20 years. CMS is the best! I would be happy to discuss any details on the phone just send me a PM and Ill give you my number.

 

[revturbo9967]

One of the best in Africa.

 

[godwincp]

I hunted with CMS in late September of 2024 in the Nyakasanga Safari area. Working with Buzz and his team was very easy and all communication was prompt and precise. My PH was Keith Wall and he and his team were excellent. The camp is old school Africa on the banks of the Zambezi and the food and staff are great. I took a cape buff, kudu, big croc, sharpes grysbok and a big old eland. The area is easy hunting compared to the Omay but the drought was taking its toll as pans dried up. Hopefully the rains came and replenished. It’s expensive but you get what you pay for.
I need to write my hunt report- would be glad to discuss with you- let me know

 

[30.06king]

I have done three hunts with CMS. Almost without exception any reference you find to their hunts, concessions and PHs is nothing but positive. After experiencing my CMS hunts I know they are the real deal. Any future hunts I do in Zim will automatically be booked with CMS.

 

[Green Chile]

My first trip to Africa and first elephant were with CMS in Makuti many years ago but they've only gotten better. I highly recommend them and they are VERY respected in the trade. PM if you would like to hear more.

 

[Russ16]

Haven’t hunted with them yet but after a ton of research my brother and I have booked a buffalo/sable hunt with them summer of 2026.

 

[Green Chile]

I will add that if you don't have your mind made up about CMS PHs...Alan Shearing that works for them is an excellent PH with a lot of experience. I would hunt with him anywhere, anytime and he is very easy to spend time with. They are all excellent and everyone wants to hunt with Buzz but Alan is fantastic in my personal experience.

 

[375Fox]

I will add that if you don't have your mind made up about CMS PHs...Alan Shearing that works for them is an excellent PH with a lot of experience. I would hunt with him anywhere, anytime and he is very easy to spend time with. They are all excellent and everyone wants to hunt with Buzz but Alan is fantastic in my personal experience.

The nice thing about CMS’s PH are several of them (Buzz, Myles, Alan, Len, Dean, Keith) have got a lot of TV time on “Tracks Across Africa” and “Hornady Dark and Dangerous.” I’ve met several of them and hunted with Alan. As far as I can tell the person on the show is the person you hunt with, no acting. The episodes are all available on MyOutdoorTV so you can get a good idea who you’ll hunt with.

 

[Doug3006]

I hunted with them in 2021 and had a great experience. I posted a trip report.

 

[kpoynter]

Cannot go wrong…CMS are a top top outfitter. I’ll be hunting Elephant with them in May. Hunted Dande East back in 2012 I think it was.
They will have several options for you. They hunt several Prime areas for Buff.
Dande North
Nyakasanga
Sengwe
For example…

 

[Reza7700]

I hunted with CMS in late September of 2024 in the Nyakasanga Safari area. Working with Buzz and his team was very easy and all communication was prompt and precise. My PH was Keith Wall and he and his team were excellent. The camp is old school Africa on the banks of the Zambezi and the food and staff are great. I took a cape buff, kudu, big croc, sharpes grysbok and a big old eland. The area is easy hunting compared to the Omay but the drought was taking its toll as pans dried up. Hopefully the rains came and replenished. It’s expensive but you get what you pay for.
I need to write my hunt report- would be glad to discuss with you- let me know

Thanks!