Tanzania vs Zambia vs Mozambique

[Gemsbok45]

It looks like daily rates in Tanzania are about 2500 a day. More or less. If you’re looking at hunting Sable and Roan with Buffalo in the Kafue region of Zambia is that going to be close to the daily rates.
I was looking at Ntengu and Kwalata safaris but am waiting on a reply. Maybe they are sold out.Good for them!

 

[375Fox]

It looks like daily rates in Tanzania are about 2500 a day. More or less. If you’re looking at hunting Sable and Roan with Buffalo in the Kafue region of Zambia is that going to be close to the daily rates.
I was looking at Ntengu and Kwalata safaris but am waiting on a reply. Maybe they are sold out.Good for them!

You’d really struggle to find roan or sable in Tanzania at $2500 a day. More likely $3500+.

 

[Gemsbok45]

You’d really struggle to find roan or sable in Tanzania at $2500 a day. More likely $3500+.

Thanks for the info. I think Tanzania would be a Masailand Buff/Plaindgame. Probably Zambia for Sable and Roan. I know it’s not getting any cheaper. Scott CWO report on Netengu really got me fired up for Zambia. If not the Kafue maybe the Luangua valley. I have spent a lot of time in Zim. Looking to change it up.

 

[wesheltonj]

It looks like daily rates in Tanzania are about 2500 a day. More or less. If you’re looking at hunting Sable and Roan with Buffalo in the Kafue region of Zambia is that going to be close to the daily rates.
I was looking at Ntengu and Kwalata safaris but am waiting on a reply. Maybe they are sold out.Good for them!

Sable and Roan are on a premium license, more like $4k a day. The plus side is they are 4k each. The daily fee is about 2,500 for a basic license on a 7 day hunt.

 

[Hornedfrogbbq]

I’ve hunted in all three locations and love them all. But Tanzania ranks as my favorite hunting location in all of Africa.

Amongst hunting spots in Tanzania, the Southern Sealous can never be matched if you’re looking for the truly ”Wild Africa” experience. Aside from copious amounts of game, much of the hunting areas can only be traversed if you cut a path through the foliage with a machete.

I highly recommend every aspiring Safari hunting to at least try for a hunt in the Southern Sealous someday. You’ll thank me. It’s not cheap, but worth every penny.

Ugalla Game Reserve and Fort Ikorongo also rank as my favorite Tanzanian hunting spots. But the Southern Sealous is on a completely different level.

What outfitters do you trust/use there?

 

[Hunter-Habib]

What outfitters do you trust/use there?

@GAME Trackers AFRICA
Old Clint Taylor knew the Sealous like the back of his hands.

 

[Obi Wan Kenobi]

I thought it would be interesting to start a thread dicussing the differences between Tanzania, Zambia and Mozambique. I would prefer to avoid the cost differences but more about the experience of the hunt, terrain, animals and trophy size. Just a fun thread on how the countries safari’s differ.

I'm no expert. I've never hunted in Tanzania but I've heard different things.

Zambia is a lot of male lions for sure. I've hunted Zambia 3 times now near the Luangwa river. Great success on all plains game except leopard. Good success on dangerous game. Hippo and trophy cape buffalo. In the north the country seems flatter. In the south very hilly terrain.

This I can almost guarantee you. If you want a trophy crocodile go to Lake Cahora Bassa in Mozambique without hesitation. I shot 2 monster crocs there in August. If you're into crocs, 14-15 footers inbox me.

I felt safe in both Mozambique and Zambia on all of my hunts.

 

[MaxXSaker]

I thought it would be interesting to start a thread dicussing the differences between Tanzania, Zambia and Mozambique. I would prefer to avoid the cost differences but more about the experience of the hunt, terrain, animals and trophy size. Just a fun thread on how the countries safari’s differ.

Tanzania offers classic plains hunting with outstanding lion and buffalo. Mozambique provides thick bushveld for challenging buffalo pursuits, while Zambia blends both environments. Each country delivers a unique wilderness experience and trophy quality worth comparing.

 

[Huntforever]

I don’t know the license fees, but unless there is extra quota or end of season every outfitter will charge significantly higher daily rates for the premium species. Tanzania is a different market than other African countries. Most 10 day hunts will start in the $25000 range with a limited license and go up from there depending on license, area, and outfitter.
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Does know the lic fees for the above ?

 

[Huntforever]

What to follow up and see if anyone knows the cost of the 3 types of lic?

 

[375Fox]

What to follow up and see if anyone knows the cost of the 3 types of lic?

Contact some outfitters and ask. It doesn’t matter the license cost when outfitters charge a different day rate for a different category of hunt for a specific area.

 

[wesheltonj]

What to follow up and see if anyone knows the cost of the 3 types of lic?

I don’t know that you will get an honest answer. My outfitter said the upgrade to a premium license was 5k. Another outfitter quoted me a 10k upgrade.

 

[Huntforever]

Oh i didn’t realize the outfitters made their own prices for the hunting lic. I thought that was set but the Tanzania government. I haven’t heard of that going on in any other country like Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique or SA.

 

[wesheltonj]

Oh i didn’t realize the outfitters made their own prices for the hunting lic. I thought that was set but the Tanzania government. I haven’t heard of that going on in any other country like Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique or SA.

I think there’s the government fee and then outfitter markup.

I never saw a breakdown of what constituted the daily rate.

 

[375Fox]

Oh i didn’t realize the outfitters made their own prices for the hunting lic. I thought that was set but the Tanzania government. I haven’t heard of that going on in any other country like Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique or SA.

You should look at some price lists for Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Mozambique. Tanzania may have a different licensing structure but it’s standard in all those countries to charge different day rates for different hunts. The concession holder obviously wants to make most from their investment. They aren’t going to sell you an animal (on limited quota) at trophy fee only they can sell another client an entire hunt. Try adding a sable to a standard hunt in Zimbabwe, Zambia, or Mozambique without additional days or an increase in the daily rate or both. Exception being end of season quota if left.

 

[Scott CWO]

It looks like daily rates in Tanzania are about 2500 a day. More or less. If you’re looking at hunting Sable and Roan with Buffalo in the Kafue region of Zambia is that going to be close to the daily rates.
I was looking at Ntengu and Kwalata safaris but am waiting on a reply. Maybe they are sold out.Good for them!

I paid $1600 per day with Ntengu but that was 2022. Sent a friend in 2023 and he paid $1700.

 

[Gemsbok45]

Worth it! I like a lot of people on this site know!If your going wild it costs but completely worth it.I’m looking forward to hunting Sable in the Kafue!

 

[Huntforever]

I following what your saying and understand tanzania is very expensive and that the daily fees can change depending on the outfitter. The lic fee should be set at the government stated amount. That has been the case on my hunts in Zambia and Mozambique.

Is there a government site that list the lic and fee amounts.