Zambia Outfitter Recommendations

[Greenhead_Slayer]

We are planning a hunting trip to Zambia in 2027, primarily we are targeting hippo, crocodile, and buffalo, with a group of three hunters.

If anyone has recent, highly recommended PHs they’ve worked with in the area, we’d greatly appreciate any referrals or contact info.

Thanks in advance.

 

[eyedok]

I have hunted twice with Johnny DuPlooy, two great safaris, top end outfit

 

[1r4rc]

I have hunted twice with Johnny DuPlooy, two great safaris, top end outfit

2nd that. Johnny's great. Area's great. Great time.

 

[Greenhead_Slayer]

Is there a website or social media page or something you could steer me towards? Thanks.

 

[Adam Stevens]

Is there a website or social media page or something you could steer me towards? Thanks.

They're talking about Muchinga Adventures I believe.

And yes always heard good things about their area.

 

[wvfred]

Another bump for Johnny and Muchinga adventures....My best hunt! The Crocs and hippos were everywhere and lots of buffalo. I saw three leopard in the day time.I took buffalo zebra and hyena.

 

[spike.t]

We are planning a hunting trip to Zambia in 2027, primarily we are targeting hippo, crocodile, and buffalo, with a group of three hunters.

If anyone has recent, highly recommended PHs they’ve worked with in the area, we’d greatly appreciate any referrals or contact info.

Thanks in advance.

Hi is that each of the 3 hunters want a buff, croc and hippo?

 

[LimbNoMo]

Post in thread 'ZAMBIA: Zambezi Valley Hunt In Zambia With Shamwari Safaris'

Jul 14, 2020

My week in the Zambezi Valley was over way too fast. Even if there were times when time stood still, the time passed too fast. This was my second buffalo hunt, however my first hunt in Dande in Zimbabwe unfortunately ended with me not taking a buffalo, even though the experience was amazing.

I arrived at Shamwari Safaris’ Rufunsa camp on the lower Zambezi mid-morning on the Saturday, after an excited drive from Lusaka. Being able to travel and hunt is one of the joys of living in Zambia during this Pandemic. Turning into the Luangwa Valley at the Luangwa Bridge, I got the first taste of...

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[Rakman]

Charlie Harvey. Fantastic experience.

 

[Greenhead_Slayer]

Hi is that each of the 3 hunters want a buff, croc and hippo?

Yes, just not sure if that’s realistic or not!

 

[1r4rc]

Definitely. Great area.

 

[spike.t]

Yes, just not sure if that’s realistic or not!

Any idea on time of the year you would looking at?

 

[Killo]

Another vote for Johnny
Was there in 2022
Group of 4 hunters
We ll got buffalo, hipo and croc!!

 

[eyedok]

After one safari w Johnny, we went up and spent a few days hunting w Charlie at The Africa House, was a neat extension to the trip, my wife loved it

 

[Greenhead_Slayer]

Any idea on time of the year you would looking at?

We can be flexible, was leaning towards the first week or two September though.

That’s an oddly specific question, care to expound on why you asked? Thanks.

 

[BillyMiller]

Number of great operators in Zambia
Muchinga adventures Du Plooys https://muchingahuntingsafaris.co.za/
Makasa Safari’s https://makasasafariszambia.com/about-us/
Thor Kirchner

Thor Wildlife Safaris | Zambia

Thor Wildlife Safaris offers quality and unforgettable hunting safaris in Zambia led by Professional Hunter, Thor Kirchner.

www.thorwildlifesafaris.com

Kantana safari’s

Kantanta Hunting Safaris – Best Hunting Experience

www.kantantahuntingsafaris.com

To mention a few.
Also see PGOAZ website https://ophaa.org/member-associations/professional-guides-outfitters-association-of-zambia/

 

[spike.t]

We can be flexible, was leaning towards the first week or two September though.

That’s an oddly specific question, care to expound on why you asked? Thanks.

I get people asking to come hunt on my place too early in the year ....the guys are in the gmas now sorting camps and opening the roads etc up....so nothing odd at all in my opinion....was also going to check around to see what's available....but I see Billy has given the PGOAZ website, that has most of the outfitters and PHs info on it , so you can contact them directly. Then you can ask on here about specific ones and areas on here...but chances are responses might be limited as not too many on here have hunted zambia , and not all areas. Also as per site rules as outfitters or phs we can't recommend or pass comments on other ones....so unfortunately limits info on zambia a bit due to not many from zambia involved on here who are not in the industry

 

[PeteG]

We can be flexible, was leaning towards the first week or two September though.

That’s an oddly specific question, care to expound on why you asked? Thanks.

It’s also good to know approximate dates to see if outfitters can accommodate a group hunt amongst the other safaris that are planned
Whenever I make enquiries regarding booking safaris for clients, the first questions are usually how many people, what animals are priority and roughly when suits the client.
Hope you have some luck.

There are a number of great areas and operator in Zambia that could give you what you’re looking for.

 

[Scott CWO]

We are planning a hunting trip to Zambia in 2027, primarily we are targeting hippo, crocodile, and buffalo, with a group of three hunters.

If anyone has recent, highly recommended PHs they’ve worked with in the area, we’d greatly appreciate any referrals or contact info.

Thanks in advance.

Hello. Zambia has unique plains game that you might consider adding - red lechwe; puku; sitatunga, etc… in the Kafue region; black lechwe in the Bangweulu Swamp and Kafue lechwe in the Kafue Flats. Something to consider since you are already considering being there for other species. I’ve been to all three areas so let me know if you have questions.

 

[Scott CWO]

We can be flexible, was leaning towards the first week or two September though.

That’s an oddly specific question, care to expound on why you asked? Thanks.

@spike.t is a great operator in Zambia and has a wealth of knowledge about other areas and operators as well. He gave me some great advice.