Wild Hippo Hunting In The Zambezi Region, Namibia

ABOUT THE EXPEDITION

Our unforgettable hippo hunting in Namibia safari took place deep within the legendary Zambezi Region, formerly known as the Caprivi Strip. This remote area is regarded as one of the best locations for authentic African hippo hunts, offering vast river systems, thick reeds, and outstanding dangerous game opportunities.

We travelled through northern Namibia via Kasane International Airport in Botswana before making our way toward the Chobe River system. Along the journey we encountered an abundance of African wildlife including kudu, impala, crocodile, elephant, and Cape buffalo. The region is world-renowned for exceptional Namibia hunting safaris and remains one of Africa’s last truly wild hunting frontiers.

This particular safari took place during the wet season, creating difficult hunting conditions as rising floodwaters kept many hippos in deeper channels throughout the day. Despite the challenges, patience and careful tracking eventually led to a successful opportunity on a massive bull hippo from an elevated riverbank position.

One of the biggest lessons from this safari was discovering firsthand just how critical proper hippo shot placement can be. Our first bull was poorly hit and disappeared into the river system, forcing us to spend days tracking without success. We eventually concluded the wounded hippo had crossed the Chobe River into Botswana. The experience reinforced just how dangerous and resilient these animals can be, especially in deep water and flooded terrain.

The Chobe and Zambezi river systems also provide incredible opportunities for dangerous game hunting in Africa, especially for hunters pursuing crocodile, buffalo, elephant, and hippo in remote unfenced wilderness areas.

The accommodation, professional guiding, and overall experience exceeded expectations, making this expedition one of the most memorable dangerous game safaris we have experienced whille hunting in Namibia.