Cape Buffalo Hunting in Zimbabwe incl Impala, Zebra & Baboon
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
LION TROPHY FEE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. THE LION QUALIFIES UNDER APPLICATION (USFWS) AS FULLY EXPORTABLE TO USA
This African Hunting Safari is for a Free-Range Trophy Lion which will take place in the Save Valley concession in Zimbabwe. This conservancy is one of the largest private reserves in Africa and is a wildlife paradise. There is many an international who can testify to the splendor of Save Valley.
1 x Lion Hunter 1 x Dangerous Game Professional Hunter, 14 Days of Lion Hunting
IMPORTANT: While the Lion trophy is eligible for import to the USA, the Lion trophy cannot be imported to Australia, France or the Netherlands.
Free Range Lions, such as with this Lion hunt, will be considered for import into the USA on a case-by-case basis by the USFWS. The hunter will need to demonstrate enhancement on the permit application. If need be, Conservation Force can assist with the permit application and the enhancement findings.
*** Observers are welcome to join this dangerous game hunting safari at only US$ 300 per day per person
***Rifle rental is available at US$ 40 per day and for the .375, US$ 25 per bullet.
Additional Dangerous Game Animals available for Hunting, Pay only Trophy Fees !!
Zimbabwe is one of the premier big game hunting destinations in Africa, producing trophy animals at an affordable price.
Pre-Baiting available at US$ 250 per day plus the cost of the Lion baits.
Hunt your FREE-RANGE TROPHY MALE LION while you still can!!
| Daily Rates (14 Days) | US$ | 10770 |
| Government Levies on Daily Rates | US$ | 210 |
| Lion Trophy Fee | US$ | 27000 |
| VAT on Accommodation | US$ | 450 |
| Government Levy on Trophy Fee | US$ | 1000 |
| CITES TAGS | US$ | 250 |
| Game Scout/Park Ranger Fees | US$ | 770 |
| Dip & Pack of Elephant Trophy | US$ | 550 |
| Transfers: Airport to and from Lodge | US$ | 1000 |
Total Cost of the Hunting Safari | US$ | 42000 |
All Inclusive: Food, Lodging, Guides, Skinners, Trackers, Dip & Pack, Daily Laundry, Cold Beverages and Transfers
Extra Hunting Days are available should you wish to extent this Lion Hunting Safari at a rate of US$ 750 per day plus Government Levies & Taxes
This Lion hunt in Africa will be action packed and adrenaline pumping from start to finish of the safari.
Are you ready to face one of Africa’s most dangerous animals?
The availability of wild Lion hunts is shrinking due to pressure from the anti-hunters, while the price for a Lion hunting safari is steadily increasing, get your wild Lion now while you still can !!
Christine is a well-known African outfitter who has been hunting in Africa for more than thirty years and is in fact one of only a handful of woman leading the hunting industry in Zimbabwe. Not only a professional huntress, but also boasts a PHD in medicine. (May come in handy having access to onsite medical care)
Specializing in big game hunting for Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Cape Buffalo hunts Chris and her team of professional hunters has it all covered and knows how to deliver a dream safari, exceptional client service and knows where to find these big cats. .
Once the trophy Lion is harvested and should additional days are available, the Save Valley has a variety of African plains game which are also available to hunt.
Additional available hunts:(but not limited to) Add: 4% Government Tax on Trophy Fees
The Save Valley also offers some superb safaris for night critters such as Civet and Jackal, plus Tiny Ten members namely: Duikers, Grysbok and Klipspringers.
Bird hunts are also available. The Save Valley Conservancy has a wide variety including Ducks, Francolin, Geese, Pigeons and Doves.
The Save Valley conservancy is truly “Wild” Africa, often referred to as Old Africa, home to the Big Five. This area in Zimbabwe in fact has some of the highest populations of Black and White Rhino in Africa, with a material focus on wildlife management and conservation of African Wild Dog’s. This Conservancy covers an area of more than 750 000 acres of diverse wildlife habitat, a paradise for big game hunting. The Save Valley Conservancy is owned and managed by a combination of private land owners, Government and Communities.
This is an incredible opportunity to hunt in Zimbabwe, on a concession filled with rolling granite hills, open grasslands and forests of Teak and Mopane. The Save River runs through the entire concession and is filled with a variety of aquatic creatures and fish species.
Zimbabwe has no fixed big game hunting season. Dangerous game hunting is mostly conducted during the cooler months which run from late April to September. This period is also known as the “dry period,” as rainfall is less and brush “thinner, thus increasing visibility.
Assistance at the point of entry into Zimbabwe for Rifle permits can be arranged directly with Chris.
Chris follows the “campfire principles” of hunting which means that community projects initiatives such as: enhancement of education, infrastructure, sports and medical all benefit as a direct result of this Lion hunting safari. It is due to the proceeds and ongoing financial contributions made by international hunters that will ensure the protection of Lion populations throughout Africa in years to come.
A CITES permit is a requirement for Lion hunted in Zimbabwe.
This fair-chase hunt for a trophy Free-Range Lion is in one of the best concessions in Zimbabwe, with a high population densities. Lion hunting will be done using the baiting method.
Chris, Shepard and team will bait “hot spot” areas within the concession and these baits will be checked daily for tracks of a big and mature Lion. Once a bait has been hit and a suitable mature Lion identified, a temporary blind will be constructed using indigenous materials.
Lions after feeding do not traverse large areas from the bait, so walking down your adversary is also an option.
The hunting lodge consist of luxury and comfortable tented camps, which all have on- suite bathrooms, showers and hot and cold running water making your safari an unforgettable hunting experience. The lodge has a private chef who will spoil you with three meals a day, especially catered to your dietary preferences.
The point of entry for this hunting safari is via the Capital city of Harare. If the international flight arrives after 13h00, overnighting in Harare will be needed as the ground transfer takes approximately five hours. Transfer travel time by vehicle will depend on the condition of the roads and season.
An option to consider is to fly directly to Oliver Tambo in South Africa, and then take a direct flight to Harare via Airlines such as Air Zimbabwe or Airlink. The flight only takes approximately two hours and is most affordable.
Chris and partners have a variety of quality rifles available should you not want to import your own, including a .458, 375 H&H and an 8 x 57. Lions are classified as “soft” African cats”, but a good quality expanding bullet will be used to ensure and quick and humane “kill.”
If any additional information is needed relating to this Lion hunt in Zimbabwe, please contact our team at Game Hunting Safaris or message Chris directly on the quick links provided. If you would like to check availability, insert preferred dates and “Request to Book”, Chris will revert.
Please note that terms, conditions and price are subject to change without notice and rates at the time of the hunt will apply
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