Legendary Selous Safari for Elephant, Lion and Leopard

Step into Tanzania’s Selous region, one of Africa’s last great free-range hunting areas. This safari combines classic Elephant hunts, dangerous Lion hunts, and traditional Leopard hunts in remote unfenced concessions where tracking, patience and experience still matter.

Hunting in the Selous is strictly controlled through government quotas and carefully managed concessions. As part of our wider Hunting in Tanzania offering, this safari delivers a proper East African dangerous game experience in wild terrain where nothing is guaranteed and every trophy is earned.

21-Day / 22-Night Dangerous Game Safari – Selous, Tanzania

Safari Price: US$ 89,890

Included Trophy Fees:

• Lion
• Leopard
• Elephant

All trophies are exportable, subject to applicable regulations and permit requirements.

Additional Information

• Observers welcome – US$ 400 per night
• Rifle rental available – .375 H&H at US$ 80 per day
• Ammunition charged at cost

A Rare Hunting Opportunity

A 21-day dangerous game safari in the legendary Selous is a privilege few hunters will ever experience. Pursuing lion, leopard, and elephant in one of Africa's most iconic wilderness areas represents the pinnacle of traditional East African hunting.

Hunting in Tanzania, the renowned Selous Region

The Selous is known for excellent trophy quality, with Big 5 species such as Cape buffalo, elephant, lion, and leopard found in the region. For hunters interested in hunting leopard in Tanzania, this is the kind of country where the hunt feels proper: thick cover, big tracks, long hours, and no shortcuts. Elephant of up to 79 lb and more are harvested on the Iluma WMA, making it prime hunting ground for dangerous game.

Safari Includes

• 1 × Leopard
• 1 × Lion
• 1 × Elephant (33–59 lb)

All trophies are exportable, subject to applicable regulations and permit requirements.

Elephant Trophy Fee Upgrades

Hunters wishing to pursue a larger elephant may upgrade their trophy fee category as follows:

• Elephant (59–79 lb) – Additional US$ 5,310
• Elephant (79 lb+) – Additional US$ 17,110

Safari Price Breakdown

• 21-Day Dangerous Game Safari (Day Fees) – US$ 40,000
• Elephant Trophy Fee (33–59 lb) – US$ 12,390
• Lion Trophy Fee – US$ 15,000
• Leopard Trophy Fee – US$ 7,500

Total Safari Price: US$ 89,890

The Hunting Grounds in Tanzania

The Iluma WMA is a free-range hunting concession spanning 127,000 acres in the Selous ecosystem, with strong wildlife numbers and genuinely wild terrain. It is excellent country for Hunting Elephant in Tanzania, with dense vegetation, miombo woodland, floodplain grasslands and riverine forests giving these hunts the space and challenge they deserve.

The area supports a wide variety of wildlife, including lion, leopard, Cape buffalo and elephant, along with hyena, wild dog and plains game such as eland, bushbuck, puku, sable and Kirk’s dik-dik. Hunting Lion in Tanzania in terrain like this is a proper dangerous game experience, with thick cover, long hours and patient tracking all playing a role.

The Kilombero River flows through the concession, with camp set along the riverbanks overlooking the surrounding wilderness. Hunting in this area runs from July through December and offers a true East African dangerous game experience in one of Tanzania’s classic safari regions.

The Outfitter 

Born and raised in Selous National Park, Hasheem learnt about wildlife, conservation, and nature from a young age. His passion for nature and the African wilderness saw him start his safari company more than 10 years ago, and now his objectives include making your African dream hunt a reality! Hasheem and his team are hands on throughout the hunt preparation process, offering exceptional service, with assistance from the very beginning and continuing with firearm import permits, meet-and-greet upon arrival, as well as the care and attention to detail during the hunt itself.

The Safari Inclusions:

• Trophy Fees for Lion, Leopard, and Elephant (up to 59lb)
• Meet and greet by the team on arrival in Dar es Salaam
• All necessary Hunting Licenses and Permits (10-day regular license)
• Conservation Fees per hunter
• Services of PH, Trackers, Skinners, Chef, and Camp Staff
• Field Preparation of Trophies and delivery to Dar es Salaam
• • Safari Tented Accommodation
• On Territory Transport (4 x 4 Vehicle)
• One Gun Import Permit

The Safari Excludes:

• Trophy fees for any additional animal killed, wounded, and/or lost.
• Firearm Import Licenses (One gun import fee – US$ 300)
• Import fee on ammo at +- US$ 2 per round (Max 100 cartridges per caliber)
• Any pre- or post-safari accommodation
• Dip and Pack of Trophies @ US$ 2,000
• Trophy Shipping Costs
• Hunting VISA (point of entry into Tanzania) US$ 50
• Trophy Export Permit (US$ 200)
• Observers @US$ 400 per day
• • Return road transfer from Dar es Salaam to Iluma Concession in Selous (8hr) at US$ 3,000 OR return transfer from Morogoro to Iluma Concession (US$ 1,200). Please note that hunters will still need to take an electric train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro for US$ 410 (return). The train journey lasts 1.5 hours, with the road transfer from Morogoro to the Selous concession then shortened to 3 hours.
• One Gun import fee (US$ 300) per rifle
• Transport by road to/from hunting is (US$ 500 per journey)
• Extra car by client request / including driver and fuel: US$ 400 per day.

Additional Trophies

If you would like to add extra species to your Selous safari, you only pay the additional trophy fees for what you take. Plains game hunts include greater kudu, puku, sable, and Livingstone eland hunts, while additional dangerous game may include Cape buffalo, crocodile, and hippo.

Accommodation and Lodging

Set along the banks of the Kilobero River, this African camp offers breathtaking views over the river and the surroundings. Visitors can enjoy comfortable, tented accommodation during their stay, with rooms featuring en-suite bathrooms and Wi-fi. Meals are freshly prepared by the cooks and enjoyed in a communal thatched dining area. Making use of fresh fruit and vegetables, along with local ingredients, hunters can enjoy a variety of tasty, tempting culinary delights during their stay. Also on the menu, if there have been recent hunts, might be some meat (venison) from African plains game to be enjoyed in a traditional stew or on a braai (BBQ).

Traveling for the Hunt

Hunters will arrive through Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. From Dar es Salaam, there are several ways to reach the Selous concession depending on travel preference and budget.

The most direct option is a charter flight into the hunting area. Alternatively, hunters can make use of an 8-hour road transfer from Dar es Salaam to camp. Another popular option is to take the train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro, which takes approximately 1.5 hours, followed by a shorter 3-hour road transfer into the concession.

Final travel arrangements and transfer options can be coordinated with Hasheem and his team before the safari.

Health when hunting in Tanzania

Before travelling to Tanzania, hunters should check the latest health and vaccination requirements with their doctor or travel clinic.  Yellow fever vaccination is only required if you are arriving from, or have transited for more than 12 hours through, a country with a yellow fever risk. It is generally not required when travelling directly from the US or Europe.

You should also be up to date with your routine vaccinations. Your doctor may recommend additional vaccines such as rabies, meningitis, polio, Tdap, typhoid, and hepatitis A and B, depending on your route, health history, and travel plans.

Shot Placement & Rifle Caliber

When it comes to dangerous game hunts, accuracy and good shot placement are non-negotiable. Hunters should be comfortable with their rifle before arriving in camp and should always follow the PH’s instruction in the field. For elephant, lion, and leopard, a suitable rifle and proper bullet choice matter. A .375 is the minimum legal caliber for dangerous game in Tanzania, while larger calibers such as .416, .458, or similar are also commonly used.

Top Tips for Dangerous Game Hunting in the Selous

• Hunt with an experienced PH who is knowledgeable about the area, species, and conditions.
• Listen to your PH and follow their instructions implicitly. It is their job to get you out of there in one piece, with your chosen trophy.
• Ensure that you have done your homework and know the anatomy of the animal you are targeting, to ensure accurate and correct shot placement.
• The minimum caliber rifle for dangerous game hunting in Tanzania is a .375. Ensure that your rifle meets or exceeds this.
• Don’t be in a rush; take your time to get the perfect shot in.
• After that perfect shot, be ready for a follow-up shot or two in quick succession.
• Use vegetation to your advantage to remain undetected while approaching the animal downwind.
• Always remain alert and ready; the bush – and its inhabitants – wait for nobody.

For hunters comparing options, this is not a quick weekend hunt. It is a full leopard hunting safari in proper Selous country, with enough time built in for bait activity, tracks, weather, and all the small details that can make or break a hunt.

If any further information is required regarding this hunt in Tanzania, or you are seeking a custom hunting safari including additional hunters, please contact our team at Game Hunting Safaris.