Hunt Leopard, Lion & Plains Game Plus Croc OR Hippo in Kafue, Zambia

For many American and international hunters, the ultimate African safari is not defined by a single species. It is measured by time spent in wild country, the diversity of game pursued, and the opportunity to experience the traditions of dangerous game hunting in one of Africa's last great wilderness regions.

Few safaris offer that opportunity more completely than this 24-day hunt in Zambia's renowned Kafue ecosystem. Combining the pursuit of Lion Hunts and Leopard Hunts with the option of hippo or crocodile, alongside exceptional Plains Game Hunts, this safari delivers a level of variety rarely found within a single hunting concession.

Conducted within the vast Lunga Luswishi Game Management Area, the hunt takes place across more than one million acres of remote wilderness where wildlife moves freely through river systems, floodplains, woodland, and dense riverine habitat. Success here is earned through patience, tracking skill, and time spent in the field rather than shortcuts or manufactured hunting experiences.

For hunters researching hunting in Zambia, few opportunities provide such a comprehensive dangerous game safari. With twenty-four hunting days available, this is a hunt designed for sportsmen who want to immerse themselves in Africa rather than simply visit it.

Safari Overview

Location: Kafue Region, Zambia
Duration: 24 Hunting Days / 25 Nights
Hunter Ratio: 1 Hunter × 1 Professional Hunter
Price: US$ 114,000
Trophy Fees: Not Included
Observers: US$ 350 per person per day
Rifle Rental: US$ 50 per day plus US$ 10 per round

Hunting Opportunities

This safari combines some of Africa's most sought-after dangerous game species with the flexibility to pursue additional plains game throughout the concession.

Available Species on this Safari

• 1 × Lion
• 1 × Leopard
• 1 × Hippo OR 1 × Crocodile
• Additional Plains Game Species (subject to quota availability and trophy fees)

Safari Package Breakdown

• Daily Rates: US$ 110,000
• Dipping & Packing: US$ 3,000
• Hunting License: US$ 1,000

Important 

The safari price covers daily rates, hunting licenses, and safari operating costs. Trophy fees for lion, leopard, hippo, crocodile, and any additional species harvested are charged separately according to current trophy fee schedules.

Why Hunt Zambia?

Zambia has long been regarded as one of Africa's last true safari destinations. While other countries are often associated with specific species or hunting styles, Zambia has built its reputation on something broader: vast wilderness, low hunting pressure, and the opportunity to experience Africa in a way that still feels genuinely wild.

Much of the country's appeal comes from its scale. Large hunting concessions, extensive wildlife ecosystems, and relatively limited development create the type of environment where animals move naturally and hunting remains deeply connected to the landscape itself. Success is rarely measured by distance driven or opportunities presented, but rather by time spent in the field and the ability to adapt to whatever the bush provides.

The country is particularly respected among dangerous game hunters. Opportunities for elephant hunts, buffalo hunting in Zambia, hippo hunts, lion, leopard, and crocodile safaris can all be found within the country's major hunting regions, often alongside exceptional plains game species. This diversity allows hunters to experience multiple facets of African hunting without sacrificing the wilderness character that makes Zambia so appealing.

For sportsmen seeking a traditional African hunting experience rather than a highly structured safari, Zambia continues to occupy a special place. It is a destination where wilderness remains the dominant feature, where hunting is conducted on nature's terms, and where every day in the field still carries a genuine sense of adventure.

The Lunga Luswishi Game Management Area

Situated within Zambia's vast Kafue ecosystem, the Lunga Luswishi Game Management Area encompasses more than one million acres of remote wilderness. The concession's size alone is impressive, but what truly distinguishes the area is the diversity of habitat found within its boundaries.

River systems, seasonal floodplains, open woodland, dense riverine vegetation, and productive grazing areas combine to create an environment capable of supporting an exceptional variety of wildlife. Rather than being managed around a single species, the concession functions as a complete ecosystem where predators, dangerous game, and plains game move naturally across a landscape that remains largely unchanged by modern development.

For hunters interested in lion hunting in Zambia, the area's abundance of prey species and extensive wilderness provide the ingredients required to support healthy lion populations. The same habitat diversity also creates excellent conditions for leopard hunting in Zambia, with dense cover, river corridors, and limited disturbance contributing to the area's reputation among dangerous game hunters.

The waterways that define much of the concession support strong populations of hippo and crocodile, while the surrounding woodland and floodplain systems provide habitat for a wide variety of plains game species. This diversity is one of the reasons the area has become so highly regarded among hunters seeking comprehensive dangerous game hunts rather than single-species safaris.

What makes Lunga Luswishi particularly appealing is that the experience changes from day to day. A hunter may spend one morning following lion tracks, the next checking leopard bait sites, and another glassing river systems for hippo or crocodile. Few concessions offer such a broad range of hunting opportunities within a single, continuous wilderness area.

Additional Plains Game Opportunities

While lion, leopard, hippo, and crocodile form the dangerous game foundation of this safari, the Lunga Luswishi concession also offers exceptional opportunities for hunters interested in pursuing some of Africa's most sought-after plains game species.

Particularly noteworthy are the area's populations of Roan Hunts and Sable Hunts, two of the continent's most prestigious antelope species. Both are highly respected among experienced hunters for their striking appearance, impressive horn development, and the challenge they present in free-range environments. For many hunters, the opportunity to add a quality roan or sable to an already exceptional dangerous game safari is one of the major attractions of hunting Zambia.

The concession also supports excellent opportunities for Kudu Hunts and Bushbuck Hunts, with both species thriving in the woodland, riverine, and transitional habitats that characterize much of the Kafue ecosystem. Mature kudu bulls remain one of Africa's most admired spiral-horned antelope, while bushbuck provide a very different challenge, often favoring thick cover and requiring patience, careful observation, and accurate shooting.

Additional species may include Lichtenstein's Hartebeest, Common Waterbuck, Zebra, Warthog, Impala, and several other plains game animals, depending on quota availability and seasonal conditions.

One of the advantages of a longer safari such as this is flexibility. While dangerous game remains the primary focus, hunters often have opportunities to pursue additional species as the hunt unfolds, creating a more complete and rewarding African safari experience.

Planning Your Journey to Kafue

International hunters typically arrive through Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia's primary international gateway. Major airlines provide connections through Johannesburg, Addis Ababa, Doha, and other regional hubs, making travel to Zambia relatively straightforward for both American and international hunters.

From Lusaka, hunters can continue to the concession either by road transfer or charter aircraft. The road journey takes approximately six to seven hours and provides an opportunity to experience Zambia's landscapes and rural countryside before arriving in camp.

For hunters wishing to maximize time in the field, charter flights are available directly into the hunting area. Flight time is approximately 90 minutes, offering a faster and more convenient transfer option.

Transfer Options

• Return Road Transfer: US$ 1,500
• Return Charter Flight: Approximately US$ 5,500 (subject to aircraft availability, fuel costs, and seasonal fluctuations)
• Charter Flight Duration: Approximately 90 Minutes

Why This Safari Appeals to Traditional Dangerous Game Hunters

Few hunters today have the opportunity to spend nearly a month pursuing multiple dangerous game species within the same wilderness ecosystem. This safari is designed for sportsmen who value time in the field, diverse hunting opportunities, and the unpredictability that comes with hunting truly wild country.

The combination of lion, leopard, hippo or crocodile, and additional plains game opportunities creates a safari that is as varied as it is rewarding. Every day presents different possibilities, from following lion tracks at first light to checking leopard bait sites, glassing river systems, or pursuing plains game through the concession's woodland and floodplain habitats.

This is not a hunt built around a single trophy. It is an opportunity to experience one of Zambia's great wilderness regions over an extended period of time, allowing hunters to immerse themselves in the landscape, the wildlife, and the traditions that have made African dangerous game hunting so respected around the world.

For hunters seeking a complete safari experience rather than a single-species hunt, few opportunities offer the depth, diversity, and wilderness character found in Zambia's Kafue ecosystem.

Interested in this safari? Contact Game Hunting Safaris to discuss availability, trophy fees, travel logistics, and whether this Kafue dangerous game safari aligns with your hunting objectives.