Hunt Lion, Plains Game & Croc OR Hippo in Lunga Luswishi GMA

Zambian Safaris: Lion, Plains Game & Croc OR Hippo

Hint the best of Zambia, with a Lion and Leopard hunt, together with African plains game. But that’s not all…also included is one of the aquatic Dangerous 7 – either the Hippo OR the Nile Crocodile – for the hunting adventure of a lifetime!

Hunt Lion, Hippo Or Croc PLUS Plains Game for US$ 92,000* Excluding Trophy Fees

*1 x Hunter 1 x Professional Hunter

** Observers welcome at US$ 350 per day

*** Rifle Rental available:  US$50 per day, US$10 per round

Explore the Lunga Luswishi GMS on this 21-day Dangerous Game Safari!

Safari Breakdown

Daily Rates                   US$88,000

Dip & Pack                    US$ 3,000

License Fee                  US$ 1,000

TOTAL                           US$92,000

Dangerous Game Hunting in Zambia

Zambia is renowned for its wide array of dangerous game, with the Lunga Luswishi GMa renowned for its exceptional trophies. With a size of more than 1 million acres of untouched wilderness, it provides the perfect backdrop of an epic safari!

During this safari, you will hunt:

• 1 x Lion
• 1 x Hippo OR Croc
• African plains game

Additional Species available for Hunting

Experience game hunting at its best with quality dangerous game trophies, including black-maned Lions, large Hippos and Nile Crocodiles.

When it comes to plains game species in Zambia, hunters are spoilt for choice with available species. From the elusive Sitatunga and magnificent Roan and Sable antelopes, to the Greater Kudu and Bushbuck, the list of abundant

Please note that certain of the plains game species are subject to quota availability and cannot be guaranteed: Kudu, Waterbuck, Hartebeest, Roan, and Zebra. Should you be interested in hunting any of these species, please confirm ASAP.

The Outfitter hosting the Hunt

PH and Director Russell, together with his experienced team, make hunting in Africa an unforgettable adventure, with traditional tracking methods, great guidance, and mentoring throughout the safari. If you’re looking for an authentic African hunt overseen by an skilled and capable team, you’re at the right place!

Russell's decades of experience saw him start hunting on the plains of Zimbabwe as a young child. He has a passion for tracking and bow hunting, and has led hunting safaris across Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana

This team is ready and able to assist with arrangements for the hunts, providing invaluable information and support for prospective hunters visiting Zambia.

Traveling to the Hunting Concession

Hunters need to travel to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, Zambia. After arriving in Lusaka, they can choose how they wish to travel to the Kafue hunting grounds, with either a road transfer or a charter flight.

Hunters can either drive for 6-7 hours to camp for US$1,500 return or charter a flight for US$5,500 return. The flying time is 90 minutes.

Hunting Nile Crocodile

Nile crocodiles are one of the most difficult of Africa’s dangerous game to hunt. This deadly reptile is as bloodthirsty as they come, and with not one ounce of conscience, guilt, or regret, everything that crosses its path is seen as prey, including you…

Some tips to remember when hunting this prehistoric reptile:

• Not only is the Nile crocodile renowned for their 60-plus razor-sharp teeth, but also for their cold-blooded instincts that will target any prey in sight, including humans. Stay vigilant at all times
• Nile crocodiles provide hunters with a challenging, dangerous game hunting experience, as they are not only extremely intelligent but also cunning and quite elusive.
• They are mostly nocturnal, staying well-hidden before pouncing on unsuspecting prey.
• Excellent shot placement is required when crocodile hunting. The first shot is critical, allowing the hunter to anchor the crocodile before it disappears into the deep, murky water
• DPR (Deep pressure receptors) assist them in feeling the vibrations of approaching prey or danger
• They are difficult to approach on foot, and to get within striking range without detection can be very challenging
• Listen to your PH at all times – this goes without saying, but always good to reiterate it!

Hippo Hunting Methods & Calibers

• The challenge when on a Hippo hunt is to identify a good trophy when they are literally up to their eyeballs in water! Look out for two bumps next to the nostrils. These bumps are the bottom tusks pushing up against the top jaw and usually indicate a male hippo.
• Hippos are hunted by the spot-and-stalk method, either by quietly walking along the riverbank or, secondly, targeting the mammal from a traditional canoe, called a mokoro.
• They can also be intercepted on land, as they enter or exit the water on their way to feed.
• The hippo has an incredibly thick skull and vertebrae, making it exceptionally difficult to kill.
• When hunting hippo, the minimum requirement is a .375, with a 300-grain bullet. 
• Shot placement on your hippo hunt is critically important, and remember to be ready with the follow-up shot.
• A reminder that when attempting to retrieve your hippo trophy, keep a close eye out for Crocodiles who share the same waterways and habitat

If any further information is required regarding this Zambian Safari, or you are seeking a custom hunting safari including additional hunters, don't hesitate to get in touch with our team at Game Hunting Safaris, or message Russell (outfitter) directly using the quick message icons.