14-Day Rufunsa Leopard Hunt with Optional Buffalo
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
| Fence Type: | Free-range |
| Air Charter Available: | Yes |
US$ 29 000
Alongside world-class sitatunga hunting, this safari offers access to quality plains game hunts in Zambia’s remote and productive concessions.
Do you have a trophy Sitatunga on your hunting list?
This plains game hunt has it covered. Hunters comparing hunting areas, species and safari planning across the country can explore our complete Hunting in Zambia guide.
A Sitatunga safari in Tondwa is a true remote wetland hunt. The GMA is wild, unfenced country with healthy populations of Sitatunga and selected plains game species.
The Tondwa GMA in northern Zambia is a remote wetland hunting area known particularly for Sitatunga and selected plains game. This safari is built around hunting a trophy Sitatunga, with Roan, Sable, Eland, Puku, Bushpig, Warthog and Blue Duiker potentially available according to quota.
The character of this hunt is shaped by the Tondwa wetlands, thick vegetation and the remoteness of the concession. Sitatunga hunting here is very different from a general multi-species safari and usually requires careful preparation, patient observation and time in the swamp country.
Quotas are limited, and availability depends on the specific species allocated to the concession for the season.
If you think hunting a Sitatunga in Tondwa is going to be “easy and straight” forward, think again. Sitatunga is also known as “the ghost of the swamps” and for good reason. A hunt for this incredible spiral-horn antelope is going to take you into the swamps. These antelope are semi-aquatic, with elongated and wide-splayed hooves allowing them to walk on soft terrain such as the marshes and swamp grounds without sinking.
The adaptation of their hooves also allows the Sitatunga to quickly escape predators by fleeing into deeper waters.
These antelope are nocturnal and diurnal but are more active like many antelope on African hunts at dusk and dawn, preferring the reeds of the swamp during the midday heat. Sitatunga hunts involves preparation and pre-scouting. Before the commencement of the hunting safari, the papyrus has to be slashed to increase visibility, and a cerebeti, which is an elevated platform, must be built in the trees or on the floating papyrus.
Hunting Sitatunga, in the swamps surrounded by Hippo and Crocodiles is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime hunting adventure with big rewards. Not many hunters can boast of a Sitatunga in their trophy room.
Daily Rate/Fees US$ 14 000
Concession Fees US$ 3000
Zambia Hunting License Fee US$ 1 000
Dip & Pack of Trophy US$ 1 000
Sitatunga Trophy Fee US$ 10 000
Government Concession Fees & VAT (Included)
A Sitatunga safari in Tondwa is one of Africa’s more specialized wetland hunts and offers a different experience from a conventional plains-game safari.
As the Sitatunga is classified as a species of least concern by the IUCN, a CITES permit is not required and the trophy is exportable.
Steven, your African outfitter has a wealth of game hunting experience, including Elephant, Hippo, Crocodile, Buffalo, and African plains game. They operate in numerous territories/GMA’s within Zambia, depending, of course, on the target species.
Tondwa is unfenced hunting country, and game moves freely through the wider ecosystem.
The hunting lodge is a typical African-style tent overlooking the wetlands of the Tondwa GMA boasting incredible birdlife and game viewing opportunities.
Central dining areas are of an African theme with lapa-style firepits. With your private chef, you can be sure that cuisine will be of exceptional standard.
A hunt in Africa does not get better than relaxing in the evening with a cold beer or whiskey contemplating the successes of the day while enjoying Africa in all her glory.
Option 1
Zambia can be entered via Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. You will land in the capital city of Lusaka and from there take a private charter plane to the GMA. This charter can be arranged directly with the outfitter. Depending on your arrival time in Lusaka, it may be wise to stay overnight in Lusaka.
Option 2
Should a commercial flight be taken to Kasama, transfer to the hunting concession will be via road transfer.
Both the Kenneth Kaunda Airport and Kasama can be reached by flying via Oliver Tambo Airport in South Africa, and then flying using an airline such as Airlink to the primary destination. Flights from South Africa are affordable, on-time, and are geared for those hunters flying with firearms.
Visa and firearm requirements can change. Confirm the current requirements with the outfitter before travel and refer to the relevant Zambia travel and firearm guidance before departure.
Health requirements can change, so hunters should confirm current vaccination and malaria guidance with their doctor before travelling to Zambia. Tondwa is in a malaria-risk region, and appropriate precautions should be discussed well in advance of the safari.
It is also sensible to travel with any personal medication you may need and a basic medical kit suited to a remote hunting camp.
As the Tondwa concession is packed with other game, on this 10 Day hunt you will be able to hunt additional animals as per the below trophy fees: Kudu Hunting (US$ 3000)
For this Tondwa Sitatunga hunt, May through August is generally preferred because conditions are cooler and more comfortable in the wetlands. Availability remains subject to concession quota and the dates allocated for the season.
This 10-day hunt is built around pursuing Sitatunga in the Tondwa GMA, with additional plains game available according to quota and species availability. The remote wetlands and surrounding hunting areas make this a highly specialized Zambia safari rather than a broad multi-species hunting package.
Hunters looking for broader information on hunting areas, seasons, species and travel can explore our complete Hunting in Zambia destination guide. Those comparing Zambia with other destinations or putting together a wider safari can also explore our African Hunting Trips guide.
Please note that terms, conditions and price are subject to change without notice and rates at the time of the hunt will apply
You can speak directly with the outfitter before booking. GHS remains available throughout the process.
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