Leopard Hunting with Hounds in the forests of Mozambique
Booking Season: 2025/2026
Hunt Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
Leopard Hunting with Hounds in the forests of Mozambique
US$ 37 350 ALL IN (Incl. Leopard trophy Fee)
14 x Full Days of Leopard Hunting in Mozambique
Mozambique boasts some of the finest Free-Range hunting in Africa
**** Observers welcome on this Leopard Hunt at US$ 350 per day per person
**** Rifle Rental Available
**** Additional Plains Game available for hunting on this Leopard Hunt
Add a Cape Buffalo, NO SIZE LIMIT to the safari for US$ 6000
For the bow hunters, Leopards are legally allowed to be hunted with a bow /cross bow in Mozambique. (always just check the latest hunting laws, in Africa they can change quickly)
Hunting in Mozambique
A mere 14-day hunting period in this enchanting locale promises more than just an adventure—it’s a rendezvous with nature’s wonders. With a backdrop of rich biodiversity, your triumph is almost guaranteed with encounters with buffalo, majestic sable, and an array of the “tiny 10” antelope species. Muanza Camp beckons, inviting you to experience the warmth of its surroundings and the thrill of a safari against the vibrant tapestry of the Indian Ocean and the Zambezi delta.
Best time to go Game Hunting in Mozambique
Mozambique’s hunting season runs from April to end of November. Temperatures from April through to September vary from 0°C to 15°C in the morning and the evenings and up to 20°C to 30°C during the day.
From September through to November the temperatures can reach the high 40’s at midday. The best months for hunting are from August through to the end of November. The reality is when safari hunting in Mozambique, there is not a “best time” to go, it’s a privilege any month of the year.
Included in the Hunting Safari in Mozambique
Total Cost of Leopard Hunt US$ 37 350
*** Additional Costs Include:
- Mozambique Hunting License
- Leopard Pre-Baiting Costs US$ 2500
- Transport of Trophies to the nearest Exporter
- Rifle Import Permit US$ 350
- Hunting License fee US$ 350
Only 120 Tags/Permits are issued by CITES for Leopard in Mozambique
Safari Cost Exclusions
Additional Plains Game Hunts
On this 14-day Leopard hunt, you can add a variety of Plains game (only pay for the trophy fee).
Your Outfitter in Mozambique
Gavin, an expert professional hunter with over two decades of experience and has hunted leopards across the entire Southern African range, from the lush East Coast of Mozambique to the arid West Coast of Namibia. Your outfitters core expertise is tracking and hunting these majestic big cats. Their proficiency stems from decades of active pursuit across diverse leopard ecologies and habitats. Mastering leopard hunting is an art—one that requires thinking like a big cat, combining relentless tracking, analysed methodologies, and an insatiable passion for the hunt. This steady dedication ensures that they consistently deliver memorable and productive safaris for their clients.
Leopard Hunting methods
Two standard methods of hunting the leopard include Bait & Blind and Scent Hounds. Each have their benefits, and the outfitter utilizes the method most suited to the Sport Hunters’ requirements, aspirations, and abilities.
Hunting leopard over bait attracts the hunter who enjoys the reactive style of ambush and attack. This style is most effective when coupled with a seasoned knowledge of leopard activity concentrations and local habitat preference. Combining patience, experience, and resolute confidence will set the stage for the travelling hunter to claim an aged male rosetted cat.
Hunting leopard over hounds is a proactive form of pursuing these elusive cats. This traditional style involves intense tracking and an in-depth knowledge of leopard ecology. Gavin immerses himself in the world of the leopard, trusting his interpretation of leopard behavior, incorporating the skill of his expert canine team, with sights set on harvesting the most aged male big cat in the 14-day hunting period.
Gavin has Exceptional Success Rates, by operating only in premium safari areas with healthy leopard populations and proven records of achievement.
Leopard Hunting and conservation
Conservation remains forefront of sensible hunting practices, and hunting leopard with hounds offers significant advantages. Published science clearly attests to the benefits of selected harvest as a responsible conservation program. Studies present recorded skull measurements of leopards taken over several years where findings reveal that hound-hunted leopards averaged a full inch larger than bait-hunted ones, highlighting the effectiveness of this method in targeting mature trophy animals. Similarly, a peer-reviewed study, The Applicability of Age-Based Hunting Regulations for African Leopards, underscores the importance of harvesting mature male leopards to ensure sustainability and population health.
Hound hunting permits the hunter to assess the quarry before the hunt begins. By interpreting tracks, a specific male can be proactively targeted with minimal error. Should an undersized leopard be treed, the hounds can be called off, preserving the integrity of the hunt.
Hunting with dogs is deeply rooted in human history. Some of the earliest rock paintings depict cooperative hunts between man and canine. Literature, art, and folklore, both ancient and modern, celebrate the role of the hunting dog. Statues, paintings, and even state mascots are a testament to this enduring relationship. Participating in a hound hunt for leopard is a uniquely special experience. It is an active, immersive process that requires every member of the hunting party to contribute. Each man must lace his boots tightly, steady his courage, and follow where the hounds lead. The hunter’s role is far from passive, he actively engages in the pursuit, and only in rare instances does the final shot occur at a distance. The camaraderie, the challenge, and the respect earned from hunting alongside dogs elevate the experience to something genuinely special.
Tips when Leopard Hunting
The minimum legal calibre in Mozambique is a .375 (thirty calibres, if legal would work well as a Leopard is classified as a “soft” animal. Use good quality optics and ensure the rifle is test fired after being transported long distances.
Avoid shooting the cat when he is standing on his hind legs, or when it is lying down. Be aware of the position of the Leopard vitals (shot placement) as they have the ability to move into all kinds of shapes and positions.
Accommodation when hunting Leopard in Mozambique
Nestled in the embrace of the coastal Chinizuia forest ecosystem, Muanza Camp awaits just 70 km west of the Indian Ocean and 75 km southwest of the Zambezi delta. Encompassed by 240,000 acres of dense forest, this haven becomes home to a distinctive golden-coated leopard, gracefully navigating the numerous non-perennial riverine habitats.
Camps have chalets with bathroom and toilet ensuite, and hot and cold running water 24/7.
All camps have their own solar systems or generators for power supplies as well as wifi and all other necessities required to make for a comfortable stay.
Traveling to the Hunting Camp
You can either fly into
1, Maputo International airport (Mozambique) from Maputo you will take another commercial flight to Beira and then a one-hour fifteen-minute, fixed-wing charter flight is then taken from Beira directly to the camps airstrip.
Or
2, Oliver Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg in South Africa. From Johannesburg, you will then travel to Beira in Mozambique and then a charter flight to the hunting camps airstrip. Airlink is a reliable airline, clean, on time and with decent food and drinks. More importantly, Airlink has facilities for transporting of firearms, just advise reservations when booking your flight. There is a small additional cost for processing the firearm.
Please note that the charter would need to be booked at least 2 months in advance and must be paid in cash on the day of your flight or pre-paid by wire transfer.
Rifle Imports into Mozambique
A valid firearm permit is required before you arrive in Mozambique, which Gavin and team will arrange.
They will need a scanned color copy of your passport, a color copy of a passport size photograph in Jpeg format, US Citizens, a copy of the customs form 4457, or a copy of the firearm license, proof of travel itinerary, details such as: home address, contact numbers, email etc.
If you are going to travel through South Africa and overnight, you will need to complete a SAPS 520 form on arrival. Each hunter is allowed a maximum of three firearms to Mozambique, with a maximum of 100 rounds per firearm.
Book your Leopard Hunt with hounds today. Leopard tags for 2025 are limited.
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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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