Ready to hunt Giant Crocodile in Mozambique?

Hunt Giant Crocodile on Lake Cahora Bassa US$ 10750 (No size limit)

We, the team at Game Hunting Safaris booked this dangerous game hunt in 2023. You will not be disappointed. For the price and service offering, Crocodile hunts do not get much better than this. Tamlyn shot a huge Crocodile measuring 15,1 feet and Pierre in second place at 14,9 feet. We can certainly vouch for this once-in-a-lifetime game hunting experience. There are plenty of big Crocodiles lurking the waters of Lake Cahora Bassa.

Crocodile Trophies are currently fully exportable to the UN and the USA.

This Crocodile hunt takes place on the famous Zambezi River, with the lake stretching for more than two hundred miles, surrounded by hills and Koppies, with hundreds of estuaries and banks filled with prehistoric Apex predators. If a truly big Crocodile is on your list, a 14-to-16-foot crocodile is a very realistic goal.

*** 7 Nights Lodging Included, 2 Travel Days and 5 Full days of Crocodile Hunting

*** Rifle Rental available at US$ 250 plus ammunition

*** Observers are welcome at US$ 250 per day

*** All Inclusive: Food and Beverages, Lodging, Guide, Tracker, Daily Laundry

Your African Outfitter and the Crocodile Hunting Area

Jacques, is one of the most experienced and reputable operators in Mozambique and the Crocodile hunt takes place in one of the most sought-after concessions, consisting of more than 400 000 acres. The shoreline and hunting area stretches more than fifty miles, and the hills are strewn with the most magnificent Baobab and Acacia trees.

A big Bull Crocodile on this lake, is certainly a man-eater!!!  

Interesting Facts about residents in the area: Children are not named until they are two or three years of age, as life expectancy due to Crocodile attacks is just so low. Giant Crocodiles are responsible for more than 1200 deaths in Mozambique every year. True story. Hunt a Giant Crocodile in Mozambique, Save a life!!!  

Hunting Safari Inclusions: Day Fees, Trophy Fees, Tag Fees, Cites Permit, Concession Hunting Fees, Road Transfers, Trophy delivery to Exporter, Hunting License and Weapon Import Permit (Total US$ 10750)

Hunting Safari Exclusions: Dip& Pack, Crating and Shipping of Trophies, Gratuities, Airfare, Additional Rifle permits, Taxidermy

Crocodile Hunting Method 

This is not an extremely physically challenging hunt, but the hunter needs to be in reasonable shape as in instances Koppies (hills) are ascended to get a bird’s eye view of the area, or to stealthily get into position for a shot over the gulleys and waterways.

As the hunting area is just so large, deep sea speed boats are used to traverse the shorelines to spot a big Crocodile sunning on the banks. Once a suitable Crocodile has been identified, you will stalk to within shooting distance, which can range from between thirty yards to one hundred yards. With the Crocodiles acute senses, approaching the Crocodile undetected is a lot more challenging than many hunters realize. They have incredible vision, hearing and smell and can detect vibration in the ground through specialized sensory organs on their skin called “integumentary sensory organs”. Be prepared to walk in your socks.

Hunting and Anchoring the Nile Crocodile

An experienced Crocodile hunter will tell you, crocodile hunting in Mozambique is more stressful than one would think. The first stress point when considering the shot is that many Crocodiles lay with their tails in the water. So, while the bull Crocodile may have a huge head, a good portion of the Crocodiles tail may be missing due to fighting, or the Crocodile early in life may potentially have been a larger Crocodiles sought after meal. This would affect the quality in length of the trophy Crocodile.

Understanding Crocodile Shot Placement, along with the ability to shoot “dead center” into the reptile’s tiny brain is of vital importance. Above the smile behind the eye, or directly into the spine. A missed shot will see your monster Crocodile escaping and disappearing into the murky water ways, lost forever.

The minimum recommended caliber when hunting thick skinned animals such as Crocodile is a .375. loaded with 300 grains.

Hunting Crocodile in Mozambique with a Bow is legal.

The Crocodile Hunting Lodge

The lodge is built and constructed from local materials and sits high on a “Koppies” with the most spectacular views of the surrounding estuaries. Rooms have comfortable beds, hot showers and three course meals prepared by the resident chef.

WIFI is available during times when the generator is running. (mornings and evenings) This is after all remote Africa. If you need to be online and in touch with the outside world, a satellite phone is recommended.

Traveling for the Crocodile Hunt

The preferred point of entry into Mozambique is via South Africa, from Oliver Tambo International Airport. Monday to Friday, daily flights are offered to Tete which is situated in the Safala Province of Northern Mozambique. Airlink flights are comfortable, affordable and most importantly on time.

On arriving in Tete, your outfitter will meet you to assist with any rifle import permits (main language spoken by locals is Portuguese).

The road transfer from Tete to the banks of Lake Cahora Bassa takes approximately four hours and while the roads typical of remote Africa, travelling is safe. You will overnight on the banks of the lake at the outfitters lodge, before heading out by speedboat to the hunting lodge at first light. The boat trip takes 1,5 to 2 hours depending on the size of the swell. The equipment, vehicles and boats are well maintained and in good working condition.

Plains Game Hunting

The surrounding areas do not offer a wide variety of antelopes, but following your successful crocodile hunt, there are a few species available for an additional trophy fee.

A night hunt for Spotted Hyena (US$ 3300) is always recommended. Other species include:

• Baboon Hunting (US$ 550)
• Kudu (US$ 2800)
• Warthog (US$ 580)
• Chobe Bushbuck (one of Africa’s most sought after medium sized spiral horns (US$ 1600)

Or, you could be like the Game Hunting Safaris Team, shoot a monster Crocodile on day one, then apply for another permit and hunt a second Crocodile for US$ 5050)

When is the best time to go Crocodile Hunting in Mozambique?

Crocodile hunts can take place from March through to November. The months of May to July are recommended when the water is cooler, and the Crocodiles are mating.

Big Crocodile Bulls are territorial during the months from July to August and will tend to occupy certain areas during this time. As such, Crocodile hunts in this cycle is highly recommended and deemed to be the perfect months.

Cahora Bassa produces exceptional Nile Crocodile Trophies.

Ready to book your trophy Crocodile hunt and get the monster Crocodile into your trophy room?

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