Hunt Hippo, Croc & Plains Game in Chiawa GMA, Zambia
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Moderate
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
| Animal | Fee |
| Chobe Bushbuck | 1500 |
| Greater Kudu | 3000 |
| Zebra | 2500 |
| African Crocodile | 6000 |
| Defassa Waterbuck | 3000 |
| Sable | 8000 |
| Common Reedbuck | 1500 |
| Impala | 650 |
| Puku | 1500 |
| Zambezi Sitatunga | 10000 |
| Blue Duiker | 1500 |
| Gray Duiker | 1000 |
| Oribi | 1500 |
| Bushpig | 1000 |
| Spotted Hyena | 1250 |
| Warthog | 1000 |
| Yellow Baboon | 250 |
Lunga Luswishi is home to two camps, firstly the main camp called Kaungashi. This flagship camp is nestled on the high banks of the Lunga river. As it is situated in one of the prime hunting areas, it provides the perfect location for a base camp when hunting the majority of the species in the area. Expect all the comforts of home with comfortable beds, warm showers, 24 hour solar power, Wifi, as well as daily laundry services. Enjoy simple yet fresh, tasty meals enjoyed with good South African wines, as you settle around the fire pit and enjoy the uninterrupted views. The second accommodation is the Jipeta fly camp, largely used with hunting Sitatunga in the area. It may well also be used when hunting Lion, Leopard, and Sable. While more rustic than the flagship accommodation, it holds essential items that are needed when out exploring and tracking in the remote region of the concession. It still offers great tasty meals with South African wines and local beers, as well as daily laundry. Also available are solar refrigeration, solar and batter power supply and WiFi.
The prime hunting season for this sought-after hunting concession is from September to November. This area is renowned for its majestic Sable and Sitatunga trophies, as well as large numbers of general plains game and dangerous game including black-maned lions, and leopards. Lunga Luswishi GMA has access to over 60 miles of the East Lunga river as well as over 30 miles of Kafue River front, resulting in endless exceptional riverine habitat for a large variety of huntable species, such as the Nile crocodile and Hippo. Lunga Luswishi’s large size results in impressive habitat diversity, which in turn results in a large list of available species for plains game and dangerous game hunters.
| Fence Type: | Free-range |
| Hunting Ground Size: | 683000 ha |
| Language Spoken By Staff: | English |
| Nearest Airport Name: | Kenneth Kaunda International Airport |
| Nearest Airport Distance: | 6-7 hours drive or 90 minute charter flight |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
| Air Charter Available: | Yes |
Northern Zambia offers some of the most diverse hunting opportunities found anywhere in Africa, and few safaris demonstrate this better than the combination of Nile crocodile, sable, and sitatunga. Over the course of twelve hunting days, hunters have the opportunity to pursue three remarkably different species, each requiring its own approach, habitat, and hunting strategy.
Taking place within the renowned Lunga Luswishi region of the greater Kafue ecosystem, this safari combines river systems, floodplains, swamp habitat, and expansive woodlands into a single hunting experience. From searching riverbanks for a mature Nile crocodile to pursuing elusive sitatunga in wetland habitat and tracking sable through open woodland, every day presents a new challenge.
For hunters seeking variety, adventure, and the opportunity to collect some of Africa's most sought-after trophies during a single safari, few destinations can rival hunting in Zambia.
Package Price: US$24,000 per hunter
Excluding trophy fees
This unique Northern Zambia safari combines three of Africa's most desirable trophies within a single hunting adventure. From the riverbanks where mature Nile crocodiles bask, to the woodlands that hold sable, and the wetland habitat favoured by elusive sitatunga, hunters can experience several distinct styles of hunting during one unforgettable safari.
Nile Crocodile — US$6,000
Sable — US$8,000
Sitatunga — US$8,000
Duration: 12 Hunting Days
Professional Hunter: 1 Hunter × 1 Professional Hunter
Observers: US$350 per day
Rifle Rental: US$50 per day plus US$10 per round
For many American and international hunters, the sitatunga is one of the most fascinating and challenging antelope species on the continent. Unlike sable, kudu, or other traditional plains game, sitatunga spend much of their lives in wetland and swamp habitats where visibility is limited and movement can be difficult.
Successful Sitatunga Hunts often require patience, careful observation, and a completely different approach to traditional plains game hunting. Hunters may spend hours glassing reed beds, floodplains, and marshy areas while searching for the distinctive spiral horns of a mature bull moving through the vegetation.
What makes this safari particularly special is the opportunity to pursue sitatunga alongside two very different trophies. Few hunts allow you to combine the patience and precision required for Nile crocodile hunting with the spot-and-stalk challenge of sable and the specialised nature of sitatunga hunting within a single safari.
For collectors and experienced African hunters, it is this variety that makes the combination so appealing.
One of the reasons this safari is so unique is the diversity of habitat found within the greater Kafue ecosystem. Few hunting areas in Africa allow hunters to pursue species that occupy such different environments within a single concession, making this one of the most varied hunting experiences available in Zambia.
The river systems provide ideal habitat for mature Nile crocodiles and create exceptional opportunities for hunters interested in traditional Dangerous Game Hunts. Days spent studying riverbanks, evaluating crocodiles, and waiting for the perfect shot opportunity require patience, discipline, and attention to detail.
Away from the water, the surrounding woodlands support excellent sable populations together with a variety of species commonly associated with classic Plains Game Hunts. Kudu, impala, warthog, waterbuck, and numerous other species thrive throughout the region, creating opportunities for hunters to add exceptional trophies as the safari progresses.
Perhaps most unique of all are the floodplains, marshes, and wetland systems that provide habitat for the elusive sitatunga. Hunting these specialised areas presents an entirely different challenge and adds another dimension to an already diverse safari.
Rather than spending twelve days hunting a single landscape, hunters experience a constantly changing environment. One morning may be spent glassing riverbanks for crocodiles, while the next could involve tracking sable through open woodland or searching wetland habitat for a mature sitatunga bull. It is this variety that makes the safari feel less like a hunting package and more like a true African expedition.
While crocodile, sable, and sitatunga are the headline species of this safari, the greater Kafue ecosystem offers considerably more for hunters looking to maximise their time in the field. The diversity of habitats found throughout the concession supports an impressive variety of game, creating opportunities to add additional trophies as the safari unfolds.
One species that frequently attracts attention is the magnificent Defassa Waterbuck. Larger and darker than many southern waterbuck populations, the Defassa is regarded by many collectors as one of Africa's most impressive antelope. Hunters interested in learning more about this remarkable species can explore our guide to Waterbuck Hunts.
The region is also well known for producing quality Roan Hunts, one of Africa's most sought-after plains game trophies. With their striking facial markings, heavy bodies, and impressive horns, mature roan bulls are often considered a highlight of any safari where they are encountered.
Additional species may include kudu, impala, warthog, zebra, hartebeest, common duiker, and yellow baboon, depending on annual quota allocations and availability. Hunters with specific trophy goals are encouraged to discuss these with the outfitter before arrival to ensure the appropriate permits and quotas are available.
The Kafue ecosystem is one of Africa's largest remaining wilderness regions, encompassing vast river systems, floodplains, wetlands, woodlands, and open savanna. It is this diversity of habitat that has made the region one of Zambia's most respected hunting destinations, supporting an exceptional variety of wildlife across an immense free-range landscape.
Few hunting areas can offer the combination found here. The rivers provide ideal habitat for mature crocodiles and some of the finest opportunities for Crocodile Hunting in Zambia, while the surrounding woodlands support quality sable and a variety of plains game species. Beyond these areas lie the marshes and wetland systems that provide refuge for the elusive sitatunga, a species that has captivated African hunters for generations.
What makes Kafue particularly rewarding is the constant change in scenery and hunting conditions. A day spent studying crocodiles along a riverbank is entirely different from tracking sable through woodland or glassing wetland edges for the flicker of a sitatunga's spiral horns. Few safaris offer such a diverse hunting experience within a single concession.
This variety is what makes Kafue so memorable. Rather than focusing on a single habitat or hunting style, the safari becomes an exploration of one of Africa's last great wilderness ecosystems.
This safari is led by Professional Hunter Russell, whose hunting career began in Zimbabwe and has since taken him across some of Africa's premier hunting destinations, including Zambia, Uganda, and Botswana. A passionate tracker and accomplished bow hunter, Russell has built a reputation for delivering authentic, fair-chase hunting experiences in some of the continent's most rewarding wilderness areas.
Together with his experienced team of professional hunters, trackers, skinners, and camp staff, Russell oversees every aspect of the safari. From arrival to departure, hunters are supported by a team that understands the challenges of hunting remote wilderness areas and works hard to ensure the experience is both enjoyable and rewarding.
Hunters arrive via Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, Zambia, before continuing to the concession.
Travel Options
Road Transfer (approximately 6–7 hours): US$1,500 return
Charter Flight (approximately 90 minutes): US$5,500 return
The journey into camp offers a glimpse of the vast landscapes and remote wilderness that have helped establish Northern Zambia as one of Africa's most respected hunting destinations.
This safari is ideally suited to hunters looking for variety. The opportunity to pursue Nile crocodile, sable, and sitatunga within the same concession creates a hunting experience that is rarely found elsewhere in Africa.
That said, this may not be the perfect safari for everyone. The Kafue ecosystem is vast, wild, and often unpredictable. Success frequently comes through patience, persistence, and embracing the realities of free-range hunting rather than expecting opportunities around every corner.
For hunters who appreciate genuine wilderness, experienced professional hunters, and the opportunity to pursue three very different trophies during a single safari, this hunt offers an experience that few destinations can match.
If this safari appeals to you, contact the Game Hunting Safaris team to discuss availability, trophy fees, travel arrangements, or additional species opportunities. We are always happy to answer questions and help you determine whether this hunt is the right fit for your hunting goals and expectations.
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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