Lowveld Elephant Hunting in Zimbabwe | Mateke Hills
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
The Niassa hunting lodge offers comfortable luxury tented accommodation with en-suite bathrooms and hot water. The lodge has a central boma and fire pit, creating a relaxed place to unwind after a long day in the field. Hunters can expect good meals, daily laundry, WiFi access and a classic Mozambique safari camp atmosphere.
This hunt takes place in Mozambique’s Niassa region, a remote free-range hunting area known for large concessions, river systems and wild African terrain. Hippo and crocodile are hunted around natural waterways, with the option to pursue either species individually or combine both in one safari. The area offers a genuine wilderness hunting experience with professional hunters familiar with the concession and local conditions.
| Fence Type: | Free-range |
| Nearest Airport Name: | Pemba Airport |
| Nearest Town Name: | Pemba |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
| Air Charter Available: | Yes |
This Niassa safari gives hunters the choice of pursuing hippo, Nile crocodile, or both species on one free-range Mozambique hunt. For those comparing Hippo hunts, Niassa offers remote waterways and a serious dangerous game setting. Hunters looking at Crocodile hunts will find strong opportunities for mature Nile crocodiles in rivers, pools and wild concession areas. Hunting in Mozambique remains one of Africa’s great free-range safari experiences, especially for American and international hunters wanting a remote, traditional hunt away from high-fenced areas.
*** US$ 14 000 plus Trophy Fees “Free-Range Hunting in Niassa”, World Class Hunting Grounds
1 x Hunter 1 x Professional Hunter
*** Observers welcome at US$ 400 per person/night
*** Rifle Rental available at US$ 60/day (.375 H&H with ammunition included)
Trophies Fees are payable “on Harvest”
Niassa is one of Mozambique’s best-known free-range hunting regions, offering vast concessions, wild country and a true fair-chase safari experience. The area borders Tanzania to the north and is known for open savanna, miombo woodland, granite hills and remote river systems.
Hippo Hunting in Mozambique fits naturally into this landscape, with hippo found in the major waterways and river systems of the region. Crocodile Hunting in Mozambique is equally well suited to Niassa, where large Nile crocodiles are hunted along rivers, pools and quiet stretches of water.
Niassa is remote, unfenced and well suited to a traditional free-range hunting safari where tracking, patience and good professional hunting still matter.
Niassa is known for excellent Nile crocodile hunting, with large rivers, quiet pools and remote waterways holding mature crocodiles. Good trophies are regularly taken in this region, with crocodiles often measuring well over 14 feet and exceptional animals pushing even larger.
A successful crocodile hunt takes patience, careful glassing and the discipline to wait for the right animal. Once a mature crocodile is identified, the stalk must be planned properly, as these animals are quick to slide back into the water at the first sign of danger.
Accurate shooting is essential, and Crocodile Shot Placement should be studied carefully before the safari. The target area is small, and a poor shot can make recovery extremely difficult in deep water or thick river cover.
Hippo are found throughout Mozambique’s major waterways, including the Zambezi, Save and remote river systems in Niassa. Hippo Hunting in Mozambique is a serious dangerous game hunt, often involving careful stalking, waiting near water, and working closely with an experienced professional hunter.
Although hippo spend much of their time in water, they can move quickly on land and should never be underestimated. Getting between a hippo and the water is especially dangerous, which is why approach, wind and positioning matter.
Good Hippo Shot Placement is critical, particularly when hunting near rivers or pools where recovery can become difficult. Quotas are strictly controlled in Mozambique, and while hippo do not require a CITES permit, all hunting must be done under the correct licence and quota allocation.
Operating since 2013, Storm offers dangerous game and plains game hunting safaris in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe. He is known for a hands-on approach, strong field experience and a clear focus on helping clients make the most of their African hunting safari.
In South Africa, Storm offers plains game and Cape buffalo hunts. In Mozambique and Zimbabwe, his team focuses on dangerous game hunting safaris, including Africa’s Big Four species available outside of rhino hunting.
Mozambique allows hunters to temporarily import firearms for a hunting safari, but the permit must be arranged before arrival. If you are travelling through South Africa or another country en route to Mozambique, those countries’ firearm transit rules will also apply.
Ammunition must match the calibre of the imported rifle, with a maximum of 100 rounds per firearm. Mozambique may also charge an import tax per round of ammunition.
Handgun hunting may be possible with a special permit, but this does not apply to dangerous game hunts in Mozambique. Your outfitter must submit the firearm permit application and supporting documents well in advance, usually around eight weeks before the safari begins.
The Mozambique hunting season runs from April 1st to November 30th. The most comfortable months for big game hunting are usually April to September, when temperatures are cooler and rainfall is lower.
Niassa can be hunted throughout the open season, but conditions change as the year progresses. The early and middle part of the season generally offer better weather, easier travel and more comfortable days in the field.
The Niassa lodge offers comfortable safari accommodation with a mix of local materials, brickwork and traditional tented styling. Rooms are well furnished and include en-suite bathrooms with hot water.
The lodge has a central boma and fire pit, creating an easy place to relax after a long day in the field. It is a comfortable base for the hunt, with good views, proper meals and the classic atmosphere of a Mozambique safari camp.
The minimum legal calibre for dangerous game hunting in Mozambique is .375 with a 300-grain bullet. This is suitable for both hippo and crocodile, where penetration and precise shot placement are critical, especially when hunting close to water.
Larger calibres such as .404 Jeffery, .458 Lott, .470 NE or .500 NE may be preferred for heavier dangerous game, offering greater stopping power when required.
If any further information is needed regarding this “Aquatic Hunt” in Mozambique, please contact our team at Game Hunting Safaris, or message Storm directly using the icons provided.
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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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