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    Lion Hunts

    When reflecting on dangerous game hunting in Africa, top of the list of many hunters’ bucket lists, and often considered the pinnacle of big game hunting in Africa, is the Lion. This dangerous African cat is found across sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting a range of ecosystems including savannas, grasslands, open woodlands, and semi-arid deserts. Lions prefer habitats with sufficient cover to allow the stalking of prey, as well as open areas for hunting.

    A successful Lion hunt needs the hunter to be on top form, demanding sharp tracking skills, patience, and respect for the dangerous nature of the animal. Lion hunting tests a hunter's stealth and endurance, often involving long hours in the African bush under tough conditions. To come face-to-face with one of Africa's most dangerous apex predators and successfully harvest it: priceless!

    Humans have hunted lions for hundreds of years, mainly for survival and protection, but this king of the beasts has also become a sought-after trophy for hunters. Lion hunting remains a popular pastime that provides revenue for conservation programs and initiatives, with local communities also benefiting from hunting safaris.

    Lion populations have faced pressures from habitat loss, human conflict, and poaching, with numbers decreasing by more than 40% in some regions. However, through conservation initiatives, they continue to grow in many African countries.

    Big game hunting is popular throughout Africa, and Lions hunts are available in numerous countries, including Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Mozambique.

    Lion hunts are usually conducted on 5-day or more dangerous game hunting safari.

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    South Africa
    Booking Season: hunting season
    Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
    $2,500
    for 5 days
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    Where to go on a Lion Hunt?

    Hunters are spoilt for choice when it comes to a Lion hunt, with both fenced and free-range hunts still available. South Africa offers fenced and free-range Lion hunting safaris, with popular locations including the Limpopo and Northwest province.

    Prime locations for Lion hunting in Namibia are the northern areas of the country, close to Etosha, as well as the Zambezi region (formerly known as the Caprivi Strip).

    From the Selous region to Maasailand, Lion hunting in Tanzania is exceptional with quality trophies available. Western Tanzania boasts large-bodied black-maned lions while southern Tanzania is renowned for its maneless lions.

    Botswana’s Lion hunting regions include the arid Kalahari Desert, as well as the lush Okavango Delta, both producing premier trophies.

    Lion hunting in Mozambique produces some top-tier trophies, with the popular hunting locations including the Niassa Reserve and the Marromeu Complex.

    While lion hunting safaris can take place throughout the country, the Luangwa Valley is a prime spot to hunt this deadly predator in Zambia. Popular areas for a Lion hunt in Zimbabwe include the Save Valley Conservancy, Matetsi region, as well as the Hwange National Park buffer zone.

    When to Hunt Lions?

    In some regions, such as South Africa, Lion hunts are conducted throughout the year, but the best time to hunt Lions is during the dry season, which generally falls between May/June and August ,for most lion hunting regions in Africa.

    During the dry season, the vegetation is lower, allowing the hunter more visibility during the hunt and there is a higher likelihood of animals gathering around shrinking water holes.

    While most Lion hunts are conducted during daylight hours due to ethical and safety concerns, night hunting, using artificial lights, is permitted under stringent conditions, on private concessions in Zimbabwe and Mozambique.

    Lion hunts are generally undertaken using two methods: Firstly, placing bait for the Lion and then building a temporary blind from which the Lion is hunted, or secondly, a spot-and-stalk safari where trackers track the Lion until they are close enough for the hunter to take harvest the trophy.

    Why go Lion Hunting?

    When it comes to a Lion hunting safari, these are often seen as a rite of passage within hunting circles, where hunters hunt one of Africa’s most dangerous and respected apex predators, emerging with one of the best trophies Africa has to offer! As a member of Africa’s Big 5 and Dangerous 7, the Lion is a sought-after and prestigious trophy, showcasing a hunter’s prowess, courage, and skills to harvest this dangerous beast.

    Lion hunts provide an exciting dangerous game hunting experience for hunters, testing their tracking and stalking skills against an apex predator, as well as their patience and courage when facing this ferocious predator.

    Lion hunts also provide revenue that gets used for conservation initiatives and programs, while simultaneously providing employment for local communities through trackers, guides, and skinners, among others.

    Safari Inclusions on a Lion Hunt

    A standard Lion hunting safari will include the basic service offerings such as accommodation, meals, drinks, professional hunter, camp staff, trackers, on-territory transport, and field preparation of the trophy.

    Exclusions and optional extras when Lion hunting in Africa:

    • Transfers from your arrival point into the country, to the hunting concession and return (road or private air charter)
    • The Lion trophy fee is often shown separately as it is refundable if the hunt is not successful
    • Dip and pack of the trophy
    • Taxidermy and international shipping options

    Tips when Lion Hunting

    • Remain vigilant: Things can change very quickly in the bush and Lion are known to charge, especially when wounded
    • Have a safety plan in place as wounded Lions can be extremely aggressive
    • Always Listen to your Professional Hunter and prioritize safety
    • Know and understand all Lion hunting regulations and hunting permits and regulations
    • Study Lion behavior and shot placement
    • Be physically prepared, especially for spot-and-stalk hunts, where you need a good fitness level to keep pace during the pursuit and maintain focus in challenging terrain
    • The minimum of a .385 is required when Lion hunting in Africa
    • Always practise safely.

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