Plains Game Hunting: 7 Days In Save Valley

Pack your gear for an exciting African plains game hunting safari in the beautiful Save Valley, Zimbabwe!

Choose your trophies, with a range of game from tiny Steenbok to the mighty Kudu, this Zimbabwean hunting safari will challenge and enthral hunters worldwide!

Zimbabwe’s Save Valley is the backdrop for this mesmerizing 7 x day, 8 x night plains game safari, with the area renowned for its wide range and exceptional game hunting trophies!

Hunt Plains Game in Zimbabwe for US$ 6,920 

Observers welcome at US$ 250 per day

Rifle hire at US$40 per day, Ammo at Cost

Plains Game Hunt Safari Fees

7 x Days and 8 x Nights US$ 6,040

Gov Levy on Daily Rates US$ 122

Gov Vat on Accommodation US$ 158

Return Transfer Hammond/Bulawayo US$ 600

Total Cost US$ 6,920

Trophies for the African Plains Game Hunting Safari

Make this hunt your own, by choosing from a wide range of trophies available:

The Plains Game Hunting Safari Inclusions

• Meet and greet upon arrival at the airport

• Ground transfers to and from Bulawayo to Hammond

• Services of a Professional Hunter

• Safari camp accommodation

• All meals and local beverages

• Value Added Tax (VAT) on accommodation

• Government Levy on Trophy Fee

• Government Levy on Daily Rates

• Daily Laundry service

The Zimbabwean Safari Excludes:

• International, domestic, and charter flight fees

• Ay pre- or post-safari accommodation

• Dip and pack of trophies

• Gratuities to staff and PH (at own discretion)

• Any other fees not specified

• Observers @ US$ 250 per day

• Firearm import fee

• Trophy Fees of Animals shot

• Trophy Shipping Costs

• Taxidermy

Traveling to Hammond in Save Valley 

• Hunters have a choice of flying into Bulawayo, where they will overnight, and then be collected and enjoy a 6-hour road transfer to the hunting grounds.

• They can also fly into Harare, where they will spend the night before being collected early the following day and transferred to camp on a 6-hour road transfer.

• A charter flight can also be arranged from either Harare or Bulawayo. The landing strip is around an hour by road from the camp.

• Lastly, a charter flight can be arranged from Johannesburg (South Africa) that will land at Buffalo Range. Upon their arrival in Zimbabwe at the landing strip, an hour’s road transfer is required to camp.

Zimbabwean Visa Requirements

• US citizens require a visa to enter Zimbabwe and can be obtained at the major entry points to the country, including Harare, Victoria Falls, and some border posts.

• The tourist visa is available for 30 days and is renewable.

• The cost of the visa is around US$30

• Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry required.

• This can be obtained in several ways:

  • On arrival

  • Online – This method is highly convenient and is recommended to avoid queues

The Hunting Lodge in Zimbabwe 

Hunters can enjoy the warm hospitality of Sean and his team at the lodge in Hammond, in the majestic Save Valley. Forming a home-away-from-home for hunters enjoy thatched chalet accommodation offering comfortable room with en-suite bathrooms, hot showers and plenty of delectable cuisine for an unforgettable plains game hunting safari.

Meals use local ingredients and offer hearty meals for all to enjoy. Don’t be surprised to have venison (game meat) from recent hunts feature on the menu!

Tips for hunting African plains game in Zimbabwe

• Do your homework and know the species you are planning on hunting, including behavior, habits, and so forth.

• Practice shooting from sticks, as this method is commonly used for plains game hunting in Africa

• Research the shot placement for the species you are targeting to ensure a humane, quick, and ethical death for the animal.

• Be prepared to adapt to the various terrain and conditions that you may encounter while hunting.

• Choose the correct rifle and ammunition for the species you are targeting, for example, when hunting an in impala, it will require a different caliber rifle from when you are hunting an eland.

Why is Hunting in the Save Valley Popular?

• Boasting an area of 750,000 acres, the conservancy is popular in offering authentic style African hunting experiences.

• The Save River runs through the area, offering a reliable water source that attracts a wide range of wildlife to the area.

• The Save Valley offers free-range hunting, without internal fences within a large area.

• The area is known for its abundant wildlife, along with the sheer number of species available.

Target Species when Hunting in the Save Valley

The Save Valley remains a sought-after region for hunters wanting to experience the best of Zimbabwe hunting safaris with numerous hunting opportunities available:

• Dangerous Game Hunting, including elephant, lion, leopard, and Cape Buffalo

• African Plains Game, with species such as eland, waterbuck, zebra, impala, kudu, and many more.

• Specialty Species: Jackals and civets

• Members of the Tiny Ten, including duikers, steenbok, and klipspringer

• Bird Hunting opportunities focusing on pigeons, ducks, geese, and francolins in the Save Valley

If you require any further information relating to this dangerous game hunting safari in Zimbabwe, please contact the team at Game Hunting Safaris or message Seandirectly on the links provided. 

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