AFRICA, THE ULTIMATE HUNTING EXPERIENCE
Whether you are on your first safari and on tracks of a Kudu in the broken stoney hills of Matetsi, sizing up an Elephant bull in thick scrub at 20 yards or glassing from atop a granite kopie in Mangwe South , its an exciting, unique experience that will live in your memory forever.
Classic African Hunting offers fair chase, free range hunting in 2 of Zimbabwe's prime big game hunting concessions in north western Zimbabwe, Matetsi Unit 2 and Kazuma Forest.
Our history in this north western part of wild Zimbabwe area goes back to the early 80s when our father, PH Johnnie Johnson , would conduct safaris here , many of which we were fortunate enough to accompany during school holidays.
The concessions and hunting areas vary considerably from the mixed woodland, rolling hills and vleis of Matetsi , the red gusu sands and thick teak forests of Kazuma to the granite kopies of Mangwe South.
It has therefor been a dream come true to have secured the leases of both Matetsi Unit 2 and neighboring Kazuma Forest, making up just under 130 000 acres of increasingly rare , free range , un-fenced, wild, big game country.
In the last 3 years we have also started hunting the broken granite hills, sandvelt and mopane belts of Mangwe South, for Elephant and Leopard. This is on properties where we established a community conservation and development project in 2019 .
ZIMBABWE
Since the mid 1800's the wild , remote western area of Zimbabwe has attracted hunters and explorers such as Baines , Selous , Oates and Barbe. The early trading post of Pandamatenga (located on the south western boundary of our hunting area) was a hot spot for trading in ostrich feathers, ivory, hides and general goods. It was also a base from which to hunt the surrounding areas and visit the Victoria Falls. In those early times the Victoria Falls was a 3 day walk from Pandamatenga.
It is in this prime area of north western Zimbabwe that we hunt the world famous Matesti Safari Area ( Unit 2 ) and the adjoining Kazuma Forest concession.
Both areas are rich with wildlife, varied habitats , big open skies and offer the incredible free range hunting experience of big game safaris as it was in the years gone by.
Both areas annually produce exceptional Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Sable trophies.
Since 2019 we have been involved with a community conservation and development project in the Mangwe South District of south western Zimbabwe . Here we have access to 30 000 acres of incredibly beautiful wild country where we offer rustic accommodation for Elephant , Leopard , Brown Hyena and plains game safaris. The Mangwe area consistently produces exceptional , large bodied Leopards.
WHY US ?
Classic African Hunting has a combined excess of 80 years on the ground hunting experience. We understand the vital ingredients for a memorable and successful safari and will recommend the best areas for you to collect your desired trophy, the ideal time of year to hunt, and even the rifle you need to take the shot.
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