HUNTING RESOURCES

There are multiple airline options available to reach Matetsi / Kazuma camp through Victoria Falls International Airport .

Ethiopian Airlines  (  via Addis Ababba )

Euro Wings Discover ( via Europe ) 

Kenya Airways ( via Nairobi ) 

South African Airlines ( from Johannesburg ) 

SA Airlink  ( from Johannesburg ) 

Fast Jet ( from Johannesburg ) 

CemAir ( from Johannesburg ) 

You will be met at Victoria Falls airport by the Manager or PH and then driven to camp by Land Cruiser which takes approx 2 hours.

Should you wish to transfer from Victoria Falls into either Matetsi or Kaziuma camp by helicopter this can be arranged at an extra cost. 

Zimbabwe is unique in that the law requires the following minimum caliber's to hunt specific animals :

Elephant , Hippo and Buffalo - caliber 9.2 mm and larger

Lion , Giraffe and Eland - caliber of 7.0 mm and larger

Leopard , Crocodile , Kudu , Wildebeest , Zebra , Sable and  Waterbuck - 7.0 mm and larger

General Plains Game - caliber of 5.6 mm or larger

Black Powder Rifles - minimum caliber of 0.4 mm 

Prohibited Rifles

No automatic or semi-automatic firearms are allowed , except a semi-automatic shotgun for bird hunting purposes. 

No weapons that fall under military categories .

No crossbows , recurve or long bows are permitted 

TIP ( Temporary Import Permit )

These are obtainable at your port of entry into Zimbabwe 

Rifle hire  

Rifles can be hired at a reasonable rate but prior warning is necessary in this respect.

Rifle transportation 

For transportation by air it is recommended that rifles be brought in a strong locked gun case and for hunting a soft gun bag for dust protection is beneficial whilst traveling in a hunting vehicle or in the field. A gun belt is very useful  

Health

Most of Zimbabwe's hunting areas are all in Malaria sensitive areas and Malaria prophylactics are necessary. Your local doctor can prescribe the proper medication. A course of tablets usually needs to be started at least two weeks prior to arriving in Africa.

Some immunizations are required. It is best for you to visit your doctor to see what current immunizations are required for each country. 

Although a general First Aid kit is held in camp and also carried by your Professional Hunter, it is recommended that you bring your own medication and personal prescriptions. It is always advisable to bring dark glasses, sun screen for sensitive skin as well as basic medication for stings, bites, scratches and headaches. Some areas have Tsetse Fly and an anti-histamine cream is necessary for such bites.

Taxidermist

Zimbabwe Taxidermy – Collett’s Wildlife Artistry does excellent work.

Mozambique and Cameroon - there are not taxidermists located closely to these camps. You are best off sending the trophy back to your country and to a taxidermists

Suggested Book Reading

Here are some of our favorite hunting books that we think you will enjoy.

The Perfect Shot – Kevin Robertson  

Travel and Adventure in South East Africa – FC Selous 

A Hunters Wandering in Africa – FC Selous

A Pioneering Hunter  – B Marsh 

Africas Most Dangerous – Kevin Robertson

Big Game Shooting and Travel in South East Africa– FRN Findlay

Buffalo – Craig Boddington

Buffalo , Elephant and Bongo – Reinard Von Meurers

From Mount Kenya to the Cape – Craig Boddington

Great Tuskers of Africa – John Marais

Pondoro – John “ Pondoro “ Taylor

Tracks Across Africa – Craig Boddington

Wankie - A great game reserve - Keith Meadows 

Adventures of Shadrek - Ron Thompson