BURKINA ROAN SAFARIS

Burkina Faso

2005

Burkina Faso, formerly the French colony of Upper Volta, is located in west Africa, north of Ghana, Ivory Coast and Benin, and bordered on the north by Mali. This is by far the best area in Africa for Roan antelope, where you can expect to see hundreds during even a short safari. Western Savannah Buffalo, Harnessed Bushbuck, Western Hartebeest and Sing Sing Waterbuck are just a few of the exceptional trophies to be found in Burkina Faso.  Lion are also abundant in certain areas.

The Sissili and Nazinga hunting areas are located in the south central part of the country, while the vast Konkombori and Singou areas are located in the eastern zone bordering the Pendjari National Park in Benin. Both areas are a three to four hour drive from the capital city of Ouagadougou.  Hunting season is generally from mid December through late June, with late December to mid March as prime hunting times, as well as the period after the early rains in mid May. 

All hunting is by spot and stalk and tracking.  No shooting is permitted from vehicles at any time.   You will need to be in decent physical condition, and be able to walk in order to take your game.  Trophy quality is very high. During my visit to these areas in late March of 2000, I took nine species, including what would be the new S.C.I. number one  Nagor Reedbuck if entered in the current S.C.I. record book. 

This current record book lists the following entries from Nazinga: #1 Harnessed Bushbuck, #2 Nagor  Reedbuck,  #2 Western Hartebeest, #9 Western Bush Duiker. My partner and I saw dozens of Western Roan antelope per day, with many trophy bulls.  This being said, the hunting is very challenging and rewarding as you truly "hunt" for each animal you take.  Some long shots were necessary, however on average the shots taken were in the 125 yard range.   As an example, I took my Roan at approximately 275 yards, however my Bushbuck, Warthog, Reedbuck and Duiker were taken at less than 50 yards.  A 375 H&H would be a good choice for this safari, and is required if Buffalo and Lion are on your list. Any .300 or .338 class magnum will be sufficient for all other game.

Flights arrive via Paris in late afternoon, requiring an overnight at a local hotel in Ouagadougou on day one. The following morning, day two, you are driven to the hunting area. Your safari begins on day three. The day after the completion of your safari, you will be driven back to Ouagadougou for your late evening departure to Paris.

Three different safari programs are on offer: Thirteen day Roan Antelope plus Plains Game.  Fifteen day Buffalo, Roan and Plains Game, and a Eighteen day Lion, Buffalo, Roan and Plains Game safari. Each hunting area has its own trophy quota system in place. Please contact us for a list of game quotas for program in each area. All fees are now charged and collected in U.S. Dollars. 

Please note that each safari program includes: Pick up and assistance at the airport upon arrival on day one, transfer to/from the safari area, all daily rates, all meals, bottled water and local beverages, trackers and guides fees, preparation and transfer of trophies to shipping agent, all tourist and development taxes. There are no hidden charges. 

Not included: Hunting license & firearms import permit: +/- $430 Euros. Hotel upon arrival. All trophy fees, imported drinks, staff gratuities and disinfecting, packing and shipping of trophies.

13 day Roan / Plains Game Program:

            Nazinga                        Sissili                        Konkombori

1x1     $8,300                          $9,500                           $10,500

2x1    $ 7,500                         $8,500                            $8,750

All prices listed in Euros.

15 day Buffalo / Roan / Plains Game Program

            Nazinga                        Sissili                        Konkombori

1x1     $9,250                         $10,600                            $13,500

2x1     $8,200                         $9,950                              $11,600

All prices listed in Euros.

18 day Lion / Buffalo / Roan/ Plains Game Program

            Konkombori

1x1         $19,500 Euros