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SWAINSON'S SAFARIS

Zimbabwe

2008

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This first class safari company continues to offer our clients outstanding safaris year after year. Their concessions total well over one half million acres of prime habitat throughout Zimbabwe.   Their Big Game area is Dande North. It  is comprised of the Dande government safari area and the Guruve North Communal Lands is one of the top CAMPFIRE areas in Zimbabwe with a proven track record for excellent trophies. This area of the Zambezi Valley is very remote, and offers clients a glimpse of the "old" Africa.

The largest Cape Buffalo taken in Zimbabwe during the 2004 season was shot in Dande North.  This bull had a horn spread of almost 50 inches, and scored over 130 S.C.I. points.  My clients have taken many exceptional Buffalo from this area over the past few seasons, with many bulls in the 43 - 45 inch range. This area averages over three dozen bulls per season with horn spreads of over 40 inches, and very heavy bosses.  Clients have enjoyed a 100 % success ratio on big male Leopard and Lion during the past four seasons in Dande North.

Swainson's Safaris offers a variety of quality accommodations in their areas, ranging from beautiful stone chalets with thatched roofs, to first class East African style tented camps. All accommodations have en-suite bath and toilet facilities, with hot and cold running water and flush toilets. Their beautiful Masau camp, located on the bank of the Zambezi River, offers excellent fishing in addition to superb hunting.  Each member of the experienced staff is fully trained and dedicated to providing you with a quality safari experience.

 

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Daily Rates

Plains Game 1x1 $450 2x1 $400 Minimum 7 Days
Tuskless Elephant 1x1 $650 Minimum 7 days
Leopard / Plains Game 1x1 $750     Minimum 14 Days
Leopard / Sable and Plains Game 1x1 $850 Minimum 14 Days
Buffalo / Plains Game 1x1 $900 2x1 $850 Minimum 10 Days
Buffalo / Sable / Plains Game 1x1 $1000 2x1 $950 Minimum 15 Days
Buffalo / Leopard / Plains Game 1x1 $1000     Minimum 14 Days
Lion / Buffalo / Plains Game 1x1 $1500     Minimum 18 Days
Tuskless Elephant / Buffalo / Plains Game 1x1 $950     Minimum 14 Days
Elephant / Plains Game 1x1 $900  2x1 $850 Minimum 14 Days
Elephant, Lion or Leopard plus Buffalo  1x1 Price on request.     Minimum 21 Days
Elephant , Lion, Leopard & Buffalo + P.G. 1x1 Price on request. Minimum 24 Days
Non-Hunting Observers   $200/day      

 

 

Trophy Fees

Elephant Bull $12,000
Lion $6500
Lioness $4000
Leopard $3500
Buffalo Bull $2500
Buffalo Cow $1000
Sable $3500
Kudu $1000
Waterbuck $1750
Elephant - Non trophy tuskless              (non exportable) $2750
Impala $250
Eland $1400
Reedbuck* $600
Tsessebe* $850
Wildebeest* $700
Zebra $850
Bushbuck $750
Klipspringer $600
Elephant Cow (non exportable) $2750
Hippo $3000
Hyena $350
Warthog $400
Bushpig $300
Duiker $175
Steenbuck* $400
Grysbok $200
Jackal $150
Baboon $50
Crocodile $3000
Serval $500
Civet $350
Caracal $500
Bait Impala $100

                                                 *Private concessions only when available.

 

 

ADDITIONAL FEES:     

CITES Tags for Elephant, Leopard and Crocodile:   $100 each

Dip & Pack of Trophies: 2 animals or less $300. 3 to 10 animals $600. 10 or more $800.

Government Levy:  2% of total daily rates and trophy fees.

Medical Air Rescue Service (MARS):  $10 per person per day.

Pre baiting for cat hunts:  $175 per day plus bait animals.

  

AIR CHARTER - R.T. FROM HARARE TO DANDE,: $1,800 FOR 2 PASSENGERS  

*Please note that all prices are subject to change.

First Lion of the 2002 season in Dande North.

Nick Caico with a nice Dande North Buff.

Nick with an excellent Waterbuck taken in Dande North.