SWAINSON'S SAFARIS
Zimbabwe
2008
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.
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 |
| 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.