Cape to Cairo Pricelist 2019
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2019 PRICE LIST ZAMBIA GENERAL INFORMATION (1) Hunting season The Zambian hunting season runs from the beginning of May to the end of November. This is mostly the dry season in Zambia. Temperatures vary during the dry season from mild to very hot and in June, July and August the Kafue experiences cool to cold mornings and evenings. We do however consider June through to end of September to be our prime hunting months. Although October has good hunting, the temperatures can be very high and in November there is a chance of rain. Health An anti-malarial course should be taken three weeks prior to arrival in Zambia and terminated six weeks after your return. We suggest that you consult your doctor regarding the prophylactics required. Please ensure that we are informed before your arrival about any health or dietary needs. It is highly recommended that all clients have an international travel and health insurance which would include evacuation out of the safari area and Zambia should an emergency situation arise. Firearms We recommend that all clients bring a minimum caliber of .375 or more for larger dangerous game (buffalo and Lion) and a 300 Win Mag. or similar caliber rifle for Leopard and plains game species. A good quality variable scope preferably with red dot illumination is recommended for rifles – especially where cats will be hunted in low light conditions. Importation of ammunition into Zambia is regulated to 100 rounds per rifle and 200 rounds per shotgun. Please note that a non - refundable Excise Duty is payable on all ammunition being brought into Zambia at a rate of US $4 per round. Firearm import permits must be obtained before your arrival. Our company offices handle these applications and it is imperative to ensure we are supplied well in advance of the correct make and serial numbers of the rifles you will be using. Errors on the firearm permit will lead to refusal of temporary import of firearms by the Zambian Authorities. The amount of ammunition stipulated on the permit may not be varied once the license is issued. Bookings and Payments PAYMENTS WE REQUIRE 50% OF BOOKING ESTIMATE ON DATE OF BOOKING AND THE FULL PAYMENT OF YOUR SAFARI 90 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL DATE. TROPHY FEES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR ESTIMATE WILL NEED TO BE SETTLED ON COMPLETION OF YOUR SAFARI SO THAT WE CAN COMPLY WITH THE NATIONAL PARKS AUTHORITIES REQUIREMENT THAT ALL MONIES ARE BANKED AND ESSENTIAL PAPERWORK LODGED WITH THEM WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE COMPLETION OF YOUR SAFARI, THIS ULTIMATELY CIRCUMVENTS ANY DELAYS IN THE SHIPPING OF YOUR TROPHIES. PLEASE NOTE: Only US$ cash is accepted for payments due at the conclusion of the hunt. Telegraphic transfers can be made prior to the start of the hunt to pre –pay trophy fees and extras. This will avoid traveling with large sums of cash. Bank charges on all telegraphic transfer shall be for the clients account. All charges quoted are subject to change. Please note that travel days used for movement between hunting areas are counted as hunting days and that any client accommodation required in Lusaka during the safari will be for the clients account. LUANGA VALLEY AREAS Upper Lupande GMA is one of the prime Luangwa valley concession represented; this is a very large game management area that bounds both the South Luangwa and Nsefu national parks. Upper Lupande is a great area for hunting buffalo, lion, leopard, hippo, crocodile and a variety of plains game including Roan antelope. Late season hunts also offer opportunities for good size elephant trophies. We are also hunting some large fenced and unfenced private hunting blocks that offer excellent opportunities for most Luangwa species. Species available - Luangwa areas – Baboon, Buffalo, Bushbuck( Chobe), Bushpig, Crocodile, Duiker(Common), Elephant, Grysbok(Sharpes), Hartebeest(Lichtenstein), Hippo, Hyena, Impala, Kudu, Leopard, Lion, Puku, Roan, Warthog, Waterbuck(Common), Wildebeest(Cooksons), Zebra. KAFUE Namwala GMA is the primary concession represented in the Kafue region. This area has a large boundary with the Kafue National Park and Mumbwa West GMA, and is especially known for its great lion, leopard and sable hunting. Namwala also has an abundant hippo and crocodile population and offers excellent opportunities for hunting a variety of high trophy quality plains game species. Park along the Kafue River. It is a large concession, approximately 250 000 acres of hunting area. Namwala is famous for its huge leopard and sable. There is also a healthy population of buffalo and lion are resident in good numbers. Hippo and crocodile are abundant along the Kafue River and good populations of plains game are found throughout the concession. Species available - Baboon, Buffalo, Bushbuck(Chobe), Bushpig, Crocodile, Duiker(Common), Grysbok (Sharpes), Hartebeest(Lichtenstein), Hippo, Hyena, Impala, Kudu, Leopard, Lion, Oribi, Puku, Reedbuck, Sable, Warthog, 1 Waterbuck(Crawshays), Zebra. 2019 PRICE LIST ZAMBIA GENERAL INFORMATION (2) Cape to Cairo Standard Terms and conditions apply! DAY FEES INCLUDES AND EXCLUDES: Safari day fees include: The services of our experienced professional hunter, trackers and Skinners Ground Transportation during the hunt on safari Vehicles (4x4). Accommodations, all meals, all beer, wine , alcoholic beverages in moderation and laundry. (Note that Luanga Concessions does not include alcoholic beverages.) Daily Laundry Field Prep and preservations of trophies harvested. Delivery of Trophies to Lusaka Rifle Importation Permit. Safari day fees exclude: Trophy fees for any animals killed or wounded and lost Cocession fees DNPW - Safari licensing fees – Cat hunts - $1500, other hunts $1000. Change of area vehicle transfer fee - if movement of camp is required to hunt species not available at Nkala - $500 Change of area GMA licensing fee - $750 Return Air charter fees – Approximate $3100(current price – subject to change) Rifle hire - $75/day plus ammunition cost Extra vehicle for bait checking(if requested) - $250/day Hotel cost before, during or after the safari Gratuities and tips for camp staff at clients discretion( ask your PH for guidelines) Conservation anti-poaching levy - $250(optional) Extra bait animals if required Road transfer fees if no charter is used. (approximate $650 pp) Any Lion or leopard missed by clients from a blind will be charged for at 50% of the published trophy fee. Gratuities, cigarettes, Alcoholic beverages – Luangwa and certain Kafue concessions Taxidermy work and/or dipping/packing/shipping of trophies. Dipping and packing – approximately $1500 Notes: Some species requires driving to other concessions. Prices are subject to change without notice. Cape to Cairo Terms and Conditions Apply. 2 2019 PRICE LIST ZAMBIA TROPHY PRICES and DAY FEE PACKAGES Luanga TROPHY PRICES : Kafue Hunts NAMWALA DAY FEES: Duration of hunt (days) Valley 21 Day Lion hunt – Luangwa/Kafue areas Baboon $275 $275 Daily fee $ 95,000 Concession fee - $15000 $ 15,000 Buffalo $4,500 $4,500 Licensing - $1500 $ 1,500 Bushbuck(Chobe) $1,300 $1,300 15 Day Leopard/Buffalo/Sable or Roan/ Plains Bushpig $1,100 $1,100 game hunt Crocodile $4,500 $4,500 Daily fee $ 29,500 Concession fee - $7500 $ 7,500 Duiker( Common) $780 $780 Licensing - $1500 $ 1,500 Eland(Livingstone) * * 14 Day Leopard/Buffalo and/or Plainsgame hunt Grysbok(Sharpes) $1,050 $1,050 Daily fee $ 27,500 Hartebeest(Lichtenstein) $2,300 $2,300 Concession fee - $7500 $ 7,500 Licensing - $1500 $ 1,500 Hippo $4,500 $4,500 Hyena $1,300 $1,300 14 Day Buffalo/Sable or Roan/Plainsgame hunt Daily fee $ 23,500 Impala $600 $600 Concession fee - $3500 $ 3,500 Kudu $3,600 $3,600 Licensing - $1000 $ 1,000 Leopard $9,700 $9,700 12 Day Buffalo/Plainsgame hunt Lion $19,500 $19,500 Daily fee $ 20,500 Concession fee - $3500 $ 3,500 Oribi $1,100 $1,100 Licensing - $1000 $ 1,000 Puku $1,650 10 Day Buffalo/Plainsgame Hunt Reedbuck(Common) $1,200 Daily fee $ 17,000 Sable $9,700 $9,700 Concession fee - $3500 $ 3,500 Licensing - $1000 $ 1,000 Warthog $1,100 $1,100 Waterbuck(Common) $3,250 $3,250 7 Day Buffalo & Hippo or Croc/ Plainsgame hunt Daily fee $ 11,900 Waterbuck(Crawshays) $3,600 $3,600 Concession fee- $3500 $ 3,500 Wildebeest(Blue) $1,950 $1,950 Licensing - $1000 $ 1,000 Zebra $1,950 $1,950 7 Day 2x1 Buffalo/Plainsgame hunt – Upper Lupande SPECIALIZED SPECIES Daily and concession fees $ 12,500 Kafue Lechwe $7,500 Licensing – $1000 each $ 1,000 Black Letchwe $8,500 10 Day Hippo/Croc/Plainsgame hunt – Namwala Daily fee $ 13,750 Concession fee – $3500 $ 3,500 Licensing - $1000 $ 1,000 OBSERVER/DAY $ 350 3 Notes: Some species requires driving to other concessions. Prices are subject to change without notice. Cape to Cairo Terms and Conditions Apply. 2019 PRICE LIST ZAMBIA WETLANDS AND SPECIALIZED HUNTS BANGWEULU WETLANDS HUNT PACKAGE 6 Night (Full Board -1 Hunter) - BUFFALO/BLACK LECHWE PACKAGE - $23900 Bangweulu buffalo are true swamp buffalo, adapted to the wetlands with unique long black hair and excellent quality horns. Buffalo trophies of 40”+ can be expected. Package includes – Services of a qualified and licensed professional hunter, 4x4 vehicle and hire of boats Trophy fees for 1 Buffalo and 1 Black Lechwe All GMA permits, licensing and rifle import permits Field preparation of trophies and transport of trophies to Lusaka based shipping agent 6 Night (Full Board -1 Hunter) SITATUNGA/BLACK LECHWE/TSESSEBE PACKAGE - $23900 Package includes – Services of a qualified and licensed professional hunter, 4x4 vehicle and hire of boats Trophy fees