NIASSA RESERVE, MOZAMBIQUE HUNTING AREA which is the dry season, stretches from May to mid-September. Animals become then more The Niassa Reserve is our prime Mozambique visible through to November as the bush dries safari destination, for good reason. The out and they tend to congregate close to water untouched and unspoiled wilderness, is closest sources. August, September and October are thing to a "Hemingway style" safari available the best months to hunt for predators while today, yet still provides all the luxuries needed on November is very good for buffalo as it is the safari. The reserve is approximately twice the size driest time of the year. Kruger National Park and is situated in the Niassa and Cabo Delgado provinces, bordering Tanzania We are very specific in how we hunt. No buffalo to the north. Vast landscapes of Miombo or sable may be hunted out of herds, only lone woodlands, granite inselbergs, meandering river bulls or groups of bulls are perused. Sable bulls lines and open grasslands set the stage for awe inspiring scenery. Niassa offers Lion, Leopard, must show secondary growth of 1” at the base of Buffalo, Crocodile, Hippo and unique plains game the horn, which ensures that they are over 7 species endemic to the area, on the three finest years of age. We adhere to strict protocols when concessions in the reserve. hunting lion and leopard, which ensures sustainable off-takes. Hunting is allowed at night, The hunting season is from 1 June to 30th with artificial light, but only for lion, leopard, November. The Niassa Reserve falls within the crocodile and bushpig. Hunting of female, young sub-tropical region of the country and receives on and/or immature animals is prohibited. average 1000mm (40”) rain per year. Winter, BLOCK R4 Block R4 is our newest concession situated in the heart of the reserve. The area spans over 914,290 acres in size. The camps mimic a time capsule from the hunters of yesteryear. Classic old style tented camps are strategically placed around game movement and density. Accommodations include tented units with en- suit bathrooms. The common area is laid out under canvas and thatch, including an open-air bar, lounge, dining area, fireplace and Wi-Fi. The camp is a pleasant 2-hour charter from Pemba. BLOCK L8 Block L8, otherwise known as Kambako, is approximately 1,400,000 acres in size. The camp is located on the banks of the Lugenda River and offers all the luxuries a hunter can think of in this remote wilderness. Accommodations include thatched, air conditioned rooms with en-suit bathrooms. The luxurious common area includes an open-air bar, lounge, dining area, fireplace, infinity pool and Wi-Fi. The camp is a 1-hour flight from Pemba. BLOCK L9 Block L9, otherwise known as Litule, spans over approximately 1,400,000 acres. The camp is superbly situated on the southern banks of the Lugenda with breathtaking views. Accommodations include permanent tented units with en-suit bathrooms. The common area looking over the river, is built under thatch with an open-air bar, lounger, dining area, fireplace and Wi-Fi. The camp is a 1-hour flight from Pemba. FINER DETAILS FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION Hunting Season: 1 June - 30 November It is advisable to take out full insurance for all firearms before travelling anywhere in Africa. Each hunter is allowed to bring a maximum of three Weather: June/July/Aug: 65-85 F firearms to Mozambique with a maximum of 100 rounds of ammunition Sept/Oct/Nov: 80-100 F per firearm. The airline’s restriction is 11lbs of ammunition. Ensure that Languages: Portuguese, English, Swahili your ammunition is in a separate lockable container from your rifle. A valid firearm import permit is required before any hunter arrives in Vegetation: Miombo woodlands, riverine and open grassland Mozambique. We assist with the application and every hunter must Port of entry: Pemba International Airport (POL) provide us at least 12 weeks before the commencement of the safari, with a scanned color copy of his/her passport, a color copy of a Medical: Local hospital in Pemba passport size photograph in .jpeg format, a copy of the US Customs form 4457 or Firearm License from your home country, the travel itinerary and the completed Client Information Sheet. Clients visiting or PORT OF ENTRY travelling through South Africa (depending on the airline in-transit regulations) will need to complete a South Africa Firearms Permit The closest port of entry to the Niassa Reserve is Pemba International Application on Form (SAPS). Airport (POL). We recommend that hunters fly via OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, to Pemba directly on SA Airlink. There is one flight per day (none on Sundays and Tuesdays). A company representative will meet and assist each client on arrival at Pemba airport. Clients will travel in a light aircraft from Pemba to camp. ENTRY AND VISA REQUIREMENTS Travellers to Mozambique must have a valid passport with validity of not less than six months and a Visa (to be applied for 60 days before the safari from the Mozambique Embassy in the hunter’s respective country). OVERNIGHTING IN JOHANNESBURG Some flights via Johannesburg require you to overnight in Johannesburg before catching the SA Airlink flight to Pemba the following morning. We strongly recommend using Afton Guest House for your accommodation and for processing your South African firearm in transit permit. FINER DETAILS No automatic, semi-automatic or military grade firearms are allowed. • Swimsuit (camp dependent) Bow hunting is allowed in Mozambique and is currently legal during the • Lightweight, durable, waterproof hiking shoes/boots. hunting season. All species may be taken with a bow and no import • Sandals, flip flops or other comfortable shoes for around the camp. permit is required. Should a hunter wish not to bring his/ her own rifle • Personal Documentation: on the safari, there are camp rifles and ammunition available for their Passport, airline tickets, rifle import documentation, invitation letters, use at an additional cost. emergency contact list, and copies of all documents. • Personal items: PERMITS AND LICENSES Cash (clean unmarked notes, 2009 or newer), toiletries, sunglasses, reading glasses, any prescription medication, sunscreen, cellphone Each hunter is required, by law, to have a hunting license before a and other electronic chargers, power adapter (local power is 220V) firearm import permit will be issued. Furthermore, due to small quota • Hunting gear: allocations per area, a client needs to reserve animals (including plains Camera, knife, ammo belt, binoculars, hunting backpack, flashlight game) upon booking the safari. Permits are issued for each trophy and headlamp, batteries, hunting gaiters, and insect repellant (Skin so before the commencement of the safari. Non-reserved animals may be Soft by Avon recommended) taken if available but will incur a 50% surcharge on top of the Government License fee to cover the costs of late application fees and * Mozambique is a malaria destination, so it is advisable to take malaria courier fees of licenses to Pemba. prophylactics before arriving in the country. Adequate clothing as well as mosquito repellent are important to minimize mosquito bites. Tsetse HEALTH AND TRAVEL INSURANCE flies are also found in the area but pose little to no risk of acquiring African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness). Each hunter is advised to It is important to note that all hunting safaris are potentially dangerous bring a small personal medical kit with necessary preferred medical on and it is each client’s own responsibility to arrange his/her medical, for headaches, colds, burns, allergies etc. evacuation or personal insurance. We recommend Ripcord Comprehensive Travel Protection (www.ripcordtravelprotection.com) as a preferred travel insurer. PACKING LIST 3 x T-Shirts 2 x long sleeve shirts (olive green or khaki) 1 x sweatshirt / fleece 1 x warm jacket (olive green or khaki) 2 x pairs of comfortable shorts 2 x pairs of cotton trousers / pants (olive green or khaki) 4 x pairs of socks and underwear 1 x belt 1 x hat or cap Bookings: [email protected] Office: +27 83 900 2460 Alex: [email protected] Alex: +27 83 661 9126 Website: www.mcdonaldsafaris.com.