Experience the very spirit of an African safari, situated in the South East of Africa. You will be rewarded with the sight of vast wilderness areas, unchanged from their past fame as Africa’s greatest hunting lands. The terrain varies, being grass and palm savannahs, forest and swamp.

Our concession

Coutada 11, is part of the Marromeu complex and is bordering the mighty Zambezi River. It is approximately 2000 square kms. The area is located in the central part of Mozambique and near the coast. Accommodation is in East African tented style.

The spectrum of wildlife is quite remarkable, having 20 huntable game species from the tiny Livingstone Suni to the Elephant. Buffalo roam the open flood plains and swamps in herds of several hundred and Sable in huge herds often nearing 100. The concession has 3 main distinctive types of habitat, namely Sand Forests, Tropical Savannah, and Swamps which make this area totally unique. A long term lease with the government has ensured that sound management practices implemented have assisted in making this area one of the finest free roaming game lands in Africa today.

Together with our partners in Mozambique, we have managed Coutada 11 since 1994 and over the years with game management practices and anti poaching have managed to help and increase the numbers of game in the area for future hunters. Coutada 12 is now also managed by our partner in Mozambique, making up a huge hunting area of approximately 1 500 000 hectares.

Hunters fly into Beira International airport and a short charter finds you landing in one of the most pristine hunting concessions in Africa.

Our camps

We have 2 camps within the concession. The first being our original camp, Mungari. This is a typical East African style tented camp with bathrooms en – suite. There are 4 tents accommodating 2 clients in each. The camp is set in the lush tropical sand forest which holds abundant bird life. The second camp is Mgazi camp. This camp was used by the Portuguese hunters in the late 60′s. Due to the war this camp was neglected and only in 2007 did we revamp it. The camp is built out of bricks and mortar and has 2 rooms with bathrooms en – suite.

Hunting season is from 1st June – 30 November.

Things to know in Mozambique

- Species available on licence are:
Big Five: Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Cape Buffalo and Hippopotamus (Hippo is considered as a big five when it comes to daily rate).
Major species: Cape Buffalo, Hippo, Sable, Lichtenstein Hartebeest, Waterbuck, Chobe Bushbuck, Livingstone Eland, Zebra, Reedbuck, Warthog, Bushpig, Blue Wildebeest, Blue Duiker, Suni, Red Duiker, Crocodile, Bush Pig, Oribi, Nyala.
Game birds available: None. There is no official game bird hunting in Mozambique and in most places the hungry people have eradicated game birds.
- Regulating authority:
The Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Agriculture.

- Hunting areas in Mozambique:
Only two tribal reserves exist: Tchuma Tchatu and Chipanje Chetu. Hunting is also done on Mahimba Game Reserve, which is privately owned. All other hunting is done on concessions.
Concessions are Nos. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, Blocks B, C, D1, D2, and E.

- Prohibited firearms:
Automatic firearms.

- Flight Information:
Mozambique’s national airline is LAM-Linhas Areas de Mozambique (TM). Other airlines serving Mozambique include Air France, Air Mauritius, Ethiopian Airlines, South African Airways and TAP.

- International airports:
Maputo International (MPM) (Maputo) , Beira (BEW) Beira receives flights from Continental Europe, other African countries and America.

- Departure tax:
US$20 if destination is outside Africa; US$10 if destination is within Africa. Infants under two years of age and transit passengers are exempt. Departure tax is NOT included in our prices.

 

Buffalo Packages

10 day Hunt	Includes 1 x Buffalo	2×1	$ 10500
10 day Hunt	Includes 1 x Buffalo	1×1	$ 11000
7 day Hunt	Includes 1 x Buffalo	2×1	$ 9500
7 day Hunt	Includes 1 x Buffalo	1×1	$ 10000

PLEASE NOTE:  Quota permitting, sable, nyala, crocodile (only on a 10 day package), red duiker, blue duiker, suni, oribi, warthog, bushpig, baboon, reedbuck and bushbuck can be hunted on a buffalo package for the extra license and trophy fee.  To ensure quota is available, these animals must be pre-arranged.

Leopard Package

10 day Hunt

Includes 1 x leopard + leopard dogs

$ 28000

 

This packages include:

1)     License and trophy fees for the species listed in the package

2)     Daily rate

This packages do not include:

1)     International flights

2)     Charter flights to hunting area is approx $ 2800 for a return flight with C206, max 3 passengers. Price subject to change upon fuel costs and will be confirmed with your booking

3)     Dipping & packing and shipment of trophies

4)     Hotels, tourism or fishing extensions, personal expenses, tips

5)     17% VAT on daily rate portion of the packages (based on total amount of packages costs less $ 3400 for buffalo packages and less $ 6500 on leopard package)

 

DAILY RATES (excluding 17% vat.)

Big five	1×1	$ 1250
Big five	2×1	$ 950
Plains game	1×1	$ 650
Plains game	2×1	$ 550
Observer		$ 300

 

BASIC SAFARI RATES INCLUDE:

1. Services of our fully qualified, licensed professional hunters
2. Accommodations in deluxe safari camp
3. Full safari support staff as required
4. Complete meals and all beverages
5. Field preparation of all trophies

NOT INCLUDED IN BASIC RATES:

1. Trophy fees on animals taken or wounded.
2. Costs of dipping, packing, crating, one by “Trophy Export Mozambique” on your behalf
3. Charter flights to hunting area is approx $ 2800 for a return flight with C206, max 3 passengers.   Price subject to change upon fuel costs.
4. Costs of any required hotel accommodations
5. Gratuities for safari staff/professional hunters
6. Commercial flight from Johannesburg to Beira: approximately $750 / person (two ways).
7. 17% vat. where applicable on daily rates
8. Rates are subject to change, use as a guide line only.

All standard safaris and packages EXCLUDE :

Rifle permit (per rifle or shotgun)	$ 200
Hunting license, per hunter	$ 350
Community levy, per hunter and per day	$ 50
Meet and greet in Beira by private agent, to pay directly	$ 50

 

TROPHY LIST 2012 season

Species	Licence fees	Trophy fees	TOTAL in US$
Baboon	80	100	180
Buffalo	1400	2000	3400
Bushbuck, Chobe	500	600	1100
Bushpig	250	500	750
Crocodile	800	2500	3300
Duiker, Blue	250	900	1150
Duiker, Common / Grey	250	300	550
Duiker, Red	250	900	1150
Eland	1000	2500	3500
Elephant	7000	10000	17000
Grysbok, Sharpe	250	900	1150
Hartebeest, Lichtenstein	700	1000	1700
Hippopotamus	1000	3500	4500
Hyena	1000	1500	2500
Impala	250	500	750
Kudu	1000	1500	2500
Leopard	1500	5000	6500
Lion	2500	15000	17500
Nyala	900	1800	2700
Oribi	250	900	1150
Reedbuck, common	175	500	675
Sable	1500	4500	6000
Suni, Livingstone	250	900	1150
Warthog	250	500	750
Waterbuck	500	2000	2500

GENERAL CONDITIONS for our safaris in Mozambique:

MINIMUM DAYS:

-       Elephant, lion: 14 days

-       Hippo, crocodile, leopard, sable, nyala: 10 days

-       Buffalo: 7 days

-       Plains game: 5 days

LICENSE FEES:

License fees are payable 60 days before your safari  and are not refundable should the trophy not be taken.=

EXPORT OF TROPHIES:

A basic fee of $300 is charged per client for government paperwork. This covers Mozambique Customs, Veterinary Inspection and Wildlife Inspection.

We have a system in place to export your trophies that has been working very well for the last 4 seasons: Flying trophies out was too expensive. We bring them to “Trophy exports Mozambique” facilities in Chimoio (Mozambique) where the export preparation, crating and veterinary inspection will be done. Crates are then transferred to Maputo from where they can be exported.

Two options:

-       Crate can be shipped to your taxidermist.

-       Life Form Taxidermy will collect them by road and bring them back to their premises in RSA. It will then be dispatch to Karl Human Taxidermy in RSA.

Species	Cost in USD
Baboon	100
Buffalo	250
Bushbuck, Chobe	200
Bushpig	200
Crocodile	500
Duiker, Blue, Common / Bush / Grey, Red	100
Eland, Livingstone	250
Elephant, cape	500
Elephant, foot (per foot)	200
Elephant, skin panel (per panel)	400
Elephant, skull	400
Elephant, tusks	400
Grysbok, Sharpe	100
Hartebeest, Lichtenstein	250
Hippopotamus, cape	400
Hippopotamus, skull	400
Hippopotamus, tusks (whole set)	100
Hyena	500
Impala	200
Kudu	250
Leopard	500
Lion	500
Nyala	250
Oribi	100
Reedbuck, Common	200
Sable	250
Suni, Livingstone	100
Waterbuck	250
Warthog	200

PACKAGES:

Packages are payable in full 30 days prior to the hunt. As they are sold at a discounted rate, in the unlikely event of the package trophies not being taken, no portion of the package is refundable.

DEPOSITS:

A 50% deposit of the total cost of your safari is required to confirm the booking. The balance is payable 30 days prior to your safari. In the event of a cancellation, deposit is liable to forfeiture if we are unable to contract another safari to replace your booking.

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS:

Mozambique is a malaria area, and clients must take precautions. It is suggested that you take Lariam or Malarone tablets with your doctor’s approval.

CUSTOMS, IMMIGRATION AND FLIGHTS:

We have a private agent that will meet you in Beira with all your relevant paperwork to clear your firearms with Mozambican customs. Please bring your passport. A visa can be issued on arrival. A fee of $50 to be paid directly to the agent for his assistance, excluding cost of visa.

NEEDED FOR MOZAMBIQUE:

• Visa (available on arrival).
• You need to send our South African office:
• 2 passport sized photographs
• Photocopy of the first page of your passport.
• We need the following information regarding your rifle (US Customs form 4457 for US citizen)
• Calibre, make and serial number of rifle (and exact total rounds of ammunition).
• Rifle permit costs $200 per gun.

PLEASE NOTE: The above information, passport photographs and photocopy of your passport must reach us at least 16 weeks before you hunt.

PAYMENT

Outstanding amounts on daily rates are to be paid 60 days prior the day of arrival. Daily rates are charged per night spent in camp. Trophy fees are to be paid on the last day in camp. All payments

are to be made in cash or travellers cheques. (We do not accept personal cheques as they can take over a month to be cleared.)

TERMS OF BUSINESS:

• 50% of the daily rate or 50% of the total cost of the hunting package is required to confirm a safari. The balance of the daily rate must be paid 60 days prior arrival. (Daily rates are charged per night spent in camp).
• All fees are payable in U.S. Dollars. Payments must be made in cash, travellers, or cashier’s checks.
• Deposit is liable to forfeiture if we are unable to contract another safari to replace your booking.
• Licence fees for animals are payable before commencement of safari and are not refundable should the trophy not be taken. They will give you the right to hunt the specified species.

AIR TRAVEL:

We can assist you, please contact our travel department at traveldept@grand-safari.com Best is to visit www.expedia.com and make your own arrangements.
Tours can also be arranged to all points of interest in South Africa as well as to any coastal luxuary lodges in Mozambique.

INSURANCE:

You are not covered by insurance and are advised that you and your property be fully covered by insurance for the duration of the safari.

LIABILITY:

While every effort will be made to safeguard you and your property, no liability or responsibility is accepted for any accident, injury, illness or for any loss of property during your safari.

By booking and paying a deposit for a safari, you are deemed to have accepted these liability and insurance clauses.

 

FISHING EXTENSION in MOZAMBIQUE

Pebane Fishing Lodge is situated 200km north of the mighty Zambezi River, on the East Coast of Mozambique, not far from the islands called Ilhas das Primeria.

This pristine, unspoilt coastline with virgin reefs has pinnacles 40 km offshore offering the best big game fishing experience that Mozambique has to offer.

We have 2 x 21 ft Yeld cat (Maryke III and Seal)/ maximum 3 fishermen per boat, and 1 x 30 ft Tri-cat (Maryke IV) / maximum 6 fishermen

FISHING SEASON:

The best months for different species of fish are the following:

• August/September – sailfish, yellow fin tuna, wahoo
• October/May – marlins (black, blue and stripped), dogtooth tuna
• September/May – several shark species
• November/January – dorado
• Other available species year round – king mackerel, rainbow runner, kingfish, garrupa, etc

HOW TO GET THERE:

International flights serve Maputo and Beira:

1.    Connect from Maputo or Beira to Quelimane where you will be collected by a representative and transported to the Lodge (350kms).

2.    Private Charter from Beira to Pebane

Prices and conditions on request

General Information on Hunting Safaris in Southern Africa:

Methods of hunting

Different game requires different tactics, each day being different from the next. So, with this thought in mind, we take each day as it comes. Some clients are fitter than others and prefer to walk more, some prefer to rest up in the comforts of our well equipped air conditioned 4×4 vehicles. Usually, plains game is hunted with the aid of our 4×4 vehicles. The game is spotted and stalked on foot from that point.

All tastes are catered for, be it wing or fleet footed game, we will put you on target. Please be sure to advise us of all animals that you wish to hunt before your arrival in RSA as some animals are not available in the Eastern Cape and these can be hunted only if prior notice is given.

The same principle applies in Tanzania where, for example, gazelles are only to be found in the northern region of Masailand, as well as in Zimbabwe (available upon request) where areas will be chosen based upon main requested species.

Arms and ammunition

Rifle and cartridge are a matter of personal choice. The most important issue is that you have had enough practice to be comfortable with your rifle. Your deer rifle may be a better choice than a rifle purchased for the hunt. A suggested marksmanship standard is 8 inch groups at 200 yards when shooting from a rest, and 8 inch groups at 50 yards when snap shooting from an off-hand (unsupported) standing position. We suggest that clients use either a 270 Winchester, 30-06, 7mm, or .300 Magnum for plains game like springbok, mountain reedbuck and greater kudu. Premium ammunition with a bullet that is heavy for its caliber is recommended; ask us for details.

A .375 H&H Magnum would also be a good choice if bigger game like cape eland would be hunted. A .300 Magnum is the suggested minimum for eland.

For big game in Tanzania .375 H&H Magnum is a good option. For Cape Buffalo, Hippo & Elephant, a bigger caliber, if you are comfortable with your gun, is a good idea.

Fit your rifle with a good quality scope with variable power, such as 1.5-6 x 42 or 3-9 x 36. Consider bringing an inexpensive 4 power scope as a backup in case your primary scope is damaged. Sufficient ammunition to re-zero your scope is advised.

Make sure your firearm is protected in a good quality LOCKED case for airline transportation. UNLOADED firearm and ammunition must be declared to an airline representative upon check-in. Well before your departure, obtain a US Customs Form 4457 that records the serial number of your firearm: you will need this form upon re-entry to the United States, and serves as a “US firearm license” for some countries (such as France and Namibia). For airline transportation, it is best to remove the bolt from your rifle (or barrel from your shotgun) and place them both inside your locked case, in such a way that both are separately visible to a TSA x-ray machine.

Factory ammunition boxes in a metal ammo case that can be stored in a checked bag other than the firearm case will comply with all known airline regulations. Airlines prohibit tracer, incendiary, and explosive ammunition. Airline regulations require that a maximum of 10 pounds (or 5 kilograms) of ammunition in factory boxes is transported in checked baggage. A total of 100 rounds of ammunition (five boxes of 20 rounds) is a typical limit.

In regards to the importation of firearms and ammunition, please contact us and we will advise you according to your destination and its regulations. We will take care of all import permits on your behalf, as this must be done well in advance.

Observers

• Observers can experience the thrill of the hunt from the comfort of our 4×4. They can share in the anticipation, the frustrations and the victories toasted at the end of each hunting day.
• Observers often enjoy bringing a video camera to record the hunt.

South Africa is well known as a nature lovers’ paradise, beautiful scenery and a large variety of fauna and flora will keep you busy while the hunt is on. As South Africa is considered to be “the world in one country” there are many things to do and see. Be sure to inquire about the many excursions that are available in your choice of hunting area. Arrangements can be made to spend time in some of South Africa’s major game parks like the “Kruger National Park” or the “Hluhluwe Umfolozi Game Reserve” or in any other South African private game reserves should you be interested.

Tanzania This is possibly the ultimate hunting experience today in Africa. From Cape Buffalo to big Tuskers, we have them all in the Selous Game Reserve. We have had a 100% success rate on Cape Buffalo since 1992. Also lots of excursions available, ranging from a photographic safari in the Ngorongoro crater to visiting the well-known Zanzibar Island.

Hunting season is from 1^st of July to 31^st of December.

Zimbabwe Our concession is bordering the Gona ReZhou National Park with over 33kms of boundaries. It is producing excellent, way above average, elephant, buffalo and leopard trophies. This is a “big five area” with very little plains game but outstanding big game.

An extansion to the Victoria Falls while travelling in Zimbabwe is a must.

Mozambique A fishing extension is a must in Mozambique. Also some very good reef diving to be done in crystal clear and warm waters, from luxury lodges.

Coconut trees, white sand beaches, outstanding seafood, just … the way it should be!

The choice is yours; we will take care of getting you there.

Condition of sale

30% to 50% deposit to secure booking and the remaining balance to be paid in sixty (60) days prior to arrival. Conditions may change from one destination to another and will be confirmed accordingly.

Note to the hunter

We suggest you bring one or two pairs of WELL BROKEN IN lightweight leather boots, plus binoculars: 10×40 for plains game and leopard, 8×30 for buffalo. Personal gear should include a hat, sunscreen (SPF 30 or better), lip balm, insect repellant (for Zimbabwe and Tanzania), cartridge pouch, canteen with shoulder strap or belt clip, rain jacket, and a fleece jacket with hood for mornings.

MALARIA: NO Malaria in the Eastern Cape of SOUTH AFRICA. Anti-malaria drugs are recommended in TANZANIA & MOZAMBIQUE: consult your physician.