Tanzania: Selous Block U4

Rafiki · Feb 28, 2026

I'm thinking of hunting buffalo and Warthog in Selous Block U4 this October. Does anyone anyone on the forum have any information and/or impressions specific to Block U4?

Rafiki · May 10, 2026

Well, I still don't know much about Selous Block U4 but I got my plane reservations to Dar a couple days ago. I'm trying something a little different this time, going on Turkish Air; we'll see how that works out.

Flipper Dude · May 10, 2026

Best of luck!

DLSJR · May 10, 2026

Who is hunting U4? It should be a great block I’d expect. I know Raoul Ramoni has U3, but I’m not sure who has U4. You’ll find Turkish Airlines to be very good, especially if you’re in Biz Class.

I’ve only hunted MA1 in the Selous and it’s a wildlife paradise. If U4 is anything like MA1, and I expect it is, you’re going to have a great hunt.

dchum · Aug 17, 2026

DLSJR said:
Who is hunting U4? It should be a great block I’d expect. I know Raoul Ramoni has U3, but I’m not sure who has U4. You’ll find Turkish Airlines to be very good, especially if you’re in Biz Class.

I’ve only hunted MA1 in the Selous and it’s a wildlife paradise. If U4 is anything like MA1, and I expect it is, you’re going to have a great hunt.

Jamil Jamal hunts there

I’m guessing Arab operated.

Op how was booking? Who did you book with?

Best

Garciamarquez1918 · Aug 17, 2026

Thread 'TANZANIA: Mbarang’andu Wildlife Management Area'

Jan 14, 2026

TANZANIA: Mbarang’andu Wildlife Management Area
Safari Date: October 13 - 31, 2024
Location: Ruvuma region bordering Nyerere National Park to the north
Local Agent: Malagarasi Hunting Safaris
Professional Hunter: Jamil Jamal - Mkwawa Hunting Safaris

Many people who have an interest in hunting Africa have heard that the experience creeps into your existence and doesn’t let go; I can attest to that statement. I first hunted Africa in 2022 in the Rungwa region of Tanzania; however, where Rungwa was a fulfillment of a lifelong dream, returning was less of a dream than a desire to...

dchum · Aug 17, 2026

Garciamarquez1918 said:
Thread 'TANZANIA: Mbarang’andu Wildlife Management Area'

Jan 14, 2026

TANZANIA: Mbarang’andu Wildlife Management Area
Safari Date: October 13 - 31, 2024
Location: Ruvuma region bordering Nyerere National Park to the north
Local Agent: Malagarasi Hunting Safaris
Professional Hunter: Jamil Jamal - Mkwawa Hunting Safaris

Many people who have an interest in hunting Africa have heard that the experience creeps into your existence and doesn’t let go; I can attest to that statement. I first hunted Africa in 2022 in the Rungwa region of Tanzania; however, where Rungwa was a fulfillment of a lifelong dream, returning was less of a dream than a desire to...

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Yes that was his hunt in Mbarang’andu In 2024

Organized by Malagarasi he says. I know charl of Infinito had that area. So maybe he sells quota or malagrasi took over the area?

Seems that U4 is Mkwawa and not sure of the relation between malagrasi and Mkwawa other than Jamil seems to guide for both outfits.

I’m sure @Rafiki is in the know being that he has hunted with one of the party’s.

All a bit confusing with the more local and smaller owned TZ Arab companies. So trying to figure it out haha.

Rafiki · Aug 17, 2026

dchum said:
Yes that was his hunt in Mbarang’andu In 2024

Organized by Malagarasi he says. I know charl of Infinito had that area. So maybe he sells quota or malagrasi took over the area?

Seems that U4 is Mkwawa and not sure of the relation between malagrasi and Mkwawa other than Jamil seems to guide for both outfits.

I’m sure @Rafiki is in the know being that he has hunted with one of the party’s.

All a bit confusing with the more local and smaller owned TZ Arab companies. So trying to figure it out haha.

Maybe I can clear some of the confusion, but then maybe not. I've hunted with Jamil twice now. This is all family run, relatives. Jamil is all buisness when it comes to his safari work and a heck of a great guy.

My arrangesments are basically, I call and say I'd like to come and hunt buffalo and I don't care where I go; give them my dates and that it, pretty loose. I didn't ask for U4 they just said let's go there. I really don't care where we go as long as there is buffalo. That is how I ended up in Mbarang’andu in 2024, man was that a hunt.

If you are into something more structured this kind of thing is not for you, but if you like feeling like one of the family instead of simply a client, well it's an exciting way to go.

dchum · Aug 17, 2026

Rafiki said:
Maybe I can clear some of the confusion, but then maybe not. I've hunted with Jamil twice now. This is all family run, relatives. Jamil is all buisness when it comes to his safari work and a heck of a great guy.

My arrangesments are basically, I call and say I'd like to come and hunt buffalo and I don't care where I go; give them my dates and that it, pretty loose. I didn't ask for U4 they just said let's go there. I really don't care where we go as long as there is buffalo. That is how I ended up in Mbarang’andu in 2024, man was that a hunt.

If you are into something more structured this kind of thing is not for you, but if you like feeling like one of the family instead of simply a client, well it's an exciting way to go.

Awesome!

So malagrasi and Mkwawa are related (family) companies,

Thank you and ya they seem to have some cool areas! Your hunt reports are always a treat.

Thanks

Rafiki · Oct 28, 2026

This was taken yesterday at the MKWAWA camp on the Rafiji river (U4). Sitting with me is my friend and PH AK ifni. We passed on 32 great look'n Dagah Boys before settling on these two; 37" and 40".

This was just a great Safari, I'll write a report and post as soon as I can, I'm still in Dar.

Firebird · Oct 28, 2026

Thanks for the update, glad it worked out well for you

Safari1 · Monday at 9:50 AM

Any elephants sighted?

Rafiki · Monday at 11:33 AM

Safari1 said:
Any elephants sighted?

yes, quite a few.

Slickshooter · Monday at 11:43 AM

I’ve hunted LR1 & MS1 which is directly neighbouring U4…I’m sure it was spectacular and looking forward to the report

Safari1 · Monday at 1:02 PM

Rafiki said:
yes, quite a few.

Would love to see them come back to huntable numbers (age).

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