Next Buffalo hunt

[Russ16]

I am going to take a close look at Moz. Thank you for all the advice!

Take a look at Niassa with Dave Langerman. I’m talking to him about a future year leopard and buffalo hunt. It looks like truly wild Africa.

 

[AZDAVE]

Next buff will be in Uganda next year.

 

[375Fox]

I am going to take a close look at Moz. Thank you for all the advice!

When you look into Mozambique just make sure you understand the costs to get out of country speaking with recent references. Most of the classic DG countries are flat dip and pack cost (around $700) and can be exported directly from that country. The export and vet certificates from Mozambique then full dip and pack per animal in South Africa before shipping confuses me. I’ve seen a lot larger ranges for total costs to get trophies home from Mozambique than elsewhere. My Tanzania buffalo hunt was expensive for the hunt but was really offset by inexpensive dip and pack and the least expensive shipping I’ve seen in years.

 

[318J]

if moz spikes your interest i recommend you contact Russ Lovermore , Safari Trails International, Russ is the PH / operator of the Chawalo Wilderness Area located on Lake Cohora Bassa very near where the Luangwa River meets the Zambezi , the old dugga boys can be located from the islands on the Zambezi, high hill adjacent and in the abandoned native gardens , real , diverse and interesting hunting, we hunted there in 2024, great experience,

 

[TSALA HUNTING SAFARIS]

When you look into Mozambique just make sure you understand the costs to get out of country speaking with recent references. Most of the classic DG countries are flat dip and pack cost (around $700) and can be exported directly from that country. The export and vet certificates from Mozambique then full dip and pack per animal in South Africa before shipping confuses me. I’ve seen a lot larger ranges for total costs to get trophies home from Mozambique than elsewhere. My Tanzania buffalo hunt was expensive for the hunt but was really offset by inexpensive dip and pack and the least expensive shipping I’ve seen in years.

Good Day 375Fox

Great point , you’re 100% right to look into this beforehand and get some clarification , Mozambique does work a bit differently to most of the classic DG countries, and it can seem confusing at first.
From Tsala side I can give an overview how things work on our side and from our area in Souther Moz.

The main difference is that Mozambique doesn’t have a dip & pack facility in-country, which is where the extra step (and sometimes cost variation) comes in.

What happens instead is this:

From our side at Tsala, we typically move trophies 3–4 times per year from our base down to Matola, where Safaris Cargo Systems is based. It’s about a 3-day travel process for us , as we first have to clear out of our province (where all documentation is checked and verified) before moving south into Matola.

Once your trophies reach Safari Cargo Systems, who takes care of all the export permits and veterinary paperwork on that side. From there, trophies are transported in consolidated loads to South Africa. This is actually done to reduce costs, as transport is shared between multiple clients rather than each client moving trophies individually.

Once Mozambique issues the export permits and veterinary certificates, we then apply for the South African import permits. After approval, the trophies go into a veterinary-approved quarantine facility in South Africa, where the full dip & pack process is completed.Life Form Taxidermy does most of the import and export between Moz and SA.

From there, the normal export chain applies:

• Veterinary inspections and endorsements
• Conservation inspections
• Customs and bank clearance
• Final shipping to your destination

In terms of timing, this is where Mozambique can differ a bit from other countries. Because exports move in batches rather than individually, timelines can vary depending on:

• When your hunt takes place relative to the next shipment from us and SCS
• How quickly permits are finalized
• Batch consolidation and transport schedules

So overall turnaround times can be a bit longer than places like Tanzania, where everything is done in-country , but it’s a well-established system and something we’ve managed successfully for many years.

On costs, you’ll often see a wider range quoted simply because:

• Transport is shared and depends on batch size
• RSA dip & pack rates vary by provider and species
• Shipping costs depend heavily on final volume and destination

So not necessarily more expensive , just a bit less “flat rate” and more dependent on timing and logistics.

Thank you for your questions , I hope I have

 

[Zim Fan]

Take a look at Niassa with Dave Langerman. I’m talking to him about a future year leopard and buffalo hunt. It looks like truly wild Africa.

Heading to Niassa with Dave for the second time in July. Has some additional areas we are going to hunt looking for a very old Dugga boy. The Luwire areas are where Derek Littelton took the 2024 Rigby Dugga Boy winner. Took Leopard in Daylight several years ago. Definitely a place to go and Dave is the perfect PH.

 

[Grat]

Because Zimbabwe is under an arms embargo. The EU and Canada don’t allow temporary export there. The US allows it.

I think every serious Zimbabwe Safari Outfitter can tell you how to bring your own rifle without a problem

 

[V.Veritas]

I think every serious Zimbabwe Safari Outfitter can tell you how to bring your own rifle without a problem

I would appreciate if you could DM me with this information, considering that you live in EU and are affected by the same ban.

 

[Adam Stevens]

I would appreciate if you could DM me with this information, considering that you live in EU and are affected by the same ban.

Long story short. I've heard people have flight itinerary only to SA when flying out or in. And the flight SA to Zim is purchased separately.

As it's your home country that has an issue with Zim. Same for Canada.

But, it's your border guards coming home that can make your life difficult if they figure that out or suspect/question.

 

[V.Veritas]

Long story short. I've heard people have flight itinerary only to SA when flying out or in. And the flight SA to Zim is purchased separately.

As it's your home country that has an issue with Zim. Same for Canada.

But, it's your border guards coming home that can make your life difficult if they figure that out or suspect/question.

I see. Thank you.

 

[Robncolorado]

Because Zimbabwe is under an arms embargo. The EU and Canada don’t allow temporary export there. The US allows it.

Break up your itinerary- fly to SA on one ticket and then fly into Zim on a different one. We had to always do that flying through London on BA due to their embargo on Zim

 

[Pheroze]

Break up your itinerary- fly to SA on one ticket and then fly into Zim on a different one. We had to always do that flying through London on BA due to their embargo on Zim

What’s the penalty for breaching an arms embargo. That is not something I want to find out first hand