Tuskless hunt In the Zambezi Valley

[JustinC]

Zambezi Valley

Tuskless Elephant hunt

I am very happy to have been given the opportunity of marketing this sought after tag in the Zambezi Valley for 2015.

This Tuskless Elephant hunt will be a 10 day hunt in the unspoiled, free range hunting area of the Zambezi Valley which is located in the Northern part of Zimbabwe. The mighty Zambezi separates Zambia and Zimbabwe where the game frequently cross the river from one country to the other.

These tags sell quickly and availability is not guaranteed.

Rates
Note: Day rates and Trophy fees are subject to change

Day rates: $ 1100 p/d per hunter
Trophy fee:$ 4000
Observers: $ 300 p/d per person
Children under 10 years: No charge

Air Charter Rates
Note: Prices are subject to change

To/from
Harare – Zambezi Valley Return
Single Engine: $ 2300
Twin Engine: $ 3400
Vic Falls – Zambezi Valley Return
Single Engine: $ 5000
Twin Engine: $ 7500

Sundry Costs
CITES tags: $250
Field Prep of Trophies – per hunter: 2 trophies or less: $490, 3-10 trophies: $690, over 10 trophies: $890
Government Levy on Daily Rates & Trophy Fees: 2% Daily Rate, 4% Trophy Fees.
Government Levy on Air Charter and departure tax per person: 2% levy , $30 per person departure
Medical Air Rescue Service (MARS) Insurance – Medical evacuation:$10 per person per day including arrival/departure days
Transfer Fee – If option taken to transfer by vehicle to another area:$275
Private/Exclusive camp:$450 per day
Rifle Hire: $25 per day per gun & $5 per round
Videographer/Cameraman hire to professionally film your safari:$350 per day

(Additional costs over and above daily rates, trophy fees and transfer costs- subject to change)

Not included in your hunt
Hotel accommodation: prior, during or after your safari.
Air tickets and any travel related costs.
Animals shot, wounded and lost.
Staff gratuities.
Visa fees if applicable.

Note: This is a Big Game Hunting area and only limited PG will therefore be available

 

[Mike70560]

Which area?

 

[TOM]

So $15,000 plus for a tuskless?

 

[TOM]

$20,000 with charter?

 

[JustinC]

Which area?

Hello Mike, Chewore and the Sapi Safari Areas.

$20,000 with charter?

Hello Tom, Correct, the Zim Outfitter has been very successful in selling these tags and only has one left for the year.

 

[flatwater bill]

Arc-A..............a couple of dumb questions....What is considered the best quarry on such a hunt ? Shoot the first tuskless elephant seen? or hold out for a tuskless bull ? Or do they want to reduce herd size and only shoot a tuskless cow? Roughly what percentage of adult elephant are tuskless?.......................thanks....................FWB

 

[Mike70560]

Justin,

Did Parks hold the auction for Sapi this year? I am assuming they are still selling that quota in the same manner.

Good luck with the sale.

 

[JustinC]

Arc-A..............a couple of dumb questions....What is considered the best quarry on such a hunt ? Shoot the first tuskless elephant seen? or hold out for a tuskless bull ? Or do they want to reduce herd size and only shoot a tuskless cow? Roughly what percentage of adult elephant are tuskless?.......................thanks....................FWB

Hello FWB, sorry for the delay... The oldest animal possible is persued but 95% of the tuskless animals taken are Cows. Im not sure of the percentage break down of tuskless animals versus animals with Tusks, sorry.

Justin,

Did Parks hold the auction for Sapi this year? I am assuming they are still selling that quota in the same manner.

Good luck with the sale.

Hello Mike, The Outfitter was in Spain during the Auction period and hasnt had a chance to follow up. I will send you a PM if I hear anything else.

Regards

 

[richteb]

Arc-A..............a couple of dumb questions....What is considered the best quarry on such a hunt ? Shoot the first tuskless elephant seen? or hold out for a tuskless bull ? Or do they want to reduce herd size and only shoot a tuskless cow? Roughly what percentage of adult elephant are tuskless?.......................thanks....................FWB

My understanding is that about 3% of the population are tuskless. From my experience you may not be able to shoot the first tuskless cow you see. First your PH must confirm that she does not have a dependent calf. A lot of them do. Pretty sure bulls are not included, at least not for the same price.

I am sure the resident PH's on here will correct me if am wrong in my statement.

 

[flatwater bill]

Arc, Rich, Justin...........many thanks for info...................sounds like a great hunt with lots of adventure factor.....................................FWB

 

[English Hunter]

I have hunted tuskless twice in this area. 2 years ago 2x1 cull hunt and between us we harvested our quota in 1o days. You sepend a lot of time walking often to be busted. But it is the most ecenomical and exciting way of hunting Elephant.

 

[JustinC]

I have hunted tuskless twice in this area. 2 years ago 2x1 cull hunt and between us we harvested our quota in 1o days. You sepend a lot of time walking often to be busted. But it is the most ecenomical and exciting way of hunting Elephant.

Thank you for sharing and congratulations with your success!

PS: Maybe think of posting a thread with some photos, I know everybody likes a good report as it gets the blood flowing

Regards

 

[English Hunter]

Here you go my 2 tusk less