7 Day Non-Trophy Elephant Safari

Zimbabwe

Package price

Package price

$12,500 $17,700 for 9 days, 1 hunter,
with Tuskless elephant included
US$ 12,500
US$ 17,700
This price includes:
Daily rate for 9 days
1 hunter
Tuskless elephant
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Membership of associations
Dallas Safari Club, DSC Safari Club International, SCI Safari Operators Association of Zimbabwe, SOAZ Zimbabwe Professional Hunters and Guides Association, ZPHGA

About this hunt

1x1 NON-TROPHY PACKAGE Hunting takes place in Matetsi, a world-renowned hunting safari destination, with 200,000+ acres of unfenced hunting grounds within the KAZA TFCA region. Animals roam free with almost no hunting pressure. At this unique hunting destination, you may hunt over 30 different big game species including elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard, and sable. The area is scouted all year round with a success rate of almost 100% for several seasons in a row. Hunting at Matetsi is a privilege that ensures safari memories of a lifetime. THE SAFARI INCLUDES DURATION: 7 hunting days & 8 nights. With the day of arrival and departure, this hunt requires 9 days. HUNTERS: 1 x Hunter and 1 x Professional Hunter TROPHIES: 1 x Non-Trophy (tuskless female or male) ADDITIONAL DAYS/ANIMALS: May be added to the package as per the price list. We reserve the right to change any terms, conditions and prices without notice. Rates at the time of the hunt will apply.

Guided (Regular trip)
Rifle Hunting Stalking

Hunting season: 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025

OTC Tag available

Where you will hunt

Territory

Fence type: Not fenced

Territory size: 80,000ha / 200,000 acres

Languages spoken by staff: English Spanish

Operating since: 2000 year


Structure by elevation

Plains: 80%

Hills: 20%


Structure by landscape

Fields/Bush: 35%

Forest: 60%

Agricultural lands: 5%


Entertainment services

Shooting range Excursions Victoria Falls

Where you will stay

Camp Marco

“Camp Marco”, our main hunting lodge, is located inside the hunting concession, only a 40-minute drive from the iconic Victoria Falls. This camp has all the necessary amenities including independent brick cabins, fully equipped bathrooms in each cabin, electricity, WiFi, and daily laundry. Is the classic safari camp with its charm where you can enjoy the endless stars by the light of a bonfire or hear the call of a lion at dawn.

Facilities: Internet Bathroom Ensuite shower Outdoor shower Fridge Laundry Safe Mobile network coverage Electricity

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How to get there

Navigation guidelines

We pick up our clients from Victoria Falls (VFA) Airport.

Nearest airport: Victoria Falls - VFA

Distance from airport: 30 min

Transfer from airport: Yes

Transfer from railway: No

Other information

Gun rental: Yes

Vaccination required: No

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Terms

Price Includes

  • Accommodation
  • Transport on territory
  • Transfer from/to airport
  • Guiding by PH
  • Field trophy preparation
  • Hunting license
  • Gun permits
  • Insurance
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Laundry
  • Snacks
  • Beverages/soft drinks
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Housekeeping
  • Daily Rates @ $1,400 per day
  • Services of a tracker and skinners

Cancellation

  • There shall be no refund on any deposit paid if a hunt is cancelled within six (6) months of the Safari's commencement date. The operator will make all possible efforts to reschedule based on availability.
  • If a hunt is cancelled before six (6) months of the safari date, all efforts will be made to refund the full amount or part of the amount should the hunt be resold. Otherwise, if required, the hunt will be sold at a discount against the deposit already paid.
  • If the Safari Operator or the area cancels the Safari is closed to hunting or travel for any reason, before commencement of the safari, the client will receive a full refund.
  • No refunds will be made if the client leaves the safari before the scheduled completion date.
  • Fees paid for a specific trophy or daily rate at booking may not be credited towards any additional expense or alternative trophies. These extra expenses must be paid in camp in addition to the original contract.

Price DOES NOT include

  • Trophy measurement
  • Gratuities
  • 4% Government levies on trophy fees (taxes)
  • 2% Government levies on daily rate (taxes)
  • CITES (for export) at $300 each: $300
  • Additional animals hunted not included in the package.
  • National Parks Scout @ $50 per day on elephant, lion and leopard hunts. Only pay for the days until your trophy has been hunted.
  • Rifle hire $30 per day plus ammunition $10 per round

Wounding

  • When wounded, the animal must be paid for in full even if it is not recovered during the hunt. 4% VAT to be paid on lost animals.
  • Hunt may be considered over at PH's discretion if 3 clear shooting opportunities have occurred.

Price Includes

  • Accommodation
  • Transport on territory
  • Transfer from/to airport
  • Guiding by PH
  • Field trophy preparation
  • Hunting license
  • Gun permits
  • Insurance
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Laundry
  • Snacks
  • Beverages/soft drinks
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Housekeeping
  • Daily Rates @ $1,400 per day
  • Services of a tracker and skinners

Price DOES NOT include

  • Trophy measurement
  • Gratuities
  • 4% Government levies on trophy fees (taxes)
  • 2% Government levies on daily rate (taxes)
  • CITES (for export) at $300 each: $300
  • Additional animals hunted not included in the package.
  • National Parks Scout @ $50 per day on elephant, lion and leopard hunts. Only pay for the days until your trophy has been hunted.
  • Rifle hire $30 per day plus ammunition $10 per round

Cancellation

  • There shall be no refund on any deposit paid if a hunt is cancelled within six (6) months of the Safari's commencement date. The operator will make all possible efforts to reschedule based on availability.
  • If a hunt is cancelled before six (6) months of the safari date, all efforts will be made to refund the full amount or part of the amount should the hunt be resold. Otherwise, if required, the hunt will be sold at a discount against the deposit already paid.
  • If the Safari Operator or the area cancels the Safari is closed to hunting or travel for any reason, before commencement of the safari, the client will receive a full refund.
  • No refunds will be made if the client leaves the safari before the scheduled completion date.
  • Fees paid for a specific trophy or daily rate at booking may not be credited towards any additional expense or alternative trophies. These extra expenses must be paid in camp in addition to the original contract.

Wounding

  • When wounded, the animal must be paid for in full even if it is not recovered during the hunt. 4% VAT to be paid on lost animals.
  • Hunt may be considered over at PH's discretion if 3 clear shooting opportunities have occurred.

Payment

Deposit

25% based on trip price
Deposit deadline: 10 days after booking
Payment options provided by outfitter:
Bank transfer
Check
Credit card

Final payment

Paid Onsite
Payment options provided by outfitter:
Cash
Bank transfer

Payment notes

All trophy fees and pending charges are due before departure. If not paid, trophies may not leave camp.

Reviews (1)

Harri Finland
9.0 of 10
Verified review This review comes from a verified BookYourHunt purchase
18 Oct 2024

Real hunting in wild Africa

9.0 of 10

This was the most authentic and adventurous hunting experience I've ever had in Africa. When it's dark and your car is stuck in the long grass with a fresh buffalo carcass onboard, and you know for a fact there are lions nearby, it doesn't get any more real or thrilling than that... We hunted in two areas: Matetsi ECA and Matetsi Unit 5. Saw lots of plains game and elephants in both, but for buffalo Unit 5 proved to be superior with many extremely large herds. A couple of times there were fresh dugga boy tracks in the ECA and once even a large herd, but overall I felt chances for getting one there weren't very good this time of the year compared to Unit 5 (October). I shot two impalas and two kudus in addition to the buffalo, but we also had very good chances for eland, bushbuck, giraffe and hyena. Lions were also often there. Shingi the PH and his crew really knew where to go to efficiently get good opportunities with various game. I also greatly appreciated that Shingi was willing to hunt as long as we needed and wanted to for any important animal on my list. To summarize: I would be happy to hunt with Elephant Trails Safaris again in the future!

It's a new operator and can't yet offer such a generous and luxurious experience as older and bigger operators. But they are nearly there, and what you get as a customer is a very authentic hunting experience which I think should be what most people are after anyways.

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