MAHIMBA SAFARIS 2025 by Huntersinc

A SAFARI Like no other

Mozambique’s famed Zambezi delta region is known for its unique tropical hunting environment. Our Mahimba hunting area, located on the northern perimeter of the delta, is a prime area made of lush coastal forests, dense riverine vegetation, palm savanna, pans and papyrus swamps. This unique area offers the discerning hunter a true hunting experience, very different from other areas in the country.

Map MOZAMBIQUE

GORONGOSA

MAHIMBA

Animals GAME

“There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had drunk half a bottle of champagnebubbling over with heartfelt gratitude for being alive.” Isak Dinesen

Mahimba is a Cape buffalo hunter’s paradise with this being the primary quarry on most visitor’s wish-lists. Hunted on foot in the traditional manner, clients will have ample opportunity to find the bull of their dreams, either in the open palm-studded savannas or in the dense thickets that are sure to cause even the most intrepid hunter to experience an adrenalin rush.

The endemic Roosevelt’s Sable, long-horned Common waterbuck, and Common reedbuck are all found at Mahimba in abundance. Mahimba is especially known for plentiful bushpigs—often taken during the day—exceptional warthogs, and monster Chobe bushbuck

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Crocodile and hippo are hunted by boat while traversing the Macarau River. This tidal river is home to hundreds of crocodiles which come out to bask during low tide. Elephant make Mahimba their home with one game bull offered on quota per year.

Hunters wanting to collect nyala and some of the “tiny ten” species—none of which are found at Mahimba—can combine their standard safari with time spent at our nearby concession for Red duiker, Livingstone suni, oribi, Blue duiker, nyala, and more.

TRADITIONAL

Safari camp

HUNTING SEASON

August

1 - November 30

Due to its proximity to the Indian Ocean and heavy seasonal rains early in the year, the hunting season at Mahimba runs from August 1 – November 30. This gives the bush time to dry out and the controlled burning of tall elephant grass to take place, making it ideal for hunters to access all sections of the hunting area in pursuit of their quarry with the greatest levels of success.

SAFARI

Travel access

Air Charter is the standard method of travel to Mahimba:

• Clients can fly commercially to Beira (via Johannesburg or Maputo).

• A one-hour fifteen-minute, fixed-wing charter flight is then taken from Beira directly to Mahimba airstrip.

CLIMATE Health & Fitness

The Mahimba hunting area has a humid tropical climate and is generally warm all year, with cool evenings and hot days during the dry hunting season (August – November). Average temperatures during this time range from 60° to 95° F (15° – 35° C). The rainy season broadly coincides with the heat and humidity of the hot months, between November–March.

Mozambique is a malaria area and clients should take the necessary precautions. We suggest Malarone tablets, but advise clients to consult with their personal physician. Your professional hunter carries a first aid kit and sophisticated medical services are available in the larger Mozambique towns and cities.

We highly recommend that clients wear long trousers and long-sleeve shirts during their hunt. Our hunting area is vast and unspoiled, which also means that our hunting is not for the unfit. It is very important to come physically prepared to walk upwards of 10 km per day when tracking buffalo in order to expect a reasonable level of success. Please train for this type of hunting in the months leading up to your safari so that you arrive in a good level of physical fitness.

WEAPONS & Ammunition

For large dangerous game (buffalo, lion, hippo) the minimum required caliber for use in Mozambique is the .375 H&H. The .375 H&H is the only suitable option for a one-rifle battery as it can be used with excellent results for both dangerous game and plains game alike. For the client who prefers two rifles, we recommend that a plains game rifle should be anything from 7mm upwards, but preferably any of the .300 or .338 calibers. Dangerous game rifles should be a minimum of .375 H&H, but anything .400 and upwards is preferable for buffalo and hippo, so long as the client is comfortable and can shoot accurately with it. Bow-hunting is allowed in Mozambique for nondangerous game.

Minimum Requirement for Dangerous Game Rifles: .375 H&H

Minimum Requirement for Shotguns: 12 gauge

Ammunition: Maximum of 100 rounds / caliber (rifle or shotgun)

Note: Local airlines require ammo to be in a lockable box (separate from firearms) with a maximum total weight of 5kg (11 lbs)

Recommended resources:

The Perfect Shot and The Perfect Shot 2, by Dr. Kevin Robertson Safari Rifles II, by Craig Boddington

HUNTING RATES & GAME FEES

2025 & 2026

DAILY RATES INCLUDE:

• Accommodation in fully equipped hunting camps

• Services of a Professional Hunter, trackers, skinners and camp staff

• Fully equipped 4x4 hunting vehicles

• Meet & Greet services and firearms clearance upon arrival

• Field preparation of trophies by experienced skinners

• All meals and standard beverages (soft drinks, bottled water, local beers, and standard wines and spirits in moderation)

DAILY RATES EXCLUDE:

• Game fees (including non-refundable government license fees)

• Non-hunting days spent in camp (charged at observer rates)

• Hunting license ($350/hunter/concession or $600/hunter multiple area license if applied for pre-safari)

• Firearm/Bow import license ($250/weapon; note that Blaser rifles are charged per barrel)

• Hire of firearms ($45/day—charged or the full duration of the safari) and ammunition ($15/round)

• Hotel accommodation before or after the hunt

• Commercial airline flights

• Air Charters ($1000 - $1300 / hour depending on the size of the plane; must be booked and paid 2 months prior to the start of the safari)

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

• Government license fees (included in game fees) are non-refundable and subject to change

• Animals wounded and lost will be charged for in full

• Hunting licenses and weapons permits are non-refundable and must be paid with the deposit

• Air charter fees are subject to change

• Immigration and customs fees (where applicable)

• Staff tips / gratuities

• CITES permits (where applicable)

• Transport of trophies to shipping agent ($350/client)

• Dipping, packing, and shipping of trophies to final destination

• Medical evacuation, game and personal insurance

10-DAY SPECIAL BUFFALO PACKAGE 2025–2026

1:1 $19,500

2:1 $18,500

INCLUDES:

• 10 hunting days

• Cape buffalo game fee

• Firearm import permit (1x rifle pp)

• Hunting license

• Game transport to shipping agent

• All meals and accommodation

• Standard alcoholic beverages

EXTRAS:

• Additional game at standard prices (crocodile, reedbuck, bushbuck, sable, warthog, waterbuck, bushpig)

• Additional hunting days

• Air charter

• Hotels before/after

• Professional filming

• Firearms rental/ammo

• Gratuities/Tips

Conditions

Bookings are made with Huntersinc.com LLC per the following:

• A safari is confirmed with a 50% deposit on the total daily rate

• The balance of 50% is due ninety (90) days prior to the safari

“ If there was one more thing I could do , it would be to go on safari once again .” -Karen Blixen

• Game fees may be prepaid in full, or are payable at the conclusion of the safari prior to the client leaving camp, with primary species game fees due thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of the safari

• Govt. license fees (as part of the total game fees) are non-refundable

Cancellation Policy:

• Cancellations prior to six months (180 days) from the start of the safari are 90% refundable with a 10% handling fee being retained

• Cancellations within six months (180 days) from the start of the safari are non-refundable

• Alternatively, a hunt may be postponed and re-booked for a later date in the same year or the next, subject to availability and potential price increases

Filming PROFESSIONAL

Nothing captures the valued memories of an epic hunting adventure like professional filming. Huntersinc has partnered with Africa’s finest cinematic filmmakers—Red Sand Films and Mutambo Films—to bring you the very best in safari videography. If you choose to have your safari filmed, this includes the personalized filming and post-production of your hunting experience—capturing every detail and highlighting the challenges and victories of your adventure.

INSURANCE Considerations

“The only man I envy is the one who has not yet been to Africa for he has so much to look forward to. ” - Richard Mullin

Clients are advised to arrange their own travel, medical and accident insurance. Huntersinc.com LLC does not accept any liabilities whatsoever regarding: weather conditions, injuries, damage to persons and / or equipment or any other eventuality.

Huntersinc.com recommends clients purchase affordable travel and accident insurance from its partner, Global Rescue, the leader in international adventure travel insurance. Please go to the specialized Huntersinc.com landing page on Global Rescue for more information:

MOZAMBIQUE TRAVEL

& General information

Immigration is operative at your port of entry in Mozambique. You must have a passport, valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond your intended departure from Mozambique and have a minimum of two (2) blank pages in your passport. All non-Mozambique citizens MUST have a visa.

Needed for Mozambique:

• Visa (issued on arrival for most countries)

• Prior to arrival please send us the following:

• Scanned color copy of your passport

• Scanned color copy of a passport-sized photograph

• Scanned copy of your US Customs form 4457 (US citizens) or Firearm License from other countries, which states the firearm details and proof of ownership of the firearms you are bringing on safari (Make, Caliber, Serial Number)

• The above information (passport, photo, and firearm licenses) must be submitted at least 90 days (3 months) prior to your safari.

Our agent will meet you at the airport to assist with all relevant firearms clearing.

Packing list SAFARI

• 2 pairs of light-weight hunting boots or shoes (note that traditional leather boots which are excellent for drier areas of Mozambique are not a good option for the wetter Mahimba)

• 1 pair of comfortable camp shoes or flip-flops

• 4 pairs of quality socks

• 1 pair of canvas gaiters

• 2 pairs of long hunting trousers (Dark Khaki or Olive Green)

• 2 pairs of short hunting trousers

• 3 hunting shirts (Dark Khaki or Olive Green)

• 1 Hunting Jacket (Dark Khaki or Olive Green)

• Light-weight rain gear (October / November hunts)

• Broad-brimmed hat and/or cap

• Casual wear for evenings

• Camera equipment

• Batteries & chargers

• Quality binoculars

• Malaria prophylaxis

• Insect repellant suitable for tsetse flies and mosquitoes

• Sunscreen

• Flashlight & headlamp

• Firearms & Ammunition

• 1 soft case per firearm

• Hunting / Ammunition belt

• Archery hunters: range-finder, ghillie suit, broadheads, arrows, release, repair kit, etc.

Please Note:

• Military camouflage is not permitted in Mozambique, but standard hunting camo such as Realtree, KUIU, Sitka, etc. is allowed

• Laundry is done daily when in Main Camp or our tented camps, but not on the days of arrival and departure

Huntersinc.com ABOUT

Huntersinc.com LLC is the premier, full-service hunting organization dedicated to serving the global hunting community. Based in Waco, Texas with our Africa regional office in Windhoek, Namibia, Huntersinc has several lifetimes of international hunting experience on its team—with our specialty being African safaris. With that in mind, Huntersinc is excited to invite hunting clients to experience the splendors that only African hunting safaris can offer at our Niassa province hunting area.

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