Enjoy hunting with one of the finest safari companies in Africa that has been in the safari business since 1995. Dangerous game hunting for elephant, buffalo, and leopard is open and legal in Botswana! We are offering hunts in 6 of the best government concessions in the east and in the west. The areas have proven high success rates for all of the listed species. Your hunt will be spot and stalk hunting foot for elephant and buffalo and then for leopards you will either blind hunt or hunt with bush trackers and dogs.
All three species can be combined for an amazing hunting adventure and some plains game animals are available during your hunt.
As you can see in the photos area, you will be staying in authentic tented lodging with a great camp staff and veteran Botswana professional hunters as your guides.
Eastern concessions: CH8, CH12, CT 2, CT 5
Western concessions: NG 8, NG9
Average concession sizes are 300,000 acres and larger.
Season: April to September
Accommodations & Meals
Authentic east Africa style tents with ensuite bathrooms and an open air common area. Your meals are good wholesome home cooking.
Client accommodation consists of comfortable Meru canvas tented units with en-suite bathrooms, flush toilets and hot and cold running water. Laundry is a complimentary daily same day service. A communal tented lounge and dining area are there for your relaxation and enjoyment. Camps are powered by generator. Limited wifi available. Should you wish to have your own exclusive camp we can arrange this, please enquire at the time of booking.
Hunting
Leopard hunting:
We offer high opportunity leopard hunts. Though there are plenty of cats in our areas, we have chosen to only hunt a limited number of cats in order to ensure a higher success rate. Leopard are hunted in two different ways depending on the area available. Bustrackers and dogs or over baits. The eastern areas are over baits and the western areas are with dogs.
Leopard in these areas are typically in the 140-165 pound range with the largest at 200 pounds. Most cats are taken in the late afternoon on safari.
IMPORTANT: NO JUVENILE LEOPARDS MAY BE SHOT! THERE WILL BE A SIGNIFICANT FINE IF A HUNTER SHOOTS A LEOPARD WITHOUT THE PH GIVING HIS PERMISSION TO SHOOT.
Cape Buffalo:
Cape buffalo hunts are all spot and stalk with the expectation of a 38-40” buffalo. Expect to walk a number of miles each day on this amazing hunt.
Elephant:
We have the rights to some of the most amazing concessions in Botswana with an astounding success rate. Our elephant range between 50 – 75 pounds with 93 pounds being the largest to date. All hunts are conducted on the ground and you can expect to walk 6-8 miles a day during your hunt.
Western area 60-75 pounds
Eastern area 50-60 pounds
The CH8 concession is situated within the Chobe district in north-eastern Botswana, bordering the Maikaelelo Forest reserve in the east and the Kazuma Forest Reserve in the north. The terrain is flat, sandy and verdant mopane forest. The concession is 295,000 acres. 3 hours drive from Kasane. Airstrip is available for charter flights.
IMPORTANT: USFWL IMPORTS ELEPHANT ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. WHILE WE EXPECT ELEPHANTS FROM BOTSWANA WILL BE IMPORTABLE, WE CANNOT GUARANTEE THIS!
Pricing: Subject to change – call for updated rates
Length of Stay / Itinerary
Hunts range from 10 – 18 days depending on the number of species hunted.
Day 1: Arrive in Maun or Kasane and overnight as needed or continue onto the hunting property depending on flight schedules.
Day 2: Charter flight to the concession
Day 3: Hunt begins
Day 4 – ?: Hunt buffalo, elephant, and leopard
Day ?: Last day of the hunt
Day ?: Charter back to Kasane or Maun and begin your travels home.
Travel Details & Location
Hunters will first fly into Johannesburg and then onward to Kasane or Maun.
The areas hunted are:
Eastern concessions: CH8, CH12, CT 2, CT 5
Western concessions: NG 8, NG9
Internet & Communications
Limited communications are available in these areas. We suggest taking a SAT phone if you must stay in touch with home or work while on your hunt.
Trip Insurance & Cancellation Info
Trip insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment on this trip. We will assist you with trip insurance upon booking. See links at the bottom of this page for the two providers we suggest for our clients.
Family Expeditions, LLC confirmation and refund policy:
If your trip is more than 90 days out from date of departure, a 50% non-refundable deposit confirms your reservation and must be received within 10 days of booking to confirm your dates. All trips must be paid in full at least 90 days prior to the departure date. If your trip date is within 90 days, FULL payment for the trip is required. All payments to Family Expeditions are non-refundable. Should you need to reschedule or cancel your trip, we will do everything in our power to assist you in finding a suitable substitute or transferring your dates per the lodge/providers/government requirements. Trip insurance protects your investment!
