Zambia is one of Africa’s classic safari destinations offering some of the best fair chase hunting and trophies available today in a climate that is politically stable and historically well adapted to trophy hunting.

Zambian hunting is a true wilderness experience from the outset; you will hunt out of a camp that is not fenced, is rustic, safari tents or grass chalets with open air sides. You will hear the breath of lions as they walk past your bed at night, you will hear elephant drinking out of your shower bucket and feeding from the trees above you.

Typically your hunting concession is not going to be smaller than 3000 square kilometers, you will not see a fence and each day you will usually come home to camp hard worked with a trophy for the day. In all aspects, this is real hunting in the Africa of old and should never be compared to any big game hunting safaris offered south of our borders.

Zambia is your best bet for Big Lion over the next couple of seasons. Since hunting re-opened in 2003 some monsters have been taken and the recent move reducing Lion and Leopard quota in most hunting concessions is a step in the right direction. Prices have increased steadily however and will continue to do so, so do not think that you can wait for a better deal.

Leopard - Zambia has no shortage of this bad tempered, elusive cat and if you choose a concession with a track record then your patience will be rewarded. I was outwitted once and then almost mauled, 3 times, when my shotgun misfired on the last cat hunt of the season. If you want some heart pumping adrenaline, then try get into a Leopard hunt for 2009.

Buffalo are widespread throughout the country but the great numbers are found in the Luangwa Valley where herds of over 1000 animals are not an uncommon sight. Bulls from 40" upwards are the norm.

Sable in Zambia are spectacular and there currently is no other country that can even come close to the size of bulls being taken. In 2006 the new world record Sable of 53" was taken in the Kafue GMA of Mumbwa West.

Sitatunga! - one of the more specialist spiral horned antelope, are plentiful in Zambia's swamps and wetlands requiring a dedicated 7-10 day safari which challenges patience and skill.

Zambia also has an impressive list of "specials" including the elusive Sitatunga, Kafue & Black Lechwes (which are only found in Zambia), Cookson's Wildebeest (only found in Luangwa Valley), Puku, Oribi & Yellow backed duiker.

Other species which are easily hunted in Zambia are: Roan, Livingstone's Eland, Kudu, common & Defassa Waterbuck, Chobe Bushbuck, Crocodile, Hippo plus all the other more common plains species.

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