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18 March 2006, 06:11
Hugh W
Non Zim Leopard + Buff Hunts
What are your thoughts about Non Zim
Leopard + Buff hunts. Luanguwa, Kigosi, Selous,
or else where? Looking for quality / value. Thanks for your insights.
Hugh
18 March 2006, 06:20
BigBBear
Hugh, I am going to the Selous next year for lion, elephant, buffalo. A friend will be hunting leopard and buff. I had the spot right after mine as well but some clients from Mexico cannot go. It is set up for a good value, (not cheap) as it is with one of the best in Africa. Some friends are considering now but if you would like to know more I can help you. I will attach my cell phone as 248-802-8249

Cheer,


York, SC
18 March 2006, 22:12
Andrew McLaren
Why not Zimbabwe for Buffalo and leopard? You can have some very good buffalo and leopard hunting in some areas in Zimbabwe.

Just curious to know why you exclude Zimbabwe?


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18 March 2006, 22:14
Hugh W
Verewaaier,

One word. Mugabe.

Hugh
19 March 2006, 01:34
freischuetz
Why not northern Mozambique around Niassa Reserve (on the border with Tanzania) excellent leopards and good buffalo there are about six legit operators!

Good hunting
19 March 2006, 01:45
Rich Elliott
freischuetz ( or anyone else who might know off hand)
Can Americans import Sport taken leopard from Mozambique?
Rich Elliott


Rich Elliott
Ethiopian Rift Valley Safaris
19 March 2006, 02:09
freischuetz
Rich
Yes only Elephant is a Problem

Cheers
19 March 2006, 08:45
Russ Gould
We offer a 14 day buff hunt in Moz during which you can take Lion (for a fraction of the cost in other countries), Leopard, Sable, Nyala, Hippo, Croc, and a variety of other plains game. PM me for details.


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20 March 2006, 12:17
Bwanamich
quote:
Originally posted by Hugh W:
What are your thoughts about Non Zim
Leopard + Buff hunts. Luanguwa, Kigosi, Selous,
or else where? Looking for quality / value. Thanks for your insights.
Hugh


By quality, do you mean "trophy quality" or "service quality"?

In Tz leop is on 21 day license - which also allows you a vast number of other species such as lion, sable, roan, greater kudu, eland, e.a. species, etc. Most outfitters charge the same whether you want only 2 or 3 of the above "key" species or all on license. If you are looking at TZ, then probably the very best area would be one of the Maswa blocks for the 2 species mentioned. Masaailand AT THE RIGHT TIME can also be very good. South/Central Tz is excellent as well.

Most of Selous is great for quantity and occasionally quality of trophies. Western Tz such as Moyowosi, kigosi et al are not first choice for leopard but are decent for buff.

There are many options of outfitters.

Happy hunting!


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20 March 2006, 13:04
shakari
I took two monster Leopards out of Masailand (same tree about 10 or 12 days apart) last year.... and 3 good Buff in two days.

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