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16 June 2011, 12:11
pevtsovy
Plains game in Zimbabwe
Hi all,

In 2010 my father and I hunted buffalo in Sijarira in Zim. We liked Zim a lot. We would like to go back for plainsgame.

I'm looking for advice on Safari outfitters operating in Zim for plainsgame. We are looking to hunt in a more open area than Sijarira, possibly southern Zim. we want to see a lot of game and don't want to feel like we are under pressure to take the first thing to come along.

We would like to hunt: Kudu, Zebra, Eland, Impala, warthog, wildebeast, bushbuck, hyena, baboons.

I would appreciate it if you all could give me some recommendations on some outfitters to go with. Resident outfitters here on AR are welcome to chime in too.
16 June 2011, 12:34
mouse93
quote:
Originally posted by pevtsovy:
we want to see a lot of game and don't want to feel like we are under pressure to take the first thing to come along.

We would like to hunt: Kudu, Zebra, Eland, Impala, warthog, wildebeast, bushbuck, hyena, baboons.


Save with Shangaan Hunters - was there back in 06 - along with PG you listed you will be hunting among all B5.

See my report:

http://forums.accuratereloadin...=352105965#352105965
16 June 2011, 12:42
ozhunter
Lemco safari area would be a good option. NOTE; it is behind high wire BUT it is a big area.
16 June 2011, 19:41
matt u
I will agree with mouse93.
I hunted with Shangaan hunters in August,2010
It is a very good area,and would have everything on your list.
17 June 2011, 02:03
Kathi
http://www.mazungasafaris.com/mazunga-homepage.htm


Another vote for Lemco, was there in 2005 when HHK was running safaris there. Great camps, food and abundant game. Good luck on your search and hunt.


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17 June 2011, 02:06
LittleJoe
My wifes boss has been to Lemco a couple of times and two of my friends went with Shangaan last year. I don't think you can go wrong at either place.
17 June 2011, 03:26
L. David Keith
I'll PM you some prices. This is a personal favorite of mine and I'll return many times I'm sure.
LDK


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17 June 2011, 07:17
safari-lawyer
Save Conservancy. Good fun. Big five and all the PG you can shoot.


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17 June 2011, 12:10
miketaylor
Roger Whittall Safaris on the Save Conservancy offers great Plainsgame hunting and also has the Big Five. I will be there in 2 weeks hunting Plainsgame.


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18 June 2011, 01:24
TrademarkTexan
I'll give another thumbs up for Shangaan Hunters. I hunted there last year and all the animals you listed are abundant and excellent quality, with exceptions of Bushbuck and Warthog, which had been under fire from the huge leopard and lion populations.

Here's a report from my hunt:

http://forums.accuratereloadin...6321043/m/9431097931


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18 June 2011, 02:18
Jeff Wemmer
quote:
Save Conservancy. Good fun. Big five and all the PG you can shoot.


That's what I hear....If I recall correctly one of the "Hulmes" hunts there...JW
18 June 2011, 03:31
safari-lawyer
quote:
Originally posted by Jeff Wemmer:
quote:
Save Conservancy. Good fun. Big five and all the PG you can shoot.


That's what I hear....If I recall correctly one of the "Hulmes" hunts there...JW


Yep, on Sango, Hammond and ARDA.


Will J. Parks, III
18 June 2011, 03:44
STGS
I have to recommend Save Valley - Sango (Zambezi Hunters). I saw everything while I was there over the last 2 weeks. Impala by the hundreds, zebra, countless wildebeest and warthogs, giraffe, kudu, waterbuck, bushbuck, bushpig, duiker, klipspringer.....

I honestly couldn't believe the number and quality of the plains game.
18 June 2011, 05:00
wyattd
I've been to both the Save and the Lemco area for plains game in the past 4 years. You can search for my hunt reports here on AR. Both hunts were super!!
18 June 2011, 08:42
stevie
quote:
Originally posted by mouse93:
quote:
Originally posted by pevtsovy:
we want to see a lot of game and don't want to feel like we are under pressure to take the first thing to come along.

We would like to hunt: Kudu, Zebra, Eland, Impala, warthog, wildebeast, bushbuck, hyena, baboons.


Save with Shangaan Hunters - was there back in 06 - along with PG you listed you will be hunting among all B5.

See my report:

http://forums.accuratereloadin...=352105965#352105965


You cannot go wrong with Shangaan.


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18 June 2011, 20:34
muygrande
Another vote for Lemco/Bubye Conservancy. Contact John Sharp PH and he will do the rest in a most professional manner. Be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Yes, the perimeter of the Conservancy is fenced surrounding the inside hundreds of thousands of acres! Fair chase? My answer is yes, but YMMV!