13 August 2022, 23:27
GARY ROBERT HOPKINSBuffalo Hunts Sondelani Zimbabwe
Good Day All my name is Gary Hopkins I have some very good opportunities for Buffalo hunts on Sondelani Ranch South of Bulawayo
The area is 20000 acres in size and does have a perimeter game fence surrounding the property, however there is no internal fencing
There is a very comfortable lodge on the property and the area is accessed from Bulawayo being roughly 2.5 to 3 hour drive from Bulawayo Airport.
Buffalo Bulls harvested can be between 9 to 12 years old or older thus being solid bossed mature bulls. Anywhere from mid thirties to low to mid forties.
I am prepared to offer extra buffalo on these hunts for the advertised trophy fee if permitting and quota allows
I have dates late September, October and late November which I consider prime dates for hunting buffalo on Sondelani
I am offering the hunts as follows
7 days
10 days
14 days
Daily Rates $ 550.00 per day 1 x 1 basis
Daily Rates $ 500.00 per day 2 x 1 basis
Trophy fee $ 5000.00 per buffalo
Extra Costs
2% levy on total day fees
4% levy on trophy fees
value added tax USD$ 12.00 per day
Vehicle transfer Bulawayo airport/camp/Bulawayo airport USD$ 300.00
Daily Rates are inclusive of
Service of licensed Professional Hunter
Trackers, Skiners
Hunting vehicle
All accommodation meals bottled water, soft drinks as well as beer and wine in moderation during the agreed period of the safari
Field preparation of trophies
Daily rates do not include
Air travel before and after contracted period of the safari
Insurance of any kind
Taxidermy services , levies, fees on taxidermy work and shipping of trophies
All trophy fees on animals killed or wounded
Observer fees 267.00 per day per person inclusive of all taxes
This is my first ever posting on Accurate Reloading, I am learning how to post pictures and I would like to post a picture of a buffalo bull taken last week as soon as I can I will do so
For Enquiries email: ghopkins@yoafrica.com
or Mobile (whatsapp) 263 712 407904
14 August 2022, 13:21
fairgameGary email them to me if you want a hand with posting photos.
14 August 2022, 16:28
LabmanI'd suggest you give
www.Imgur.com a try for posting pictures. If you go this route, make sure you select the "large thumbnail" size when posting your pics. Good luck.
17 August 2022, 19:51
scruffyWelcome to AR, Gary. I hunted with you way back in 1994 and got a really nice bull elephant and a lioness. And the opportunity to know that I will never take Larium again.
You are a very nice guy and even way back then - a hell of a good PH. Good luck.
17 August 2022, 21:47
Jeff PI hunted with Gary in 2019 at Matetsi Unit 1 and we had a fabulous time.
Great guy, great PH.
18 August 2022, 01:45
A.DahlgrenHave taken 2 leopards with Gary one of them got first shot from about 1 inch away

! He will treat you very well and hunt hard.
18 August 2022, 23:10
2th docHunted with Gary in the Sealous, Tanzania he is a straight talker an honest PH. Killed buffalo with him,one 42" one 39". Better be in shape if you hunt on foot with him!!!
21 August 2022, 21:54
spey casterEnjoyed a terrific safaris with Gary in 2021.
24 August 2022, 10:06
BigBBearGary, are you the same guy i met in the selous after surving a plane crash in 2007. if so, i was hunting with Budro.
27 August 2022, 21:45
GARY416Hi Bigbear sorry I have taken a while to answer just arrived back from safari today. Yes I did luckily survive a plane crash in the Selous and I do remember meeting a few guys whilst I was hunting L1 and Bruce K3 on the boundary. Did I meet you whilst there was a bushfire or was it on the airstrip, anyways thanks for jolting my memory
28 August 2022, 23:12
MARK H. YOUNGFolks,
I've represented Gary for years and have had several clients with him on Sondelani and elsewhere. He is a top notch PH and Sondelani is a bargain if you really want an up close and personal buffalo/PG hunt. As the pic show there are also some excellent trophies on Sondelani.
Mark
30 August 2022, 21:53
416hoffmanGary is a fantastic PH. I have had the honour of sharing camp with him at Sondelani as 2 on1 as a PH aalso. Was a fantastic hunt.