Hunting 
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Safari Operators Association of Zimbabwe

Members are registered and licensed with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and hold Public Liability Insurance. They must employ registered, licenced Professional Guides or Hunters to conduct walks or hunts. To check if an Operator is bona fide ask for their ZTA Licence number. This should commence with three letters (e.g. PSO, HOP, etc) followed by a number.

Members include Photographic Tourism Operators such as lodges, canoe safaris and whitewater rafting, as well as Hunting Operators who operate legally on a sustainable utilization quota basis, with Cites approval. 

Sustainable Utilization was pioneered in Zimbabwe and involves indigenous communities in the financial benefits from tourism and hunting. It has proved successful in reducing land degradation and poaching and the system is now widely used in Africa.

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Camps 

We operate 6 comfortable and well appointed Hunting Safari camps with guest accommodation comprising either of tents or thatched rondavels. Bathrooms are ensuite, with hot and cold running water and flushing toilets. All rooms have comfortable beds with inner sprung mattresses and mosquito nets. Daily laundry is part of the service and ironing is done using a flat coal heated iron. The rooms are well lit by either 12 volt or electrical generator.

A wide range of safari style cuisine is prepared by talented chefs at each camp. Our menus can include game dishes such as roast loin of eland and guinea fowl casserole or other meats harvested from your hunt. Imported wine is served with lunch and dinner, and all drinks are covered by the daily rates. If you have any particular dietary preferences (i.e. allergies, etc), please let us know upon booking so we can provide everything you need for a comfortable stay.

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Please note: Zimbabwe use a 220v electrical system with British square pin or South African round pin type plugs so U.S. based hunters using a 110v system must bring adapters.

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Health and Safety

Each camp is equipped with a well stocked first aid box, however, if you require specific medication we recommend you bring a sufficient supply. 

It is crucial that you obtain malaria prophylactics before entering Zimbabwe, as all of HHK Safaris Camps are based within Malaria Areas. When purchasing these, please tell your doctor or pharmacist which areas in Zimbabwe you intend visiting. Start your course at least 24 hours before entering Zimbabwe and continue taking the pills for 6 weeks after leaving the country. If you suffer from side-effects, try taking your malaria prophylactics after dinner, as this usually minimizes the effect of the symptoms. Precautionary measures that you can take to prevent contact with mosquitoes are: sleeping under a bed net or in a room/tent with mosquito proofing (remember to keep the flaps zipped at all times); spraying your accommodation with insecticide; making use of a mosquito-repelling lotion or stick; and wearing long-sleeved clothing, long trousers and socks when outside at night.

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We offer an optional MARS (Medical Air Rescue Service) insurance , they provide a highly professional evacuation service in case of medical emergencies.

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Firearms and Ammunition

​We leave the particular choice of firearm to our clients, however National Parks' regulations in Zimbabwe require minimum calibers for certain species. You will need a rifle of .375 or bigger for the heavy, thick skinned animals such as buffalo or elephant, and anything from a .270 upwards for the smaller soft skinned antelopes. The temporary importation of semi-automatic weapons or handguns is not prohibited, and there is no limit on the amount of ammunition you may bring into the country. We recommend you bring soft cases for your weapons, gun cleaning equipment and a gun belt with ammo pouches. Depending on what you are hunting, you will need at least 40 rounds of soft points and 20 rounds of full metal jackets. If you enjoy bird shooting, bring along a shotgun as we offer excellent opportunities for bird shooting in all our areas, which makes for a pleasant afternoon's entertainment. 6" shot for francolin and guinea fowl and 8" shot for dove and sandgrouse. 

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VISA Requirements

Please check the following website for VISA requirements at least 3 months prior to date or travel:   https://www.evisa.gov.zw/VisaCategories 

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Trophy Preparation and Shipping

The skinners in the camps are taxidermy trained and your trophies will be expertly caped and field cured in camp. We will also arrange the packing, crating and export of your trophies with a professional shipping agent.

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The dipping and dispatch of your trophies is an additional cost dependent on the number of trophies assigned for export. Any queries on taxidermy or our trophy shipping polices please contact Jules on jules@hhksafaris.com

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Pre/Post Holiday Trips

Arrangements can be made through HHK Safaris for pre or post hunt holiday trips to many of the top tourist destinations in and around Zimbabwe.

For angling and wildlife enthusiasts:

HHK Safaris is partnered with Chitembe River Lodge based in Mana Pools National Park on the Zambezi River which provides some of the best tigerfishing on the African continent. We are also partnered with Mteri Safari Lodge based in the Hippo Valley Sugar Estates near Chiredzi town. Lake Mteri offers some of the best large mouth bass fishing in the world.

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Clothing and Equipment

Daytime temperatures are warm to hot throughout the year so we recommend light tan clothing. However, during the winter months (May to mid August), nights can get quite cold, so a warm jacket is essential. Walking is an integral part of hunting, so please make sure you have comfortable, well worn-in walking shoes. Other items that are important are a pair of binoculars, a knife, a reliable camera, sunglasses, suntan lotion and a good hat.

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Please note that it is illegal to wear camouflage clothing in Zimbabwe.