1. Piet Hougaard Safaris
Managing Director/
Professional Hunter
Piet Hougaard
J.Bristow
For: Piet Hougaard
19 Adare Road
Chisipite
Harare
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Phone: 263-784062190
Mocambique Phone: 258-861979935
Email: piethougaard13@gmail.com
USA Representative & Contact:
Mark Fogley
Tel: +1(918) 6934187
E-mail: markfogley@msn.com
OPERATING: MOĂAMBIQUE CHIRIDZI SAFARIS LIMITED IN TETE PROVINCE
2. Introduction
Piet with client JP Richard and 47"
buffalo in Mocambique.
Moçambique has become a very popular hunting destination for overseas
clients over the past 26 years since I re-opened safari hunting with the first
company in 1988. It has grown into a multimillion dollar industry with
hunting concessions in nearly all the provinces throughout the country.
Most popular species are available and generally good quality trophies are
being taken all around.The government has just introduced new strict anti-poaching laws which will greatly improve the situation.
There also seems to be finally a truce between the political parties which should now see long lasting peace and stability.
It appears with all these new developments MoĂambique can only flourish and go from strength to strength not only as a
hunting country but the whole economy in general.
General Information
Bungue concession is a vast area of approximately 500,000 acres. It is located in Tete Province. It borders Lake Cahorra Bassa
on the lakes southeastern shore. Bungueâs south end borders Zimbabwe. There is a very nice lodge on the lake. It has indoor
tiled bathrooms and comfortable bedrooms with a separate wing for the clients. There is a tented bush camp halfway into the
concession. Both lodge and camp have hot showers, flush toilets, dining, bar, and campfire areas. Laundry is done on a daily
basis. Ice and cold beverages are available with beers, wines and spirits included in the quoted daily rate. Preferred drinks such
as special whiskeys should be brought with by the guests.
Hunting
Travel by bush road is done with 4-wheel-drive vehicles. In addition power boats are
available for hunting along the lake. Clients should be reasonably fit, as buffalo average
over an hour by foot to locate once spoor is found by vehicle or boat. Elephant hunting,
especially, requires clients to be in good physical condition.There are good tuskers in the areas
but due to some rough terrain it can be quite demanding to get a big one. A person prepared
to put in the hard yards will normally be rewarded.
Climate
Health
A well-stocked medicine chest is in each camp and each vehicle carries a large first-aid
box. Clients should start anti-malarial medication well in advance of departure for
Africa. Individual prescription medicine should be brought from a clientâs home
country. A second pair of prescription glasses / contact lenses for clients using them
is a good precaution.
Great 89 pound elephant taken in Mocambique.
Magnificent lion shot in Mocambique.
The weather is generally comfortable from April through July, with evenings sometimes chilly (leather gloves and scarves in the
morning are necessary). August, September and October brings the height of the dry
season and can be hot, especially at mid-day and even at night.
3. Terrain, Clothing and Equipment
Terrain varies between Mopane Woodlands, thick bush (Jesse), riverine forest, lake shoreline, flood plains and sporadic open plateau. There are
several mountain ranges, some being very open and others densely covered with vegetation. Numerous pans and springs exist and rivers run
throughout the concessions. Tsetse flies are encountered in many areas.
Rifles should be mainly in heavier calibres, as we specialize in hunting dangerous game, which is often encountered in thick bush.
.375 is the minimum recommended for elephant, buffalo and lion.
.30-06 is the minimum recommended for leopard.
.270 is the minimum recommended for antelope.
We need all rifle details: serial no, calibre and make with quantity and type of ammunition at least 6 weeks before the hunt to arrange permits.
Clothing should be tan, khaki, and green or otherwise neutral colored, with wide brimmed hat, essential in the hot weather. Jackets are a must
in the early part of the season. Well broken-in footwear is essential, as walking can become necessary at any time. Insect repellent is vital, as
mosquitoes are evident, especially along the lake shore. A full check list of everything needed can be supplied.
Animals Available
Elephant, Cape buffalo, lion, leopard, crocodile, hippopotamus, hyena, kudu, sable, waterbuck, bushbuck, impala, warthog, bushpig, duiker,
grysbok, baboon. (The quota is limited so animals are given on a first come first serve basis). Bow hunting is legal in Moçambique and we offer
these on a special arrangement basis.
Client Capacity
Our camps are designed to take 4 people. We prefer to have one hunting party per camp,
especially for elephant and cats. We will take two hunting parties in one camp for buffalo
only and 2 parties for crocodile and hippo hunts.
Huge 15â10âcrocodile - Mocambique.
Dr. George Bridges with a beautiful
leopard taken in Mocambique.
Another huge Buffalo(46â) taken by a client hunting
with Professional Hunter Piet Hougaard in Mocambique.
Excellent chobe bushbuck - Mocambique.
Very good hippo bull - Mocambique.
16lb tiger fish - Lake Cahora Bassa, Mocambique.
4. RATES & TROPHY FEES 2016
Hunts rates are in $USD/Day
7 day hunt - US$1300-00 1X1 US$1200-00 2X1 - Animal list - buffalo, hippo cow, impala, bushpig, duiker, baboon, and crocodile.
10 day hunt - US$1300-00 1X1 US$1200-00 2X1 - Animal list - buffalo, hippo cow, impala, warthog, bushpig, duiker, baboon, and crocodile.
14 day hunt - US$1500-00 1X1 - Animal list - leopard, hippo cow, sable, waterbuck, kudu, bushbuck, warthog, bushpig, duiker, grysbok, baboon, & crocodile.
15 day hunt - US$2500-00 1X1 - Animal list - elephant, hippo bull or cow, sable, waterbuck, kudu, bushbuck, warthog, bushpig, duiker, grysbok, baboon,
crocodile.
18 day hunt - US$2500-00 1X1 - Animal list - lion, hippo bull or cow, sable, waterbuck, kudu, bushbuck, warthog, bushpig, duiker, grysbok, baboon, crocodile.
Packages
Buffalo
7days - 1X1 US$13000-00
2X1 US$12000-00 each
Croc / hippo cow
7 days - 1X1 US$10000-00
2X1 US$9000-00 each
Leopard
14 days - 1X1 US$25000-00
Elephant
15 days - 1X1 US$45000-00
Lion
18 days - 1X1US$60000-00
7 Day - US$300-00 ⢠10 Day - US$400-00 ⢠14 Day - US$500-00 ⢠15 Day - US$550-00 ⢠18 Day - US$600-00
Packages do not include community fee of US$50-00 per day and VAT of 17% on the daily rate.
Buffalo can be added to leopard, lion or elephant hunts at 3 days X US$1300-00 + trophy fee.
⢠All animals wounded to be charged at the full trophy fee.
⢠All hunts are subject to quota availability.
50% deposit required on price of package hunts and on daily rate of all other hunts to confirm the booking.
⢠Balance of daily rate due 45 days prior to the commencement of the hunt.
⢠Freshwater lake and river fishing, especially the world famous tigerfish is available without charge to our safari clients.
Additional Fees
⢠Observer fee - US$300-00 per day
⢠Hunting licence - US350-00
⢠Gun licence fee - US$200-00 each
⢠Ammunition fee - US$1-00 per cartridge
⢠Community fee - US$50-00 per hunter and observer per day
⢠Cites certificate - US$100-00
⢠Rifle hire - US$100-00 per day
⢠Vehicle transfer to camp - US$300-00 return
⢠Vehicle transfer to different area - US$300-00
⢠17% government vat on daily rates
⢠Transportation and documentation fee
Trophy Fees
Trophy
Elephant
Lion
Leopard
Buffalo
Hippo bull
Hippo cow
Crocodile
Sable
Waterbuck
Kudu
Bushbuck
Impala
Warthog
Bushpig
Duiker
Grysbok
Baboon
Hyena
Fee in US$
15,000-00
20,000-00
8,000-00
4,500-00
4,000-00
2,000-00
4,000-00
4,000-00
2,750-00
2,500-00
1,500-00
400-00
400-00
600-00
350-00
1,000-00
300-00
2,000-00
Included in daily rate
⢠Services of a fully licensed experienced professional hunter
⢠Trackers, skinners, cooks etc.
⢠4 wheel drive vehicles and boats
⢠Accommodation, daily laundry, meals
⢠Wines, beers, spirits & soft drinks
(preferred whiskey etc. should be brought with by the client).
⢠Field preparation of trophies
Not included in daily rate
⢠Accommodations before arrival in camp and after departure.
⢠Packing, dipping & transport of trophies to Zimbabwe or South Africa for shipment.
⢠Airline costs.
⢠Air charters and vehicle transfers.
⢠Trophy fees per attached list.
⢠Guns and ammunition.
⢠Community fee.
⢠17% vat on daily rates.
⢠Cites certificates.
⢠Personal items.
⢠Tips and gratuities.
License, Visa information
We need 6 (six) passport size photographs for licenses etc.
Please send a copy of the main page of the passport showing date of birth, etc.
We need the above in our hands at least 6 (six) weeks before the client's arrival.
Visa is easy to obtain from your nearest embassy.
Flying into Johannesburg is probably the easiest and cheapest option. There are at least 3 daily return flights from Joburg to Tete in Mozambique per day.
Another option is flying into Maputo, the capital of Mozambique and then catching a connecting flight to Tete. This option could be more expensive.
Booking and payment formalities
Confirmation of safari dates are formalized only upon receipt of a 50% deposit of the daily rate or the price of a package hunt.
Refunds less any expenses will only be considered if the cancellation is made 6 months of more prior to the commencement of the hunt and the hunt can be rebooked.
Balance of the daily rate or package hunt to be paid 45 days prior to the commencement of the hunt. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the deposit.
Trophy fees, licences, transfers etc. to be paid in camp before departure. Only cash or travellers cheques accepted in US dollars. (No personal cheques accepted).
Liability
Any safari is potentially hazardous and it is essential that all lawful directions and advice of the safari operator be followed. Piet Hougaard Safaris accepts no
responsibility for any illness, accident or any loss whatsoever incurred in the course of the safari or for any expense arising from such illness, accident or loss.