GENERAL INFORMATION - TANZANIA
 
 
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big game hunting safaris

Bvekenya offers 10, 16, 21 or 28 day hunts. Other safari durations are available and can be quoted separately. Big Game Safaris are sold as Safari Packages, with a single client hunting with one Professional Hunter, forming a 1x1 combination and two clients with one Professional Hunter, forming a 2x1 combination etc. We recommend that each client have their own Professional Hunter to improve their chances of success.




safari packages

The following list shows the number of specific animals that may be hunted on the various length safaris:

  • Big Cats and some East African species may only be hunted on a 21 day safari and only under these combinations.
  • One client accompanied by a professional hunter - one lion*, one leopard, one gerenuk, one oryx and one lesser kudu.
  • Two clients accompanied by a professional hunter - one lion*, one leopard, one gerenuk, one oryx and one lesser kudu
    (shared between hunters)
  • Two clients accompanied by two professional hunters - two lions*, two leopard, two gerenuk, two oryx and two lesser kudu (one for each hunter)
  • Three clients accompanied by two professional hunters - two lions*, two leopard, two gerenuk, two oryx and two lesser kudu (shared between hunters)
  • Three clients accompanied by three professional hunters - three lion*, three leopard, three gerenuk, three oryx and three lesser kudu (one for each hunter)
  • Four clients accompanied by two professional hunters - two lion*, two leopard, two gerenuk, two oryx and two lesser kudu (shared between hunters)
  • 10, 16, 21 or 28 days of hunting plus full travel days to and from your hunting area.

daily rates include
  • All camp accommodations during the safari
  • Professional Hunter(s) services
  • Trained safari staff services
  • One 4-wheel drive vehicle with each Professional Hunter, equipped with satellite communications, winch, refrigerator, medical bag and a comprehensive set of tools and spares.
  • Provision of all camp equipment to the highest standard
  • Finest quality locally available foods, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
  • Field preparation of trophies (skinning and salting) and transfer to Arusha
  • Dipping, processing, crating, packing, export documentation for trophies and transportation to the airport ready for export
  • Comprehensive first-aid kits in each camp
  • Import permits for a maximum of three firearms per hunter and 200 rounds of ammunition per firearm

 

daily rates exclude
  • Government Game Trophy Fees
  • Government conservation fees, hunting licenses, area fees, and local taxes
  • Air transport to and from Tanzania
  • Air transfers or private charters within Tanzania Charter rates are per plane
  • Freight charges for trophies and personal belongings from Tanzania to country of final destination
  • Hotel expenses before and after the safari
  • Champagne and specially requested imported food and drink
  • Visas and airport departure taxes
  • Transfer fees from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam or Arusha
  • Firearms clearing, meet and greet and ground transfers in Nairobi
  • Gratuities
  • Firearms rental and cost of ammunition
  • National Park fees where applicable

 

firearms and ammunition

Firearm Import Fees - $ 170 per rifle ( Maximum 3 rifles per person )
Firearm and Ammunition - Per Tanzanian law:
afaris.

  • Automatic weapons and handguns are PROHIBITED
  • The minimum caliber for lion, buffalo and elephant is .375,
  • The minimum caliber on all other game is .240.
  • The maximum amount of ammunition allowed is 200 rounds per firearm.

Additional Information:

  • Each hunting client may import three firearms. We recommend one large caliber, one medium caliber and one shotgun.
  • Recommended amount is 60 rounds for a heavy rifle and 100 rounds for a medium rifle.
  • Shotgun shells will be available at $ 25 per box for Bird Hunting

cites
You must be in possession of relevant CITES permits issued by the country into which you will be importing your trophies. Without the relevant import CITES permits, leopard and elephant will not be allowed to be hunted and / or exported from Tanzania. This has been mandated by the Tanzania Government.

CITES permits are required for Category 1 trophies collected while on safari (Leopard and Elephant). Bvekenya Safaris is not responsible for obtaining CITES and other import permits for your final destination. Owing to the various complications involved with obtaining CITES permits, we strongly advise hunters to select taxidermists in the country of final destination before commencing a safari. Your local taxidermist, wildlife department, environmental agency or agricultural agency will be able to advise you on your destination's particular CITES and import regulations.

It is important to notify us in advance of trophy export from Tanzania, of any matters relevant to importing these trophies into your country of final destination. The following website is useful for obtaining information: www.fws.gov

 

payment of fees
  • A deposit of 50% of the total daily rate is required to confirm a booking.
  • Full payment for your safari must be received 90 days prior to the start of your safari. If you arrive in Tanzania without having paid in full, you will not be permitted to start your safari. Personal checks will not be accepted less than 90 days prior to the start of your safari.
  • Upon completion of your safari, you will be provided with a detailed statement indicating all charges incurred, and any balance due is payable in US Dollar cash or traveler's checks before leaving Tanzania.
  • Trophies are shipped only after full payment has been received.
  • Daily Outfitting Charges and Government Game Fees are not refundable.
  • All Tanzania Government Fees are subject to change without notice. Any additional taxes, fees, license or other charges impose by the Tanzanian Government are the responsibility of the client.
  • Game Trophy Fees actually charged will be those applicable to the year the safari is taken regardless of what is quoted on initial invoices. Invoices and quotes are subject to change based on any change in Government Fees and all Game Trophy Fees. In the event that you do no collect an animal which you sought while on safari, no trophy fee will apply and unused deposit paid towards game trophy fee deposits will be refunded at the completion of your safari.
  • Should you travel via Nairobi, Kenya other charges may apply such as firearm clearing, local ground transportation, hotel accommodations and additional air charter costs.
  • All prices in this brochure, unless otherwise stipulated are quoted in US Dollar



international airports
International flights serve Dar es Salaam, eight miles from the city centre, and Kilimanjaro, 31 miles from Arusha.

 

passports and visas
Most visitors require visas with the exception of citizens of certain countries of the Commonwealth. It is advisable to obtain them in advance from Embassies and High Commissions as several airlines insist on them prior to departure. They can also be obtained on arrival at Dar es Salaam and Kilimanjaro international airports and at the Namanga Gate on the Tanzania/ Kenya border. Requirements may change so you are advised to contact the appropriate diplomatic or consular authority before finalizing your travel arrangements.

 

immunisation and health
Visitors from countries infected with yellow fever must provide international certificates of vaccination; this is particularly relevant for those traveling from neighboring African countries. The US Department of Health recommends vaccinations against Hepatitis A, Polio, and Typhoid. It is essential for visitors to take a course of anti-malaria tablets.

Modern medical services are available in Dar es Salaam and other major centers. There is only a limited number of Chemists in the country, so visitors are advised to bring their own medicines with them.

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