Where We Hunt
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| BUFFALO and PLAINS GAME SAFARIS | FULL BAG BIG GAME SAFARIS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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* 2x1 Companion = two hunters with 1 PH sharing one bag of game. Each hunter must have a hunting license. The total Government Fees & Royalties for each hunter are reduced as noted below. |
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| Description | 10-Day Safari | 16-Days | 21-Days | 28-Days |
| Wildlife Conservation Fee | 1,500 | 2,400 | 3,150 | 4,200 |
| Hunting License | 950 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 1,250 |
| Concession Fee | 800 | 1,600 | 2,900 | 3,500 |
| Trophy Handling Fee | 1,200 | 1,700 | 2,600 | 2,800 |
| Total for each 1x1 or 2x1 hunter | 4,450 | 6,950 | 9,900 | 11,750 |
| *Total for each Companion | 4,450 | 6,000 | 7,725 | 9,000 |
Estimates subject to change.
| From Dar es Salaam to Kilwa, Selous (Maasailand hunters are driven from Arusha) | |
| C 206 | 1,950 each way divided among clients |
| BN Islander | 2,450 each way divided among clients |
| Caravan | 2,950 each way divided among clients |
The table below shows the duration of the safari in which these species may be hunted. Trophy fees are in U.S. dollars and INCLUDE a surcharge for community development and anti-poaching. Trophy fees are payable at the end of the safari before leaving Tanzania for animals killed or wounded and lost. Trophy fees are subject to change without notice.
| ______Days______ | ||||
| Species | 10 | 16 | 21/28 | Trophy Fee |
| Baboon, Yellow | - | 3 | 3 | 140 |
| Buffalo, Cape | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2,300 |
| Bushbuck, East African | - | 1 | 1 | 675 |
| Bushpig | - | 1 | 1 | 480 |
| Civet | - | 1 | 1 | 230 |
| Crocodile | - | 1 | 1 | 2,100 |
| Duiker, East African Bush | - | 1 | 1 | 330 |
| Duiker, Harvey's Red | - | 1 | 1 | 330 |
| Eland, East African | - | - | 1 | 2,200 |
| Elephant, 18kg-40lbs | - | - | 1 | 9,900 |
| Elephant, 27kg-60lbs | - | - | 1 | 14,400 |
| Elephant, 36kg-80lbs | - | - | 1 | 22,400 |
| Grysbok, Sharpe's | - | - | 1 | 390 |
| Hartebeest, Lichtenstein | 1 | 2 | 2 | 800 |
| Hippopotamus | - | - | 1 | 1,900 |
| Hyena, Spotted | - | - | 1 | 660 |
| Impala, Southern | 1 | 2 | 2 | 490 |
| Jackal, Silverbacked | - | 1 | 1 | 300 |
| Klipspringer | - | - | 1 | 1,380 |
| Kudu, East African Greater | - | - | 1 | 2,640 |
| Leopard | - | - | 1 | 4,600 |
| Lion | - | - | 1 | 7,900 |
| Oribi | - | 1 | 1 | 300 |
| Ratel-Honey Badger | - | - | 1 | 345 |
| Reedbuck, Common | - | 1 | 2 | 540 |
| Sable, EA Roosevelt | - | - | 1 | 2,990 |
| Serval | - | 1 | 1 | 450 |
| Steinbuck | - | 1 | 1 | 310 |
| Warthog | 1 | 2 | 2 | 550 |
| Waterbuck, Common | - | 1 | 1 | 930 |
| Wildebeest, Nyasa | 1 | 2 | 2 | 800 |
| Zebra, Burchell's | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,440 |
| Birds (each) | 30 | |||
| ______Days______ | ||||
| Species | 10 | 16 | 21/28 | Trophy Fee |
| Buffalo, Cape | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2,300 |
| Bushbuck, EA |
- | 1 | 1 | 675 |
| Civet |
- | 1 | 1 | 230 |
| Dik Dik, Kirk's |
- | 1 | 1 | 330 |
| Eland, EA |
- | - | 1 | 2,200 |
| Fox, Bat-eared |
- | 1 | 1 | 270 |
| Gazelle, Grant's |
1 | 1 | 2 | 560 |
| Gazelle, Thompson's |
1 | 1 | 2 | 575 |
| Genet |
- | 1 | 1 | 320 |
| Gerenuk |
- | - | 1 | 3,000 |
| Grysbok, Sharpe's | - | 1 | 1 | 390 |
| Hartebeest, Coke's | 1 | 1 | 2 | 900 |
| Hyena, Spotted | - | 1 | 1 | 660 |
| Impala, EA | 1 | 1 | 2 | 490 |
| Klipspringer | - | - | 1 | 1,380 |
| Kudu, EA Greater | - | - | 1 | 2,640 |
| Kudu, Lesser | - | - | 1 | 3,120 |
| Leopard | - | - | 1 | 4,600 |
| Lion | - | - | 1 | 7,900 |
| Oryx, FE | - | - | 1 | 3,220 |
| Reedbuck, EA Bohor | - | 1 | 2 | 540 |
| Roan, EA | - | - | 1 | 2,850 |
| Serval | - | 1 | 1 | 450 |
| Steinbuck | - | 1 | 2 | 310 |
| Warthog | 1 | 1 | 1 | 550 |
| Wildebeest, WB | 1 | 1 | 2 | 800 |
| Zebra, Burshell's | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1,440 |
The hunting season has recently been increased from July 1 through March 31 each year. Please ask Ken Wilson or Lad Shunneson regarding the affect of the typical December-January rains.
The Tanzanian Wildlife Department regulations permit the hunting of both lion and leopard on a 21-day safari and under the following conditions only: 1x1 = one lion and one leopard permit. 2x1 = the clients must share one lion and one leopard permit. 2x2 = each client will have one lion and one leopard permit. 3x2 = the clients will share two lion and two leopard permits.
The minimum legal length for a leopard is 1.30 meters (51.2 inches) from tip of nose to tip of tail, and for crocodile is 3.00 meters (118.1 inches). The minimum legal size of the longest tusk for elephant is 1.60 meters (63.0 inches) or 18 kilograms (40 pounds).
The Tanzanian Wildlife Department allows the following game to be hunted strictly on a 21-day license: elephant, lion, leopard, greater kudu, eland, sable, klipspringer, and hippo.
The minimum caliber for dangerous game is .375 inches (9.3mm). Handgun hunting is strictly forbidden. Bow hunting is closed at this time, but is expected to re-open.
A deposit of 50% of the safari rate is required to confirm the booking. The balance is due 60 days prior to the start of the safari.
For any cancellation occurring more than 60 days before the start of the safari, the deposit will be refunded only if the safari is re-sold in which event a 15% administration fee will be charged. For any cancellation occurring 60 days or less before the start of the safari, no refund is applicable. Therefore it is highly recommended that you purchase Trip Cancellation Insurance.
In the event of Force Majeure (meaning acts of God, explosion, floods, tempest, fire or accident, war, threat of war, sabotage, insurrection, civil disturbance, government intervention, weather conditions or other untoward occurrences), the Company is entitled to vary or cancel any itinerary or arrangement. Refunds in this case are solely at the discretion of the Company, although endeavors shall be made to refund where possible.
All charges, including Government fees, are subject to change without notice. When possible, the Company will endeavor to inform you in writing prior to your arrival. Trophy and community development fees are applicable to animals bagged or wounded and lost. All payments are payable in acceptable cash, travelers checks, certified bank drafts, or bank wires. Personal checks will not be accepted without prior arrangement.
We strongly recommend that you obtain the following types of insurance: * Accidental death and disability * Loss of personal effects * Emergency evacuation * Medical * Trip cancellation.
It is important to understand that hunting is a sport that involves risks, and that big game hunting can be dangerous. Although every reasonable care is taken to safeguard you and your property, Safari Club Tanzania, Ltd. (previously cited as the "Company"), Federico Gellini Tanzania Safaris, Federico Gellini, his professional hunters and his agents Ken Wilson and Lad Shunneson, accept no responsibility for any accident, injury, illness or fatality incurred during or arising while on safari, nor loss or damage of property. The Company accepts no responsibility for changes to government fees or policies; we will endeavor to notify you as and when they occur. No guarantees are made for any animal not obtained during the hunt as we adhere to the principals and regulations of Fair Chase.
Federico Gellini has been hunting in Tanzania for over 20 years, and he has been an outfitter in Africa since 1972 including Angola, Sudan, Zimbabwe, and the Central African Republic. Frankly, his name is synonymous with excellence in African safaris. His Kilwa concession is famous for the Big 4, Roosevelt Sable, East African Eland, and plains game. His Selous concession also has the Big 4 and plains game and is better for Hippo and Gazelles, White-Bearded Wildebeest, Coke's Hartebeest, etc., for which Maasailand is famous. His camps and staff are known for organization and service. His company has been a long-time supporter of hunting organizations including the donation of a major safari to SCI every year. After Federico's long-time booking agent, Dick Jarrett, retired, Shunneson & Wilson Adventures was fortunate to be named the exclusive North American booking agent for Federico Gellini Tanzania Safaris and Safari Club Tanzania, Ltd. Contact us and we will make sure you get the safari you want and deserve.