Season: May ~ October

Since 2003 the following names have become quite popular in the African Safari industry:  Kwalata Safaris and Peter Chipman.  Peter is no stranger to the safari industry, as he is a third generation Professional Hunter. 

Wes and Peter first met and hunted together in 1997 in Zambia and later the same year in Tanzania .  Since that time they have spent many days together in Zambia and Tanzania, filming two successful videos together "Through the Cross Hairs, A World Class Zambian Safari" and "In The Jaws of Simba".  On January 3, 2003, the Lower Lupande Game Management Area in the South Luangwa Valley was awarded to Peter, which triggered a chain of events that led him to form the company Kwalata Safaris. Since that time, Peter and Wes have hosted many safaris together and we have plenty of successful and happy Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Elephant, and Plainsgame hunters who will attest to the quality of this area.

**New for the 2010 Season**

Kwalata Safaris has entered into a working partnership with Sable Safaris.   We are now conducting safaris in this area located in the Luangwa valley.  The safari camp here is extremely nice.  Two of the major species highlights in this area are the very large populations of Leopard and Roan Antelope.  We now have 12 Roan on quota annually.  In addition, the area has a good population of the following game:  Lichtenstein’s Hartebeest, Chobe Bushbuck, Kudu, Buffalo, Leopard, Lion, Crocodile and Hippo.

 

Here are two special safaris we are booking for the 2010 safari season:

               7 day Roan and Plainsgame Safari                             $  9,500

               10 day Buffalo, Roan and Plainsgame Safari             $15,000

The Roan trophy fee is $6,500; Lichtenstein’s Hartebeest trophy fee is $1,500 and all other trophy fees are per our normal trophy fees list.

 

This area can be reached by vehicle from Lusaka, the drive is approximately 6 hours each direction.  Round trip vehicle transfers cost $1,000 or private air charter cost is approximately $2,500.  The drive from Lower Lupande to this area is approximately 5 hours.

Our Best Lion and Leopard of 2009 safari season

Our Best Lion and Leopard from 2008 season.  Congratulations to Chad Haney who shot a giant Leopard in 2008 and returned in 2009 and shot another very excellent Leopard!!

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2010 Safari Daily Rates & Trophy fees: 

Hunt Elephant In Zambia

Elephant hunting re-opened in Zambia during the 2005 season and Kwalata Safaris Lower Lupande area was one of the very few safari companies awarded Elephant license. We were allocated 3 licenses for the 2005 safari season and all 3 of our hunters killed Bulls with tusk upwards of 50 pounds! In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009; our hunters experienced the same success with our best tusk weighing 80 pounds in the 2007 season. Book your next Elephant safari today, we still have openings for the 2010 season.

 Elephant safaris are 12 hunting days and are guided on a "1x1" basis. The total cost is $40,000. This includes daily rates and trophy fees.  Additional cost are as follows:  dipping, packing, & crating fees - $1,000.  Hunting license and gun permit fees - $750.  Plainsgame and Cape Buffalo can be included on this hunt for no additional daily rate cost. However, the trophy fees for each animal shot are due after shooting them.

Safari 7-Day Cape Buffalo & Plainsgame Safaris

• $9,500 p.p. Guided "1x1" one client to one professional hunter
• $9,250 p.p. Guided "2x2" two clients booking together guided  by two professional hunters from the same safari camp.
• $9,000 p.p. Guided "2x1" two clients booking together guided  by one professional hunter from the same safari camp.

Note: One cape Buffalo and up to 6 plainsgame animals can be harvested by each hunter who books this 7-day safari. However, we have strict annual government game quotas in our area. Prior to booking your safari, species of trophies that you will be allowed to hunt should be discussed and agreed upon. Note: Each client is allowed to take up to 3 guns, 2 rifles and 1 shotgun. Handgun and bow hunting are allowed by advance arrangements only.

7-Day Bangweulu Swamp and Kafue Lechwe Safari

This is a specialized Zambia species collecting safari. You will hunt the Kafue Flats and Bangweulu Swamp areas. The following animals will be on your quota:  Zambezi Sitatunga, Black Lechwe, Tsessebe, Common Reedbuck, Oribi and Kafue Lechwe. - Guided "1x1" $10,500 p.p.

In addition to trophy fees payable for animals killed or wounded the following cost must be added by each person hunting on all 7-day Cape Buffalo and Bangweulu Swamp Safaris.

• $750 government hunting license and gun permit fees
• $750 dipping, packing and trophy crating fee.
• NON-HUNTING guest $250 per day on all safaris.

Kafue Lechwe Add-On Safari
The Kafue Lechwe is found only in the Kafue Flats and only in Zambia.  Most of our hunters add Kafue Lechwe onto a 7-day Cape Buffalo and Plainsgame Safari or combine it with a 7-day Bangweulu Swamp Safari.  However, several species collectors choose to add the Kafue Lechwe to 14 and 21-day safari.  When added to a 7, 14, or 21 day Safari the cost is $3,250 this includes lunch in the field, one days hunting, round trip ground transportation from Lusaka to the hunting area, professional hunter, trophy, license and area fees.  Each hunter is responsible for 2 nights hotel or bed and breakfast lodging in Lusaka.

Kafue Lechwe Primary Safari
This is a 2 night, 1 day specialized Safari and includes lodging, meals, professional hunter, round trip ground transportation from Lusaka to the hunting area, hunting area fees and your Kafue Lechwe trophy fee. $3,950
**Please Note:  Additional days can be added, priced on request.

14-day Leopard, Cape Buffalo, and Plainsgame Safari

• Guided "1x1" $24,800 p.p.
• Guided "2x2" $23,800 p.p.

21-day Lion, Cape Buffalo, and Plainsgame Safari

• Guided "1x1" $52,500 p.p.
• Guided "2x2" $50,000 p.p

21-day Lion, Leopard, Cape Buffalo and Plainsgame Safari

• Guided "1x1" $75,000 p.p.
• Guided "2x2" $72,000 p.p.

In addition to trophy fees payable for animals killed or wounded the following cost must be added by each person hunting on 14 and 21-day safaris:

• Dipping, packing and trophy crating fees as follows:
• 14-day safaris $1,000 per person.
• 21-day safaris $1,500 per person.
• $750.00 government hunting license and gun permit fees.
• NON-HUNTING Guest $250 per day on all safaris.

*Please Note* The following animals require a minimum of the hunting days listed beside them to be harvested:

• Eland - 14 days
• Lion - 21 days
• Leopard - 14 days

* Cold towels and beverages await you after a hard days hunt.

The Following Trophy Fees Are Due After Harvest Or Wound Of Each Animal:

*Please Note*  Trophy fees and animal quotas are subject to government change without prior notice.

Lodging

Traditional thatch chalets and tent camps.

All Guest Daily Rates Include:

• A company representative to meet and assist you upon arrival and departure in Lusaka.
• Professional hunter and full safari camp staff.
• Unlimited use of hunting vehicles while on safari.
• Daily laundry service.
• Lodging, meals, wine, beer, soft drinks, fruit juice, bottled water, and liquor (in moderation).
• Satellite telephone services are available in camp on a per minute cost basis.
• Private accommodations with showers and flush toilets in traditional thatch and tent camps. 

Not Included In The Trip Rate:

• International flights.
• Visas - Approximately $50 US per person.
• Ammunition tax ($2 per round).
• Departure Tax - Approximately $20 US per person.
• Air Charters to, from and between areas.
• Hotel expenses before, during and after contracted safari dates.
• Gratuities to camp staff and professional hunters.
• Shipment of trophies from Zambia to final destination.
• Trophy fees of animals killed or wounded.
• Cancellation or medical insurance.

Additional Information and Requirements:

Upon booking your safari our office will furnish all the necessary paperwork, sample copies, and travel tips for the following:

• All gun permits.
• Suggested clothing list.
• U.S. Customs forms.
• How to obtain your visa.
• Cancellation insurance forms.

Camp and Lodging Photos

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