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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".

Many of you have watched wide-eyed as Peter and Wes went through a very intense charge and battle with a wounded Lion that ended with Wes killing the Lion while it was mauling Peter.

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.

2007 Safaris

Wes,
To say that I had a fantastic time would be an understatement. The buffalo were in thick cover and we hunted hard for 4 days to get his old bull. The vegetation was thick and game could hide easily. I could fill half a book telling you about Sarge and all he did including getting attacked by African bees. He is an amazing individual and the best PH I could have ever hoped for. Robert felt much the same way about Simon.

I was interested in all of the safari including every nuance of every plant, tree, person, etc., and not just taking game. Sarge must have patiently and thouroughly answered at least a hundred questions.

My buff was unique in the manner of the stalk and the taking. The first Barnes triple shock soft broke his shoulder and cut major aretries just over his heart. The second shot was a solid through the right ham and out the left shoulder as he ran away. He went about 50 yards and lay down. He jumped up on us as we approached and a Barnes triple shock in the neck shattered the spine and ended his obvious intention to walk over and untie my sneakers. My croc was, again, quite an event after he plunged into the water following the shot and then came thrashing out of the water trying not to drown. A second shot settled the matter. My Impala is a symetrical 24 inches and is, I am told, quite a good Impala.

I just wanted you to know that Robert and I had a very amazing safari experience and we are very well pleased with the experience on many different levels. We quickly learned that the African experience was about far more that shooting at game. It was not only a blast, but an overall experience that we will cherish forever.

There are so many things I could relate that it would take a phone call and not an email. The bottom line is that it was great!

Jay Southam

Congratulations to Tim Neal for taking this splendid trophy Leopard on August 31, 2007.

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Take a look at the size of the head on this cat!!

Wes,

I had been working on this hunt for over two years and it was truly exceptional. Sarge is a great PH and he was able put me within shooting distances of all the animals that I wanted. I was able to arrow my Hippo and Buffalo twice before they expired. Sarge's saying is "no problem" and if he says "no problem" you will get your animals. I was able to take six animals on my seven day hunt and if a man was only rifle hunting he would have the opportunity to take at least a Buffalo a day. One of the highlights for me was being charged by a big cow elephant, then you feel alive.

Thanks Andy

2008 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 an 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 and 2007 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 2008 season.

Zambia-f These 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 - $1,000.00. Hunting license and gun permit fees - $750.00. Plainsgame and Cape Buffalo can be included on this hunt for no additional daily rate cost. However, the trophy fees for each animal you shoot are due after shooting them.

Safari 7-Day Cape Buffalo & Plainsgame Safaris

Guided "1x1" one client to one professional hunter $8,500 p.p.
Guided "2x2" two clients booking together guided $7,500 p.p. by two professional hunters from the same safari camp.
Guided "2x1" two clients booking together guided $7,000 p.p. 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.

$750.00 government hunting license and gun permit fees
$750.00 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 $3,250.00 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. $3,950.00
**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
Roan - 21 days
Leopard - 14 days
Sable - 14 days

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

Animals Available in Our Concession:

Baboon	$120
Burchell's Zebra	$1,000
Bushbuck (Chobe)	$550
Cape Buffalo	$2,100
Common Waterbuck	$1,100
Crocodile	$2,100
Duiker	$350
Grysbok	$500
Hippo	$2,100
Hyena	$600
Impala	$400
Jackal	$250
Klipspringer	$700
Kudu	$1,750
Leopard	$4,500
Lion	$6,500
Monkey (Vervet)	$60
Puku	$700
Steenbok	$400
Warthog	$600

Animals We Arrange in Other Areas:

Black Lechwe	$3,250	Bangweulu Swamp
Bushpig	$430	Game Ranch or Another Concession
Cookson Wildebeest	P.O.R.	Game Ranch
Defassa Waterbuck	$1,800	Game Ranch or Another Concession
Eland	P.O.R.	Game Ranch
Kafue Lechwe	$3,250	Kafue Flats Area
Lichtensteins Hartebeest	P.O.R.	Game Ranch or Another Concession
Oribi	$500	Bangweulu Swamp
Reedbuck	$600	Bangweulu Swamp
Roan	P.O.R.	Game Ranch or Another Concession
Sable	P.O.R.	Game Ranch or Another Concession
Sitatunga	$3,000	Bangweulu Swamp
Tsessebe	$1,600	Bangweulu Swamp

*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: