Feb – Nov
Sable hunting in the famous Matetsi region is world renowned for its trophy quality. This region varies from the mixed woodland, rolling hills and vleis and was the favorite hunting grounds of Fredrick Courteney Selous in the late 1800’s and has been mentioned numerous times in his book A Hunter’s Wanderings in Africa.
Cabela’s Outdoor adventures has been sending our clients and employees to this hunters paradise for decades. We have the experience to recommend the best areas for you to bag your trophy sable, the ideal time of year to hunt, and even the rifle you need to make the shot. Trophy sable in this region average 40″+ and our PH’s have won “Best Sable” three times from the Zimbabwe Professional Hunters & Guides Association with their largest sable going an incredible 47.5-inches.
From our years of hands on expertise we are able to tailor make safaris to the specific trophy requirements and needs of the hunter. Other key species in this region are Cape buffalo, leopard, kudu, zebra, impala, hyena and warthog to name a few.
Call us to day and we can plan your dream Zimbabwe safari.
$1,250/day – 12-day Sable and plains game
$1,450/day – 16-day Sable, Cape buffalo and plains game
$1,600/day – 16-day Sable, leopard, Cape and plains game
$100/day – Government National Parks Scout – all Elephant, lion and leopard hunts.
$300/day – observer
Trophy fees
Baboon $150
Buffalo $7,000
Bushbuck $1,250
Caracal $800
Civet $300
Crocodile (M) $5,000
Duiker $250
Eland $3,000
Elephant (K) $21,000
Elephant (M) $16,000
Elephant Tuskless $5,000
Giraffe $3,750
Genet $300
Grysbok (M) $500
Hippo (M) $5,000
Honey badger (M) $500
Hyena $650
Impala $275
Jackal $250
Kudu $2,200
Klipspringer (M) $1,000
Leopard $7,500
Lion $40,000
Monkey $100
Porcupine $200
Reedbuck $900
Roan (M) $8,500
Sable $7,000
Serval $400
Steenbok $300
Waterbuck $2,500
Warthog $450
Wildebeest (K) $1,400
Wildcat $300
Zebra $1,400
Trophy fees subject to change
Plains game subject to available quota. Please inquire at time of booking
Professional hunter, tracker, skinner, accommodations, meals, beverages, full camp staff, daily laundry service, field care of trophies and in-field transportation.
Trophy fees
tips
$100/day – National Parks Scout – on lion, elephant and leopard hunts
2% VAT on day rates
$19/day/person tax
4% tax on trophy fees
C.I.T.E.S. fees
hotels before and after hunt, if needed
dip/pack and crate
Rifle rental – $30/day approximately
Ammo – $20/round approximately
Round-trip transportation from airport
Sample Itinerary
Day 1: Depart from home and fly to Johannesburg, South Africa
Day 2: Arrive in Johannesburg, Clear customs and overnight
Cabela’s Travel can assist you with B&B and firearm transition service
Day 3: Morning flight to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe where you will be met by the outfitter and transfer to camp
Your scheduled trip dates – full days
Departure Itinerary
Day 1: Fly to Johannesburg, South Africa where you will stay in-transition and catch your flight to the USA
Day 2: Arrive in USA, clear customs and continue home
WTA strongly suggest you hire a transition service to assist you with clearing your firearms in South Africa. Please call for further information at 1-800-884-9332.
Easy: Somewhat easy walking when it comes to physicality. Minimal walking or hiking and terrain is very accessible. Mostly hunting from blinds or tree stands.
Moderate: Physicality is somewhat moderate to advanced. Spot and stalk method of hunting as well as some hunting from blinds. Terrain can vary from prairies to mountains at higher elevations.
Difficult: Requires an advanced degree of physical endurance. Terrain is typically more mountainous and hunting can take place at higher elevation.
Extreme: Most difficult and physically demanding hunts. Requires advanced to extreme endurance and terrain or game pursued may involve dangerous situations.