TANZANIA HUNT – Mike Currie

MIKE CURRIE ADVENTURES

TANZANIA HUNTING

Big Game Hunting in True Wilderness and Classic East African Style!

tANZANIA BIG GAME HUNTING

If Big Game hunting in a true wilderness area is something that you have dreamed about, then Tanzania will most certainly be a destination that will provide this in excess. Traditional east African style camps in large unspoiled wilderness area are the name of the game here. True untamed areas that provide sanctuary to vast herds of buffalo and unique plains game species, along with the predatory species like lions and leopards are to be found here.

In association with Kilombero North Safaris, Mike Currie Adventures is able to offer our clients unmatched safaris in truly spectacular surroundings. Should you be fascinated by the large herds of buffalo that roam their Kilombero Valley concessions, or the unique Masailand species that thrive in their well-managed Masailand areas, or even if it is the appeal of hunting the true wilderness of the Selous Game Reserve, we will have you covered.

GETTING THERE

Access to Tanzania is usually via the famed Dar es Salaam, or Kilimanjaro International airports. For this wishing to experience the buffalo country of the Kilombero Valley or Selous, you access point would be Dar es Salaam, and from there a private charter flight into a dirt strip within the wilderness would be the norm. To gain access to most of the Masailand areas, most of the areas are an easy drive from Kilimanjaro International airport.

DOCUMENTATION

A Visa is required for entry into Tanzania. Please give yourself enough time when applying for your visa, they can take time.

HUNTING AREAS

The Kilombero Valley and Selous Game Reserve is famed for having the highest density of Buffalo in all of Tanzania. Along with this density of game come the predators in the form of Lions and Leopards. The water systems here also provide harbour to plenty of Hippopotamuses and Crocodiles. Aggressive tigerfish can also provide some spectacular sport!! In the Miombo Woodlands of Selous game reserve, one can also find the unique Nyassa Wildebeest and Rooseveld’s Sable.

Masailand is well known for the variety of gazelle species that thrive in the thorny, dry and harsh environment. Not only are the Gazelle species (Thompson’s, Grants and Roberts) common here, but so are the unique Gerenuk, Dik Diks and Lesser Kudu.

Roberts Gazelle only on Lake Natron Concession White bearded Wildebeest, Zebra and a plethora of Giraffe can be found throughout the plains of these areas. Not only are the species and areas here unique, but it is very seldom that one literally hunts in the shadows on Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro!!

FIREARMS

Please consult with us regarding the temporary importation of your firearms into Tanzania. For those not wanting to travel with their own firearms, we have a selection of good quality 375 and 416 rifles available for hire.

MEDICAL / VACCINATIONS

Tanzania is a Malaria area, and malaria prophylaxis is strongly recommended. A Yellow Fever vaccination is also required for entering Tanzania.

SPECIES

The Kilombero Valley teems with Cape Buffalo, supported by predators such as lions and leopards. Its water systems host hippopotamuses, crocodiles, and the aggressive tigerfish, a thrilling species for sport enthusiasts.

In the Selous Game Reserve, the unique Nyassa Wildebeest and Roosevelt’s Sable roam the miombo woodlands, adding to the diversity of this iconic wildlife haven.

Meanwhile, Masailand thrives with antelope species like Thompson’s Gazelle, Grants Gazelle, and the rare Roberts Gazelle, alongside Gerenuk, Dik-Diks, and Lesser Kudu. Plains here are alive with white-bearded wildebeest, zebra, and herds of giraffes, all set against the majestic backdrop of Mount Meru and Kilimanjaro.

Please Note:

A flat shooting 300 caliber rifle firing 180gr bullets will easily handle all of the plains game one is to encounter.
A good quality scope, either 3-12 or something slightly stronger.
For the dangerous game, minimum legal caliber for buffalo is a .375. Please note that this is a minimum, and when using this on buffalo good quality bullets are essential.
A good quality scope will go a long way. Something in the 3-9 class I feel is good. The Swarovski 1.75-10x scope