HUNT
MOZAMBIQUE
Mozambique is something of a late comer to the modern safari industry. There was no safari hunting to speak of in Mozambique during the brutal civil war that began when the country received independence from Portugal in 1975 and finally ended in 1992.
However, Mozambique has done a great job of rebuilding the once outstanding safari industry that existed before the war. Today, Mozambique has thriving, and still improving, wildlife populations available for hunting all over the country.
Mozambique is slightly smaller than Namibia and is located on the southeast coast of Africa. The country is bordered by Tanzania to the north, Malawi and Zambia to the northwest, Zimbabwe to the west, and South Africa and Swaziland to the south and southwest. Comoros and Madagascar are located just off the east coast of Mozambique in the Indian Ocean. Due to the fact that Mozambique was a Portuguese colony for over 400 years, Portuguese is the official language and is spoken by the majority of the population. Swahili is another common language spoken there.
GENERAL INFO
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Mozambique is famous for nyala, sable antelope, leopard, lion and big elephants. In the north, the hunting is virtually indistinguishable from hunting in neighboring Tanzania.
With a population estimated at over 50,000 buffalo, Mozambique’s buffalo numbers are particularly healthy. Indeed, only Tanzania has more. The country also offers great hunting for crocodile and hippopotamus in multiple locations, but especially in the Limpopo and Zambezi River valleys.
HEALTH & VISAS
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LANGUAGE
Although Portuguese, the official language, is the main language of only a tiny fraction of the population, it is spoken as a lingua franca by some two-fifths of the country’s inhabitants.
ELECTRICITY
Mozambique operates on a 220V supply voltage and 50Hz.
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CURRENCY
The Mozambican Metical is the currency of Mozambique.
- There is no limit on the number of firearms you may import into Mozambique. However, if you transit through South Africa or some European countries, you will be restricted by their rules.
- Only ammunition for the specific caliber(s) you are bringing may be imported.
- A maximum of one hundred (100) rounds of ammunition may be imported per hunting rifle, two hundred (200) shells of ammunition per shotgun and fifty (50) rounds of ammunition per handgun. Remember that the airlines will limit you to 11 pounds or 5 kilos of ammunition. Check additional restrictions for your airlines and any country you may transit.
- Handguns are allowed for hunting purposes with a special permit your safari operator may request from the Ministry of Interior. However, you can no longer hunt dangerous game with a handgun.
- Bows are allowed, but you cannot hunt dangerous game with a bow.
- Semi-automatic, automatic firearms or military-style weapons are prohibited Fees: • US$250 per firearm. Note that if you bring extra barrels for a rifle, each barrel will incur an import fee.
- US$1 import tax for each round of ammunition
- There is a Police license and temporary import permit from Customs that must be obtained.
Time Frame:
- Your safari operator must submit your application with required documentation no later than eight (8) weeks before your arrival in Mozambique.
- A hunting license is required before a firearm import permit will be issued.
- Once the temporary importation of firearms and ammunition has been granted, the hunting outfitter will apply for a tax exemption with custom officials based on your port of entry so that you do not have to pay import duties upon entry into Mozambique. Requirements:
- Your outfitter will request information from you and will submit the application on your behalf as all official correspondence takes place in Portuguese.
- A clearly scanned copy of the signature and photo page of your passport, if sending by email. If sending by regular mail, two (2) clear copies. • You need to send a color passport photo, one (1) if by email, four (4) if sent by mail. • Copy of your proof of ownership (US Customs Form 4457 for hunters from the US; other nationals will need copies of a firearm license). Note that serial numbers for the firearms should be typed (preferably) or very clearly written.
- Note: If you plan to travel through South Africa, you will need a South African firearm import permit if you overnight there or if you must claim your baggage to check onto your connecting flight to your final destination. Check with your airline to ensure it has an interline baggage agreement with your connecting airline and that you can check your bags all the way to your final destination. Otherwise you will need an in-transit permit for South Africa.
- Also, some European countries allow fewer firearms per person, even if they are only in transit. Verify with your travel agent before booking flights.
- Clearing your Firearms Upon your arrival, Customs will hand write a temporary import permit which must accompany the weapon(s) for the duration of the hunt and will be used to inspect the firearm(s) upon departing Mozambique.
Pack dark green clothes, not light. Also shoes to protect ankle and strong soles are recommended. Your feet are the key to your safari
There is laundry in camp. Your clothes are returned clean in 24 hours, you do not need many sets
*Military type camouflage is not permitted in most African countries, but Real-tree types are normally accepted. Laundry is done each day except for the days when you change camp and the day of departure.
Day fees for a 12 to 13 day hunt in in either the Savannah or Forrest in a prime location will cost you around € 42,000 (1 Hunter, 1 PH) per area, and does not include the following :
- Trophy fees + 15% Community Village Tax on Trophy Fees, Dip and Pack and Hunting Permit.
- Charter Flights
- Visa and gun permit
- Personal expenses, hotels, meals in transit
- Hunting permit of € 1,755
- Dip and pack + Shipment to Paris € 500 per animal + € 200/full skin
- Insurance for liability and cancellation, repatriation and bags
- Gratuities
- Observer fees @ € 5,000
HUNTING
Mozambique is famous for nyala, sable antelope, leopard, lion and big elephants. In the north, the hunting is virtually indistinguishable from hunting in neighboring Tanzania.
With a population estimated at over 50,000 buffalo, Mozambique’s buffalo numbers are particularly healthy. Indeed, only Tanzania has more. The country also offers great hunting for crocodile and hippopotamus in multiple locations, but especially in the Limpopo and Zambezi River valleys.
HUNTING AREAS
- The vast Nyasa Reserve is the largest game reserve in the country, at nearly 20,000 square miles. It is surrounded by hunting concessions (coutadas) where lion, leopard, elephant & buffalo are numerous.
- Further south the mighty Luganda River supports additional hunting concessions, where buffalo, sable, kudu, Nyasa wildebeest and leopard are common.
- The primary hunting areas in the famous Zambezi Delta, now boast the largest herds of Cape buffalo in southern Africa today, as well as high populations of sable, as well as nyala, waterbuck, kudu, bushbuck and reedbuck.
- The thick sand forest of the Delta is the best place in Africa to take a suni, both blue and red duikers, and it also has extraordinary warthogs. The areas along the boundary of the famous Kruger Park in neighboring South Africa were hard hit by the ravages of the civil war, but plains game numbers are increasing and buffalo numbers are improving.