We have four primary safari outfitters we work with in Tanzania- Danny McCallum Safaris, Game Frontiers of Tanzania, FOA Adventures with PH Penny DeVries, and Robin Hurt Safaris (the newest addition to our list of premiere safari outfitters).
Danny McCallum Safaris
The lure of the African bush has seduced hunters for; generations. Since President Roosevelt first travelled to East Africa in 1911, safari has remained the ultimate African adventure. Danny McCallum Safaris captures the essence of a vintage safari in modern Africa.
Danny McCallum was born into a long hunting tradition in East Africa. His father, an old Africa hand, hunted professionally but died young, denying Danny the opportunity to hunt alongside him. Raised with the same passion for bush life and determined to follow in his father's footsteps, Danny was apprenticed to Glen Cottar, whose own grandfather, the first American white hunter in Africa, was inspired by Roosevelt 's safari.
Danny is known for his fierce observation of principled hunting and keen empathy for wild Africa. In Safari, Bartle Bull calls him 'ethical and bush savvy'. It is this commitment to the continent's game that makes a Danny McCallum safari a definitive African experience.
Location
'For the white hunters, and for those who journeyed with them on safari, East Africa was Paradise Found.' Brian Herne -
White Hunters: The Golden Age of African Safaris.
Danny McCallum Safaris takes clients to the far reaches of Tanzania, from the shade of Mt. Kilimanjaro to the western banks of the Rungwa River. In either location the emphasis is on a bush experience attuned with Africa, living according to her rhythms and the movements of her wildlife.
The vastness of Lukwati, Chunya and Piti support five concessions to the south, wide expanses where big game thrives in abundance. The area's undulating hills and thick Miombo forest are as densely populated with game as they are sparsely by man.
Ngaserai, lies to the north. Bleached plains stretch beneath the snowcap of Africa 's highest mountain and the acacia-dotted savannah is home to a variety of antelope and rich birdlife.
Accommodation
In the bygone days of safari clients like Roosevelt and the Prince of Wales, porters and gun-bearers carried camp on foot and it would sometimes take weeks to reach a destination. Today, with remote areas so easily accessible by air, the 'getting there' is reduced to a matter of hours to maximize the 'being there.'
Although travel time has dramatically decreased over generations, the experience of safari has not. In the tradition of the great white hunters, who often spent up to eleven months of every year in pursuit of big game, camp is the essence of comfortable bush living.
From reliving the day's excitement around the campfire to the dove-grey of cold quiet dawn, hands cupped around steaming mugs of coffee, the green canvas of camp is a second home.
Activities
When a potential client asks me about my percentage of success, I tell him it's fifty-fifty - either you get it or you don't.' Danny McCallum on his hunting ethics.
Danny is of the old school of professional hunters: a gentleman whose empathy with the bush is absolute and whose observance of ethics is uncompromising. The thrill of the chase comes in the stalking and the exploring, long days on foot tracking through country that few men ever see.
Our hunting concessions cover over five million acres. In western Tanzania, flood plains and
brachystegia forest cover Lukwati, Chunya and Piti. Lion, leopard, buffalo, greater kudu, sable, roan and other smaller animals are found here in abundance.
At Ngaserai, on the edge of the Rift Valley, the plains game take precedence. Gerenuk, lesser kudu, oryx, Grant and Thompson's gazelle, wildebeest and other species all inhabit the acacia plains in graceful plentitude. Bird shooting is a popular option: guinea fowl and francolin trot through the long grass while dense flocks of sandgrouse come in to water in the morning.
| Duration |
1x1 |
2x2 |
3x3 |
2x1 |
4x2 |
Observer |
Companion Hunt ** |
| 10 Days |
28,150 |
27,650 |
27,150 |
24,650 |
24,150 |
7,600 |
14,350 |
| 16 Days |
57,500 |
56,700 |
55,900 |
45,500 |
43,900 |
11,800 |
22,300 |
| 21 Days |
69,600 |
68,550 |
67,500 |
53,850 |
51,750 |
15,300 |
26,800 |
| 28 Days |
90,950 |
89,550 |
88,150 |
69,950 |
67,150 |
20,200 |
34,150 |
Hunting Rate Includes:
- Hunting licenses, conservation fees and government Trophy Handling Fees
- Services of professional hunters as specified
- Hunting Area Fees
- Field preparation of trophies and transport of trophies to Arusha
- Dipping, processing, crating and documentation of trophies for export
- Import permits for rifles and ammunition
- One night hotel accommodation in Arusha
- All food, locally available alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Membership in Flying Doctors evacuation plan in event of an accident or serious illness
- Daily laundry in camp.
Rates Exclude:
- Government Game Fees, Community Development, anti-poaching fees. (See trophy fees & availability)
- International flights to Arusha or Nairobi and return.
- Transfer fees from Nairobi and Dar es Salaam to Arusha.
- Air charters between Arusha and camp and change of camp air transfers (where applicable).
- Air freight costs of trophies and personal effects from Tanzania to final destination.
- Hotel expenses other than one night in Arusha before the start of the safari.
- Firearms clearing, meet and greet and ground transfers in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam.
- Hire of firearms and cost of ammunition.
- Gratuities to camp staff/trackers/professional hunters and guides.
- Champagne and specially requested imported food and drinks.
- Cost of personal telephone calls and faxes.
- Visas and airport departure taxes.
- National Park fees where applicable.
Professional Hunters:
Danny McCallum
Danny is one of the most experienced safari hands and professional hunters in the business. Born and raised in Tanzania, he was apprenticed to one of Africa 's most famous professional hunters and has guided safaris for almost forty years throughout eastern, southern and central Africa. 'I do it for the love of the early mornings,' Danny says, 'the late evenings, the sounds, the smells, the cloud formations - for the love of being out there.' He is married to Joanna, who manages Danny McCallum Safaris with him.
Chris 'Fritz' Trent
Chris was brought up on a ranch in northern Kenya. Upon graduating from Nottingham University with honours, he spent a year in Australia before returning to Kenya. Chris moved to Tanzania over ten years ago and since obtaining his professional hunting license, has worked extensively with Danny McCallum Safaris.
Michael Fell
Michael was born and educated in South Africa and when he is not hunting, is currently at work on a Master's Degree from Lawrence University in the United States. He has worked at Tracker's Wildlife Corporation in South Africa, the Malilingwe Conservation Trust and Wildlife Management Services in Zimbabwe and the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Kenya. Michael has guided professionally in Chad, the Central African Republic and Tanzania. Michael has worked for Danny McCallum Safaris since 1997.
Gerard Miller
Born in Tanzania, Gerard has spent much of his life in the country where he obtained his professional hunting license over thirty years ago. Outside Tanzania, Gerard has guided safaris in Zambia and the Sudan. In 1990, he gave up full-time guiding and sold his own safari company to settle down to the life of a father and farmer on the Masai Steppe south of Arusha. He guides during the season for Danny McCallum Safaris. Gerard is also the author of the book "Lives of a Professional Hunting Family."
Boetie Bothma
Born and raised on a cattle ranch in Zambia, Boetie started hunting at an early age and had collected the Big Five before he turned 18. Trained and licensed as a professional hunter in Zambia, he has since guided more than one hundred and fifty big game safaris. Boetie has hunted extensively in Tanzania, South Africa, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and the Central African Republic.
Tom Dames
Tom was raised in Kenya, to a family in the safari business, and attended university in the UK where he received an Hons degree in Zoology and learnt to fly with the RAF reserve. Having apprenticed with Danny McCallum Safaris, he continues to work in Tanzania during the season. In the off-season he guides photographic trips and enjoys fishing and water-sports. He has recently completed construction of a deep-sea fishing boat for this purpose.
Keith Charters
Keith was born and raised in Zimbabwe. He played rugby for Zimbabwe Schools and enjoys fly tying, archery and fishing. Keith recently completed his apprenticeship with Danny McCallum Safaris. In the off season to Tanzania, Keith hunts with Aouk Sangha Safaris (Boetie Bothma) in the Central African Republic.
2009 TROPHY FEES & SPECIES AVAILABILITY
(Cost includes Government Trophy Fee, Anti-Poaching & Community Fees)
N=Ngaserai C=Chunya (East & West) P=Piti (West) L=Lukwati (North & South)
| Game Animal |
Area |
Price |
10 days |
16 days |
21+ days |
| Baboon |
C, P, L |
200 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
| Buffalo 1st |
C, P, L |
2100 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Buffalo 2nd |
C, P, L |
2300 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Buffalo 3rd |
C, P, L |
2800 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Bushbuck |
C, P, L |
800 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Bushpig |
C, P, L |
500 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Cat – Civet |
C, P, L |
300 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Cat – Genet |
C, P, L |
300 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Cat – Serval |
C, P, L |
400 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Cat – Wild |
C, P, L |
300 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Crocodile |
C, L |
2200 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Dik Dik |
N, C, P, L |
350 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Duiker |
C, P, L |
350 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Eland |
N, C, P, L |
2500 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Gazelle – Grant |
N |
600 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Gazelle – Thomson |
N |
600 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Gerenuk |
N |
3750 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Grysbok – Sharpes |
C, P, L |
450 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Hartebeest – Lichtenstein |
C, P, L |
800 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Hippopotamus |
C, P, L |
2200 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Hyena – Spotted |
C, P, L |
550 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Impala – East African |
N |
600 |
1 or |
1 |
1 |
| Impala – Southern |
C, P, L |
550 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Jackal |
C, L |
350 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Klipspringer |
C, P, L |
1500 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Kudu – Greater |
C, P, L |
3000 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Kudu – Lesser |
N |
3750 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Leopard |
N, C, P, L |
5500 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Lion |
C, P, L |
7500 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Oribi |
C, P, L |
350 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Oryx |
N |
3750 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Ostrich |
N |
1300 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Porcupine |
C, P, L |
200 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Ratel – Honeybadger |
C, L |
350 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Reedbuck – Mountain |
N |
800 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Reedbuck – Southern |
C, P, L |
650 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Roan Antelope |
C, P, L |
3500 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Sable Antelope |
C, P, L |
3500 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| Steinbuck |
N |
350 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Warthog |
N, C, P, L |
550 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Waterbuck – Defassa |
C, P, L |
1200 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
| Wildebeest – Whitebearded |
N |
800 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Zebra |
N, C, P, L |
1300 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Elephant |
C, P, L |
12000 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
Elephant: A licence to hunt elephant may be obtained on request. The trophy fee for an elephant with tusks weighing 50 lbs or less will be $7000. A surcharge of $2000 will be added to this fee for every 10 lbs of ivory over and above 50 lbs. E.g. an elephant with tusks weighing 62 lbs will cost $11,000.
Lion & Leopard Licenses (21 day hunts) East African Species (21 day hunts)
- 1x1 Safari 1 leopard & 1 lion 1x1 Safari 1 gerenuk & 1 lesser kudu
- 2x2 Safari 2 leopard & 2 lion 2x2 Safari 2 gerenuk & 2 lesser kudu
- 3x3 Safari 3 leopard & 3 lion 3x3 Safari 3 gerenuk & 3 lesser kudu
- 3x2 Safari 2 leopard & 1 lion (shared between hunters)
- 3x2 Safari 1 gerenuk & 2 lesser kudu (shared between hunters)
- 4x2 Safari 2 leopard & 2 lion (shared between hunters)
- 4x2 Safari 2 gerenuk & 2 lesser kudu (shared between hunters)
- 2x1 Safari 1 leopard & 1 lion (shared between hunters)
- 2x1 Safari 1 gerenuk & 1 lesser kudu (shared between hunters)
Quotas: Hunting of trophies is subject to quota availability. We cannot guarantee that you will be able to hunt all the desired species in the area allocated to you.
| Bushbuck |
$510 |
Duiker |
$525 |
Lesser Kudu |
$2625 |
| Baboon |
$140 |
Eland |
$1500 |
Oribi |
$1800 |
| Buffalo 1st |
$1300 |
Elephant |
$6250 |
Ostrich |
$1200 |
| Buffalo 2nd |
$1100 |
Gazelle |
$300 |
Reedbuck |
$460 |
| Buffalo 3rd |
$940 |
Hartebeest |
$580 |
Roan |
$1890 |
| Bush Pig |
$510 |
Hyena |
$275 |
Sable |
$2200 |
| Civet Cat |
$400 |
Impala |
$375 |
Steenbuck |
$225 |
| Genet Cat |
$250 |
Jackal |
$180 |
Warthog |
$480 |
| Grysbok |
$225 |
Klipspringer |
$1100 |
Waterbuck |
$690 |
| Dik Dik |
$250 |
Kudu |
$2065 |
Zebra |
$925 |
FOA Adventures with Professional Hunter Penny DeVries
Hunting the Rungwa Game Reserve and Lunda Game Controlled Area of Tanzania
With over 300,000 acres of prime hunting area in the Rungwa Game Reserve and the Lunda Game Controlled Area, sharing over 100 kilometers of common boundary with the Ruaha National Park on the Njombe River, this area is arguably one of the best hunting areas in Tanzania. It is a known fact that this area holds some of the densest lion populations in Tanzania as well as countless herds of cape buffalo.
Also numberious in numbers, these areas abound in excellent trophy quality leopard, eland, sable antelope, roan antelope, lichtenstein’s hartebeest, zebra, greater kudu, lesser kudu, reedbuck, bushbuck, oribi, klipspringer, dik dik, bushpig, warthog, hyena, hippo and crocodile.
There is also a large concentration of elephant in this area, with a number of 50+ pound bulls seen on a regular occasion.
The temperature in this area is mild to temperate with very low humidity. Mornings can be cold with the average temperature reaching 72 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. The altitude varies from 3000 ft to 3800 ft above sea level.
The area is mostly miombo woodland with acacia, combretum scrub, granite kopjes and riverine forest along the watersheds.
Accommodation is tented (5 camps) and fitted out with local timber furniture and grass thatched roofs with en suite bathrooms. Hot water and flush toilets are provided to ensure your comfort will not be compromised.
Charter flights from Dar es Salaam to Rungwa are usually one hour and 45 minutes in duration. Vehicles and equipment are well maintained and serviced to insure a hasslefree safari, and our staff are experts in their fields, from the skinners to the chefs who always provide culinary feasts.
Penn DeVries has over 1666 years of dangerous game hunter experience in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Tanzania, and a lifetime of fame conservation background from his old home of Lions Den Safaris in Zimbabwe. He invites you on a hunting experience with him in one of the best hunting destination in Tanzania, that will be both successful and rewarding.
The areas Penn hunts has been singly owned and operated by the same company for the last 15 years and there is no subleasing.
Rungwa Game Reserve & Lunda Game Controlled Area
| SAFARI RATES - 2009 |
| 21 Days Safari |
28 Days Safari |
| 1 Hunter x 1 PH |
66,300 |
1 x 1 |
84,760 |
| 2 Hunters x 1 PH |
53,700 |
2 x 1 |
67,960 |
| 2 Hunters x 2 PH |
64,200 |
2 x 2 |
79,560 |
| 16 Days Safari |
16 Day Special Leopard & Elephant
|
| 1 x 1 |
48,850 |
1 x 1 |
42,600 |
| 2 x 1 |
42,500 |
2 x 1 |
NA |
| 2 x 2 |
47,500 |
2 x 2 |
NA |
| 10 Days Safari ( 2 buffaloes) |
10 Days Safari ( 1 buffalo) |
| 1 x 1 |
22,250 |
1 x 1 |
20,000 |
| 2 x 1 |
20,250 |
2 x 1 |
17,800 |
Observers
- US$500 per day per client.
Safari rates include :
- Reception and formalities on arrival in Tanzania.
- All the organisation of the safari with the services of Professional Hunters.
- All accomodation during the period of the safari and daily laundry.
- Food and all drinks (mineral water, soft drinks, beer,wine ,scotch and whiskies)
- Standard Tanzania Government Fees (hunting licence, area and conservation fees).
- Field preparation of trophies, transfer of trophies from camp to Dar es Salaam.
- Packing of trophies and shipment formalities to final destination.
Safari rates do not include :
- Commercial airline from home to Dar es Salaam and return.
- Air charters from Dar es Salaam to camp and return and, eventually, from camp to camp.
- Any additional vehicle, i.e. baiting car, photographic car, etc...
- Government fees for firearms (120 $ per gun) and ammunition (US $0.50 per round).
- Game fees + an amount of 15% of the game fees to provide financial support for local population.
- Trophy export tax for all trophies hunted (300 $) to be paid with the game fees.
- Airshipment expenses of trophies from Dar es Salaam to final destination.
- Gratuities to staff.
- Cost of visas, airport departure taxes, hotel expenses before,during or after the safari.
- National Park Fees, i.e. entrance fees, vehicle fees, etc... or any accomodation in National Parks.
- Personal insurances.
- Telephone calls and faxes made by or on behalf of clients at their request.
Charges and Government Fees are included in the above quotes
To add - US$ 120.00 per gun , $0.50 per cartridge
Government Fees are subject to change without notice
Additional vehicles
- Bait vehicles with driver and trackers - US$ 300.00 per day
- Vehicle with professional guide - US$ 500.00 per day
Government Fees are subject to change without notice
GAME FEEs
| BABOON |
110 |
| BUFFALO |
2300 |
| BUFFALO second |
2500 |
| BUFFALO third |
3000 |
| BUSHBUCK |
600 |
| BUSHPIG |
420 |
| CROCODILE |
1850 |
| DIK DIK |
250 |
| DUIKER |
280 |
| ELAND |
1900 |
| ELEPHANT |
9000 to 22,000 depending on size |
| GRANT'S GAZELLE |
450 |
| GRYSBOK |
350 |
| HARTEBEEST |
650 |
| HIPPOPOTAMUS |
1950 |
| HYENA |
550 |
| IMPALA |
390 |
| JACKAL |
250 |
| KLIPSPRINGER |
1300 |
| KUDU, GREATER |
2400 |
| KUDU, LESSER |
3000 |
| LEOPARD |
3800 |
| LION |
6500 |
| ORIBI |
250 |
| OSTRICH |
1200 |
| ORYX |
2800 |
| REEDBUCK |
450 |
| ROAN ANTELOPE |
2950 |
| SABLE ANTELOPE |
2950 |
| SERVAL, CAT |
300 |
| STEINBUCK |
250 |
| WARTHOG |
450 |
| WATERBUCK |
800 |
| ZEBRA |
1350 |
* = 21 day license
- Those government game fees are subject to change without notice
- The amount of the game fees will be increased by a rate of 15 % to provide a financial support for local populations and anti-pouching
- Hunting females is forbidden and in the event of a mistake, game fees are doubled
- When shooting animal for bait, game fee must be paid
- In the event of a wounded and lost animal, the game fee is owed entirely
- For elephant, each tusk must weigh a minimum of 20 kgs or have a length of 1,70 meter
- Game fees are to be paid at the end of the safari in USD (cash)
Robin Hurt Safaris (TZ) Ltd.
From humble beginnings The Safari World of Robin Hurt Ltd. has grown to be regarded as one of the leaders in the field, yet we continually strive to improve our safaris. We are justifiably proud of our reputation.
Robin Hurt Safaris (Tz) Ltd. (RHS) was founded by Robin Hurt. Robin's expertise in African hunting stems from a family tradition started by his father, Col. Roger Hurt, DSO, Game Warden in Kenya. RHS is, today, rightly regarded as one of Africa's premier hunting outfitters with fully staffed offices in Arusha, Tanzania.
This beautiful and varied country is the finest wildlife habitat in Africa. The country consists of an area of 352,720 square miles and has a relatively small human population, resulting in large wilderness areas with abundant game. The country and terrain vary enormously, from semi-desert in the North East, to open plains and thorn bush in the North; swamps in the North West; to Miombo woodland throughout the country. This unusual diversity creates ideal habitat for the widest variety of wildlife to be found anywhere in Africa.
The Wildlife
Tanzania is traditionally renowned for its exceptional hunting and excellent trophy quality. Heavy maned lion, enormous leopard, outstanding buffalo as well as a large variety of plains game abound. Roan antelope, sable antelope, eland, Greater kudu and sitatunga are also plentiful. Gerenuk, Lesser kudu and oryx occur throughout the semi-arid North East and Masai bushbuck, red duiker, mountain reedbuck and suni can be found in suitable high altitude habitat.
Safari Information
Camps
Each camp is equipped in the East African tradition with tentage and vehicles of the very highest quality and latest standards. You will not share your camp with any other guests. There are refrigerators, both in your camps and in your vehicles. All tents are roomy, insect-proof and secure. Your sleeping tent has an attached bathroom, dressing room and verandah. Beds are large (7' long) with comfortable mattresses. Double beds are available on request
Vehicles
Your vehicles are all four-wheel drive Toyota Land Cruisers equipped with winches, gun racks, tools, spares, radios, fridges and first aid bags. There is a radio network between vehicles, between camps and from camps to RHS.
Medical Information
Tanzania is a malarial area and precautions must be taken. RHS recommend that you check with your doctor or local health authority for details of health regulations and immunization requirements. There are comprehensive medical boxes in camps, however, please ensure that you take with you any special medication you require.
All our professional hunters are equipped with a satellite phone in case of an emergency.
Flying Doctor Medical Service
This is an air medical service, which will come to your assistance in the case of a genuine emergency. Each flight carries a fully qualified nurse and life saving medical equipment. Flying Doctor has a radio link with its headquarters in Nairobi.
Air Charters
In order to maximize your hunting time and avoid fatigue air charter flights are provided, to camps, for most camp changes and out of camps. The majority of camps have their own airstrips. Because of the expense involved, air charter flights are shared. The number of passengers on each air charter is entirely up to the air carrier. Please note that most incoming safaris will use the same aircraft as the outgoing safaris, on the same "travel day" and that RHS reserves the right to transport fresh food supplies from time to time.
Commercial Airline Flights
Arusha's international airport is Kilimanjaro. KLM have a daily flight with excellent connections through Amsterdam.
Visa Requirements
Citizens of certain countries are required to obtain visas for entry into Tanzania. As the list of countries changes from time to time, it is important to check with your local authorities or travel consultant regarding current visa regulations.
Communications
Each hunting camp is supplied with a powerful short wave radio. The frequency is monitored by RHS in Arusha. During every safari communication can be established with base, as well as with other camps. For special needs or emergencies messages from home can be relayed to safari clients. Satellite telephones can be arranged by special request.
Electricity
230v AC but all camps have 110v AC Converters.
The Climate
Owing to Tanzania's close proximity to the Equator, the annual variation on temperature is small. The inland climate, due to altitude, is cool in the morning and evening but warm at mid-day. The average temperature during the day is about 80 degrees F (27 degrees C) and at night this can drop to 60 degrees F (15 degrees C). The coast has a warm tropical climate.
Recommended Clothing
Bush clothes should be loose, comfortable and sturdy. A dark green heavy cotton is best. Camouflage clothing is prohibited in Tanzania. Laundry is done daily; flat irons with live coals are used for ironing. East Africa, due to its altitude, can sometimes be cold. A warm duffel jacket or heavy jersey is necessary in some areas for the cool of the evening, night and morning. An anti tsetse fly jacket is recommended such as the Bug Tamer, available in the United States.
Areas
Burko Masailand
Located in the Rift Valley and the adjoining mountains of Burko and Essimingor, this area adjoins M to wa Mbu West, Lake Natron and Monduli areas. This area, in the heart of Masailand, contains an incredible variety of wildlife varying from rain forest species to open plains type game and semi-desert species.
Maswa Makau
Adjoining the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Maswa is an outstanding wildlife area. Maswa Makau is part of the Maswa Game Reserve, and is the area where "The Cullman & Hurt Wildlife Rewards and Benefits Project" started in 1990.
Niensi & Luganzo
Bordering Ugalla Game Reserve, Moyowosi and Malagarasi Swamp. This swampy, riverine area with miombo woodland on the dry ground contains an interesting and varied wildlife population. The swamps are particularly attractive with an outstanding bird life and home to the sitatunga antelope, which are hunted by canoe or from machans. Large crocodiles, many of them undoubtedly man-eaters, hunt in this area.
Rungwa Inyonga/Rungwa South
Part of the Rungwa Game Reserve and the Ruaha National Park eco system, these enormous areas consist of miombo woodland, open plains and bush country. The area is generally well watered. Trophies from these areas are usually exceptional.
Mlele - Rukwa
Situated adjacent to Kitavi National Park and part of Lake Rukwa Game Reserve, this area contains plentiful and varied wildlife populations and, in particular, large herds of buffalo. The area varies from riverine to miombo habitat and also has some hilly county and open plains, with the Mlele escarpment being a unique feature in this area.
Piti East
Forming a triangle between the Rungwa and Piti rivers and on the western side of Rungwa Game Reserve, Piti is ideally situated, with diverse miombo woodland habitat, interspersed with acacia woodland. The area is well watered even at the height of the dry season, which encourages prolific wildlife populations all year round.
Hunting Regulations
Clients shall only be permitted to hunt those animals for which their permit is issued (subject to quota availability). By Tanzania Law only hunting clients are permitted to hunt. Any observers who wish to hunt will result in upgrading the observer to hunting client status, which will mean adjustment of all fees, including basic safari fees and all Government fees.
Hunting Season
The hunting season runs from 1st July through to 31st December. The driest months are July through October, when you can hunt throughout Tanzania. With the onset of the rainy season in November in the West of Tanzania, RHS tend to concentrate on the Northern blocks for the latter part of the season.
Trophy Priorities
Great care must be taken when informing us of your trophy priorities. Your four main species should be given to us well in advance so that the correct areas and quotas can be allocated. Please note that if you are hunting cats, RHS recommend a minimum of ten days per area to ensure a fair chance. Some game is restricted to you when booking less than a 21 day safari.
| TANZANIA BIG GAME HUNTING SAFARIS
BASIC RATES 2007 SEASON (1 JULY 2007 THROUGH 31 DECEMBER 2007)
QUOTED IN US DOLLARS PER PERSON |
| Number of Clients x No. of Professional Hunters |
7 Day Safari US$ |
14 Day Safari US$ |
21 Day Safari US$ |
28 Day Safari US$ |
| 4 x 4 |
12,100 |
23,800 |
35,400 |
43,900 |
| 4 x 2 |
10,200 |
20,200 |
30,100 |
39,000 |
| 3 x 3 |
13,600 |
26,700 |
39,400 |
51,200 |
| 2 x 2 |
14,800 |
28,900 |
42,000 |
51,300 |
| 2 x 1 |
10,900 |
21,600 |
32,000 |
42,200 |
| 1 x 1 |
15,900 |
31,300 |
44,000 |
56,200 |
| Observers Accompanying Hunters |
2,800 |
5,600 |
8,400 |
11,200 |
The above rates are on a per person basis. Those sharing a professional hunter also share a vehicle. Rates for observers are based on no extra vehicle or guide being provided.
All safaris start and finish in Arusha, Tanzania. There are
NO extra travel days - safaris start the day you leave Arusha and finish the day you return to Arusha
i.e. 21 days exactly if you book a 21-day safari. The air charter day to and from camp and change of camp days take place on safari days.
BASIC RATES INCLUDE:
- Specified hunting concessions reserved for your exclusive use.
- Private hunting camps reserved for your exclusive use.
- The services of professional hunters as specified and complete safari staff including gun bearers, trackers, skinners, cooks, tent and mess assistants.
- One modern 4-wheel drive hunting vehicle with each Professional Hunter. Each vehicle is equipped with a winch, car fridge, two-way radio and comprehensive set of tools and spares.
- The provision of all camp equipment including spacious mosquito-proof tents, specially designed safari beds, comfortable mattresses, camp furniture, linen, water-filters, generators (which can be used to recharge video camera batteries), fridges, deep freezers and radio telephones.
- Finest quality food, fresh fruit, vegetables and salads. Special dietary requirements will be catered for as far as possible.
- Imported and domestic wines, spirits, beer, bottled water and soft drinks.
- Comprehensive first-aid kits in all vehicles and in all camps.
- Membership of a scheme offering evacuation by air to Nairobi, Kenya in the event of an accident or serious illness requiring hospitalisation.
- Daily laundry in camp.
BASIC RATES EXCLUDE:
- Charter flights between Nairobi and Arusha if needed, or any reconnaissance flights.
- Commercial round trip airline flights from home city to Arusha or Nairobi and return.
- Air charter from Arusha to camp at the start of the safari, between camps during the safari for specified camp changes and return to Arusha at the end of the safari.
- Trophy transportation/processing/packing/dipping/handling/documentation, ready for export. Airfreight costs of trophies from Kilimanjaro Airport to final destination.
- Tanzania Government Game Fees, Conservation Fees, Trophy Export Licence Fees, Hunting Permits, Import duty on ammunition, Firearms Permits, Hunting Area Fees and Airport Departure Taxes.
- Hotel expenses before, after or during the contracted period of the safari.
- Firearms and ammunition. Rifles and/or shotguns are available for hire, on request.
- Gratuities to camp staff/trackers/Professional Hunters.
- Freight charges on any personal effects from Arusha to final destination.
- Champagne.
- Cost of Visas plus any personal items.
- Nairobi transfer and handling fees on arrival and departure if routing through Kenya. Also firearms clearance in Nairobi, if requested.
- Any accommodation requested in National Parks, i.e. Lodges or Safari Camps.
- Any National Park Fees, i.e. Entrance Fees, Vehicle Fees or Camping Fees.
- Any side trips not included in agreed safari itinerary.
| TANZANIA GOVERNMENT & OTHER FEES QUOTED IN US$
All Government & other related Fees are subject to change without notice |
| GOVERNMENT & OTHER FEES |
7 Day Safari US$ |
14 Day Safari US$ |
21 Day Safari US$ |
28 Day Safari US$ |
| Per Hunter |
4550 |
8500 |
11800 |
14600 |
| Per Observer |
1050 |
2100 |
3150 |
4200 |
Includes:
Hunting permit, firearm permits, duty on ammunition, conservation fees, hunting area fees, trophy export licence fees, trophy handling & transportation from camp to Arusha and preparation for export
| GAME FEE DEPOSIT |
| Per Hunter |
7,000 |
15,000 |
25,000 |
30,000 |
| AIR TRANSPORTATION/CHANGE OF CAMP FEES (Per person in US$) |
| No. of Hunting Clients |
Into Camp |
Each change of camp |
Out of camp |
| 1 |
4,000 |
4,500 |
4,000 |
| 2 |
3,000 |
3,500 |
3,000 |
| 3 |
2,000 |
2,500 |
2,000 |
| 4 |
1,800 |
2,000 |
1,800 |
| Per observer accompanying hunter |
750 |
750 |
750 |
All air transportation is on a shared basis.
The choice and the type of aircraft used is dependent on the number of passengers. In the event of any change of date caused by the client, the cost of the whole air charter will be billed as an additional fee. Likewise any requested up-grade of aircraft will result in the difference in cost being billed as an additional fee to the client concerned. Any schedule changes or variance from the original safari itinerary will result in the client paying for the sole, full cost of the charter.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
- Baiting car, Driver, 2 Trackers @ US$ 450 per day
- Photographic car and Professional Guide @ US$ 600 per day
- Photographic car and Driver Guide @ US$ 450 per day
- Hire of firearms per gun per week @ US$ 200 per gun
- Ammunition @ Cost (Tanzania)
If any unforeseen increases in Tanzania Government & other related fees or air charter costs occur, all such increases will be treated as extras. Time permitting these increases will be communicated in writing.
| TROPHY & ASSOCIATED FEES
2007 HUNTING SEASON - SUBJECT TO QUOTA AVAILABILITY - QUOTED IN US$ |
| Game Animal |
Government Game Fee |
Anti - Poaching &
Community Fees |
TOTAL
GAME FEE |
7
Day |
14
Day |
21/28
Day |
| Baboon |
110 |
90 |
200 |
- |
3 |
3 |
| Buffalo – 1st |
750 |
450 |
1,200 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Buffalo – 2nd |
900 |
600 |
1,500 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Buffalo – 3rd |
1,050 |
950 |
2,000 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Bushbuck |
425 |
175 |
600 |
- |
1 |
1 |
| Bushpig |
240 |
160 |
400 |
- |
1 |
1 |
| Cat – Civet |
340 |
160 |
500 |
- |
1 |
1 |
| Cat – Genet |
220 |
180 |
400 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Cat – Serval |
225 |
375 |
600 |
- |
1 |
1 |
| Cat – Wild |
180 |
70 |
250 |
- |
1 |
1 |
| Crocodile |
1,050 |
450 |
1,500 |
- |
1 |
1 |
| Dik Dik |
205 |
145 |
350 |
- |
1 |
1 |
| Duiker - Red, Blue, Grey |
435 |
115 |
550 |
- |
1 |
2 |
| Eland |
1,050 |
950 |
2,000 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Elephant |
5,000 |
5,000 |
10,000 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Fox – Bat Eared |
220 |
130 |
350 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Gazelle – Grant’s |
275 |
175 |
450 |
1* |
1* |
1 |
| Gazelle – Robert’s |
275 |
375 |
650 |
1* |
1* |
1 |
| Gazelle – Thomson’s |
240 |
160 |
400 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Gerenuk |
1,625 |
1,875 |
3,500 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Grysbok – Sharpe’s |
180 |
120 |
300 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Hartebeest – Coke’s |
465 |
285 |
750 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Hartebeest – Lichtenstein’s |
465 |
185 |
650 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
| Hippopotamus |
1,050 |
950 |
2,000 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Hyena – Spotted |
230 |
170 |
400 |
- |
1 |
1 |
| Impala – E. African |
300 |
300 |
600 |
1* |
1 |
1 |
| Impala – Southern |
300 |
200 |
500 |
1* |
1 |
1 |
| Jackal |
145 |
155 |
300 |
- |
1 |
1 |
| Klipspringer |
900 |
300 |
1,200 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Kudu – Greater |
1,465 |
535 |
2,000 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Kudu – Lesser |
1,625 |
1,875 |
3,500 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Leopard |
2,500 |
2,500 |
5,000 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Lion (Male) |
2,500 |
3,500 |
6,000 |
- |
- |
1* |
| Lion (Male - Maswa only) |
2,500 |
7,500 |
10,000 |
- |
- |
1* |
| Monkey |
145 |
65 |
210 |
- |
3 |
3 |
| Oribi |
150 |
200 |
350 |
- |
1 |
2 |
| Oryx – Fringe-eared |
1,090 |
2,410 |
3,500 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Ostrich |
890 |
410 |
1,300 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Porcupine |
85 |
115 |
200 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Ratel – Honey badger |
85 |
215 |
300 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Reedbuck – Bohor |
365 |
235 |
600 |
- |
1 |
1 |
| Reedbuck – Mountain |
365 |
435 |
800 |
- |
1 |
1 |
| Reedbuck – Southern |
350 |
150 |
500 |
- |
1 |
1 |
| Roan antelope |
1,090 |
1,410 |
2,500 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Sable antelope |
1,500 |
1,000 |
2,500 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Sitatunga – E.A. or Island |
1,125 |
2,375 |
3,500 |
- |
- |
1 |
| Steinbuck |
180 |
70 |
250 |
- |
1 |
1 |
| Suni |
160 |
340 |
500 |
- |
1 |
1 |
| Topi |
440 |
260 |
700 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Warthog |
400 |
150 |
550 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Waterbuck |
550 |
450 |
1,000 |
- |
1 |
2 |
| Wildebeest |
400 |
350 |
750 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Zebra |
740 |
460 |
1,200 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
| Zorilla (Polecat) |
120 |
80 |
200 |
- |
1 |
1 |
Trophy fees for Bow Hunters are double the above cost includes Treasury fees, Tanzania Wildlife Protection fund, Community fees and Anti-Poaching support
TANZANIA HUNTING SAFARIS, BIRD SHOOTING & PHOTOGRAPHIC RATES
IMPORTANT NOTE:
ELEPHANT:
Elephant hunting is only permitted in Tanzania if the client obtains a CITES import permit from his country prior to arrival. Elephant are allowed on a 21/28-day licence and only animals with each tusk weighing at least 17kg or measuring at least 1.70m long may be shot. The trophy fee is US$ 10,000.
CATS:
Lion and leopard are restricted on the basis of each hunter being permitted one cat in one area and the other cat in a second area. This does not apply to a client only hunting one area for the whole safari. Leopard is a Category II CITES permit animal. Therefore Tanzania has a leopard quota issued by CITES each year. When applying for leopard permits the area in which the leopard will be hunted has to be specified at the time of application. You cannot hold a leopard permit for two areas. Your PH is aware of this regulation.
Cats may be hunted under the following conditions:
- 7 and 14 Day Safaris - No cats allowed
- 21 day safari and over:
1x1 Safari 1 lion and 1 leopard permit available
2x1 Safari 1 lion and 1 leopard permit available, to be shared between hunters*
2x2 Safari Each person can hunt 1 lion and 1 leopard
3x3 Safari Each person can hunt 1 lion and 1 leopard
4x2 Safari There will be 2 lion and 2 leopard permits total, to be shared between hunters*
4x4 Safari Each person can hunt 1 lion and 1 leopard
* Hunters will have to agree amongst themselves as to who will hunt which cat.
2007 BIRD SHOOTING RATES - (1st July through 31st December 2007)
Prices are on a per person, per day basis – minimum party of 4 guns staying for a minimum of 7 days.
- Guns (Shooting Clients) - US$ 900 per day
- Non-shooters - US$ 600 per day
- Bird shooting safari licence - US$ 100 per gun per day
- Government Fees - US$ 150 per person per day
- Extra Professional Guide/Vehicle - US$ 600 per day
- Extra Driver Guide/Vehicle - US$ 450 per day
DAILY RATES INCLUDE: -
Private camps reserved for your exclusive use, Finest quality food, services of a Professional Hunter and complete safari staff, 4-wheel drive safari car fully equipped for bird shooting, Any park entrance or camping fees, Imported wines (except champagne), spirits, beer, soft drinks, Laundry in the safari camps, Temporary membership of the Flying Doctor Society
DAILY RATES EXCLUDE: -
Items of a personal nature, including airport tax and gratuities, Accommodation and meals in Arusha before and after the safari, Any air charters, Conservation fees and Hunting area fees, Bird Shooting Safari Licence for Shooters only, Ammunition – if requested this is charged at cost price, Shotgun hire @ US$ 200 each per week. Only 12 bore side-by-sides available, Duty on ammunition and firearms you bring into Tanzania, The cost of firearm import permits. US$ 150 per firearm (max. 3 per person)
| 2007 LUXURY TENTED PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARIS RATES
Daily Rate in US Dollars: |
| No. of People |
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
| US$ per person per day |
850 |
860 |
865 |
875 |
950 |
990 |
1000 |
1,050 |
1,250 |
| No. of Guides/Vehicles |
3 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
- Single room supplement US$ 140 per day
- The minimum duration i.e. minimum charge is for 7 days.
- Children under 12 sharing their parent’s accommodation will receive a 30% discount.
- For parties of more than 10 people the rate per person remains constant at US$ 800 per day.
DAILY RATES INCLUDE: -
Services of an experienced Professional Guide in each safari vehicle, Fully equipped 4-wheel drive safari vehicle with roof hatches, fridges etc., Accommodation in private camps and lodges throughout the safari (as per itinerary), Experienced camp staff, including cooks, tent and mess assistants, All meals on safari, Temporary membership of the Flying Doctor Society, All alcoholic drinks (excluding champagne) and all soft drinks in our camps, All services in camp i.e. daily laundry, early morning tea, etc., All booking, camping, Park entry fees and any Game Reserve fees, All game drives, boat trips, horse riding, etc. included in the itinerary
DAILY RATES EXCLUDE: -
Items of a personal nature, including airport departure tax and gratuities, Accommodation and meals in Arusha
before and after the safari, Any air charters, Any drinks & laundry in lodges.
Firearms and Ammunition
RHS strongly suggest that you bring your own firearms and ammunition. You may import three guns into Tanzania for your hunting safari. Handguns, together with automatic and semi-automatic guns are not allowed. Most of your shooting will be done with a medium rifle, from .264 to .300 magnum. Favorite calibers for dangerous game are the .375 H&H Magnum, the .416 Rigby and the .470 Express. For long range shooting, telescopic sights are ideal. Some hunters take a spare scope already mounted in its rings. License for dangerous game will not be issued unless the safari client is in possession of a firearms license covering a rifle of .375 or larger. Tanzania Law requires a minimum of .240 for all other game.
You are permitted to import 200 cartridges in each different caliber or gauge, which is ample. RHS recommend a minimum of 60 rounds for each rifle if you are an experienced marksman and plan to take an average quota of game. For the medium rifle, reliable bonded soft nose bullets are ideal. Include some half soft points and half "solids" of the heaviest available bullet weight for your heavy rifle. RHS maintains a limited stock of ammunition, sporting rifles and shotguns, which may be rented.
Whatever the caliber, ammunition should be loaded with bullets designed for large animals. If you are a hand loader, consider such bullets as Trophy Bonded Bear claw. RHS recommend all clients check-fire their rifles upon arrival in the bush before shooting at game. Be certain your medium rifle is sighted in to strike zero at 200 yards (183m) and the heavy rifle at 100 yards (91m).
Quotas
RHS has sufficient quotas for all their clients but, because of the quotas set for each individual hunting area, this necessitates some restrictions on where you can hunt the animals you require. Therefore, in the case of animals such as lion and leopard, these are restricted on the basis of each hunter being permitted one cat in one area and the other cat in a second area. This does not apply to a client only hunting one area for the whole safari.
Cites Permits
CITES permits, from your country of residence (or country to where your trophies are to be shipped), must be obtained for the animals you wish to hunt. Some countries require that these permits are obtained before you leave for your safari, other issue them on production of your safari trophy list, after completion of your safari.
The team of RHS Professional Hunters are all raised in Africa. They are all highly experienced in the hunting of African game, are good field naturalists, superb trackers and excellent at judging trophies. Your hunter is dedicated to giving you every possible opportunity to obtain your game, in a fair and sporting manner.
Robin Hurt
The son of the late Lt. Col. Roger Hurt D.S.O., Kenya Game Warden, Robin was born in London in 1945 and grew up on the Hurt Family ranch on the shores of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. By the age of 9 Robin was already hunting Big Game on the ranch.
Robin was educated at Kenya’s premier school, The Duke of York, before serving his apprenticeship with Ker and Downey Safaris. At the age of 18 Robin was a fully licensed Professional Hunter. He hunted with Tanganyika Wildlife Corporation in 1963 and with Uganda Wildlife Corporation in 1964 and 1965. Robin was a full time Professional Hunter with Ker and Downey up to 1973 when Robin founded Robin Hurt Safaris in Kenya. In 1984 Robin founded Robin Hurt Safaris (Tanzania) Ltd.
Robin has hunted professionally throughout Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, Central African Republic, Botswana, Zambia, Ethiopia and Zaire. His clients from these safaris hold many world class Rowland Ward and Safari Club International Big Game records. He is vice-president and Secretary General of the African Professional Hunters Association and a member of the Executive Committee of the Tanzania Hunting Operators Association. He is an Executive Committee Member of the Tanzania Professional Hunters Association.
In 1990 Robin, together with the late Mr. Joseph F. Cullman 3rd, set up The Cullman and Hurt Community Wildlife Project to promote wildlife and habitat conservation through proper sustainable utilization of a renewable wildlife resource by the involvement of the local communities in Tanzania. This project now has international recognition and is considered to be one of Tanzania’s greatest conservation successes.
When not hunting Tanzania Robin can either be found hunting in Botswana or Namibia, traveling within the USA and Europe or partridge shooting in Spain and pheasant shooting in Devon, England. Robin is an avid wildlife art collector and keen photographer. Robin has 5 children and his 2 sons, Derek & Roger, are following in their Father’s footsteps. Recently Robin wrote a definitive work on dangerous game entitled “Hunting the Big Five”.
Alick Roberts
Alick was born in Nairobi in 1943 and grew up on the family ranch on the slopes of Mount Kenya. Alick was schooled in Nyeri and Nairobi and undertook his National Service with the Kenya Regiment. At an early age Alick developed an interest in wildlife from his father, who was a famous Professional Hunter - Boyce Roberts. Alick soon was recognized as an outstanding marksman and has represented Kenya in international competitions in both Australia and England. Alick was first licensed as a Professional Hunter in 1964 and, for the next 15 years, hunted extensively in both Kenya and Tanzania. In the late ‘70’s Alick joined Robin Hurt to hunt the Sudan and, in the mid ‘80’s, both he and Robin moved to Tanzania on a full time basis.
André De Kock
André was born at Luanshya in Zambia’s Copperbelt in 1950 and grew up on a large cattle ranch. André’s first love was horses, competing in show jumping and Three Day Events. At the same time, André developed his interest in wildlife and shooting. On leaving school, André joined Zambia’s leading racehorse trainer and was soon appointed assistant trainer. His early experience with horses stood him in good stead and the yard continued to grow, eventually reaching 60 thoroughbred racehorses. The yard won every prestigious cup race in Zambia. In the early 70’s, André joined a trucking company in the Copperbelt in charge of a fleet of 85 Mercedes Benz trucks. André, however, longed for the bush and the outdoor life and decided to make big game hunting his career. André was first licensed as a Professional Hunter in 1977. André hunted Zambia for 11 years and in 1989, together with his family, moved to Tanzania to continue his hunting before joining Robin Hurt in 1995.
Austin Weinad
Austin was born in Lusaka, Zambia in 1946 and was schooled in both Zambia and South Africa. Austin’s interest in Hunting started from his uncle Chris Wienand who along with the legendary Norman Carr were the first two government appointed Elephant control officers in Northern Rhodesia. Austin obtained his full PH license in 1974 and has hunted extensively throughout Zambia, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Austin lives 15 miles East of Lusaka and is a member of both the Zambian Professional Hunters Association and the African Professional Hunters Association. Austin has worked with Robin Hurt Safaris Tanzania Ltd for the past three seasons and has a great sense of humor and is an ideal companion in the bush.
Derek A. Hurt
Derek was born in 1966 in Kampala, Uganda. After a secondary school education in England, Derek returned to Kenya and spent a year working on various ranches, where he gained valuable experience hunting dangerous game for crop and livestock protection. At the age of 18 Derek spent 6 months in Tanzania with Tanzania Game Tracker Safaris as a trainee hunter before attending Agricultural College in England where he attained an Agricultural/Mechanization Diploma. In 1989 Derek returned to East Africa to join his father’s business as a safari guide and in charge of Maintenance and Logistics of the Company Fleet. At the same time he continued his apprentice as a Professional Hunter. Derek obtained his PH license in 1992 and for the past 14 years has been hunting professionally in Tanzania for Robin Hurt Safaris (Tz) Ltd. He has built up a loyal and ever expanding list of clientele. Derek has a good understanding of hunting in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia having accompanied his clients to all 3 countries. Derek speaks Swahili, is an excellent bush mechanic, a keen game photographer and fisherman. Derek and his wife Belinda live on a farm on the outskirts of Arusha. Derek is an ideal companion to be on safari with, has an outstanding knowledge of local flora and fauna and each year produces first class trophies for his clients.
Gerard James Ambrose
Gerard was born in Tanzania in October 1947. He grew up and was educated in Tanzania, where his parents owned a large coffee farm in the Mbozi region of Southern Tanzania. Much of his childhood was spent on safari in the bush. On leaving school, Gerard attended an Agricultural College in England before returning to Tanzania to work as the Coffee Manager on his parents’ farm. Since 1972, Gerard has been in the safari business as a Professional Hunter and Photographic Guide. Gerard speaks fluent Swahili and is familiar with the people of Tanzania and its flora and Fauna. He is an extremely competent hunter and very knowledgeable in all aspects of wildlife and conservation. The majority of Gerard’s hunting experience has been gained in Tanzania, although he has also hunted in Zambia and the Sudan. Gerard has a most amenable disposition and a great sense of humor. He is an ideal companion in the bush.
Gordie Church
Gordie was born in Nairobi in 1969 and is a third generation Kenyan. He is somewhat unique in that his professional guiding abilities span a diverse spectrum of activities. Not only is he a Professional Hunter but also a competent leader of Wildlife – Photographic safaris. Gordie has also gained invaluable experience guiding Horse back adventures across Masailand and has co-guided paleo-anthropological safaris with the Leakey family. Gordie’s education spans from childhood adventures on safaris with his father to obtaining an Honors Degree in Wildlife Management from the Royal Agricultural College in England. Gordie joined us as an apprentice in 1993. He spent 2 years learning his trade, opening roads and building camps and obtained his PH License in 1995. For the last 10 years Gordie has been hunting in Tanzania.
John Ngalesoni
John Ngalesoni was born in 1966 in Arusha, Tanzania. John under went his primary and secondary education in Arusha. From there John under took his National Service for Tanzania. After one year of National Service, John was then taken in by the Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources as a Game Warden trainee and after two years was sent to Mweka Wildlife College for further training to qualify with a Diploma in Wildlife Management. Having qualified he was sent to Maswa Game Reserve as an assistant Game Warden for one year, before being sent to Mwanza to study Wildlife law. At the age of 27 John was sent to Tabora as the zonal anti-poaching assistant Commander for five years. Having worked for the government John then decided to join Cullman and Hurt Community Wildlife Project. He reached the position of field officer, being in charge of anti poaching patrols and helping with the community projects in the field. Working close to Professional Hunters, John then decided to join the Robin Hurt team and sat his Professional Hunters license in 2005.
Johnny Chipman
Johnny was born in Kenya in 1981. His parents are Australian Missionary’s who came to Kenya more than 35 years ago. He was bought up and has lived all his life upcountry in Kenya near a small town called Nanyuki and considers himself a first generation Kenyan. Nanyuki straddles the equator and the area around is comprised mainly of ranching land. From an early age he had access to these various ranches and came to appreciate the flora and fauna of East Africa.
Johnny spent the formative years of his education in the Kenyan Highlands and then completed his A-levels in Nairobi. At school he was an extremely capable sportsman representing various school teams and he competed in the “Tae Kwon Do” world championships representing Kenya at the age of 17 years. Immediately after leaving school, up to the present time, Johnny has been with Robin Hurt Safaris in Tanzania helping with camp building and assisting in the field. During the closed season of 2001 he returned to Kenya and helped Kuki Gallman on her ranch looking after rhino and undertaking anti-poaching patrols. Johnny was first licensed as a PH during the 2001-hunting season and is already proving extremely popular with clients. Johnny has a wonderful sense of humor and is excellent company.
Josh Perret
Josh is a fifth generation Kenyan from a long line of pioneers from Ireland and England. Josh’s family first settled in East Africa at the turn of the Century. Josh was born in Nakuru, Kenya in January 1981. His parents were managing a cattle ranch in Laikipia. Here, with his family and friends he learnt to love the great outdoors and life in the bush. At the age of 8, Josh began his formal education at St. Andrews, Turi School while his informal education continued during the school holidays accompanying his father and uncle, Professional Hunter Simon Evans, on their camel safaris in Kenya’s Northern Frontier district. From prep school up country Josh went to school in Nairobi and then onto Zimbabwe and South Africa attending an Eco-Management course and studying Wildlife Management. Despite his success as a sportsman playing regional hockey in Zimbabwe and a possible career as a professional player, Josh decided to return to East Africa. He wished to pursue his outdoor career, under his uncle’s guidance, as a Professional Hunter. Josh joined Robin Hurt Safaris in Tanzania as an apprentice in 1998, where he spent three years under the guidance of Simon Evans building camps, opening roads and learning the art of hunting professionally. Josh was licensed as a PH at the beginning of the 2001 season.
Mike Bartlett
Mike was born in Nyeri, Kenya in 1950 and spent his early years on his family ranch on the slopes of Mount Kenya. His love of hunting was encouraged by his father and uncle, both of whom were famous Professional Hunters. As a child, Mike accompanied them both on extensive hunting safaris throughout East Africa. Mike’s early education was completed at Nyeri, Kenya before emigrating with the family to Australia. After a stint at Agricultural College in Australia, Mike returned to Africa to join his uncle’s hunting company, Hunters Africa, in Botswana and was first licensed as a PH in 1970. Mike has hunted with Robin Hurt for 26 years and, in addition, he has enjoyed successful professional hunting in Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Sudan, Tanzania and, more recently, the Congo.
Oliver Barton
Oliver was born on 6th May, 1948, in Dublin, Ireland while his parents were on overseas leave from their farm in Kitale, north-west Kenya. Oliver received his Primary education at Kitale Primary School and his Secondary education at Nairobi’s premier Public School, The Duke of York. Leaving school in 1965, Oliver went to work for two years for Sir Peter Scott at the Wildfowl Trust in Slimbridge, Gloucestershire, England. In 1968 Oliver returned to Kenya to take up a position as Game Manager for Ol Pegeta Ranching, responsible for the game management, hunting and control on this 80,000 acre ranch. Leaving Kenya in 1971, Oliver went to the University of Calgary in Canada and graduated with a B.Sc. in Major Zoology. During vacation time, Oliver returned to Kenya and assisted the Honorary Game Warden on Mount Elgon with elephant, buffalo and lion control. Oliver returned to Kenya in 1976 and for three years was game manager for Ol Jogi Limited, in charge on anti poaching and game management and control. In 1979, Oliver moved to Naivasha to manage Longonot Farm for Jack and Tubby Block. In 1985, the Blocks sold part of Longonot Farm to Oliver. Oliver and his wife, Jenny, successfully farmed at Lake Naivasha until 2001 when they sold the farm.
Oliver was licensed as a Professional Hunter in 1987 and has been working with Robin Hurt ever since. Oliver is married and has two children.
Rick Hopcraft
The Hopcrafts were amongst the first pioneering English settler families who arrived in Kenya at the turn of the Century. Rick’s grandparents settled on the shores of Lake Naivasha in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley where they carved out a 6,000 acre cattle ranch. Rick was born in Kenya in 1947 and is a third generation Kenyan. As a young man, like so many of today’s professional hunters, Rick learnt his trade hunting hippo and buffalo on the shores of Lake Naivasha. After school in Kenya, Rick attended Agricultural College in England, before returning to help his father manage the family ranch. Rick started hunting professionally in 1971 and joined Ker & Downey as a Professional Hunter until Kenya closed hunting in 1977. Rick then hunted the Sudan and Zambia and in 1985 he joined Robin Hurt hunting in Tanzania. Rick enjoys duck shooting and fishing and collects old Africana and hunting books. He is a superb shot, excellent company and a dedicated professional. Rick and his wife Bette, together with their two children, live at Naivasha where they continue the family tradition of ranching on the shores of the Lake.
Roger Hurt
Roger was born in 1980 in Nairobi, Kenya. He was educated in both Kenya and the United Kingdom before spending 3 years at Newcastle University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Biology with Honors. Roger’s early child hood was spent accompanying his parents – Robin and Janet Hurt on safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Sudan, and more recently in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa. On leaving university Roger worked for a year on a farm in Suffolk, England before returning to Kenya, to escort photographic safaris. Roger joined his father’s firm in 2004 and when not in the bush, can be found in the Nairobi office. Roger has spent time in South Africa on a Professional Hunters Course and obtained his Tanzania PH license in 2005.
Simon Evans
Simon was born on the 27th December 1958 in Nakuru, Kenya. Simon completed both his primary and secondary education in Kenya before attending Agricultural College in the UK. Simon spent time with the British Army Light Infantry and after Agricultural College gained work experience in New Zealand. Simon was born to hunt. He started as a teenager with problem animal control work in Kenya’s Northern Frontier District hunting Buffalo, Lion, Elephant and Hippo and obtained a trainee Professional Hunters license while still at school. When hunting was closed in Kenya, Simon moved to Tanzania and has been hunting every year since 1983. Simon has hunted extensively in Ethiopia as well as the C.A.R. and Cameroon. He has escorted clients within South Africa and has hunted Elephant in Botswana. He has twice accompanied clients on successful Polar bear hunts in the North West Territories of Canada.
Simon has large and loyal client following. Simon has been hunting with Robin Hurt Safaris in Tanzania since the early 1980’s and is considered one of Africa’s finest PH’s.