Niassa Hunting Concessions
In an untrodden corner of Africa lies one of Africa’s last great wildernesses - the Niassa province of Mozambique. Here, a safari that captures the true essence of adventure awaits the intrepid hunter. Our hunting blocks provide a vast, pristine wildlife habitat in the heart of the world-famous Niassa Game Reserve. The hunting area lies along the mighty Rovuma River to the north which forms the border with Tanzania and is a sanctuary for wildlife of unparalleled beauty and diversity, producing top-quality trophies in one of the remotest corners of Africa.
Hunting in Niassa, Mozambique
The R3 and R2 hunting blocks lie in the very heart of Mozambique’s finest big-game country. This 5,000 square kilometer hunting area boasts incredible biodiversity and is comprised of various habitats – deciduous Miombo woodlands, open grassland, lush riverine forest, and herbaceous floodplains (vleis), and forested mountain slopes.
In addition to its abundant game animals on quota, the hunting area is also home to numerous packs of African wild dogs. These widely persecuted super-predators have sought refuge in the wildest and remotest parts of Africa and we are fortunate to have them in abundance—a true testimony to the unspoiled wilderness of this forgotten corner of Africa.
Dangerous Game Hunting in Niassa
Extremely healthy populations of leopard, lion and hyena roam the habitat as the area's top predators. The cats and hyena are primarily hunted over bait and success rates are excellent. Hunting any of these elite predators is an adventure of epic proportions and the rewards are well worth the effort when a husky old leopard or a battle-scarred and heavily maned lion are finally in the salt. Without reservation, we offer the hunter who wants either of these coveted trophies some of the finest cat hunting left in Africa.
Solid-bossed Cape buffalo provide the intrepid hunter with a truly adventurous hunt. These wizened warriors of the bush deserve respect. Hunting buffalo in this way is real hunting and requires the hunter to have a good level of fitness and the grit to get the job done.
Crocodile are abundant in the large rivers and isolated pools, providing a thrilling hunt for the hunter who is strategically-minded and patient enough to wait for the big one. These prehistoric lizards are often underestimated as a trophy animal but can give the hunter one of the most interesting and difficult hunts in Africa. The hunter needs to be prepared for accurate shooting and must maintain the same level of patience as with leopard. The same can be said for Hippo which can be combined with crocodile for an exciting aquatic hunt.
Plainsgame Hunting in Niassa
The taxonomically distinct Roosevelt’s sable is one of the most prolific of the of antelope species in the Niassa reserve. With its jet-black coat, we offer tremendous opportunities for this unique and striking animal.
The endemic Böehm’s zebra with its distinctive thin stripes and smaller body size makes for an exceptional trophy, not to mention excellent bait on a lion hunt! The geographically rare Niassa wildebeest are found only here and in the nearby Selous. Also in abundance are the copper-colored Lichtenstein’s hartebeest, and the massive Livingstone’s eland grow to incredible size with stark black ruffs that accent their long deeply-ridged horns.
Other species not to be overlooked are:
- Common waterbuck
- Johnstone’s impala
- Greater kudu
- Bushpig
- Warthog
- Grey duiker
- Red duiker
- Sharpe’s grysbok
- Chobe bushbuck
- Common reedbuck
- Olive baboon
Niassa Hunting Camps
Main Camp sits directly on the Rovuma River and is built of brick and stone with thatched roofs. It comprises luxury chalets with en-suite bathrooms, tasteful furnishings that hearken to the golden days of safari living, a main dining and lounge area, swimming pool and a sundowner-campfire area with stunning views of the panoramic Rovuma River landscape.
Due to the vast size of our safari areas, Fly Camps are erected seasonally in specific areas when ready access to remote parts of the reserve are required for a few days. Our fly camps are basic and have a minimal ecological impact but are fully staffed and fitted with all one needs for a comfortable stay. These camps are often erected for use on a safari when a specific animal is targeted or a particular corner of the reserve needs to be explored for trophy potential. Like safaris of yester-year, this option lends itself to the adventure that few hunting areas in modern African can provide.
Niassa Hunting Season
~ July 15 - November 30 ~
Due to heavy seasonal rains early in the year, the hunting season in Niassa runs from July 15 – November 30. This gives the bush time to dry out and the controlled burning of tall elephant grass to take place, making it ideal for hunters to access all sections of the hunting area in pursuit of their quarry with the greatest levels of success.
For more information on our Niassa Hunting Areas, please download our brochure or contact us with questions.
