Planning Your Safari to Mozambique
Air Travel
Air Charter is the standard method of travel to Mahimba:
- Clients can fly commercially to Beira (via Johannesburg or Maputo).
- A one-hour, fixed-wing charter flight is then taken from Beira to the hunting area at a cost of approximately $1,600 each way (C206) depending on availability.
Mozambique Travel Requirements
Immigration is operative at your port of entry in Mozambique. You must have a passport, valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond your intended departure from Mozambique and have a minimum of two (2) blank pages in your passport. All non-Mozambique citizens MUST have a visa.
Documents needed for traveling to Mozambique:
- Visa (issued on arrival for most countries)
- Prior to arrival please send us the following:
- Scanned color copy of your passport
- Scanned color copy of a passport-sized photograph
- Scanned copy of your US Customs form 4457 (US citizens) or Firearm License from other countries, which states the firearm details and proof of ownership of the firearms you are bringing on safari (Make, Caliber, Serial Number)
- The above information (passport, photo, and firearm licenses) must be submitted at least 90 days (3 months) prior to your safari.
Our agent will meet you at the airport to assist with all relevant firearms clearing.
Climate, Health & Fitness
Our Mahimba hunting area has a humid tropical climate and is generally warm all year, with cool evenings and hot days during the dry hunting season (August – November). Average temperatures during this time range from 60° to 95° F (15° – 35° C). The rainy season broadly coincides with the heat and humidity of the hot months, between November–March.
Mozambique is a malaria area and clients should take the necessary precautions. We suggest Malarone tablets, but advise clients to consult with their personal physician. Your professional hunter carries a first aid kit and sophisticated medical services are available in the larger Mozambique towns and cities.
Tsetse flies inhabit many parts of our hunting area, so please come prepared with insect repellant that is effective against this biting denizen of the African bush (Sawyer’s Picaridin or Avon Skin-So-Soft). We highly recommend that clients wear long trousers and long-sleeve shirts during their hunt.
Our hunting area is vast and unspoiled, which also means that our hunting is not for the unfit. It is very important to come physically prepared to walk upwards of 10 km per day when tracking buffalo in order to expect a reasonable level of success. Please train for this type of hunting in the months leading up to your safari so that you arrive in a good level of physical fitness.
Weapons & Ammunition
For large dangerous game (buffalo, lion, hippo) the minimum required caliber for use in Mozambique is the .375 H&H. The .375 H&H is the only suitable option for a one-rifle battery as it can be used with excellent results for both dangerous game and plains game alike. For the client who prefers two rifles, we recommend that a plains game rifle should be anything from 7mm upwards, but preferably any of the .300 or .338 calibers. Dangerous game rifles should be a minimum of .375 H&H, but anything .400 and upwards is preferable for buffalo and hippo, so long as the client is comfortable and can shoot accurately with it. Bow-hunting is allowed in Mozambique for non- dangerous game.
- Minimum Requirement for Dangerous Game Rifles: .375 H&H Minimum Requirement for Shotguns: 12 gauge
- Ammunition: Maximum of 100 rounds / caliber (rifle or shotgun)
- Note: Local airlines require ammo to be in a lockable box (separate from firearms) with a maximum total weight of 5kg (11 lbs)
Recommended resources:
- The Perfect Shot and The Perfect Shot 2, by Dr. Kevin Robertson
- Safari Rifles II, by Craig Boddington
Safari Packing List
Before embarking on your safari to Mozambique, we recommend packing the following items:
- 2 pairs of lightweight hunting boots or shoes (note that traditional leather boots which are excellent for drier areas of Mozambique are not a good option for the wetter Mahimba)
- 1 pair of comfortable camp shoes or flip-flops
- 4 pairs of quality socks
- 1 pair of canvas gaiters
- 2 pairs of long hunting trousers (Dark Khaki or Olive Green)
- 2 pairs of short hunting trousers
- 3 hunting shirts (Dark Khaki or Olive Green)
- 1 Hunting Jacket (Dark Khaki or Olive Green)
- Light-weight rain gear (October / November hunts)
- Broad-brimmed hat and/or cap
- Casual wear for evenings
- Camera equipment
- Batteries & chargers
- Quality binoculars
- Malaria prophylaxis
- Insect repellant suitable for tsetse flies and mosquitoes
- Sunscreen
- Flashlight & headlamp
- Firearms & Ammunition
- 1 soft case per firearm
- Hunting / Ammunition belt
- Archery hunters: range-finder, ghillie suit, broadheads, arrows, release, repair kit, etc.
Please Note:
- Military camouflage is not permitted in Mozambique, but standard hunting camo such as Realtree, KUIU, Sitka, etc. is allowed
- Laundry is done daily when in Main Camp or our tented camps, but not on the days of arrival and departure
Insurance Considerations
Clients are advised to arrange their own travel, medical and accident insurance. Huntersinc.com LLC does not accept any liabilities whatsoever regarding: weather conditions, injuries, damage to persons and / or equipment or any other eventuality.
Huntersinc.com recommends clients purchase affordable travel and accident insurance from its partner, Global Rescue, the leader in international adventure travel insurance. Please go to the specialized Huntersinc.com landing page on Global Rescue for more information:
Professional Filming
Nothing captures the valued memories of an epic hunting adventure like professional filming. Huntersinc/Mahimba Safaris has partnered with Africa’s finest cinematic film-maker—Red Sand Films—to bring you the very best in safari videography. If you choose to have your safari filmed, this includes the personalized filming and post-production of your hunting experience—capturing every detail and highlighting the challenges and victories of your adventure.
We highly recommend preserving the memory of your safari by having it filmed.
