Zimbabwe

Official Name Republic of Zimbabwe Capital Harare Area 390750 km² Population 11 Mio. Currency Zim Dollar Z$ Languages English, Shona, Ndebele

News Throughout the election campaign the principal tourist areas were largely unaffected. This is still the case, although some conservation areas and hunting locations in the Lowveld are occupied by war veterans and potential clients are advised to check the situation before they visit. Visitors should be alert to signs of disturbances and avoid any political rallies or other meetings. (British High Commission)

Fair Game Hyaena Striped, Black - backed jackal, Grysbok Sharpe, Duiker blue, Scimitar Oryx, Bushbuck, Leopard African, Steenbok, Warthog, Waterbuck, Zebra Burchells, Buffalo African, Cheetah, Elephant African, Giraffe, Hippopotamus, Impala, Kudu Greater, Lion, Bushpig African, Duiker Common, Genet, Klipspringer, Zebra Mountain, Eland, Zebra Grevy?s, Wild cat, Red Duiker, Impala black faced, Nile Crocodile, Porcupine, Nyala

The following animals may be legally hunted in Zimbabwe on permits issued by Dept. of National Parks:- Buffalo, Cheetah, Crocodile, Elephant, Hippo, Leopard, Lion. Giraffe, Zebra. Bushbuck, Duiker, Eland, Grysbok, Impala, Klipspringer, Kudu, Nyala, Reedbuck, Steenbok, Tsessebe, Waterbuck, Wildebeest. Civet, Genet, Hyaena (spotted), Jackal, Wildcat. Bushpig, Porcupine, Warthog. Baboon, Spring Hare, Vervet Monkey. Doves, Duck, Francolin, Guineafowl
Elephant carrying ivory in the range of 40-50 lbs average can be found in Zimbabwe, with some 60 lbs and being shot each year. Most cats on bait, usually in the early morning or evening. Night time hunting is not permitted on State Safari land.

This states a calibre of no less than 9.2mm in diameter with muzzle energy of 5.3 kilojoules is required for Elephant, Buffalo and Hippo. A calibre of no less than 7mm in diameter with a muzzle energy of no less than 4.3kilojoules is required for Lion, Giraffe and Eland. A calibre of no less than 7mm in diameter with muzzle energy of no less than 3 kilojoules is required for Crocodile, Hyaena, Kudu, Leopard, Nyala, Sable, Waterbuck, Wildebeest, Zebra, etc. A calibre of no less than 5.6mm with muzzle energy of 850 joules is required for Bushbuck, Bushpig, Impala, Reedbuck, and Warthog.
National Parks apply to CITES each year for quotas of Elephants, Leopard, Cheetah, Crocodile. Animals that are present in Zimbabwe but are not hunted because of their low populations are: Rhino, Roan Antelope, Lichtestein's Hartebeest and the Painted Dog (also known as Wild Dog).
A 375 or bigger and a medium calibre 7mm-300HxH range are suggested as generally suitable for most hunts. Hunting rifles may be temporarily imported into Zimbabwe and forms will either be sent to you by the Operator or may be completed upon arrival at Zimbabwe Customs. Bring your own ammunition with you to ensure you have the type you prefer. Ensure you complete the Firearms Temporary Import Permit application accurately. A bow with a draw weight of not less than 35kg and an arrow weighing not less than 40grams is required for most antelope.

Climate
The altitude and relief affect both temperature and rainfall in Zimbabwe. The higher areas in the east and the High Veld receive more rainfall and are cooler than the lower areas. Temperatures on the High Veld vary from 12 - 13 C in winter and 24 C in summer. On the Low Veld the temperatures are usually 5 C higher, and summer temperatures in the Zambezi and Limpopo valleys average between 32 C - 38 C. Rainfall decreases from east to west. The eastern mountains receive as much as 40 inches annually, while Harare has 32 inches and Bulawayo 23.6 inches. The south and southwest receive little rainfall. Seasonal shortages of water are common. The summer rainy season last from November to March. It is followed by a transitional season, during which both rainfall and temperatures decrease. The cool, dry season follows, lasting from mid-May to mid-August. Finally, there is the warm, dry season, which last until the onset of the rains.

Geography
Zimbabwe is bordered by Zambia to the north, Mozambique to the east, Botswana to the West and South Africa to the south. Average Elevation 1800 Meters approx. It is rich with Wildlife, Historical Wall/Cave Inscription, United Nations Protected Areas and one of the largest and longest waterfalls in the world, the Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in south-central Africa. It lies between the Zambezi River in the North and the Limpopo River to the south.
Most of Zimbabwe is rolling plateau, with over 75% of it lying between 610m and 1,525m above sea level, and almost all of it over 305m. The area of high plateau, know as the high Veld, is some 400 miles long by 50 miles wide, and stretches northeast to southwest at 1,220m to 1,676m this culminates in the northeast in the Udizi and Inyanga mountains, reaching the country's highest point at Mt. Inyangani at 2,596m. The middle veld is a plateau ranging from 600m to 1200m high.
The steep mountain ranges cut Zimbabwe off from the eastern plains that border the India Ocean. The High Veld is a central ridge forming the country's watershed, with stream flowing southeast to the Limpopo and Sabi rivers and northwest into the Zambezi. Deep river valleys cut the Middle Veld. Only the larger of the many rivers have an all-year-round flow of water.

Contacts
Zimbabwe Professional Hunters & Guides Association
P. O. Box 7240, Harare
Tel: +263-4-708878/9
Fax: + 263-4-794015
pangeti@zct.co.zw

Chief Immigration Officer
Privat Bag 7717
Causeway
Harare

The Secretary Ministry of Health
Kaguvi Building, P.O. Box CY 1122
Causeway, Harare