Elephant & Buffalo - Save Valley

John, owner and PH
Zimbabwe
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within a day
Our company was established in 1990 and operates in 3 territories.
  • I am a hands-on business and committed to personal service. I will meet you at the airport and guide you through the formalities, and then drive or fly you to the camp.
  • After the safari I will see you safely checked through to your final destination on your homeward journey.
  • I personally attend to the day to day running and maintenance of the camps and the hunting equipment.
  • I am committed to honesty – You will never be sold an animal or trophy size which does not exist on the property.
  • I am committed to ethical fair chase hunting.

About this hunt

Hunt the private ranch nestled in the Save Valley Conservancy
Guided
(Difficult trip)
Stalking
Rifle Hunting
Hunting season: Apr 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026

Where you will hunt

Territory

Hammond Ranch is situated in the Save Valley Conservancy in Zimbabwe’s South East Lowveld. It is a privately owned 32000 acre property with a wild and diverse landscape featuring open savannah grasslands, jutting granite kopjies and lush riverine.
Fence type: Partly fenced
Fence area: Fence around the perimeter
Territory size: 32 000 acres
Languages spoken by staff: English

Structure by elevation

Plains: 80%, Hills: 20%

Structure by landscape

Fields/Bush: 80%, Forest: 20%

Where you will stay

Hunting Lodge

This intimate thatched lodge, is synonymous with safari and bush lodges throughout Africa. It offers all the comforts of home in an undisturbed retreat where you can regenerate your soul and tune into the sounds of nature. The lodges are close to the Nyerezi River bed, which is dry most of the year round. The lodge offers comfortable 2 roomed chalets, with en-suite indoor and outdoor showers, for the adventurous. 4 Double rooms, two with lofts. Ideal for a family with kids. 2 Double Rooms 2 Single Rooms En suite showers and toilets. Mosquito nets Ceiling Fans Kitchen for self catering Dining at gazebo
Electricity
Ensuite shower
Outdoor shower

How to get there

Navigation guidelines

Private Flight to Buffalo Range Drive 5 hours from Bulaway or Harare Drive 3 hours from Masvingo Drive 3 hours from Mutare Drive 4 hours from Beitbridge
Nearest airport: Mutare
Distance from airport: 3 hours drive
Transfer from airport: Yes
Transfer from railway: No

Other information

Gun rental: Yes
Vaccination required: No

Terms

Price includes

  • Accommodation
  • Guiding by PH
  • Field trophy preparation
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Laundry
  • Beverages/soft drinks

Price does NOT include

  • Transfer from/to airport
  • Gun rental
  • Ammunition
  • Insurance (- mandatory)
  • Gratuities
  • 2% ZTA levy on daily rates
  • 2% National Parks levy on Trophy Fees
  • 2% ZCT levy on Trophy Fees
  • Pre-Baiting USD 250.00 per carcass
  • Meat

Cancellation

  • Deposits will NOT be refunded unless the hunt is cancelled no less than 6 months prior to the start of the hunt.
  • If the client cancels during the period six months leading up to the start of the hunt, 50% of the paid deposit, will be refunded.
  • If a client cancels thirty days prior to a safari there will be no refund at all.
  • There will be no refunds paid should a client arrive late for the start of the safari or leaves before the scheduled completion date of the safari. Any extension to the safari will be accommodated where practical and the additional days will be charged pro rata at the original daily rate unless there has been any upgrade.
  • Interest will be charged on the final invoice due if unpaid after 30 days from invoice date. Current Rates apply.

Wounding

100% of the trophy fee.

Payment

Deposit

50% based on daily rate
Deposit deadline: 10 days after booking

Final payment

Paid 120 days before hunt

Payment notes

90 Days Before Hunt Starts – Further deposit 25% of total daily rates 30 Days Before Hunt Starts – Final payment 25% of total daily rates Trophy fees payable onsite
US$ 34,930

This price includes:

Daily rate for 14 days
1 hunter
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