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Game Hunting
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Guwela operates in the Southern part of Africa. We are fully licensed in South Africa and also guide hunts in Tanzania as licensed Professional Hunters through Game Frontiers of Tanzania. In Botswana, Cameroon, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, we operate with associated outfitters, to offer the discerning hunter maximized hunting on the African Continent. |  |
Guwela Professional Hunters are all well-experienced guides for Rifle, Black powder, Handgun and Archery Hunts. You will hunt on a "Fair Chase" basis and according to a strict "Code of Ethics". Hunts are conducted on foot, offering you a challenging and invigorating experience. We welcome lady and youth hunters, as well as first-time hunters.
Game Hunting South Africa
Mafigeni’s headquarters and offices are situated in the North Eastern part of South Africa, just 40 minutes from the renowned Kruger National Park. This area is considered the Big Game Country of South Africa, and.Plains game as well as Big Game Hunts (on a smaller scale) are conducted in this area. These hunts are conducted on private properties which vary in size, encompassing thousands of acres of prime hunting territory.
Accommodations are all luxurious permanent lodges, that offer 220V electricity and private comfortable rooms that feature unique African décor with en-suite bathroom facilities. Meals are served with a traditional touch, both in presentation and cooking.
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Game Hunting Tanzania
Tanzania has long been considered the finest safari destination in all of Africa and within its borders lie legendary game reserves such as the Selous. Here the lion reigns “king of beasts” over the Masai and large populations of buffalo. Access to the hunting areas is mostly by Charter flights.
The hunting areas are in excess of 10 million acres and combine incredible concentrations of wildlife. It is remote and peaceful, but more importantly, it is the true Africa, undamaged and unspoilt.
Hunting camps are rustic, yet comfortable and the tents have en-suite showers and flush toilets. At night you can sit around the open fire and enjoy African skies and sundowners.
The hunting season starts in July and runs through to December. In the winter months (July to September), one can expect cool mornings and warm days. Towards the end of the season the mornings are mild and the days considerably hotter.
Guwela guide hunts in Tanzania as licensed professional hunters through Game Frontiers of Tanzania. We operate in 13 prime hunting blocks, which offer a wide variety of ecosystems and 52 animal species. The trophy quality is outstanding and many trophies taken have qualified for prestigious awards in SCI. Most of Mafigeni's Big Game Safaris (buffalo, lion, leopard, elephant) safaris are conducted in Tanzania. We promote ethical hunting, the conservation of wildlife resources, anti-poaching and community development in our hunting areas.
In Masailand, Mafigeni has access to:
Longido - the world's best area for hunting Lesser Kudu and Gerenuk. This area boasts most of the top 20 SCI record book. Here you can hunt in full view of Africa's biggest mountain, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Other special game found in this area include Grant's Gazelle, Oryx, East African Impala, Thomson 'so Gazelle and Dik-Dik. In addition to these special species, the following species are also found in this area, buffalo, Coke's Hartebeest, Zebra, Lion, Leopard, Eland, Hyena, Warthog, Baboon, Jackal, Steenbok, Reedbuck, Ostrich, Bushbuck, Wildebeest, Bush Duiker and many more.
Talamai is located in the Masai steppes within an area also known as Kitwai Plains in Kiteto District. Game found in the area includes the rare East African species like Gerenuk, Grant's Gazelle, Oryx, Lesser Kudu, East African Impala and Dik-Dik. In addition to these special species, the following game is also available in this area: Buffalo, Hartebeest, Zebra, Greater Kudu, Lion, Leopard, Eland, Hyena, Warthog, Baboon, Jackal, Steenbok, Reedbuck and Ostrich.
Burunge is situated in the North Eastern border of Tarangire National Park. There is a good chance to try for a record class buffalo in this area. This area also produces big leopard, all typical Masailand antelopes, huge lion and Waterbuck.
Western Tanzania - Ugunda Game Controlled Area, Moyowosi Game Reserve (North), Lake Burigi Game Reserve (East)
Ugunda Game Controlled Area lies in the Ruaha ecosystem, which is second in size only to the Selous Game Reserve. The area is mostly Miombo Woodland, interspersed with Comiphora and Acacia thickets along sand rivers. Predominantly a big game area, the following species can be found here for hunting Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Eland, Sable, Roan Antelope, Greater Kudu, Klipspringer, Oribi, Lichtenstein Hartebeest, Impala, Zebra, Warthog, Bushpig and others.
Moyowosi is found in Kibondo District in Kigoma Region. To the East Moyowosi is separated from Kigosi Game Reserve by Moyowosi River. The vegetation of Moyowosi is mainly Miambo woodland. The wetlands are covered with swamp, which are homes for the Sitatunga, Hippo and the Crocodile. The adjacent plains that separate the Miombo from the swamp are roamed by the Topi, Zebra, Buffalo and other antelope such as Sable and Roan that are found in Western Tanzania.
Burigi Game Reserve is situated between Lake Victoria and Rwanda Border. In the game reserve any human activity is prohibited. Big herds of buffalo roam in this area. The record book hunter will find many mature, very big East African Defassa Waterbuck with trophies up to 34 inches. Huge herds of Eland with many old mature bulls live in the hills. Additionally you can get big Lion, the very best Impala of East Africa, excellent Bushbuck and Roan, plenty of Warthog and Bohor Reedbuck, fine Klipspringer, Oribi, big Topi and Duiker. The most elusive Sitatunga can be found in the swamps and for the record book hunter we can offer a Sitatunga Special. The camp has a good view of Lake Burigi.
Southern Tanzania - Mbaran'gandu Wildlife Management Area, K3 Selous
Mbaran'gandu WMA is situated in Ruvuma Region. It borders the middle part of the southern Selous Game Reserve. The block derives its name from Mbaran'gandu River that crosses the block before flowing into Lewegu, which joins the Kilombero on to Ruaha, and becoming the mighty Rufiji River. This area is treasured for its high quality trophy from Elephant, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard.
The area has maned lion, which are rare in southern part of Tanzania. Mbaran'gandu terrain is hilly and is a paradise for those hunters who enjoy hunting by walk. In Mbaran'gandu a hunter sees the highest number of elephant concentration than any other place especially when they gather for what can be described as an "Elephant Convention" at Kilima Tembo.
Selous Block K3 is located in the Middle Eastern part of the Selous Game Reserve. The Block lies between the Kilombero and Luwegu rivers, which meet at the Shughuli falls that forms the North Eastern Border of the Block. The Block has almost all types of game found in Selous. It is famous for long tusked elephant and large herds of buffalo, Wildebeest, Zebra, Hartebeest and Impala.
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Game Hunting Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Hunts are also conducted in neighbouring countries Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, with associated outfitters, to offer you maximised hunting on the African Continent, but, with the assurance of a well-planned safari itinerary that comes with booking a Mafigeni Safari.
Each safari is customised to suit your specific requirements and our reputation with our past clients speaks for itself.
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