Safari Packages
Experience Overview
The Central African Republic (CAR) is one of Africa’s most remote and demanding hunting destinations. Strict fair‑chase laws allow hunting only in daylight and prohibit shooting females, immature animals or from a vehicle. The country’s concessions are unfenced and game moves freely, so hunts often last 12 to 19 days to account for travel and tracking. You will hunt with a licensed professional hunter, trackers, skinners and a safari‑equipped vehicle, staying in comfortable tented camps with meals and field services provided. The chance to pursue giants like Lord Derby eland and western bongo draws adventurous hunters despite the logistics.
Diverse Ecosystems
Savanna zones: Open woodland and grassland in the north and east support giant Lord Derby eland, Lion, Leopard, Central Savanna Buffalo, Western Roan, Lelwel’s Hartebeest, Sing‑Sing Waterbuck, Greater Western Kudu, Western Kob, Bohor Reedbuck, Korrigum (Giant Topi), Oribi and Harnessed Bushbuck. Hunts here combine vehicle access and tracking on foot.
Equatorial forest: The southern rainforest demands hunting on foot, often with Pygmy trackers, for species such as Western Bongo, Dwarf Forest Buffalo, Yellow‑backed Duiker, Giant Forest Hog, Forest Sitatunga and Red River Hog. Thick vegetation and humidity make these hunts physically challenging.
Transition zones: Areas where savanna meets forest offer mixed habitats, so a hunter might see Buffalo, Eland and Bushbuck in one area and then track Bongo and Duiker in the next.
These varied environments allow hunters to customize their experience and pursue multiple species across one safari.
Packages at a Glance
| Package | Duration & Focus | Key Features | Price* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12‑Day Safari | 12 days of hunting (plus travel) in northeast C.A.R.; mixed big‑game safari where giant eland, bongo, leopard or lion incur a success fee | Includes assistance on arrival/departure in Bangui; camp accommodation; professional hunter with trackers, skinners & hunting vehicle; concession and conservation fees (≈$288/day); local meals and drinks; field preparation of trophies; 10.5 % VAT; charter plane between Bangui and camp | 1×1 PH: $30 000 per hunter; 2×1 PH: $18 750 per hunter. A success fee of $6 250 applies to each giant eland, bongo, leopard or lion taken. |
| 19‑Day Safari | 19 days of hunting (plus travel); mixed big‑game safari—first giant eland, bongo, leopard or lion taken includes success fee; additional trophies incur $6 250 fee | Same inclusions as the 12‑day safari (Bangui assistance, camp lodging, PH with trackers, concession & conservation fees, meals, field prep, VAT, charter plane) | 1×1 PH: $47 500 per hunter; 2×1 PH: $25 000 per hunter. Success fee included for first trophy; $6 250 for each additional giant eland, bongo, leopard or lion. |
| *Prices exclude trophy fees, hunting licence, pre‑/post‑safari hotels, charter flights and other add‑ons. See “What’s Not Included” below for details. | |||
| Package | 12‑Day Safari |
| Duration & Focus | 12 days of hunting (plus travel) in northeast C.A.R.; mixed big‑game safari where giant eland, bongo, leopard or lion incur a success fee |
| Key Features | Includes assistance on arrival/departure in Bangui; camp accommodation; professional hunter with trackers, skinners & hunting vehicle; concession and conservation fees (≈$288/day); local meals and drinks; field preparation of trophies; 10.5 % VAT; charter plane between Bangui and camp |
| Price* | 1×1 PH: $30 000 per hunter; 2×1 PH: $18 750 per hunter. A success fee of $6 250 applies to each giant eland, bongo, leopard or lion taken. |
| Package | 19‑Day Safari |
| Duration & Focus | 19 days of hunting (plus travel); mixed big‑game safari—first giant eland, bongo, leopard or lion taken includes success fee; additional trophies incur $6 250 fee |
| Key Features | Same inclusions as the 12‑day safari (Bangui assistance, camp lodging, PH with trackers, concession & conservation fees, meals, field prep, VAT, charter plane) |
| Price* | 1×1 PH: $47 500 per hunter; 2×1 PH: $25 000 per hunter. Success fee included for first trophy; $6 250 for each additional giant eland, bongo, leopard or lion. |
| *Prices exclude trophy fees, hunting licence, pre‑/post‑safari hotels, charter flights and other add‑ons. See “What’s Not Included” below for details. | |
Seasonality & Timing
CAR’s hunting season generally runs from January through May, although some concessions operate through July. Early months in the equatorial forest are humid, while savanna zones in the north are drier. Plan for at least 12 days to allow travel to remote camps and time to track your target species.
What’s Included
All packages include:
- 12 or 19 days of hunting plus travel days
- Assistance on arrival and departure in Bangui
- Camp accommodations and quality local meals, beer, soft drinks and water
- Professional hunter with trackers, skinners and a safari‑equipped vehicle
- Concession and conservation fees totaling $288 per day
- Field preparation of trophies (skinning and salting)
- Value‑added tax of 10.5 %
- Charter flight between Bangui and the camp
Not Included:
- Hotel and restaurant expenses before and after the safari
- Hunting licence ($1 200) payable in cash upon arrival
- Trophy fees and community development fees
- Dipping, packing, crating, export documentation and permits ($2 300)
- Freight charges for shipping trophies
- Alcohol (champagne, wine, spirits) and specially requested imported goods
- Visa (must be obtained before departure)
- Tips and gratuities
- Gun rental ($35 per day) and ammunition ($8 per round) if you do not bring your own rifles
- Travel and medical insurance
Prices above exclude trophy fees and optional add‑ons. Trophy fees range from $5 750 for Lord Derby Eland, Bongo, Leopard and Western Kudu to $175 for Porcupine and Baboon. A detailed trophy fee list is available upon inquiry. Government fees and regulations may change without notice, and trophy fees must be paid in cash at the end of the safari.
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Central Africa Republic Hunt
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