2026 Importable Lion and Elephant Safaris

LION

You'll know from the principles laid down the Dangerous Game section of the site that we advocate remote, free-range lion hunting. Opportunities to hunt lion in safari blocks holding a strong population of mature specimens is limited. And the ability to hunt them using classic methods AND be able to import them compounds the difficulty.

A major exception that we favor is the Niassa Reserve. Our block inside of this pristine, awe-inspiring wildlife kingdom is still the Old Africa. We have known, hunted and worked with the PH since 1990. Gold standard.

Besides lions, a host of other species is available including Cape buffalo, Roosevelt's Sable (likely the best in Africa), Livingstone's Eland, Niassa Wildebeest, and more. This is an exceptional opportunity. Strategically speaking, never wait when it comes to this type of lion hunting.

BULL ELEPHANT

You'll also recall we advocate elephant safaris that both historically and predictably produce bulls of 60 pounds on average and even bigger. We focus strictly on Tanzania and Botswana. For 2026, we have an exceptional opening for importable bull elephant in Botswana.

All elephant safaris provide a unique experience. Tracking, playing the wind, and getting in close to make a precise shot with a big bore takes safari to another level altogether. All elephants are trophies when looked at it this way.

But when the tusks are made to appear bigger than they really are in photos, and when they don't make a profound statement in a trophy room, a good number of hunters will quietly suffer some level of buyer's remorse. We know this through countless discussions with both hunters and PHs. So, this is why we believe and consequently advocate a surer thing for Tembo.

Admittedly, Zim and Namibia can produce a big tusker, but we see it as more of a hit or miss. We are biased toward probability not possibility. We do not want to risk any disappointment or our reputation. So, this is why we take a firm position on not only the country as a destination, but discreet sections of it that will produce.

Contact Mark for a deeper explanation and rationale of these lion and elephant safaris.