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Safari Regulations

The hunting season in Tanzania is July 1 to December 31.

Lion and Leopard Permit

The Tanzanian Wildlife Department regulations permit the hunting of Lion and Leopard only on a premium license and under the following limitations:.

  • 1 x 1 -1 Lion and 1 Leopard permit.
  • 2 x 1 -The clients must share 1 lion and 1 leopard permit.
  • 2 x 2 -Each client will have 1 lion and 1 leopard permit.

The minimum legal length for Leopard is 1.30 meters (51.2 inches) from tip of nose to base of tail.

The minimum legal age for Lion is 6 years old.

Hunting Legality

Bow Hunting is legal in Tanzania. The requirements for bow hunters are the same as those for regular hunters.

The following licenses are available to Untamed Horizons Safaris;

  • 7 Day - Regular
  • 10 Day - Regular
  • 14 Day - Major
  • 21 Day - Premium

The Tanzanian Wildlife Department allows the following game to be hunted strictly on a premium license: Elephant, Lion, Leopard, Oryx, Gerenuk, Lesser and Greater Kudu, Sable, Eland, and Bushbuck.

How Stricty

  • The minimum legal size for Elephant is 160 cm length (63 inches) of tusk or 20kg weight (44.09 pounds).
  • Minimum caliber for dangerous game is .375” (9.3mm).
  • Handgun hunting is strictly forbidden.