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Hunting Seasons in Tanzania 2026

All hunting and closed seasons in Tanzania by game species — with permitted hunting methods and night hunting rules. As of 2026-08-02.

Species / SeasonOpen SeasonNight HuntingMethodsNotes
African Buffalo 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Eland 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Greater Kudu 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Lesser Kudu 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Sable Antelope 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Roan Antelope 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Waterbuck 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Red Hartebeest 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Blue Wildebeest 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Nyala 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Bushbuck 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Impala 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Reedbuck 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Oribi 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Duiker 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Warthog 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Bushpig 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Plains Zebra 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Premier safari destination, professional hunter required
Elephant 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Strict quotas, 21-day minimum safari for elephant
Lion (over 6 years) 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle Minimum 6 years old, mane check
Leopard 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle CITES quota
Hippopotamus 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle
Nile Crocodile 07/01 – 12/31 no rifle
Helmeted Guineafowl 07/01 – 12/31 no shotgun
Francolin 07/01 – 12/31 no shotgun
Sandgrouse 07/01 – 12/31 no shotgun
Note: Summary from the HuntKit hunting seasons database (as of 2026-08-02). Seasons may vary regionally and change at short notice — the official regulations of the respective country/state prevail. Not legal advice.

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