Burkina Faso/Benin

[Mark R]

Is it ‘all over’ for sport hunting in these countries?
It was a bucket list destination for me to hunt roan, kob and buffalo but looks like I need to tip it from my bucket.
Looks like it would’ve been a great hunt, wild and untouched.

 

[375Fox]

It’s all over for foreseeable future. Those species are still available to hunt in North Cameroon quite easily.

 

[LivingTheDream]

I think (and that is a big maybe) there is someone still hunting in Benin. But I wouldn't go given the situation. As @375Fox said Cameroon is a better option.

 

[TSALA HUNTING SAFARIS]

Yip the situation is not good and that's sad for the people of those countries.

We have acces and so does other good outfitters, to excellent area's in North East Cameroon where you will find Western Roan , Savannah Buffalo , Central Kob , Lord Derby Eland and other animals in good numbers.

 

[Philip Glass]

Is it ‘all over’ for sport hunting in these countries?
It was a bucket list destination for me to hunt roan, kob and buffalo but looks like I need to tip it from my bucket.
Looks like it would’ve been a great hunt, wild and untouched.

I too planned to hunt there but it never happened. You can look for deals in Cameron that do not include LDE and that will be your best opportunity to hunt Roan, Kob, & Western Buffalo.

 

[WAB]

I’m in the same boat. It’s a sad situation for the folks in those countries. I was hopeful that France would send the legion in to BF and sort those bastards out.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Benin Travel Advisory

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Northern Benin – Level 4: Do Not Travel

Extremist groups have carried out attacks in areas of southern Burkina Faso, southern Niger and northern Benin (including near Park Pendjari, Park W, and adjacent hunting zones). Attacks may occur with little or no warning. Western tourists have been kidnapped in Park Pendjari, in northern Benin.

Extremist groups have also operated in the vicinity of Kandi and Tanguieta and in the northeastern border region between Benin and Nigeria, specifically in the border region north of Nikki. Attacks may occur with little or no warning. Foreign nationals and residents are at risk of kidnapping in this region.

The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Benin’s northern border areas. U.S. government employees are prohibited from personal travel and must obtain special authorization for official travel to the regions described above.

Burkina Faso Travel Advisory

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Do not travel to Burkina Faso due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping.

Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting attacks in Burkina Faso. Terrorists may conduct attacks anywhere with little or no warning. Targets could include hotels, restaurants, police stations, customs offices, areas at or near mining sites, places of worship, military posts, and schools.

Kidnapping and hostage taking is a threat throughout the country. On May 10, 2019 a hostage rescue operation freed four international hostages that had been kidnapped in Burkina Faso and in neighboring Benin.

The Government of Burkina Faso has maintained a state of emergency in the entire East and Sahel regions, the provinces of Kossi and Sourou in the Boucle de Mouhoun region, the province of Kenedougou in the Hauts Bassins region, the province of Loroum in the North region, and the province of Koulpelogo in the Center-East region.

The U.S. government is unable to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens throughout most of the country, as U.S. government personnel are restricted from travelling to regions outside the capital due to security concerns. The U.S. Embassy prohibits U.S. government personnel from personal travel to the Karpala, Balkiui and Rayongo (also known as Dayongo) neighborhoods of Ouagadougou’s Arrondissement 11 due to the potential for security operations.