

Director & Professional Hunter
Buzz Charlton
A lifelong Zimbabwean professional hunter whose career has been shaped by Dande, dangerous game and a belief that every guest should leave as part of the family.
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A multi-generation hunting family
Home ground
Dande and the Zambezi Valley
Known for
Dangerous game and elephant hunting
The story
A life shaped by wild country.
Buzz was born into a hunting family. His father, Tony, hunted in Kenya with Ker & Downey and completed his apprenticeship under John Kingsley-Heath. Buzz followed the same calling directly after school, beginning his own apprenticeship under Lou Hallamore before moving into Dande North in the Zambezi Valley.
Years responsible for problem-animal control, together with extensive dangerous-game experience, built the calm judgement and fieldcraft for which he is known. Elephant hunting remains one of his greatest challenges, demanding fitness, stamina and complete trust in an exceptional tracking team.
Buzz’s approach is grounded in ethical fair chase, honesty and hospitality. For him, a successful safari is not measured by trophies alone, but by the quality of the hunt and the enduring connection between guest, team and wilderness.
Alongside Buzz Charlton
Meet the hunting team.

Tracker
Criton

Tracker
Nyati

Driver
Eddie
The CM Safaris team
