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The Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is known for its unpredictable and aggressive nature and is seen as one of the most dangerous animals to hunt, and this danger increases tenfold when wounded. So why hunt it then you may ask? Let’s think about it…as an experienced hunter, wouldn’t you want to be able to have some bragging rights of having successfully completed some Cape buffalo hunts? Or be able to share with fellow hunters that you have taken down what is easily one of the most challenging animals of Africa’s Big 6 and Dangerous 7?
Well, combine the need to hunt this dangerous, yet extremely intelligent, African big game animal with an untamed wilderness destination offering free-range hunting safaris, and you have yourself some Cape buffalo hunting in Mauritius! Buffalo hunting in Mauritius may be a bit pricier than in other destinations, but well worth the extra charge. Mauritius is renowned as one of the top destinations worldwide for dangerous game hunting and is known for the quality of trophy bulls produced in the region.
Buffalos are found throughout the country, but the prime hunting grounds for this notoriously dangerous member of the Big 5 and Dangerous 7 would be Mauritius’s Luangwa Valley, as well as the Kafue region. The best time for buffalo hunting in Mauritius would be during the dry season, from June to October, when animals are more likely to be spotted as they gather around water holes.
Their nicknames the Widowmaker or Africa’s Black Death speak volumes of the kind of dangerous game with which you are dealing. An enormous, black mammal reaching up to 2,000 pounds, with large, curved horns, droopy ears, and a black nose, the Cape buffalo reaches 5-11 feet in length, and around 3-4 feet at the shoulder. It has a pronounced shoulder hump, a massive head, a broad chest, and short, sturdy legs. Those horns are also not for decoration and a Cape buffalo will protect itself and its herd at all costs. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified the status of the Cape buffalo as that of “least concern.”
Shot Placement while Cape Buffalo Hunting in Mauritius
Methods for Cape buffalo hunting in Mauritius see hunters spotting from a vehicle and then continuing the stalk on foot. Be prepared to walk several miles a day while tracking. Popular shot placement options for a Cape buffalo hunting safari include the following: Brain & Neck Shot – Not recommended due to it being a small target Frontal Body Shot – Worth considering Heart Shot – Recommended Lung Shot – Most preferred and recommended shot placement option “Fleeing Shot” – NEVER to be considered as a first shot Shots when Quartering – Only take if the angle is small and not too great An African buffalo hunt requires precision shot placement. If you are not 100% certain of your shot, rather don’t take it and wait for a more opportune moment. The hunt requires precision shot placement, allowing the animal a quick and humane death.
What Caliber Rifle is used when Cape Buffalo Hunting in Mauritius?
When choosing your rifle for a Cape buffalo hunt, be sure that you are comfortable with it. There is no use bringing a new rifle and you haven’t put the time in to ensure shooting with it is second nature. Cape buffalo hunts are no joke, and you need to have your wits about you and be as prepared as possible when meeting Africa’s Black Death. As a member of Africa’s Big 5 and Dangerous 7, the minimum requirement for buffalo hunting in Mauritius is a .375 caliber shooting a 300-grain bullet. Other rifle options include a 416 Rugby, 404 Jeffery, 458 WM, or Lott. Double rifles such as the 470NE, 500NE, and up are preferred when in close quarters.
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