More About Zimbabwe Buffalo Hunting

When buffalo hunting, Zimbabwe offers many prized game hunting trophies. These animals are large, black, and reach a weight of up to 2,000 pounds as an adult bull. Sporting a large head, droopy ears, a black nose, broad chest, and large, curved horns, the Cape buffalo stands around 3-5 feet at the shoulder, reaching between 5-11 feet in length. Those horns are definitely not for decoration, and have been known to teach many predators attempting to prey on a Cape buffalo a good lesson! 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 Zimbabwe

There is no way around it: Expect to do plenty of walking during your Cape buffalo hunt. Fitness is a pre-requisite, as these challenging hunting conditions will see participants walking several miles each day tracking and stalking their trophy buffalo! Once spotted, stalked, and within range, the most important part of the hunt happens: Securing decent shot placement for your game hunting trophy. Without good and extremely accurate shot placement, things can go south very quickly! To help you get your prized bull into the salt quickly, here is a quick reminder about popular shot placement options for an African buffalo hunt: 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

What Caliber Rifle is used when Cape Buffalo Hunting in Zimbabwe?

Cape buffalo have incredibly thick hides and as a member of Africa’s Big 5 and Dangerous 7, the minimum of a .375 caliber rifle is required, shooting a 300-grain bullet. Other rifle options to consider for your African buffalo hunt 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.