Namibia Leopard & Brown Hyena Cancelation Hunt
Booking Season: 2025
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
Stay in luxury en-suite safari chalets overlooking the Caprivi wilderness, where exceptional hospitality, gourmet cuisine, and comfortable surroundings provide the perfect retreat after each day's buffalo hunt.
Track free-range Cape buffalo through the Caprivi's floodplains, reed-lined riverbanks, wetlands, and riverine woodlands bordering the Chobe and Zambezi river systems.
| Fence Type: | Free-range |
| Nearest Airport Name: | Katima Mulilo Via Windhoek |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
For American and international hunters, Cape Buffalo Hunts in Namibia offer one of Africa's last truly wild dangerous game experiences. Conducted in the remote Caprivi Strip (Zambezi Region), this free-range safari follows mature hard-bossed bulls across river systems, floodplains, and thick riverine vegetation that form part of the greater Kavango-Zambezi ecosystem.
Unlike many buffalo hunting destinations, the Caprivi shares an unfenced border with Botswana, allowing buffalo to move naturally between two of southern Africa's most productive wilderness areas. These seasonal movements, combined with exceptional habitat and low hunting pressure, continue to produce outstanding trophy quality and authentic fair-chase hunting opportunities.
As one of Africa's legendary Big Five, the Cape buffalo demands patience, sound judgement, and absolute respect from every hunter who follows fresh spoor into thick cover. Learn more about Big Game Hunting in Africa and discover why Hunting in Namibia continues to attract serious dangerous game hunters from around the world.
Package Price: US$19,500 All-In
Duration: 5 Hunting Days / 7 Days Total (Including Travel)
Hunter Ratio: 1 Hunter : 1 Professional Hunter
Trophy Included:
Hunt Type: 100% Free-Range Cape Buffalo Hunt
Observers: US$250 per person, per day
Rifle Rental: US$40 per hunting day (ammunition charged separately)
This free-range Cape buffalo safari has been structured to include virtually every major hunting expense before you arrive in Namibia, allowing you to focus entirely on the hunt.
Your package includes:
The following items remain the hunter's responsibility:
The Chobe River may separate Namibia from Botswana on a map, but the buffalo pay little attention to international borders. Throughout the year, mature bulls move naturally between these vast wilderness areas, following water, grazing, and the seasonal rhythms that have shaped the region for thousands of years.
That freedom of movement is one of the reasons the Caprivi has earned such a strong reputation among dangerous game hunters. Rather than hunting isolated populations, hunters pursue free-ranging buffalo that form part of the greater Kavango-Zambezi ecosystem, one of the largest transfrontier conservation areas on Earth.
Every fresh track tells only part of the story. A hard-bossed bull feeding in Namibia today may have crossed the Chobe River from Botswana weeks earlier, while another may have spent its entire life roaming the floodplains and riverine forests of the Caprivi. For the hunter, however, only one thing matters. Once fresh spoor is found, the hunt becomes exactly what it has always been, patient tracking, careful stalking, and closing the distance on one of Africa's most respected dangerous game animals.
Hunters wanting to learn more about Buffalo Hunting in Namibia can explore how the Caprivi differs from other buffalo destinations.
Old Cape buffalo bulls are drawn to the wetlands of the Caprivi for good reason. The Zambezi floodplains, muddy backwaters, and extensive reed beds provide reliable water, cool resting areas, and thick cover where mature bulls can spend the heat of the day almost completely hidden from view.
Unlike buffalo hunts conducted in open bushveld, visibility here is often limited by towering reeds, riverbank vegetation, and winding game trails leading in and out of the wetlands. A fresh spoor may disappear into the reeds only a few yards ahead, leaving hunters to follow carefully while trusting the judgement of their Professional Hunter and trackers.
The challenge is knowing that an old dagga boy may be standing only metres away, hidden in the mud and reeds, watching long before the hunting party ever catches sight of him. Every step is deliberate, every movement controlled, because encounters in this country often happen suddenly and at close range.
That is what makes free-range buffalo hunting in Namibia's Caprivi so memorable. There are no long shots across open plains and very little room for error. Success comes from patience, careful tracking, and the ability to stay calm when the reeds finally part and a hard-bossed bull is standing exactly where he wanted to be all along.
Your safari begins with an international flight into Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, followed by a scheduled domestic flight to Katima Mulilo Airport in Namibia's Caprivi (Zambezi Region). Flights operate several times a week, and your Professional Hunter will meet you on arrival before transferring you to the hunting concession. Hunters with additional time may also choose to drive from Windhoek, enjoying Namibia's spectacular and ever-changing landscapes along the way.
The hunting lodge combines modern comfort with the atmosphere of a traditional African safari camp. Spacious en-suite chalets, excellent cuisine, and warm Namibian hospitality provide the perfect place to relax after each day spent tracking buffalo through the Caprivi wetlands. Evenings are often spent around the campfire, sharing stories of the day's hunt while planning the next morning's pursuit.
Cape buffalo can be hunted throughout Namibia's legal hunting season, although many hunters favour the cooler, drier months between May and September. During this period, comfortable daytime temperatures and reduced vegetation often make tracking conditions more favourable, while buffalo continue to concentrate around the permanent rivers and wetlands that define the Caprivi.
For those planning to spend time in Windhoek before or after the safari, the city offers excellent restaurants, comfortable rifle-friendly accommodation, and convenient transport options. Many international hunters choose to extend their stay, allowing time to explore more of Namibia before returning home with memories of one of Africa's great free-range buffalo hunts.
One of the advantages of hunting in Namibia is how easily a dangerous game safari can be combined with one of Africa's finest travel destinations. Many international hunters choose to spend a few extra days exploring the country before or after their buffalo hunt, allowing family members or observers to experience Namibia's remarkable scenery and wildlife.
Popular extensions include game viewing in Etosha National Park, the towering red dunes of Sossusvlei in the Namib Desert, the dramatic landscapes of the Skeleton Coast and Damaraland, the granite peaks of Spitzkoppe, and the spectacular Fish River Canyon, one of the largest canyons in the world. Coastal towns such as Swakopmund and Walvis Bay offer a completely different side of Namibia, with excellent restaurants, catamaran cruises, dolphin and whale watching, desert adventures, and some of the country's best hospitality.
The Caprivi (Zambezi Region) also offers outstanding opportunities for photographic safaris, birdwatching, river cruises, and tiger fishing along the Zambezi River, making it an excellent destination for non-hunting companions while the hunter is in the field.
Whether your goal is to focus entirely on Cape buffalo or turn your safari into a broader African adventure, Namibia is one of the few countries where world-class hunting and unforgettable tourism combine so naturally.
A free-range Cape buffalo hunt in the Caprivi is about far more than measuring horn width. It is about following fresh spoor through wild country, trusting experienced trackers, and closing the distance on a mature hard-bossed bull that has survived for years in one of southern Africa's great wilderness ecosystems. Every encounter must be earned, and that is precisely what makes the hunt so rewarding.
If your goal is to pursue an authentic free-range Cape buffalo in unfenced country bordering Botswana, this Namibia safari deserves serious consideration. Combined with outstanding accommodation, experienced Professional Hunters, and the opportunity to explore one of Africa's most remarkable wildlife regions, it offers the complete dangerous game package.
Whether this is your first buffalo safari or another chapter in a lifetime of African hunting, we invite you to explore our full range of Hunting Trips across Africa to compare professionally guided safaris for dangerous game and plains game in many of the continent's premier hunting destinations.
Before making your final booking, it is also worthwhile understanding how daily rates, trophy fees, government permits, and travel costs differ between countries. Our guide to African Hunting Safari Prices explains what is typically included in safari packages, helping you compare destinations and plan your next African hunting adventure with confidence.
Please note that terms, conditions and price are subject to change without notice and rates at the time of the hunt will apply
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