Cape Buffalo Cow Hunting in Limpopo, South Africa
Booking Season: 2025/2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
“All In” @ US$ 10 350
1 x Hunter 1 x Dangerous Game Professional Hunter
**** Observers welcome at US$ 250 per night per person
**** Rifle Rental Available at US$ 30 per day, Ammunition at Cost
**** Add a Buffalo Cow at US$ 2 600 Trophy Fee
This is a dangerous game hunting safari takes place in the Limpopo province of South Africa. The Buffalo hunting area is over 5 000 acres. You will walk for days without seeing a fence. Cape Buffalo on this ranch are wild, untamed, hard bossed between 39 inches and 42 inches. Bigger bulls up to 44 and 45 inches have been hunted here.
Arriving at Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, hunters will be met by your African outfitter, Johan, or a member of the team who will assist with any rifle import permits and “meet and greet” Navigating through airport procedures at Oliver Tambo is smooth and efficient. The road transfer to the Limpopo Province will take approximately three hours, showcasing the varied landscapes that South Africa has on offer.
Depending on the arrival time of your inbound flight into Oliver Tambo International Airport, overnighting in Johannesburg may be a requirement, and possibly again on departure. African Sky Boutique Hotel is recommended, situated in close proximity to the Oliver Tambo International Airport. Management of African Sky will assist with transfers to and from African Sky/Oliver Tambo arrange firearm permits should hunters be bringing their own rifles. For further information, see “Affiliated Services” below.
Johan has a variety of plains game hunts that can be added to this trophy Cape Buffalo hunting safari, including Blue Wildebeest, Impala, Blesbuck, Warthog,Sable and Zebra. Limpopo, the hunting “Mecca” of South Africa is renown for spiral horn antelope, such as Kudu and Cape Eland. Johan also has “night critter safaris” for Hyena (Spotted and Brown. Brown Hyena cannot be imported into the USA), Civet , Porcupine, Serval, Caracal and Honey Badgers.
Should you wish to add a few of these “critters” to the Cape Buffalo hunt, let us know and the hunting permits will be arranged.
With Nicknames Such as the “Widow maker” and “Black Death,” a Cape Buffalo remains a prized trophy.
Cape Buffalo hunts in South Africa (compared to Tanzania, Zambia and Mozambique) remain affordable and excellent value for money. When game hunting in Africa, Cape Buffalo hunts are considered to be one of the most dangerous, and as novice hunters will soon learn, Buffalo hunting is highly addictive. Social media is full with reels and content of charging Buffalo, due to their highly aggressive nature (along with poor shot placement). These “Dagga Boys” have intimidating horns and permanently a bad temperament.
Having intimate knowledge of Cape Buffalo shot placement could mean the difference between life and death, these beasts are danger personified. The only way to stop a charging Buffalo is a bullet to the head, into the brain. A Cape Buffalo is classified as dead when he is “in the salt”. It takes one bullet to kill a Buffalo, another good few to convince the Buffalo of that fact.
This trophy Buffalo hunt will be done on foot, following the traditional principles of fair chase. This is truly a dangerous game hunting safari, and these big ” Dugga Boys” with thick and heavy bosses will be found in “the thick stuff”. Johan and his team of trackers will work hard to find your dream trophy Buffalo. Some Buffalo Bulls may have deep drops and curls, others a wide spread, some broken horns from fighting. Guaranteed, they will are all mean as can be.
Cape Buffalo are cunning and wise. Buffalo are known to avoid and outsmart hunters. A charging Buffalo is going to come at you like a freight train, at more than thirty five miles an hour, destroying everything in its path. A Buffalo Bull shows no emotion or behavior change before a charge. Bring enough gun!! A Buffalo cow is no less dangerous to hunt. The world record Cape Buffalo is in fact a Cow!!
This hunting lodge offers you Africa, in an incredibly unique way. Unwind and relax in the African bush-veld enjoying a cold beverage while watching the sun set over the savanna. Accommodations at the lodge are elegant chalets and furnished African style safari tents, all with en-suite bathrooms. The lodge boasts a camp area, with roaring fires and a swimming pool, air-conditioning and Wi-Fi at the main lodge. Cuisine will be excellent, following traditional African themes, and will homemade and delicious.
South Africa is not regulated by a specific hunting season. Cape Buffalo and dangerous game hunts can take place all year around. The best time to hunt in South Africa will be during the cooler months, from April until October. In summer, the temperatures are just too high, with increased humidity and decreased visibility due the thick areas.
We at Game hunting Safaris.com hunted Cape Buffalo in late November 2023 in the Limpopo Province. It really was hot and unpleasant, besides of course the increase in tick and insect activity, making the safari unpleasant.
Johan and team lead a family-run operation offering world-class African hunting experiences. Alongside his sons, Johan Jr. and Herman, he ensures every hunting safari is tailored to the client’s needs. With a deep passion for wildlife and following African hunting traditions, this team provide a unique, immersive adventure, prioritizing safety, respect for nature, and creating lifelong memories of your African hunt.
Johan operates in numerous territories, including South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. Not only does Johan specialize in Cape Buffalo hunts, but also conducts plains game hunting safaris and specialty hunts. Johan also offers Elephant hunting in Zimbabwe and combination hunts for plains game and Cheetah hunting in Namibia. We at Game Hunting Safaris, in 2024 attended a hunt with Johan, at this venue. The service, facilities and ranch is recommended.
Johan also provides fishing safaris for Tiger on Lake Jozini and deep sea fishing in St Lucia in Natal for game fish including marlin.
On a hunt for Cape Buffalo, we at GHS are firm believers that there can never be “too much gun”. As much as shot placement is always a critical factor, the hunter needs a rifle with enough stopping power in case things go a little “sideways”.
A .375 loaded with good quality 300 grain bullets is the minimum legal requirement when dangerous game hunting in South Africa. Bigger caliber rifles such as a .458, .458 Lott, .404, .416 are recommended. Any quality double rifle, that you can shoot well, from a .470 and bigger will certainly get the job done at close quarters.
When making your choice of what rifle to bring, as a rule of thumb bring the biggest caliber that you can accurately shoot and handle with confidence.
While the provision of a renting a suitable hunting rifle is optional with this African hunt, you may want to bring your own, being familiar and knowing trajectories etc. To import a firearm into South Africa for the purpose of sports hunting, hunters will need to complete a SAPS 520 form which you can obtain online.
International hunters will need to provide copy passports, copy airline tickets, letter of invitation from Johan and proof of ownership (Customs declaration form 4457 for US citizens). Each hunter may bring a maximum of four rifles, with no two calibers being the same. Ammunition is limited to 200 rounds per rifle. When traveling and transporting rifles, keep in mind that rifles need to be kept in a hard and lockable bag/travel vault, with ammunition transported separately.
If any further information is required relating to this Cape Buffalo hunt in South Africa, contact the team at Game Hunting Safaris, or message Johan directly using the quick message icons provided.
To check availability, insert preferred dates in “Request to Book”. Johan will revert.
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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