Cape Buffalo Hunting in Zimbabwe incl Impala, Zebra & Baboon
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
** Includes Trophy Fee and the Cape Buffalo is EXPORTABLE!!
This dangerous game hunt follows all the principles of fair chase and takes place in the Save Valley concession, Zimbabwe. This hunting conservancy is one of the largest private reserves in Africa and members include private land owners, Government and communities. The Save Valley is a wildlife paradise, home to Africa’s Big Five and an incredible variety of plains game and specialty animals.
** Observers are welcome at US$ 300 per day per person.
Rifle rental is available at US$ 65 per day and for the .375, US$ 25 per bullet.
Chris, a renowned Big 5 outfitter in Zimbabwe has put together an incredible package for the hunter who wants to hunt a free-range Cape Buffalo, with an above average size at a great price. Obtaining a bib Buffalo with a tip to tip of more than 44 inches is in reach.
This is your opportunity to hunt one of Africa’s premier game hunting destinations and take a monster Cape Buffalo to add to your trophy room.
Additional Big Game Hunting Opportunities: Pay only Trophy Fees!!
Add: Government Levies on Trophy Fee @ 4%
Extend the Cape Buffalo Hunt at US$ 750 per day and hunt Elephant (Including Tuskless), Lion and Leopard (If tags are available)
Add and additional Cape Buffalo hunt for a trophy fee of only US$ 6 000
All Inclusive: Food, Lodging, Guides, Skinners, Trackers, Dip & Pack, Daily Laundry, Cold Beverages and Transfers
This African Cape Buffalo Hunt for Africa’s Black Death is sure to be action packed from start to finish of the safari.
The Save Valley is one of the best big game concessions in Zimbabwe and is most certainly one of highest quality Buffalo and Elephant hunting destinations on earth. This is where you will hunt your dream Cape Buffalo, free-range like they have been for hundreds of years.
Why hunt Cape Buffalo in fenced areas when you can hunt free-range in wild Africa at a great price?
This is truly a dangerous game hunt. This Cape Buffalo hunt will follow traditional hunting methods, “Up close and personal” A typical day on safari will commence by checking waterholes for fresh tracks, followed by tracking the Cape Buffalo on foot hoping to catch up to your trophy Buffalo.
You will need to be focused and on top of your game during this hunt, a wounded Buffalo in the thick brush is a dangerous animal as many hunters can testify to. Your dangerous game professional hunter, Shepard is one of Africa’s finest with many years of experience Buffalo and dangerous game hunting.
If a trophy Cape Buffalo is on the list, then this Buffalo hunt is the one you have been looking for !!
Chris is a well known African outfitter who has been hunting in Africa for more than thirty years, and is in fact one of only a handful of woman leading the hunting industry in Zimbabwe. Not only a professional huntress, but Chris also boasts a PHD in medicine.
Specializing in big game hunting for Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Cape Buffalo hunts Chris has it all covered and knows how to deliver a dream safari, exceptional client service and big Buffalo trophies. .
Once the trophy Buffalo has been hunted, and there may be remaining days on safari, the Save Valley has an extensive list of African plains game available.
The Save Valley also offers some incredible night safaris for specialty animals such as such as Civets and Jackal. Tiny Ten members namely: Duikers, Grysbok and Klipspringers can also be hunted.
Bird hunts are also available. The Save Valley Conservancy has a wide variety including Ducks, Francolin, Geese, Pigeons and Doves.
The Save Valley conservancy is truly “Wild” Africa and is situated in Zimbabwe’s South Eastern Lowveld.
It is considered by many hunters and conservationists to be one of the finest free-range hunting areas on the African continent delivering magnificent trophies. Both Black and White Rhino will be encountered (but not on license) and the area has an abundance of the Big Five.
There is limited quota in this conservancy which ensures a sustainable off take of wildlife and quality trophies. The Conversancy covers an area of more than 750 000 acres of diverse wildlife habitat, fauna and flora. A paradise for big game hunting.
The Save Valley Conservancy is owned and managed by a combination of private land owners, Government and Communities and has abundant Elephant, in fact more than 3500.
This is an incredible opportunity to hunt Buffalo in Zimbabwe, on a concession filled with rolling granite hills, open grasslands and forests of Teak and Mopane.
The Save River runs through the entire concession and is filled with a variety of aquatic creatures and fish species, with high numbers of Hippo and Crocodile.
Zimbabwe has no fixed hunting season. Game hunts are mostly conducted during the cooler months which run from late April to September. This period is also known as the “dry period,” as rainfall is less and brush “thinner, thus increasing visibility. The warmer months are just too hot, and the rainfall increases the numbers of insects, ticks and other unpleasant critters.
Chris and team follow the “campfire principles” of safari hunting which means that community projects initiatives such as: enhancement of education, infrastructure, sports and medical all benefit as a direct result of the Buffalo hunt.
It is due to the proceeds and ongoing financial contributions and commitment made by international hunters that will ensure the protection of wildlife populations throughout Africa.
The hunting lodge consist of luxury three-star comfortable tented camps, which all have on- suite bathrooms, showers and hot and cold running water making your safari an unforgettable hunting experience.
The lodge has a private chef who will spoil you with three meals a day, especially catered to your dietary preferences. Buffalo back-strap grilled to perfection on the open flame is a delicacy to be remembered.
The point of entry for this Buffalo safari is via the Capital city of Harare. If the international flight arrives after 13h00, overnighting in Harare will be needed as the ground transfer to the lodge takes approximately five hours, depending on the condition of the roads and season.
An alternative option is to fly directly to Oliver Tambo in South Africa, and then take a direct flight to Harare via Airlines such as Air Zimbabwe or Airlink. The flight only takes approximately two hours, is most affordable and pleasant.
Chris has a variety have a variety of quality rifles available should you not want to import your own, including a .458, 375 H&H and an 8 x 57.
If any further information is required re this Cape Buffalo hunt in Zimbabwe, please contact our team at Game hunting Safaris, or feel free to message Chris directly.
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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