“Big” Cape Buffalo Hunt in South Africa, over 44 Inches “Tip to Tip” 

This featured trophy Cape Buffalo hunt is for a monster of a “Dugga Boy” in the Free State Province, bordering the Northern Cape.

Hunt Buffalo on more than 7000 acres of pristine bushveld.

1 x Hunter 1 x Professional Hunter (Fully Exportable)

**** Observers are welcome on this family friendly Cape Buffalo hunt at US$ 200 per day per person.

This is one of the best deals in South Africa!

Werner and Carmen have put together this incredible Cape Buffalo hunt and besides Buffalo, more than 30 other species are also available.

**** “All in” at US$ 16,490  

Included in this Buffalo Hunt:

• 8 x Nights & 7 Days of Buffalo Hunting
• Transfer to and from Kimberly Airport
• Accommodation, meals, snacks and beverages
• Transport on the concession
• Services of dangerous game P.H., camp staff and trackers
• Daily Laundry Service
• Field preparation of Trophies
• 1 x Hunter 1 x Professional Hunter

Excluded in the Hunting Safari:

• Dip & Pack of Trophies
• Pre and Post Accommodation
• Taxidermy
• International Shipping Costs
• Regional/Local Flights

Bring your hunting partner/s and Hunt Buffalo in South Africa!

2 x Hunters 1 x Professional Hunter 8 Nights for a discounted price of US$ 14490 each

4 x Hunters 2 x Professional Hunters 8 Nights for a discounted price of US$ 1390 each

These prices and service offerings are incredible considering the trophy bull size!

The Cape Buffalo Hunting Lodge

The Cape Buffalo hunt is conducted from a 4-star lodge which is situated on the concession. The rooms are upmarket and feature plush beds, en-suite bathrooms and showers. Wireless internet is readily available.

The cuisine is excellent, and the lodge has numerous dining and relaxing areas (inside and out) where you will be sure to enjoy many “cold beverages after a hard day’s hunting.

Your chef will gladly prepare you a local “braai”, (barbeque) where you can sample flame grilled Buffalo backstraps, or tenderloins and delicacies from a variety of plains game species. Werner and Carmen are excellent hosts and you will spend many hours sharing your hunting adventures.

Cape Buffalo, and Cape Buffalo Hunting Method

This trophy Cape Buffalo hunt will be done on foot, following the principles of fair chase. Tracking, following, spotting and stalking method will be used.

This is truly a dangerous game hunting safari, and these big boys will be found in “the thick stuff”. Werner and team will work hard to find you your dream buffalo. Some Buffalo will have deep drops and curls, others wide spreads with big bosses, but one thing for sure, they are all mean as can be. Buffalo are referred to as “Africa’s Black Death” or “Windowmakers” for a reason.

Cape Buffalo are exceptionally cunning and wise. Buffalo are known to avoid and outsmart hunters and predators. A charging Buffalo is going to come to you like a freight train, running at more than thirty five miles an hour, destroying everything in its path, with the only purpose being to gauge the hunter to death. A Buffalo shows no emotion or behavior change before a charge.

Buffalo Shot Placement

The Cape Buffalo is an exceptionally tough member of the African big 5. Poorly hit, Cape Buffalo are incredibly difficult to stop. Social media platforms are forever posting Cape Buffalo charges, and many outfitters who were not on their game on the day, have either moved on to meet their makers, or have battle scars as a daily reminder.

As they say, it takes one bullet to kill a Cape Buffalo, and another good few to convince him of the fact. It is a dead Buffalo that will kill you.

Buffalo shot placement is all about anchoring the beast. Head shots will be avoided, unless the buffalo is in full charge. The preferred shot would be a third of the way up the shoulder, into the vitals, immediately followed up by a few more well-placed bullets ensuring that the Buffalo is anchored and in fact dead. Approach with caution.  

Just how much gun is enough on a Cape Buffalo hunt?

On a buffalo hunt, we at Game Hunting Safaris 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 stopping power.

A .375 loaded with good quality 300 grain bullets is the minimum legal requirement when dangerous game hunting in South Africa. But bigger caliber rifles such as a .458, .458 Lott, .404, .416 are also recommended along with any big double.

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.

Traveling to the Buffalo Hunting Grounds

International inbound flights will see hunters landing at Oliver Tambo International Airport. From OR Tambo, a regional flight needs to be taken to Kimberly. Airlink is recommended for regional flights as the airline is affordable (US$150 to US$200 return), professional and on time. Airlink also is equipped to safely transport firearms.

In order to import your firearm you will need to complete a SAPS 520 form. International hunters importing their firearms will need copy passports, copy airline tickets, letter of invitation from Werner and team, proof of ownership (Customs declaration form 4457 for US citizens).

If you are planning to overnight in Johannesburg, see our list of affiliate services. Africa Sky Boutique is highly recommended. The team can assist with transfers to and from Oliver Tambo, as well as deal with all rifle import permits and obtain pre-clearance approvals avoiding delays at point of entry.

Additional Plains Game available to Hunt

Once the trophy Cape Buffalo is harvested and, in the salt, there are a variety of additional trophies that can be hunted. A few of the all-time favorites in South Africa include:

• Kudu Hunting US$ 3500
• Sable US$ 5250
• Tsessebe (Africa’s fastest antelope) US$2 150
• Waterbuck US$2 500
• Warthog US$450
• Zebra Burchelle US$1 100
• Red Lechwe US$2 500
• Roan Antelope US$5 250
• Impala US$ 650

There is an extensive list of additional species such as: including Giraffe hunting, Eland, Gemsbuck, Blesbuck (4 colour variants) and Springbuck (all members needed for the grand slam), Kings, Blue and Black Wildebeest and more.

For hunters looking to complete / add to their tiny ten collection, small antelope such as Red and Blue Duiker, Klipspringer and Steenbuck are available.

If you are wanting a Big Trophy Cape Buffalo, do not hesitate to Book!!

If any further information is require re this Trophy Cape Buffalo hunt in South Africa, contact our team at Game Hunting Safaris, or message Werner and Carmen directly on the quick links provided. 

If you would like to check availability, insert preferred dates in “Request to book” and Werner or Carmen will revert.