Non Trophy Elephant Hunting 10 x Days Mateke Hills Zimbabwe
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
*** Observers welcome at US$ 400 per person/night
*** Rifle Rental available at US$ 60/day (.375 H&H with ammunition included)
Hunting Cape Buffalo in Mozambique presents excellent hunting opportunities, offering a variety of “good quality trophy bulls”. Cape Buffalo are one of Africa’s most dangerous animals, known for their heavy build, curved horns and weighing up to 2000 pounds. Buffalo are famous for their bad attitude and unnerving appearance. A Cape Buffalo never forgets or forgives, making Buffalo hunting one of the most dangerous hunting safaris in Africa.
Buffalo are widely distributed throughout Mozambique, with herds in their thousands been found in the Zambezi Delta. The Niassa Reserve, bordering Tanzania is well populated and has a history of producing trophy Cape Buffalo. As per the IUCN, Cape Buffalo are a species of “least concern” and as such a Cites permit to hunt buffalo in Mozambique is not required.
Buffalo are highly social animals, thriving in a variety of habitats, from grasslands to dense forests. In Niassa, Buffalo hunting takes place between forests, miombo woodlands grasslands.
Being in herds protects the Buffalo from predators such as Lions, who can battle to successfully hunt a full-grown Cape Buffalo bull. While Buffalo may look calm and relaxed, they are highly unpredictable and aggressive, especially when threatened.
A Cape Buffalo hunt in Mozambique is sure to be “fast paced, that will put you up close and personal with Africa’s Black Death, also often referred to as “The Widow Maker” for good reason. This Buffalo hunt is a heart-pounding experience that every big game hunter should experience at least once in their career.
In Niassa, you will be stalking your trophy “Dagga Boy”, on foot, through the wild and thick African bush. Any mistake, could be costly, for both the hunter and the Cape Buffalo.
Setting off on a Buffalo hunting adventure to Mozambique’s Niassa region is a journey that “dreams are made of”. Not many African hunts can compare to the experience of hunting Buffalo in such a remarkable destination.
Mozambique is commonly accessed via flights from Oliver Tambo International Airport in South Africa. Depending on your departure and arrival times of international flights into South Africa, it may be required to overnight in Johannesburg before taking a flight to Pemba in Mozambique. Should this be necessary t, we would suggest African Sky Boutique Hotel who are conveniently situated nearby the Oliver Tambo International Airport. African Sky, also provides transfers to and from the airport and can assist with any rifle import permits before commencement of the hunting safari.For further information, see “Affiliated Services” below.
We would recommend making use of Airlink for “local African flights” from South Africa to Pemba. Flights are on time, the snacks are great and importantly, they serve “adult beverages”. From Pemba, hunters will have the option of either making use of a private air charter, or traveling by road transfer to the hunting concession.
One of the highlights of your stay is the exceptional dining experience. Each meal features the vibrant flavors of African cuisine, prepared with local ingredients and traditional methods, celebrating the region’s rich culinary heritage. Dining under the expansive African sky, with the warmth of a fire and the distant calls of wildlife, adds a touch of magic to your evenings.
Operating since 2013, Storm offers dangerous and plains game hunting safaris in South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe and is highly respected in the hunting fraternity. Loved by clients, with a history of success, Storm will commit 110% to ensure that clients harvest their dream Leopard trophy. In South Africa, Storm offers a wide range of Plains Game and Cape Buffalo, with dangerous game hunts for “Africa’s big four” in Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
There is no limit on the number of firearms that can be imported into Mozambique, but if you are traveling through other countries, you will be restricted to their rules. Ammunition is limited to the caliber rifle that is being imported, with a maximum of 100 rounds per firearm. Import tax at US$1/round.
Hunting with a handgun is possible, but you will need to request a special permit. This does not apply to dangerous game hunts in Mozambique. Time frame: Your operator must submit the application, along with the necessary documentation eight weeks before commencement of the hunting safari.
The Mozambique hunting season runs from April 1st to November 30th. Preferred times for Buffalo hunts is considered from April to August due to cooler weather and lower levels of rainfall. The wet season is also hotter, with higher levels of humidity and heavier rainfall. But, when it comes to a hunting safari in Niassa, there is no good or bad time, it is a privilege.
Lodges are luxurious and built from a combination of local materials,brick and motor with breathtaking views of the African landscape. Lodgings are comfortably furnished, in typical luxury styled safari tents with en-suite bathrooms and hot water.
The lodge features a central “boma” and fire pit, the prefect setting to enjoy a few “adult beverages” after a hard days hunting in Mozambique, while enjoy the sunsets that only Africa has to offer.
The minimum legal caliber for a dangerous game hunt in Mozambique is a .375 shooting a minimum weight of 300 grains. This caliber is prefect when Crocodile or Hippo hunting, as shot placement is critical in order to anchor the animal, else it could be lost in the waterways. For bigger members of Africa’s big five, hunters prefer calibers like .404 Jeffery, .458 Lott, or even .470 NE /500 NE for greater stopping power.
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