12-Day Cape Buffalo & Plains Game Safari in Niassa

Six Iconic Trophies. One Vast Wilderness Safari.

For hunters seeking a true free-range African safari, few destinations rival Mozambique's legendary Niassa Province. This twelve-day Cape Buffalo Hunt combines one of Africa's most respected dangerous game species with five exceptional East African plains game trophies, all pursued across an immense unfenced wilderness where wildlife still moves naturally across thousands of square miles.

Unlike many modern safari destinations, Niassa remains a place where every hunting day begins by cutting fresh spoor, following experienced trackers through miombo woodland, river systems, and open valleys in search of mature animals that have never known fences or artificial feeding. Buffalo, Roosevelt sable, Livingstone eland, Lichtenstein hartebeest, Niassa wildebeest, and waterbuck all inhabit the same vast ecosystem, creating a safari that rewards patience, good shooting, and traditional tracking rather than predictable opportunities.

For international hunters looking to experience one of Africa's last great wilderness safaris, this hunt offers the chance to pursue six outstanding trophies while discovering why so many professional hunters regard Hunting in Mozambique as one of the continent's finest destinations for Dangerous Game Hunting.

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Safari Particulars

Price: US$37,000 per Hunter (1×1)

Duration: 12 Hunting Days / 13 Nights

Location: Niassa Province, Mozambique

Hunting Area: Vast unfenced free-range wilderness concession

Trophy Package Includes:

• 1 × Cape Buffalo (No Size Limit)
• 1 × Roosevelt Sable
• 1 × Livingstone Eland
• 1 × Lichtenstein Hartebeest
• 1 × Niassa Wildebeest
• 1 × Waterbuck

Observers: US$375 per person, per night

Rifle Rental: US$100 per day

Safari Includes

• Trophy fees for all included species
• Services of your Professional Hunter, trackers, skinners and camp staff
• Hunting licence and government conservation fees
• Temporary import permit for one hunting rifle
• Field preparation of trophies
• Access to three fly camps and the main safari camp

Safari Excludes

• Charter flight from Pemba to the hunting concession (approximately US$5,000)
• Mozambique visa (approximately US$10) and airport taxes
• Additional trophy fees for animals not included in the package
• Rifle rental (if required)
• Dip and Pack services
• International shipping and taxidermy costs 

Why Cape Buffalo Hunting in Niassa Is So Highly Regarded

There is a reason many professional hunters speak so highly of Cape Buffalo Hunting in Mozambique. In Niassa Province, buffalo are hunted exactly as they have been for generations, on foot, across immense unfenced wilderness where the animals are completely free to roam.

Most hunting days begin by cutting fresh spoor shortly after sunrise. From there, the trackers dictate the pace, reading every track, broken branch and patch of disturbed ground as they follow a herd or an old dagga bull through miombo woodland, open floodplains and thick riverine cover. Distances can be considerable, and success often depends on patience, favourable winds and the ability to stay with the spoor until an opportunity finally presents itself.

Unlike more intensive hunting areas, buffalo in Niassa move naturally across an enormous ecosystem shared with elephant, lion, leopard and a remarkable variety of plains game. Every stalk is different, and every successful hunt is earned through traditional tracking skills rather than predictable patterns. For hunters seeking an authentic free-range buffalo safari, Niassa continues to rank among Africa's finest wilderness destinations. 

More Than Just Cape Buffalo

While Cape buffalo are the headline attraction, this safari also provides exceptional Plains Game Hunting opportunities, allowing hunters to pursue several of East Africa's most sought-after species during a single wilderness safari. Alongside buffalo, the package includes Livingstone eland, Lichtenstein hartebeest, waterbuck, the distinctive Niassa wildebeest, and one of Africa's most magnificent antelope, making it an outstanding combination hunt.

For many hunters, the chance to pursue Sable Hunts in Niassa is a major highlight. The impressive Roosevelt sable is widely regarded as one of Africa's most beautiful antelope, while the endemic Niassa wildebeest adds another unique trophy seldom encountered outside northern Mozambique and southern Tanzania.

Hunters interested in collecting Africa's regional game races will appreciate the opportunity to include one of these remarkable Wildebeest Hunts alongside a classic Cape buffalo safari, creating a trophy package that offers far more than dangerous game alone.

Planning Your Safari to Niassa

The best time for Cape Buffalo Hunting in Niassa is during Mozambique's dry season from June through October, when vegetation becomes less dense, game concentrates around remaining water sources, and cooler temperatures make long tracking days more comfortable. August and September are generally regarded as the prime months, offering an excellent balance of buffalo movement, visibility, and favourable hunting conditions.

Reaching this remote wilderness is part of the adventure. Most international hunters fly from Johannesburg to Pemba before taking a pre-arranged charter flight directly to the concession. Alternatively, hunters can travel via Maputo and Lichinga before completing the final six-hour road transfer into camp. Although the journey requires careful planning, arriving in one of Africa's largest unfenced hunting areas quickly reminds hunters why Niassa has earned its legendary reputation.

Accommodation is comfortable while remaining true to the spirit of a traditional wilderness safari. The main camp offers comfortable en-suite accommodation, hearty home-cooked meals, daily housekeeping, generator-powered electricity, Wi-Fi access, and welcoming campfires where hunters gather each evening to relive the day's events. Three satellite fly camps are also available, allowing the hunting team to remain close to active game when conditions require.

Your safari is hosted by Juan and his team, whose approach reflects the traditions of classic East African hunting. Every hunt is conducted on foot with skilled local trackers and veteran Professional Hunters who believe in fair chase, careful stalking, and earning every trophy through patience, fieldcraft, and respect for the animals and the wilderness they inhabit.

Is This Cape Buffalo Hunt Right for You?

This safari is designed for hunters seeking far more than a single buffalo trophy. It is suited to those who appreciate remote wilderness, traditional tracking, and the opportunity to pursue six exceptional species across one of Africa's last great unfenced hunting concessions. If you're looking for Hunting Trips that combine authentic dangerous game hunting with outstanding East African plains game in a truly wild setting, this safari deserves serious consideration. Long days on fresh spoor, experienced trackers, classic tented camps, and trophies that must be earned rather than expected make Niassa one of Africa's most rewarding free-range hunting destinations.