Nile Buffalo & Plains Game Safari in Karamoja, Uganda
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
Traditional East African safari tents or thatched bungalows, depending on the concession. Comfortable accommodation with electricity, satellite internet, daily laundry and freshly prepared meals.
Kafu River Basin / Aswa-Lolim / Karamoja. The safari offers varied hunting terrain, from the open grasslands and wooded savanna of Karamoja to the riverine forests, wetlands and thicker vegetation of Kafu and Aswa-Lolim.
| Fence Type: | Free-range |
| Nearest Airport Name: | Entebbe International Airport (EBB) |
| Nearest Town Name: | Masindi Port |
This 12-day (10 x Hunting) Nile buffalo, Uganda kob and bushbuck safari combines dangerous-game hunting with opportunities for two distinctive East African antelope in Uganda's Kafu River Basin, Aswa-Lolim and Karamoja hunting regions.
With ten hunting days available, the safari is structured around pursuing Nile buffalo, Uganda kob and bushbuck, subject to the species available and the hunting quotas in the selected concessions. The different habitats involved, from wooded savanna and open grassland to riverine vegetation and wetlands, make the choice of hunting area particularly important.
Hunters considering this combination can explore our broader guide to hunting in Uganda for information about the country's hunting regions, available species and seasonal conditions before choosing their safari.
12-Day Safari | 10 Hunting Days | Excluding Trophy Fees
Rates vary according to the number of hunters and professional hunters. The pricing table below outlines the available hunting arrangements.
| Hunting Area | Duration | Hunting Basis | Safari Rate in US$ | Royalties in US$ * | Safari Total | Animal Trophy Deposit Fee |
| Kafu / Aswa-Lolim / Karamoja | 12 Days / 10 Hunting Days | 1 x Hunter / 1 x Guide | 24,000 | 7,000 | 31,000 | 20,000 |
| 2 x Hunters / 2 x Guides | 23,000 | 30,000 | ||||
| 2 x Hunters / 1 x Guide | 21,000 | 28,000 |
* Royalties: Government Fees, Hunting Permit, Conservation, Concession and Community Development Fees, UWA and CITES Animal Export Docs, Dip & Pack, Car Transfers, Airport Pick up and drop off, Rifle Import for two rifles per hunter, and 18% VAT on safari rate.
The principal objectives of this safari are Nile buffalo, Uganda kob and bushbuck, three very different animals requiring different hunting approaches. With ten hunting days available, the challenge is to pursue all three without allowing the hunt for one species to consume the time needed for the others.
For hunters interested in Nile buffalo hunting in Uganda, tracking a suitable mature bull will be a major part of the safari. Fresh spoor, herd movements and local conditions will determine how much time is spent pursuing buffalo, particularly when hunting in the more open woodland and savanna country.
Hunters interested in kob hunting in Uganda will find a different experience from pursuing buffalo. Uganda kob favour more open grassland habitats, where hunters may have opportunities to observe animals before planning a stalk. By comparison, bushbuck hunting generally takes place in thicker vegetation and riverine cover, requiring a quieter approach and careful observation. Both species add variety to the safari beyond the buffalo objective.
Additional plains game hunting may be possible, depending on the concession, current quota and time available. However, hunters should confirm which kob and bushbuck varieties are offered in their particular hunting area rather than assuming every species appearing on the outfitter's trophy-fee schedule is available during the same safari.
| SPECIES | TROPHY FEE IN US$ |
|---|---|
| Baboon, Olive | 500 |
| Buffalo, Nile, 1st | 4950 |
| Buffalo, Nile, 2nd | 5950 |
| Bushbuck, East African | 1950 |
| Bushbuck, Nile | 1950 |
| Bushpig, East African White-faced | 1000 |
| Colobus Monkey, Black & White | 1500 |
| Crocodile, Nile | 2500 |
| Duiker, East African Bush | 750 |
| Guinea Fowl, Helmeted | 50 |
| Hartebeest, Jackson's | 3500 |
| Hare, African | 200 |
| Hippo | 4500 |
| Hyena, Spotted | 1500 |
| Jackal, black-backed | 1000 |
| Kob, Central Uganda (Kob Alurae) | 3500 |
| Kob, Uganda (Kob Thomasi) | 2950 |
| Monkey, Vervet | 200 |
| Oribi (Aswa-Lolim) | 900 |
| Oribi, Sudan | 2000 |
| Python | 2500 |
| Reedbuck, Eastern Bohor | 1950 |
| Reedbuck, Sudan Bohor | 1950 |
| Warthog | 950 |
| Waterbuck, East African Defassa | 2500 |
This safari is operated by Christian and his experienced Ugandan hunting team, who have been arranging hunting expeditions across the country's principal hunting regions for more than 20 years.
The outfitter operates across several hunting areas, including Kafu River Basin, Aswa-Lolim, Karamoja North and South, and Lake Mburo. Each offers different hunting conditions and species opportunities, making the selection of suitable concessions particularly important for a safari combining Nile buffalo, Uganda kob and bushbuck.
The hunting areas allocated to this safari, available quotas and any transfers between concessions should be confirmed before booking.
The outfitter operates across several Ugandan hunting concessions, each offering different habitats and species opportunities. For a safari combining Nile buffalo, Uganda kob and bushbuck, the important consideration is whether the selected hunting areas can accommodate all three objectives within the ten hunting days.
The Kafu River Basin in central Uganda includes wetlands, wooded savanna, riverine forests and extensive papyrus swamps associated with the Kafu and surrounding river systems.
The region provides habitat for Nile bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, Defassa waterbuck and other East African game, with Uganda kob also occurring in parts of the wider area.
The combination of woodland, wetland margins and thicker riverine vegetation creates different hunting conditions from the more open buffalo country found elsewhere in Uganda.
Aswa-Lolim comprises approximately 45,000 hectares, bordering the Murchison Falls ecosystem and extending towards the Nile River.
The concession includes rolling grasslands, palm-dotted hills, light woodland, riverine vegetation and areas of papyrus swamp. These different habitats offer opportunities for buffalo and selected plains-game species, depending on the current hunting quota.
Hunting availability is seasonal, so the dates and species offered should be confirmed when arranging the safari.
Karamoja offers extensive open grasslands, wooded savanna and more rugged hunting country in northeastern Uganda, towards the borders with South Sudan and Kenya.
The wider region supports Nile buffalo and a variety of East African plains game, including Bohor reedbuck, Sudan oribi, Chanler's mountain reedbuck, Gunther's dik-dik and Jackson's hartebeest.
For this safari, hunters should establish whether buffalo hunting takes place in Karamoja or another concession, and whether pursuing Uganda kob and bushbuck requires moving between hunting areas.
International hunters generally arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB), Uganda's principal international airport. Travellers from the United States typically connect through a major international hub before arriving in Uganda.
Depending on the hunting concessions selected, the journey to camp may be completed by road or charter aircraft. For remote hunting areas in Karamoja, a charter flight may be recommended because of the distance involved.
Charter flights are not included in the advertised safari price. The outfitter can confirm available aircraft, current charter quotations and the most suitable travel arrangements once the hunting locations and dates are established.
Hunters should also confirm whether an overnight stay in Entebbe is necessary before continuing to camp.
Accommodation is provided in traditional East African safari tents or thatched bungalows, depending on the hunting concession. The outfitter operates semi-permanent camps and lodges, with electricity and satellite internet available at its established facilities.
Meals are prepared in camp, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks provided throughout the safari. Locally sourced ingredients and game meat may form part of the menu, while local beers and wines are included in moderation.
Daily laundry and camp services are provided throughout the hunt. The specific accommodation arrangements will depend on the concessions selected for the safari.
Combining three hunting objectives within ten hunting days requires a sensible approach to how time is allocated.
Nile buffalo will generally require the most demanding tracking, with hunters potentially covering considerable distances on foot. Uganda kob favour more open habitats, while bushbuck are commonly associated with thicker woodland and riverine vegetation.
Hunters should arrive with suitable footwear, comfortable field clothing and a reasonable level of fitness. Rifle selection should reflect the buffalo objective, and any applicable calibre requirements should be discussed with the professional hunter before travelling.
The hunting plan should remain flexible. Time spent pursuing buffalo may influence the opportunities available for kob and bushbuck, particularly if the safari requires transfers between concessions.
This 12-day safari offers ten hunting days to pursue three distinctive East African species. Game Hunting Safaris can help establish the most suitable arrangements with the outfitter, based on the hunter's preferred dates, species priorities and available hunting areas.
Hunters comparing other species combinations, safari durations or destinations can explore our African hunting trips or contact Game Hunting Safaris to discuss the particulars of this Uganda safari.
Please note that terms, conditions and price are subject to change without notice and rates at the time of the hunt will apply
You can speak directly with the outfitter before booking. GHS remains available throughout the process.
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