Tanzania Cape Buffalo Hunt | 2x1 Maasailand Buffalo Safari
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
Comfortable safari-style tented accommodation with ensuite bathrooms, communal dining areas, traditional bush hospitality, and sweeping views across the Maasailand wilderness.
The Simanjiro Naberera WMA consists of open savanna, rolling grass plains, dry acacia woodland, and classic East African safari terrain covering more than 440,000 acres of free-range wilderness in northern Tanzania.
| Fence Type: | Free-range |
| Hunting Ground Size: | 440000 ha |
| Nearest Airport Name: | Kilimanjaro International Airport |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
| Air Charter Available: | Yes |
This traditional Cape Buffalo hunting in Tanzania safari takes place in the wild Maasailand region of northern Tanzania, offering hunters the rare opportunity to pursue two free-range buffalo bulls within one of East Africa’s most scenic and wildlife-rich hunting areas.
For hunters planning hunting in Tanzania, the Simanjiro Naberera WMA delivers classic East African safari terrain including open savanna, acacia woodland, rolling grass plains, and breathtaking views toward Mount Kilimanjaro.
Duration: 10 Full Hunting Days (11 Nights)
Hunter Ratio: 1 Hunter : 1 Professional Hunter (1×1)
Location: Simanjiro Naberera WMA, Maasailand, Northern Tanzania
Species: 2 × Trophy Cape Buffalo Bulls
Safari Price: US$26,000 All-In (Trophy Fees Included)
Observers: Welcome at US$400 per person per day
Rifle Hire: .375 calibre available at US$60 per hunting day (Ammunition charged at cost)
Trophy Status: 2 × Fully Exportable Cape Buffalo Trophies
This all-inclusive Tanzania buffalo safari includes your daily rates, trophy fees for two Cape buffalo bulls, 10-day hunting licence, conservation fees, services of your Professional Hunter, trackers, skinners, chef and camp staff, luxury tented safari accommodation, all meals, snacks, soft drinks, daily laundry service, on-territory transport, one firearm import permit, field preparation of trophies, delivery of trophies to Dar es Salaam, and meet-and-greet assistance on arrival in Tanzania. Hunters simply need to budget separately for international travel, trophy shipping, optional observers, alcoholic beverages, road transfers, taxidermy, and any additional species taken during the safari.
The Simanjiro Naberera Wildlife Management Area in northern Tanzania offers hunters more than 440,000 acres of free-range East African wilderness, characterized by open savanna, rolling grass plains, dry acacia woodland, and classic Maasailand terrain. This remote concession supports exceptional populations of both plains game and dangerous game hunting species, delivering an authentic safari experience in one of Tanzania’s most scenic hunting regions.
Wildlife densities throughout the concession are exceptional, with Cape Buffalo, elephant, lion, zebra, wildebeest, bushbuck, and hyena all regularly encountered throughout the safari area. Hunters also have the opportunity to pursue unique East African plains game species including gerenuk, fringe-eared oryx, Coke’s hartebeest, Thomson’s gazelle, Grant’s gazelle, white-bearded wildebeest, and East African impala.
Tanzania also remains one of the few African countries where traditional hyena hunts for the elusive striped hyena may still legally take place under regulated safari hunting conditions. On clear days, the spectacular views across Maasailand stretch toward the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, adding to the atmosphere of this classic East African safari destination.
Born and raised in the legendary Selous ecosystem, Hasheem developed a deep respect for Africa’s wildlife, wilderness, conservation, and safari traditions from an early age. This passion is clearly reflected in the ethical fair-chase principles and professional standards maintained throughout every hunt conducted by his team.
From the moment hunters arrive in Tanzania, Hasheem and his experienced safari staff provide attentive and highly personalized service, assisting with firearm import procedures, airport meet-and-greet services, safari logistics, and every aspect of the hunting experience. With more than a decade of experience operating dangerous game and fishing safaris across Tanzania, hunters can expect a well-organized, authentic East African safari conducted by a team deeply connected to the land and its wildlife.
Although this safari is built around two trophy Cape buffalo bulls, the Simanjiro Naberera Wildlife Management Area also offers an outstanding variety of East African Plains Game Hunts, allowing hunters to build a truly unique trophy collection during the same licence.
Popular additions include Lesser Kudu, East African Impala (US$1,000), Bushbuck (US$1,500), Burchell's Zebra (US$1,800), White-bearded Wildebeest (US$1,300), Grant's Gazelle (US$1,200), Thomson's Gazelle (US$1,200), Dik-dik (US$600), Steenbok (US$575), Warthog (US$700), Bushpig (US$600), and Baboon (US$250).
Unlike many southern African destinations, northern Tanzania allows hunters to combine dangerous game with several iconic East African species that are rarely available elsewhere. That diversity is one of the reasons Tanzania remains one of Africa's most respected safari destinations, allowing hunters to return home with a trophy collection that reflects the unique wildlife of East Africa rather than simply another buffalo hunt.
Tanzania maintains some of Africa's strictest hunting regulations, helping preserve the country's exceptional wildlife resources while ensuring every safari is conducted according to ethical fair-chase principles. Your Professional Hunter will guide you throughout the safari, ensuring every aspect of the hunt complies with Tanzanian hunting laws.
Key regulations include:
These regulations form an important part of Tanzania's long-standing safari hunting tradition, ensuring sustainable wildlife management while protecting the integrity of one of Africa's finest free-range hunting destinations.
International hunters will normally arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA), the main gateway to northern Tanzania and the famous Maasailand hunting concessions. From the airport, hunters can either enjoy a scenic road transfer of approximately three hours to the Simanjiro Naberera Wildlife Management Area or arrange a charter flight directly into the concession for added convenience. Return road transfers are available at approximately US$1,200, depending on final safari logistics and group size.
Accommodation is provided in a traditional East African tented safari camp positioned deep within the wilderness of the Simanjiro Naberera WMA. Spacious en-suite safari tents, excellent bush hospitality, freshly prepared meals, daily housekeeping, and attentive camp staff provide all the comforts needed while maintaining the authentic atmosphere of a classic Tanzanian safari. Evenings are typically spent around the campfire sharing the day's stories beneath some of Africa's clearest night skies, while enjoying traditional safari cuisine that often includes venison from the hunt.
Before travelling, hunters should also familiarise themselves with Tanzania's health requirements. A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is only required if you are arriving from, or have transited for more than 12–24 hours through, a country where Yellow Fever is endemic. Hunters travelling directly from the United States or most European countries generally do not require this certificate. As with any African safari, it is advisable to ensure your routine vaccinations are current and to consult your physician regarding recommended immunisations such as Hepatitis A and B, Typhoid, Tetanus (Tdap), Polio, Rabies, and any malaria prevention appropriate for your travel itinerary.
With straightforward travel arrangements, comfortable safari accommodation, and one of East Africa's most spectacular hunting landscapes waiting on arrival, the focus quickly shifts from logistics to the hunt itself.
Few African hunting destinations still deliver the sense of scale and tradition found in northern Tanzania. Tracking two mature Cape buffalo through the open plains and acacia woodlands of Maasailand is about far more than collecting trophies. It is about spending time in one of Africa's last great safari landscapes, where every track, every stalk, and every campfire becomes part of a hunting tradition that has endured for generations.
For hunters comparing different African Hunting Trips, this safari offers something genuinely different. Two exportable Cape buffalo trophies, access to iconic East African plains game, experienced Professional Hunters, and one of the continent's most recognisable wilderness settings combine to create a safari that is difficult to replicate anywhere else in Africa.
Before making your final decision, it is also worth comparing the overall investment. Our guide to African Hunting Safari Prices explains how licence costs, trophy fees, travel, and destination influence the total safari budget, helping you choose the hunt that best suits your hunting goals.
Whether this is your first buffalo safari or another chapter in a lifetime of African hunting, the most important decision is choosing the hunt that is right for you. If that hunt happens to involve following two old Cape buffalo bulls across the plains of northern Tanzania, you'll understand why East Africa continues to hold such a special place in the hearts of serious hunters.
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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