14-Day Free-Range Cape Buffalo Safari | Bushmanland, Botswana
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
The five-star hunting lodge offers luxury accommodation, spacious private suites, a spa, swimming pool, gym facilities, outdoor boma areas, and quality dining overlooking the surrounding Northern Cape bushveld.
The hunting area consists of open savanna, semi-arid bushveld, rolling plains, and dry river systems typical of South Africa’s Northern Cape. Terrain varies between wide open country suited to glassing and thicker sections of thorn bush that create more challenging stalking conditions for both dangerous game and plains game hunting.
| Fence Type: | Fenced |
| Hunting Ground Size: | 330000 ha |
| Nearest Airport Name: | Kimberly Airport (Regional Flight from Oliver Tambo International) |
| Nearest Town Name: | Kimberly |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
Few African hunting safaris combine so many of the continent's most respected game animals in a single adventure. Conducted across more than 30,000 acres in South Africa's Northern Cape, this professionally guided safari brings together a hard-bossed Cape Buffalo Hunt, magnificent kudu, Cape eland and trophy roan before culminating in one of Africa's most exclusive conservation experiences, a professionally managed Southern White Rhino green hunt.
Every hunting day presents a new challenge. One morning may begin tracking an old buffalo bull through thick bushveld where patience, teamwork and precise shot placement become everything. The next may be spent glassing for a mature kudu, following the enormous tracks of an old Cape eland bull or stalking one of Africa's most prestigious antelope. Few safaris combine traditional Dangerous Game Hunts with such exceptional plains game, while also offering hunters the rare opportunity to come face-to-face with one of the iconic animals that define Big Five Hunting in Africa.
Designed for hunters who appreciate authentic African safaris, this package combines experienced professional hunters, luxury accommodation and world-class wildlife management into one unforgettable hunting safari. Whether pursuing dangerous game, collecting premium plains game trophies or participating in a carefully managed rhino conservation operation, every day showcases why South Africa remains one of the world's leading hunting destinations.
Price: US$32,900 per hunter (All Inclusive)
Duration: 7 Hunting Days / 8 Nights
Hunter Ratio: 1 Hunter : 1 Dangerous Game Professional Hunter
Observer Rate: US$350 per observer, per night
Rifle Rental: US$60 per hunting day (includes 20 rounds of ammunition)
Arrival Airport: Kimberley Airport (South Africa)
Hunting Area: Private 33,000-acre wildlife ranch, Northern Cape
A unique opportunity to participate in a professionally managed rhino conservation darting operation.
Observers are welcome to accompany the safari at US$350 per person, per night, making this an excellent option for spouses, family members or photographers wanting to experience one of South Africa's premier wildlife destinations.
Few hunting safaris anywhere in Africa allow hunters to pursue three of the continent's most iconic land mammals during a single adventure. This remarkable Northern Cape safari combines the intensity of a Cape Buffalo Hunt, the challenge of pursuing Africa's largest antelope during outstanding Eland Hunts, and the rare privilege of participating in a professionally managed Southern White Rhino green hunt. Together, they create a safari unlike almost any other available today.
Each species presents a completely different challenge. Cape buffalo demand patience, teamwork and absolute concentration as fresh spoor is followed through thick bushveld. A mature Cape eland, despite weighing close to a tonne, has an uncanny ability to disappear into surprisingly open country, testing a hunter's endurance and fieldcraft over long distances. The Southern White Rhino offers something different again, providing the opportunity to become directly involved in one of Africa's most respected wildlife conservation programmes.
It is this remarkable contrast that makes the safari so rewarding. Rather than pursuing similar animals throughout the week, hunters experience three entirely different styles of hunting, each requiring its own skills, strategy and approach. Combined with magnificent kudu and trophy roan, this safari showcases the extraordinary diversity that continues to make South Africa one of the world's premier hunting destinations.
Spend enough time around an African campfire and the conversation will almost always turn to buffalo rifles. Some hunters swear by the legendary .375 H&H, while others will argue just as passionately for a .404 Jeffery, .416 Rigby, .458 Lott or one of the classic Nitro Express double rifles. Every calibre has its loyal following, and every hunter has a favourite.
The one opinion that really matters, however, belongs to the buffalo. A Cape buffalo has absolutely no idea what calibre you're carrying. It certainly doesn't know the make, model or serial number engraved on the barrel. What determines the outcome of the hunt is accurate Cape Buffalo Shot Placement. A well-placed first shot will always prove more effective than simply carrying a larger rifle with poor marksmanship behind it.
That philosophy lies at the heart of successful Buffalo Hunting in South Africa. Your professional hunter will guide every stage of the stalk, from selecting a mature bull to choosing the right moment to shoot and directing any necessary follow-up. Combined with quality ammunition, calm decision-making and disciplined shooting, precise shot placement remains the single most important factor in achieving a quick, ethical harvest on one of Africa's most respected dangerous game animals.
Every hunter dreams of a Cape buffalo, yet African hunters will quietly tell you that an old Cape Eland Hunt ranks among the continent's greatest achievements. Standing over 1.6 metres at the shoulder and weighing close to a tonne, Africa's largest antelope combines remarkable size with surprising agility, often covering vast distances through open country before offering even the slightest opportunity.
Despite their impressive stature, mature eland are masters of disappearing into the landscape. Old bulls favour broken terrain, scattered woodland and open bushveld where their calm behaviour and muted colouring allow them to blend remarkably well with their surroundings. Hunting one successfully often involves long hours of patient glassing, careful stalking and covering far more ground than their enormous size would ever suggest.
It is this combination of size, intelligence and endurance that has earned the Cape eland such enormous respect throughout Africa. While the buffalo may provide the adrenaline and the rhino the unforgettable conservation story, the eland often becomes the trophy that experienced hunters speak about most once the safari has ended.
Most dangerous game hunts conclude the moment the shot is fired. A Southern White Rhino green hunt follows a very different path. Here, the dart marks the beginning of a carefully managed conservation operation designed to support one of Africa's most important wildlife programmes rather than the end of a traditional hunt. While traditional Rhino Hunts focus on a legally managed trophy harvest, a green hunt allows hunters to experience the same close-range fieldcraft while contributing directly to the long-term protection and management of the species.
Working alongside experienced professional hunters, veterinarians and wildlife specialists, hunters become part of a coordinated wildlife management effort that helps safeguard South Africa's white rhino population. Every stage is carefully planned, from the initial stalk through to the safe immobilisation of the animal, before health assessments, biological sampling and any required management procedures are completed.
It is an experience that offers a unique perspective on modern conservation. Standing beside one of Africa's most iconic animals while contributing directly to its long-term protection demonstrates how responsible hunting and conservation continue to work hand in hand. It is one of the reasons professionally managed Rhino Hunting in South Africa continues to play such an important role in funding conservation, wildlife management and the long-term future of the species.
Although the objective of a green hunt differs entirely from that of a traditional safari, precision remains just as important. Rhino Shot Placement follows strict veterinary protocols, with the dart carefully placed into a large muscle group where the immobilising medication can be absorbed safely and effectively. Accuracy, patience and good judgement remain essential throughout the operation.
Getting within range requires the same fieldcraft expected during any dangerous game hunt. Wind direction, terrain, animal behaviour and quiet communication between hunter, professional hunter and veterinarian all play an important role before the dart is released. Once the rhino has been safely immobilised, the focus immediately shifts from hunting to conservation.
The success of the operation depends on teamwork long after the shot has been taken. Professional hunters, veterinarians and wildlife specialists work together to monitor the rhino throughout the procedure before safely reversing the medication and watching the animal return to its feet. It is a remarkable demonstration of how precision, professionalism and conservation come together in a single unforgettable experience.
This exceptional Northern Cape property demonstrates how carefully managed hunting can directly support wildlife conservation. Outstanding Cape buffalo, Cape eland, kudu and roan are managed alongside one of South Africa's important white rhino populations, creating a safari where exceptional trophy quality and responsible wildlife management work hand in hand.
Every safari contributes to that philosophy. Revenue generated through sustainable hunting supports habitat management, wildlife monitoring, veterinary care and anti-poaching initiatives, helping maintain healthy populations of both dangerous game and plains game across the property. It is a proven conservation model that continues to protect wildlife while producing some of South Africa's finest hunting opportunities.
The philosophy is refreshingly simple: they do not hunt to reduce wildlife populations, they hunt to protect them. It is a commitment reflected throughout the property, allowing hunters to pursue some of Africa's most iconic game animals while knowing their safari contributes directly to the future of the species and habitats they have travelled so far to experience.
Your safari begins with a domestic flight from Johannesburg to Kimberley, the gateway to South Africa's Northern Cape. Upon arrival, Jaco or a member of his professional team will personally meet you for the scenic road transfer to the hunting concession. As the landscape opens into vast plains, rolling hills and classic bushveld, it quickly becomes clear why this region has earned its reputation for producing exceptional Cape buffalo, premium plains game and world-class wildlife.
Waiting at the end of the journey is a luxury safari lodge designed to complement one of Africa's premier hunting experiences. Spacious en-suite accommodation, beautifully maintained gardens, exceptional dining, daily housekeeping, Wi-Fi and attentive personal service provide every comfort after a rewarding day in the field. Evenings naturally gather around the traditional boma, where hunters share stories beneath African skies while enjoying outstanding cuisine prepared from local ingredients and South African favourites.
The Northern Cape can be hunted throughout much of the year, but the cooler months between April and October generally provide the finest conditions. Pleasant daytime temperatures, shorter grass and more open bush make it easier to locate mature trophy animals, while the dry season encourages game to follow predictable movement patterns. Whether pursuing Cape buffalo, Cape eland, roan or participating in a Southern White Rhino conservation hunt, these months consistently deliver outstanding hunting conditions.
Yes. A professionally managed green hunt is conducted under strict veterinary supervision and forms part of an approved wildlife management programme. Rather than harvesting the animal, hunters participate in a conservation operation that contributes directly to the long-term protection of South Africa's white rhino population, making it one of the most meaningful forms of Rhino Hunting in South Africa available today.
Although they lack the dramatic horns of some African antelope, mature Cape eland bulls have earned enormous respect among experienced hunters. Their immense size, endurance and ability to disappear into surprisingly open country make Cape Eland Hunts one of Africa's most rewarding plains game challenges, often requiring patience, careful stalking and many miles on foot.
Yes. For hunters pursuing Big Five Hunting, this safari offers the opportunity to hunt a magnificent Cape buffalo while also participating in a professionally managed Southern White Rhino conservation experience. It is a unique combination that allows hunters to enjoy two of Africa's most iconic species during a single safari.
Absolutely. One of the greatest strengths of this package is its variety. Alongside a classic Cape buffalo hunt, hunters also pursue kudu, Cape eland and roan, creating a well-balanced safari that combines dangerous game with some of South Africa's most respected plains game trophies.
Please note that terms, conditions and price are subject to change without notice and rates at the time of the hunt will apply
Needing assistance with firearm permits and international travel services, or good taxidermists? View our affiliated companies
View Affiliated Services
