14-Day Free-Range Cape Buffalo Safari | Bushmanland, Botswana
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
Relax in elegant en-suite accommodation featuring exceptional dining, personalised service, landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, spa facilities and traditional evenings around the African boma after each day's hunt.
Hunt across more than 33,000 acres of diverse habitat, where dense bushveld, rolling plains and open savanna provide ideal conditions for Cape buffalo, premium plains game and South Africa's renowned white rhino conservation programme.
| Fence Type: | Fenced |
| Hunting Ground Size: | 33000 ha |
| Nearest Airport Name: | Oliver Tambo International Airport, then Regional Flight to Kimberly |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
Few African hunting safaris offer the opportunity to pursue such an extraordinary combination of iconic game animals. Conducted across more than 30,000 acres in South Africa's Northern Cape, this unique safari combines a hard-bossed Cape Buffalo Hunt with exceptional sable, roan and eland trophies before culminating in one of Africa's most exclusive conservation experiences, the opportunity to participate in a Southern White Rhino green hunt.
Every day introduces a different challenge. One morning may be spent tracking an old buffalo bull through thick bushveld where patience, teamwork and precise shot placement become everything. The next may see you carefully stalking one of Africa's finest antelope before quietly approaching a mature white rhino under the guidance of experienced professional hunters and wildlife specialists. Few safaris combine traditional Dangerous Game Hunts with such meaningful conservation, while also bringing hunters face-to-face with one of the iconic animals that define Big Five Hunting in Africa.
Designed for hunters who value exceptional trophies while recognising the important role sustainable hunting plays in wildlife conservation, this safari brings together experienced professional hunters, luxury accommodation and one of South Africa's leading white rhino conservation programmes. Whether pursuing buffalo, collecting outstanding plains game or taking part in a carefully managed rhino operation, every day contributes to a safari unlike almost any other Hunting Trip in Africa.
Price: US$39,900 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.
This safari brings together two very different sides of African hunting. On one hand is the traditional pursuit of a hard-bossed Cape buffalo, where every step through the bush demands patience, teamwork and respect for one of Africa's most formidable dangerous game animals. On the other is the opportunity to take part in a professionally managed Southern White Rhino green hunt, where the objective is not to harvest an animal, but to contribute directly to one of Africa's most successful wildlife conservation programmes.
Between these two iconic experiences lies an exceptional collection of premium plains game. Magnificent Sable Hunts and Roan Hunts have long ranked among Africa's most sought-after trophies, but many experienced hunters quietly place Eland Hunts alongside them. As Africa's largest antelope, mature eland combine tremendous size with surprising agility, often covering vast distances through open country before offering an opportunity. Their calm appearance hides an animal capable of testing even experienced hunters, making a mature old bull one of the continent's most respected plains game trophies.
It is this remarkable combination that makes the safari so distinctive. Few African hunting adventures allow hunters to pursue an outstanding Cape buffalo, collect some of the continent's finest plains game and participate in a meaningful conservation initiative involving one of the iconic animals that define Africa's wildlife heritage. Every trophy tells a different story, and together they create a safari unlike almost any other.
The defining moment of most safaris is the shot itself. A Southern White Rhino green hunt follows a very different path. Here, success is measured not by a trophy on the ground, but by the opportunity to contribute directly to one of Africa's most important conservation programmes.
Working alongside experienced professional hunters, veterinarians and wildlife specialists, hunters become part of a carefully planned operation that supports the long-term management of South Africa's white rhino population. Every rhino is approached with the same patience, planning and fieldcraft required during traditional Rhino Hunts, but once the animal has been safely immobilised, the focus immediately shifts from hunting to conservation.
Health assessments are completed, biological data is collected, identification records are updated and any management procedures required for the individual animal are carried out before the rhino is carefully monitored throughout its recovery. Every stage is designed to minimise stress while providing wildlife managers with the information they need to protect and manage these remarkable animals for future generations.
Standing beside one of Africa's most iconic animals, knowing that your participation has directly contributed to its long-term protection, offers a perspective that very few hunting experiences anywhere in the world can match. It is a reminder that responsible hunting and conservation are not opposing ideas, but complementary tools that work together to secure the future of Africa's wildlife.
Although a Southern White Rhino green hunt is very different from a traditional safari, precision remains just as important. The objective is not to harvest the animal, but to safely deliver the immobilising dart into a large muscle mass where the medication can be absorbed effectively. Unlike conventional hunting, Rhino Shot Placement for a green hunt follows veterinary protocols rather than traditional vital organ anatomy, with the attending veterinarian directing exactly where the dart should be placed for a safe and controlled immobilisation.
Getting within range requires the same patience, careful stalking and fieldcraft expected during any dangerous game hunt. Once the rhino has been safely immobilised, the focus immediately shifts from hunting to conservation as the veterinary team carries out health assessments, collects biological data and completes any management procedures required for the animal before carefully monitoring its recovery.
The shot itself is only the beginning. Every stage that follows is designed to protect the welfare of the rhino while contributing valuable information that supports the long-term management of South Africa's white rhino population. It is a remarkable reminder that precision, professionalism and conservation can all work together in the same unforgettable hunting experience.
Few hunting properties in Africa combine premium dangerous game, exceptional plains game and meaningful conservation on the same scale as this remarkable 33,000-acre Northern Cape wildlife ranch. Every aspect of the safari has been carefully developed to produce outstanding trophy quality while supporting the long-term management of one of South Africa's most important white rhino populations.
The diversity of the property is what makes this safari so distinctive. Mature Cape buffalo move through dense bushveld, magnificent sable and roan thrive in carefully managed habitat, while old eland bulls roam the more open country that has made the Northern Cape famous for producing exceptional trophies. Every species benefits from the same commitment to responsible wildlife management, sustainable utilisation and professional guiding.
The philosophy here is refreshingly simple: they do not hunt to reduce wildlife populations, they hunt to protect them. Revenue generated through carefully managed hunting supports habitat improvement, anti-poaching initiatives, ongoing wildlife management and the continued protection of one of Africa's most iconic animals. It is a conservation model that allows hunters to enjoy an extraordinary safari while making a meaningful contribution to the future of African wildlife.
Your safari begins with your arrival at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg before a short domestic flight to Kimberley Airport, the gateway to South Africa's Northern Cape. The flight takes approximately one hour and fifteen minutes, with return fares generally averaging around US$200, depending on the season. Should your international itinerary require an overnight stay in Johannesburg, African Sky Boutique Hotel is an excellent choice, offering comfortable accommodation, airport transfers and assistance with temporary firearm import permits for international hunters.
Upon landing in Kimberley, Jaco or a member of his team will personally welcome you before the scenic drive to the hunting concession. As the wide-open landscapes of the Northern Cape begin to unfold, you'll quickly understand why this remarkable region has become home to some of South Africa's finest wildlife properties and conservation programmes.
Waiting at the end of the journey is a luxury safari lodge designed to match the quality of the hunting itself. Spacious en-suite accommodation, beautifully appointed communal areas and exceptional personal service create an atmosphere where hunters can completely unwind after rewarding days in the field. Every detail has been carefully considered, ensuring the same level of excellence extends from the first morning coffee to the final evening around the campfire.
The lodge offers far more than simply a comfortable place to stay. Beautifully landscaped gardens, a sparkling swimming pool, spa facilities, welcoming lounges, Wi-Fi and outstanding cuisine prepared by experienced chefs provide the perfect setting for both hunters and accompanying guests. Evenings naturally gather around the traditional boma, where stories from the day's hunt are shared over exceptional South African cuisine before another unforgettable day begins.
Whether celebrating a magnificent Cape buffalo, admiring an old eland bull or reflecting on the privilege of participating in a Southern White Rhino conservation operation, every evening ends with the warmth and hospitality that have made South African hunting lodges respected throughout the world.
Completing Africa's Big Five Hunting has become a lifelong ambition for hunters around the world. This safari, however, offers something even rarer. It combines an unforgettable dangerous game adventure with outstanding Plains Game Hunts and the opportunity to participate in one of Africa's most respected conservation programmes, creating a journey that is measured by far more than the trophies collected along the way.
Long after you've returned home, what remains is a deeper appreciation for Africa's wildlife and the role ethical hunting continues to play in protecting it. Standing beside a magnificent Southern White Rhino during a professionally managed conservation operation provides a perspective that few hunters ever experience, while also offering valuable insight into the future of Rhino Hunting in South Africa and the conservation models that help secure the species for generations to come.
For hunters searching for one of Africa's most exclusive Hunting Trips, few safaris combine dangerous game, exceptional plains game, luxury accommodation and meaningful conservation in such a complete package. It is an opportunity to leave Africa with remarkable trophies, unforgettable memories and the satisfaction of knowing your safari has contributed to the long-term future of one of the continent's greatest conservation success stories.
Is the Southern White Rhino included in the Big Five?
Yes. The Southern White Rhino is one of the five iconic animals that make up Africa's Big Five Hunting. Although this safari features a professionally managed green hunt rather than a traditional harvest, hunters still have the rare opportunity to approach and work alongside one of Africa's most famous wildlife species while contributing directly to its long-term conservation.
What happens during a Southern White Rhino green hunt?
A green hunt uses a dart rifle instead of a conventional hunting rifle. Working alongside experienced professional hunters, veterinarians and wildlife specialists, hunters help safely immobilise the rhino so that health assessments, biological sampling, identification updates and other conservation procedures can be completed before the animal is fully revived and released back into the reserve.
Can a rhino green hunt be combined with traditional trophy hunting?
Absolutely. One of the unique features of this safari is that it combines a traditional Cape buffalo hunt with exceptional Plains Game Hunts for sable, roan and eland, before concluding with a professionally managed Southern White Rhino green hunt. Few African safaris offer such a diverse combination of hunting and conservation.
Is a Southern White Rhino green hunt ethical?
When conducted under government regulations and veterinary supervision, green hunts are recognised as an important wildlife management tool. Revenue generated through these conservation operations supports habitat management, anti-poaching initiatives, veterinary care and the long-term protection of South Africa's white rhino population, while allowing hunters to play a direct role in one of Africa's most successful conservation programmes.
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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