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Cape Buffalo Hunt Zambezi Valley in Zambia 8 x Nights    

Zambia
Cape Buffalo Hunt Zambezi Valley in Zambia 8 x Nights    
Cape Buffalo Hunt Zambezi Valley in Zambia 8 x Nights    
Cape Buffalo Hunt Zambezi Valley in Zambia 8 x Nights    
Cape Buffalo Hunt Zambezi Valley in Zambia 8 x Nights    
Cape Buffalo Hunt Zambezi Valley in Zambia 8 x Nights    
Cape Buffalo Hunt Zambezi Valley in Zambia 8 x Nights    
Hunting Categories: Dangerous Game
Species: African Crocodile, Black Lechwe, Bushbuck, Cape buffalo, Cookson's Wildebeest, Eland (common), Hippo, Kafue Lechwe, Kudu (greater), Leopard, Lichtenburg Hartebeest, Roan, Sharpe's Grysbok, Sitatunga, Waterbuck (Defassa)
Hunt Preferences: Family Friendly, Gun Rental
Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt: x1 Hunter x1 Dangerous Game PH
Booking Season: 2024/25
Destinations: Zambia
Languages Spoken: English
Hunting Methods: Rifle hunting
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult, Extreme
Total Trip Price for Rifle Rental ($): $350 (optional)
Total Trip Price for Observer ($): $2800 (optional)

US$ 22 800 All IN, No Hidden Costs

8 x Nights, 7 full days of dream African Cape Buffalo Hunting

If it has been a dream to go Buffalo hunting in Zambia, and hunt “Old Africa, the Old Way, the way The Dark Continent should be hunted,” then this African hunting trip in the Zambezi Valley is the hunt you have been after.

1 x Hunter 1 x Dangerous Game Professional Hunter

Observers welcome at US$ 350 per day

Calculating hunting costs for Zambia are always complex with additional Government fees, Hunting Licenses etc.

Hunters often get “caught” with “surprises” at the end of a safari in Zambia due to reluctant disclosure in certain instances of secondary costs by marketing companies.

Make sure when you see an advertised Buffalo hunt in Zambia, that you are fully aware of the additional costs that will be due and payable. Read the fine print for a hunt in Zambia.

Hunting in Zambia is more expensive compared to other African countries such as South Africa and Namibia. There are many attributable factors, but the main components are the short hunting season, Government levies, operational costs due to operating from remote bush camps and transfers into these areas. A Buffalo hunt in Zambia is wild, action packed and 100% free-range.

Cape Buffalo Hunt detailed Pricing and Analysis  

Daily Rate/Fees                                  US$10 500

Zambia Hunting License Fee             US$      900

Vehicle Transfer (Return)                   US$    2 000

Dip & Pack of Trophies                       US$    1 900

Cape Buffalo Trophy Fee                    US$    4 000

Government Concession Fees          US$    3 500

Total cost of this Buffalo Hunt is US$ 22 800

Buffalo Hunting in Zambia does not get any better than the Zambezi Valley. This area is filled with Big Hard Bossed Cape Buffalo Bulls ready for a fight.

Are you ready to take on Africa’s Black death and hunt Zambia?

Note: The Buffalo Trophy fee is payable at the end of the hunting safari (On animals killed, wounded or lost)

Rifle Rental is available at US$ 50 per day and US$ 10 per round.

Cape Buffalo hunts are subject to strict quota and are closely monitored, limited to hunting mature males. This principal ensures that breeding herd strengths are never compromised, ensuring top quality trophies for generations to come.

The Buffalo Hunting Grounds in Rufunza

This Buffalo hunt will take place in the Rufunsa GMA, situated in the lower Zambezi Valley. The concession borders the Zambezi National Park and just across the river is the renowned Chewore Safari Area of Zimbabwe.

Zambia is renowned for its free-range hunting safaris.

Rufunsa GMA is more than 2000 square miles, with vegetation being typical Mopani woodland and thick Jesse bush, perfect for Free- Range Buffalo hunting.

Not only is Rufunsa geared for Cape Buffalo hunts, but the thick vegetation delivers some quality plains game antelope such as Kudu, Bushbuck, Sharpes Grysbok and of course Leopard hunts. Rufunsa in recent years has actually been under hunted, so if a big Tom Leopard is on your list, Rufunsa is the go-to destination in Zambia for a Leopard hunting safari.

With the hunting concession being situated so close to the Zambezi River, as you can expect Hippo and Crocodile hunts are extremely popular. Crocodile hunting safaris in the area have been known to produce monsters at over 16feet. There are thousands of Giant Crocodile in the Zambezi waterways.

On the Zambezi River, catch and release Tiger Fishing safaris are available producing absolute giants. It may be well worth your while to extend the Cape Buffalo hunt and add on a few days for Tiger fishing.

Your African Outfitter

This outfitter has a wealth of dangerous game hunting experience and operates in numerous territories within Zambia. Of course, and as can be expecting when on a safari in Zambia, outfitters hunt free-range game and follow the principals of “fair chase” and ethical hunting.

The hunting areas in addition to Rufunsa GMA include South Luangwa, Bangweulu Swamps and Kafue GMA’s.

Not only does this outfitter focus of African big 5 hunting, but incredibly unique species such as Cookson’s Wildebeest, Defassa Waterbuck, Lichtenstein Hartebeest, Sitatunga and of course the Kafue and Black Lechwe.

Lodgings while on the Cape Buffalo Hunt

The hunting lodge is situated on the banks of the Zambezi River and consists of three newly erected permanent chalets. Each chalet has its own on-suite bathroom with all the modern amenities that can be expected on a quality hunting safari, not only hot water and flushing toilets.

There is a central dining and outdoor entertainment area with phenomenal vies of the river. The lodge is secluded, extremely comfortable and your private chef will prepare African delicacies. Nothing like a Buffalo backstrap grilled over the open coals.

WI-FI is available for hunters needing to be in contact with the outside world.

Buffalo Hunting Method

There are beautiful and large herds of Cape Buffalo in the Rufunsa concession area and Buffalo hunts will be conducted using the classic approach of looking for tracks and following the selected animals on foot. Tracking down your trophy Buffalo will require miles to be covered and you will need to be in relatively good shape.

This track and stalk method will on occasion take you into “the thick stuff” to where the Buffalo bed down in selected areas during the mid-day heat.

This is a true dangerous game hunting safari in Zambia!!

Buffalo Shot Placement

On any Buffalo hunt, no matter the destination shot placement is going to be of vital importance. With a Cape Buffalo hunt, as the saying goes it takes one bullet to kill the Buffalo, but a pile more to convince the Buffalo of that fact.

A wounded Buffalo is exceptionally dangerous and all throughout social media during hunting season, we hear of PH’s being critically injured. We will refrain from commenting re some outfitters posting some real poor quality Cape Buffalo hunting imaginary.

The preferred shot will be from the broadside, a third of the way up the shoulder and this will be the shot your dangerous game PH will recommend.

Only a brain shot will halt a charging Buffalo, so make sure you bring “enough gun.”

Travelling to the Rufunsa GMA

International hunters will enter Zambia via Lusaka and land at Kennith Kaunda International Airport. A popular route is to fly via Oliver Tambo International Airport in South Africa using airlines such as Airlink which are affordable, on time and have facilities available for transporting firearms.

Included in the Buffalo Hunt quoted cost is return transfers from Kennith Kaunda International by road. This trip will take approximately 5 hours either way. A private charter can be arranged with the outfitter reducing the travelling time to Rufunsa to approximately 40 minutes.

Included in the Hunting Safari Quoted Price (Additional to breakdown)

  • Full Board and Accommodation
  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Services of skinners, trackers, camp staff and professional hunter
  • Field Prep of Buffalo Trophy
  • Cold beverages and alcohol in moderation (if you are particular with alcoholic beverages, stop at the duty free on the way in)

Excluded in the Quoted Price

  • Air charter fee (if considered as an option, offset cost against road transfer)
  • Rifle permit fee (US$ 250, the outfitter will arrange and send through paperwork)
  • Any pre or post safari accommodation
  • International Flights
  • International Shipping of Trophies
  • Taxidermy
  • Zambian Visa Costs (Single entry US$ 50 and double entry US$80)

Visa Requirements when Hunting Zambia

The followed will be a requirements when arranging the Visa into Zambia:

  • Passport
  • Proof of Payment
  • Photocopy of Passport
  • Two Visa application forms and two passport sized photos stapled to the top right-hand corner
  • Letter of invitation from the outfitter after booking and confirming the safari
  • Flight itinerary and a copy of your ticket
  • Self-addressed prepaid envelope for return of your passport

Health and Requirements when Hunting in Zambia

A Yellow fever vaccination certificate is required. Zambia is malaria area and taking precautions are essential. Your local physician will assist, it really is not an issue.

Ensuring you have had a tetanus shot in the last ten years is also recommended, better safe than sorry.

When hunting in Africa, it is always a good idea to ask your medical practitioner for a general antibiotic. One always seems to get a cold, or flu or similar when on long international flights and on a Cape Buffalo hunt, there is not to be a little under the weather.

Additional Plains Game Hunts

While this Cape Buffalo hunt is going to keep you busy, there may be some time available to enjoy a few additional hunts in Zambia. The Rufunsa GMA is well known for producing excellent trophies and a few of the main additions are (with additional trophy fee):

  • Kudu Hunting (US$ 3000)
  • Eland Hunts (US$ 4500)
  • And of course, a hunt for one of Africa’s largest antelope, a Trophy Roan (US$ 7500)

Cape Buffalo Hunting Season in Zambia

Game hunting in Zambia takes place between the months of May to December. May to August would be preferable as these are the cooler months.

Note, Buffalo Quota are limited!!

Cancelation Policy:
Client's cancelling 60 days before the hunt will receive a full refund. Deposits are non-refundable if the client cancels less than 60 days before the hunt. However, the hunt can be rescheduled.
Security Deposit ($): $5250
Details about the security deposit :
: A deposit to secure this Buffalo Hunting opportunity in Zambia will be equal to 50% of the day fees, namely US$ 5 250 which is due within 7 days of making the booking. The balance, excluding the trophy fee is due 60 days before commencement of the hunting safari.

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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