Hunt Trophy Cape Buffalo in Zimbabwe

Hunt Cape Buffalo in Zimbabwe’s untamed wilderness on this epic dangerous game hunting safari! When it comes to Africa’s Big 5, you don’t get more aggressive, cunning, or unpredictable than the Cape Buffalo!

Hunt a must take place before the end of 2025 for US$ 10,500!

*1 x Hunter 1 x Professional Hunter

** Observers welcome at US$ 250 per night

*** Rifle Rental available:  US$ 50 per day. Ammo at cost.

This 7 x day, 8 x night hunt is sure to test your courage, perseverance, and skillset!

Note: This hunt must be completed by the end of December 2025!

Hunting in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is famous for its wide variety of game species and plentiful game, including dangerous animals. When it comes to big game hunting, Zimbabwe checks all the boxes: an ideal place for an authentic African hunting safari, dangerous game available, outstanding trophies, and the adrenaline rush to make your heart beat a little faster!

During this Big 5 safari, you will hunt:

• 1 x Cape Buffalo Bull

The Outfitter hosting the Hunt

Reward and his team have been making clients’ dreams a reality with some exceptional hunting safaris over the years. If you want a team that provides you with an exceptional experience, unforgettable memories, and a true African safari, you’ve come to the right place!

From African plains game to members of the Big 5 and Dangerous 7, Reward and his team are ready for a memorable safari, offering quality trophies, free-range concessions, and adrenaline-filled experiences!

Speak to Reward about adding extra trophies to your hunting safari.

Safari Inclusions:

• Meet and greet upon arrival at Victoria Falls Airport
• Services of _Trackers, Skinners, Chef, and Camp Staff
• Field Preparation of Trophies
• Luxury Accommodation
• Daily Laundry
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Including Snacks)
• Alcoholic Beverages (Local Beers & Wines)
• On Territory Transport (4 x 4 Vehicle)

This Safari Excludes:

• Hunting License
• Firearm Import Licenses
• Any pre- or post-safari accommodation
• Dip and Pack of Trophies
• International Trophy Shipping Costs
• Observers are welcome on the safari at US$ 250 per day
• Gratuities (at hunter’s discretion)
• 4% Government Levies on trophy fees
• 2% Government Levies on daily rates

Traveling for the Hunt

For this Cape Buffalo hunting safari in Zimbabwe, hunters will need to fly into Victoria Falls Airport, readily accessible via a 1h45 flight from OR Tambo International in South Africa.

Various regional airlines are available, such as Safair, Cemair, Airlink, and South African Airways. Reward and his team will meet you upon arrival, with the hunting lodge situated roughly 43 miles away.

The Hunting Concessions

Zimbabwe is renowned for its big game hunting, with exceptional trophies being produced in the region. Hunting takes place in large, unfenced land of the Matetsi Community areas, Bingwa Extension 2 & 3. These hunting grounds offer free-range hunting safaris, in a wild, untamed, and remote concession for an authentic African hunting experience!

The Matesti region provides a mixed terrain for hunting, with woodlands, rivers, hills, and open grasslands providing prime habitat options for an array of species, including dangerous game such as Lion, Leopard, Elephant, and Cape Buffalo, and African plains game, including Sable, Roan antelope, Kudu, and Zebra.

Hunting Lodge and Accomodations

Just over 40 miles from the Victoria Falls Airport lies the hunting lodge. Beautifully decorated with an African theme, the lodge can host up to 7 people in chalets. The air-conditioned chalets offer en-suite bathrooms and comfortable rooms in which to relax and recoup.

The lodge offers all the modern amenities a hunter could ask for, including a swimming pool, fire pit, chill areas, and some delectable meals, served together with true African hospitality. This oasis in the African wilderness is a tranquil home-away-from-home, with solar and generators available as back-ups should electricity inadvertently be lost.

Tips when Cape Buffalo Hunting

Buffalo hunting in Zimbabwe is not something to be taken lightly: You are coming face-to-face with a member of the Big 5 and Dangerous 7 that has earned itself the chilling nicknames of “Africa’s Black Death” and “The Widowmaker…” Check out these tips as put together by some experienced game hunters:

• Cape buffalo possess a good sense of smell as well as excellent hearing. These alert senses, combined with their camouflage ability, make for an interesting, dangerous game hunt! Stay alert, keep your wits about you.
• Cape buffalo are renowned for their stubborn and unpredictable behavior and can become aggressive without warning, should they feel threatened or if they are wounded. Be prepared, always keep your guard up in the African bush.
• When hunting these cunning beasts, ensure that your shot placement is accurate before taking the shot. The tough and resilient Cape buffalo is extremely unforgiving of poor shot placement and will not hesitate to charge and defend itself, taking out anything or anyone that it sees as a threat. Again, remember those nicknames…
• Added to that, the old saying goes that it takes one bullet to down a Buffalo, and another couple to convince it that it’s dead.
• Listen to your PH. At the end of the day, he has the experience and knows the terrain and lay of the land.

Firearms

• There is no limit to the number of firearms that can be imported to Zimbabwe; handguns and powder rifles are allowed, but, like many African countries, no semi-automatic or military-style weapons are allowed. Game hunting by bow is allowed only on private or tribal land, and while there are no caliber minimums, a .375 or bigger is recommended depending on the trophy target.
• Before the hunt, the hunter must complete the Certificate to Possess Firearms for each weapon and all ammunition in their possession. This form, alongside your letter of invitation, must be presented at the Customs Office before they will issue a firearms permit.
• If you’re traveling via South Africa, you will also need to comply with the firearms procedure at OR Tambo, which includes stopping at the SA Police Services counter with your travel documents and firearms papers for a customs check and permit issuing.

Travel Documents

All foreigners entering Zimbabwe require a valid passport that will remain valid for 6 months post-departure, as well as proof of a round-trip ticket showing exit from the country. Entry visas are required for everyone, and you can contact a Zimbabwean embassy or Tiaan, the outfitter, with any queries about this process.

If any further information is required regarding this Cape Buffalo hunt in Zimbabwe, or you are seeking a custom hunting safari including additional hunters, please contact our team at Game Hunting Safaris, or message Reward directly.