Botswana Hunting Safari, Trophy Buffalo in NG4 & 5 Bushmanland
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
The Selous hunting camp offers upmarket African-style safari tents with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water and comfortable furnishings. Hunters can expect good meals, daily laundry, WiFi access and generator power. The camp provides a classic Tanzania safari atmosphere with the practical comforts needed during a 16-day dangerous game hunt.
This hunt takes place in the Selous/Nyerere ecosystem, one of Tanzania’s most respected free-range dangerous game areas. The concession offers remote hunting terrain with river frontage, miombo woodland, rolling hills, brush, rocky outcrops and open grassland. Lion, Cape buffalo and hippo are hunted in a wild, strictly managed area with experienced professional hunters and trackers.
| Fence Type: | Free-range |
| Nearest Airport Name: | Dar es Salaam International Airport |
| Nearest Airport Distance: | Approximately 1 hour by charter flight |
| Nearest Town Name: | Dar es Salaam |
| Nearest Town Distance: | Approximately 1 hour by charter flight |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
| Air Charter Available: | Yes |
This 16-day Selous safari is built around three of Africa’s most iconic dangerous game species: lion, Cape buffalo and hippo. Lion hunts in Tanzania are highly sought after, with limited permits and mature males carefully selected under strict regulations. Cape Buffalo hunts in the Selous offer classic tracking on foot in big wilderness country. Hippo hunts add a strong aquatic dangerous game element, making this a serious safari for American and international hunters wanting a premium Tanzania hunting experience.
This 17-night, 16-day safari is hosted by Jaco, an internationally recognised outfitter endorsed by Craig Boddington. The hunt takes place in the Selous/Nyerere ecosystem, one of Tanzania’s most respected free-range dangerous game areas.
The package includes a Lion, two Cape Buffalo and one Hippo Hunting in Tanzania opportunity. As a premium Tanzania hunting package, it is built around remote hunting terrain, experienced professional hunters, and trophy fees already included in the price.
Note: Lion trophy fee is refundable in the unlikely event that a Lion is not successfully hunted !!
*** Observers are welcome on this dangerous game hunt at US$ 600 per day.
*** Rifle Rental is available @ US$ 750 for the duration of the hunting safari
Jaco is a well-established name in the international hunting community and is endorsed by Craig Boddington. His team operates across multiple African hunting destinations, including Cameroon, Namibia, Botswana, South Africa and Tanzania.
Their track record includes the Dallas Safari Club Outfitter of the Year Award in 2008 and the SCI Outstanding International Hunter of the Year Award in 2020. Jaco and his team are also life members of Dallas Safari Club, Safari Club International and the African Professional Hunters Association.
This is an experienced outfit with a strong reputation for professional service, ethical hunting and client satisfaction.
Big Game Hunting Concession
The Selous, now part of the Nyerere National Park ecosystem, is one of Tanzania’s most respected big game hunting areas. It covers vast protected wilderness with strict access control, strong game populations and some of East Africa’s classic dangerous game terrain.
This concession has 20 miles of Kilombero River frontage, creating excellent opportunities for hippo and crocodile along the river system. The surrounding habitat includes rolling hills, miombo woodland, brush, rocky outcrops and open grassland, with good numbers of Cape buffalo, topi, Defassa waterbuck, oribi and other game.
The Selous has long been known for serious Lion Hunting in Tanzania, with mature males carefully selected under strict regulations. Buffalo hunting is also a major feature of the area, with large herds and old dagga boys giving this safari its traditional dangerous game character.
Elephant are also present in the broader ecosystem, and the Selous has a long history of producing impressive tuskers. This is a remote, tightly managed hunting area where conservation rules, professional guiding and proper field experience all matter.
Safari Includes:
Bird shooting on this big game hunt is included in the quoted price. Geese, Duck, Francolin, and Helmeted Guinea fowl are on the list and five of each species may be targeted.
Most international hunters enter Tanzania through Dar es Salaam. Depending on arrival times, an overnight stay in Dar es Salaam may be needed before the charter flight to the concession.
Hunters travelling from the United States usually reach Dar es Salaam via connecting flights with airlines such as Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways or KLM. Another route is to fly through Johannesburg, South Africa, and connect to Dar es Salaam with Airlink.
Because the Selous hunting areas are remote, a charter flight is normally required from Dar es Salaam to the concession. The flight is approximately one hour, with final arrangements and charter pricing confirmed through Jaco before the safari.
The Selous/Nyerere ecosystem is a malaria area, so medical advice should be taken before travelling. Speak to your doctor or travel clinic about suitable malaria prevention and make sure routine vaccinations such as measles, hepatitis, polio and typhoid are up to date.
Tetanus and rabies boosters may also be worth discussing, especially for remote hunting areas where medical assistance is far away. Pack a small personal medical kit with any prescription medication, basic flu and stomach medication, rehydration sachets, insect repellent, sunscreen and antihistamine or anti-rash cream.
Buffalo hunting in Tanzania is hard, physical hunting, done the proper way on foot. The Selous/Nyerere ecosystem carries strong buffalo numbers, with big herds as well as old dagga boys that need to be tracked, judged and hunted carefully.
This safari includes two buffalo, making it a strong Cape Buffalo Hunts in Tanzania package for anyone wanting a classic East African buffalo hunt. Days usually start before sunrise, with fresh tracks, feeding areas and movement patterns checked before the stalk begins.
Because this safari also includes lion, bait sites may be checked during the day as part of the normal hunting routine. Good trackers are a major part of the buffalo hunt, and in this terrain their knowledge can make the difference between seeing buffalo and getting onto the right bull.
A good understanding of Cape Buffalo Shot Placement is essential before the hunt. Buffalo are tough animals, and the first shot must be placed properly. A wounded buffalo is extremely dangerous, especially in thick bush or close cover.
Head shots should generally be avoided unless the buffalo is charging and there is no other option. In most cases, your professional hunter will guide you toward a broadside, frontal, or quartering shot that gives the best access to the vitals.
Buffalo do not always stand perfectly side-on, so shot angle matters. Knowing where the heart and lungs sit from different angles gives the hunter a far better chance of making a clean, effective first shot.
On a Cape Buffalo hunt, you are going to need stopping power but choose a caliber that you can comfortably manage. When hunting in Africa, the minimum legal requirement is generally a .375 with a 300-grain tip. When Buffalo hunting, larger calibers such as a 416 Rigby, .458, or 458 Lott, or any double rifle such as a 500 NE are recommended.
The Selous/Nyerere ecosystem is one of Tanzania’s best-known lion hunting areas, with strong genetics and the chance of mature, dark-maned males. Permits are limited, and only mature males over six years of age may be hunted.
This makes Lion Hunting in Tanzania highly regulated and carefully managed. A CITES permit is required, and lion hunting is normally done by baiting during legal daylight hours. No legal lion hunting takes place at night in Tanzania.
Jaco and his team have a strong success record in this area, with the experience needed to judge mature lions and manage the hunt properly.
A good understanding of Lion Shot Placement is important before the hunt. As with buffalo, the first shot needs to count. A wounded lion is dangerous, fast and difficult to follow up safely.
Lion anatomy is different from many plains game species, and the heart sits slightly further back than some hunters expect. Shot angle also matters, especially when a lion is feeding or stretching up to a bait.
Your professional hunter will guide the final shot decision, but preparation beforehand helps the hunter understand the vitals and make a calm, accurate shot when the opportunity comes.
Hippo are often underestimated, but they are one of Africa’s most dangerous animals and need to be treated with real respect. They are powerful, territorial around water, and can move surprisingly fast on land when pressured.
This Hippo Hunting in Tanzania opportunity takes place along the Kilombero River, where the hunt may involve patrolling waterways, glassing pools, or looking for hippo feeding on dry land. The approach depends on water levels, wind, visibility and the position of the animal.
A wounded hippo can either charge or disappear into deep water, making shot placement and recovery critical. Getting between a hippo and the water is never advised, and your professional hunter will manage the stalk carefully before any shot is taken.
Good Hippo Shot Placement is critical, especially when the animal is in or near water. The target area is small, and a poor shot can make recovery difficult or impossible.
When a hippo is in the water, the shot is usually taken to the brain, either from the front or side depending on the angle presented. If the hippo is out of the water, the heart/lung area becomes an option, with the shot placed low through the front third of the body.
Your professional hunter will guide the final shot decision based on the hippo’s position, angle and distance. Preparation before the hunt is important, as there is very little room for error on a trophy hippo.
Accommodation in the Selous is in upmarket African-style safari tents with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water, and the comforts expected on a premium Tanzania safari.
WiFi is available at camp, and hunters can expect good meals, cold drinks and a comfortable place to relax after a long day in the field. The lodge keeps the classic safari feel while still offering the practical comforts needed on a 16-day dangerous game hunt.
This licence allows selected Plains Game hunts to be added to the safari at the listed trophy fee. Tanzania also offers several specialty species, including tiny ten members and larger antelope, with some species being highly sought after by collectors.
This hunting license even caters to a few monkeys such as the Vervet Monkey (US$ 200), Blue Monkey (US$ 200) and the Olive Baboon (US$ 200)
Adding iconic species such as Niassa Wildebeest (US$ 975) and Lichtenstein Hartebeest (US$ 975) should definitely also be considered.
If a nocturnal hunt is “up your alley,” Hyena hunts in Tanzania are popular. Under this 16-day premier license Spotted Hyena hunts are available for a trophy fee of US$ 600. An additional cahallenge, night hunt is not allowed in Tanzania.
Other “night critters” can also be added such as African Wild Cat (US$ 400), Black Backed Jackal (US$ 300), Civet (US$ 400), Genet Cat (US$ 400), Hare (US$ 40), Striped Polecat (US$ 300), Honey Badger (US$ 600) and a Hyrax (US$ 200). Porcupine US$ (US$300), and Bushpig (US$700).
Dip & Pack as it is commonly referred to is the minimum processing requirement that a trophy must undergo in order to prepare for export and shipping. All “body parts” of the animals, includiding bones, skull, teeth should be dry and free of any “undried” pieces of hide. Hides must be dried to the extent that they look brittle enough to crack when bent and Buffalo trophies must be packed immediately after treatment.
The Cape Buffalo “Dip and Pack” Process Includes:
Before the safari, take time to understand Tanzania hunting regulations, Tanzania rifle import requirements and the trophy export process in Tanzania. Confirm your hunting goals with Jaco before arrival so the team knows which trophies are most important to you.
Practise shooting off sticks for African hunting at different distances, and study shot placement for dangerous game before departure. Pack properly, but avoid over-packing, as charter flights may have luggage limits.
During the hunt, listen to your professional hunter, trackers and camp team. Plan ahead for dip and pack in Tanzania, shipping trophies from Tanzania, taxidermy and gratuities so there are no surprises at the end of the safari.
The official game hunting season in Tanzania runs from July 1st to December 31st. The best time for a hunting safari in Tanzania is the dry season, which is from late June to October. The rainy season in the west start in November, so late season hunts are concentrated on the northern blocks.
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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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