Cape Buffalo & Sable Hunts in Limpopo’s Waterberg Region

Looking for an exceptional game hunting experience, combining both dangerous and plains game? We’ve got you covered with this epic Cape buffalo and Sable antelope hunt in the heart of the Limpopo province!

Hunt Cape Buffalo &  Sable For US$ 17,000

*1 x Hunter 1 x Professional Hunter

** Observers welcome at US$ 250 per night

*** Rifle Rental available:  US$ 60 per day.

8 x Days and 9 x Nights hunting in one of South Africa’s Premier Hunting Location!     

Big Game Hunting in South Africa

Big game hunting in South Africa is well worth pursuing, with a wide array of magnificent trophies on offer. From dangerous game, including Cape Buffalo, Lion, and even the semi-aquatic Hippo, to large antelope, such as the Sable, Eland, and Greater Kudu, South Africa is teeming with a wide range of trophy options.

During your Limpopo safari, you will hunt:

• 1 x Cape Buffalo (Under 43”)
• 1 x Sable (Under 44”)

Additional Species available for Hunting

Looking to add a little extra trophy or two to this already exciting safari? Check out the list of optional extra trophies available at the concession. The outfitter offers a wide variety of game, from dangerous to plains game, as additional trophies during your safari. Add these species to your hunt and only pay the trophy fee!

The Outfitter hosting the Hunt

Ricus and his team of experienced PHs and staff are ready and standing by to ensure an unforgettable African adventure in South Africa! Situated in Limpopo’s picturesque Waterberg mountains, this outfitter has decades of experience under their belt, and offers guests a taste of true South African hospitality, together with some stunning premier game trophies and hunting adventures!

Traveling to the Limpopo Province

Hunters will fly into OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. You will be met by a representative of the Outfitter, after which a 2 ½ hour road transfer from the airport will see you arriving at the hunting concession. These airport transfers are included in the package price.

For those hunters wishing to bring their own firearms into the country, a SAPS 520 Rifle Permit form must be completed at the airport.

The Hunting Lodge

One word comes to mind for this hunting lodge: luxurious! Guests can stay in free-standing chalets or in the main farmhouse, with three rooms available with each option.  The accommodation features opulent bedrooms, contemporary bathrooms, a welcoming bar area, and an ideal boma, where you can unwind by a fire beneath the enchanting African night sky.

The property has six rooms available, hosting up to 12 guests on this stunning property, where the African bush mixes with the elegance of upmarket accommodation, along with a wide array of amenities.

Expect comfortable accommodation, warm, relaxing showers, and cool dips in the resident swimming pool, with WiFi available to keep in touch with loved ones back home. The resident chef will provide delicious dishes that will offer you a delightful taste of Africa. Be sure to request a true South African braai during your time there!

Challenging Sable Hunts

Sable hunts are challenging affairs, with these wary antelopes always on alert. Dominant males and other herd members issue alarm calls when spotting threats. This makes it extremely difficult for a hunter to approach them undetected, and this, combined with their fast reflexes, makes them a challenge to stalk and hunt. They are best targeted through spot-and-stalk or tracking, while ambush techniques near a water hole have also been successful. The Limpopo province is one of the most popular regions in South Africa to target this majestic animal.

Tips when Hunting Cape Buffalo

The stubborn and cunning Cape buffalo is a challenge to hunt, make no mistake. Bring your A-game on this safari and never let your guard down, as this wall of muscle is renowned for circling back on the hunting party, making the hunter, the hunted. They possess a good sense of smell as well as excellent hearing. These alert senses, combined with their camouflage ability, make these aggressive bovines a challenge to hunt.

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. 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.

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…A gentle reminder to have the follow-up shots ready!

Why consider a Limpopo Hunt?

Hunters are looking for diverse, challenging, and entertaining hunting safaris that test their skills, along with some quality (and at times rare) trophies to add to their collection. South Africa’s Limpopo province ticks all these boxes and more….

• South Africa, and the Limpopo province, is easily accessible from any destination worldwide, with numerous international flights landing daily at OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg, as well as Cape Town International Airport and King Shaka Airport in Durban. Domestic flights are available to fly from OR Tambo into Limpopo, or a scenic drive to your Limpopo hunting grounds is another option. For this safari, your road transfer will take approximately 2 ½ hours
• While the prime hunting season in Limpopo is from May to August, hunting can happen throughout the year. It should be noted, however, that hunting during the summer months can be extremely challenging due to the heat, taller vegetation, and accessibility, because of summer rains
• With its two main hunting areas (the Lowveld and Bushveld), hunters experience varied landscapes and terrain, allowing them to enjoy an authentic African hunting adventure
• Limpopo is renowned for not only its abundant variety of game, but also the quality of the game hunting trophies harvested, ensuring superior trophies to add to collections at home
• The province’s wide array of game includes African plains game and dangerous game, allowing hunters the opportunity to target both during one safari
• Limpopo, as with the rest of South Africa, is known for offering exceptional hunting safaris, with experienced outfitters and professional hunters ensuring memorable safaris, while accommodation and facilities are world-class, culminating in a positive and enjoyable African hunt
• The ongoing conservation programs and initiatives have assisted in maintaining sustainable wildlife practices, with healthy ecosystems, habitats, and wildlife for generations to come.

If any further information is required regarding this big game hunt in South Africa, or you are seeking a custom hunting safari including additional hunters, don't hesitate to get in touch with our team at Game Hunting Safaris, or message Ricus (outfitter) directly using the quick message icons.