Cape Buffalo Hunting in Zimbabwe incl Impala, Zebra & Baboon
Booking Season: 2025
Hunt Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
ALL IN (No Hidden Costs, Levies or Government Taxes) Trophy Fees and Dip & Pack Included
This African Plains Game hunt takes place in the Save Valley concession of Zimbabwe, one of the best hunting areas in Africa.
One of the largest private wildlife reserves in Zimbabwe , the Save Valley Conservancy is a combination of private land owners, Government and communities. This area boasts an abundance of wildlife, plains game along with Elephant, Leopard, Cape Buffalo, Hippo and Nile Crocodile.
The Save Valley is also home to both White and Black Rhino, but unfortunately they are not on license.
1 x Hunter 1 x Professional Hunter
Rifle rental is available at US$ 40 per day.
When hunting large antelope in Africa, do not underestimate your quarry. These animals are tough.
Chris has put together an incredible package for the hunter who wants to hunt, not only Giraffe, but trophy antelope in truly wild Africa.
| Daily Rates (8 Days) | US$ | 6000 |
| Government Levies on Daily Rates | US$ | 120 |
| Giraffe Trophy Fee | US$ | 2500 |
| Kudu Trophy Fee | US$ | 1800 |
| Bushbuck Trophy Fee | US$ | 1000 |
| Cape Eland Trophy Fee | US$ | 1800 |
| VAT on Accommodation | US$ | 250 |
| Government Levy on Trophy Fee | US$ | 284 |
| Dip & Pack (3 to 9 Trophies) | US$ | 750 |
| Transfers: Airport to and from Lodge | US$ | 1000 |
| Total Cost of the Hunting Safari | US$ | 4754 |
Costs Included: Food, Lodging, Guides, Skinners, Trackers, Dip & Pack, Daily Laundry, Cold Beverages and Transfers to and from Harare International Airport.
These African Plains Game safaris are very popular due to gamer hunting in Zimbabwe being affordable, with the country having a history of delivery top quality trophies. Save Valley is one of the finest concessions to conduct plains game hunting safaris and this is your chance to get some incredibly unique and sought-after trophies into your trophy room.
A giraffe hunt is one of the most exciting hunts in Africa and these animals, with their long necks and legs need little introduction. A Giraffe has excellent eyesight, Giraffe walk with a “gait” and have 7 cervical vertebrae matching us humans. Male Giraffe can be identified by their darker skins and thicker horns, which are used when “necking”, more commonly known as head-butting.
Hunting Giraffe requires perfect shot placement, and their vital organs sit a little forward compared to other plains game antelope. A giraffe has a thick skin and does not throw much blood, making tracking a wounded Giraffe a challenge.
Giraffe hunting is becoming ever more popular, and these incredible animals are currently list by the IUCN as a “threatened” species. Some sub-species are listed as critically endangered. When Giraffe hunting in Zimbabwe, a CITES permit is not required.
The Kudu, famous for its magnificent spiral horns are normally on the top of every hunter’s list of target species when hunting in Africa. Regular plains game hunters spend years and many safaris trying to improve the size of their first Kudu, which always make impressive trophies. Besides names such as the “Grey Ghost” as they have a tendency just to disappear and vanish, Kudu are often known as “Africa’s Elk.”
Kudu Hunting takes place all year round and does not require any CITES permit.
Bushbuck are the smallest of the spiral horn antelope group and are best hunted early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Male Bushbuck are normally solitary antelope and can be found in the thickets, forests and riverbeds.
When Bushbuck hunting, NEVER underestimate a wounded Bushbuck and approach your trophy with caution. A wounded Bushbuck is very aggressive and have a reputation for waiting and then attacking the hunter.
A Cites permit is not required for this hunt.
When hunting Eland in Africa, one thing you do want to do is “spook” the trophy Eland. These incredible antelope can cover large distances at a quick pace.
Both males and female Eland have horns, but the males are thicker at the base and a mature Bull Eland can easily be identified by the dewlap and a thick tuft, or “kuif” of hair across the face.
Eland hunting may involve long walks tracking and stalking the trophy bull, but every step will be well worth the effort.
Chris is a well known outfitter who has been hunting in Africa for more than thirty years and is in fact one of only a handful of woman leading the hunting industry in Zimbabwe. Not only a professional huntress, but this exceptional lady also boasts a PHD in medicine.
Specializing in not only African plains game, but Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Cape Buffalo hunts. Chris and the well-trained team of staff knows how to deliver a dream African safari.
Bird hunts for Ducks, Francolin, Geese, Pigeons and Doves are also available.
The Save Valley conservancy is situated in Zimbabwe’s South Eastern Lowveld.
This conservancy is considered by many hunters to be one of the finest free-range hunting areas on the African continent delivering magnificent trophies.
The hunting grounds cover an area of more than 750 000 acres of diverse wildlife habitat, fauna and flora. A paradise for African plains game.
This hunt in Zimbabwe is on a concession filled with rolling granite hills, open grasslands and forests of Teak and Mopane. The Sava River runs through the entire concession and is filled with Hippo and Crocodile.
Zimbabwe has no fixed hunting season. Game hunts are mostly conducted during the cooler months which run from late April to September. This period is also known as the “dry period,” as rainfall is less and brush “thinner, thus increasing visibility. The warmer months are just too hot, and the rainfall increases the numbers of insects, ticks and other unpleasant critters.
Chris and team follow the “campfire principles” when hunting, meaning that community projects initiatives such as: enhancement in education, infrastructure, sports and medical all benefit as a direct result of the hunting safari.
It is due to the proceeds and ongoing financial contributions and commitment made by international hunters that will ensure the protection of wildlife populations throughout Africa..
The hunting lodge consist of luxury three-star comfortable tented camps, which all have on- suite bathrooms, showers and hot and cold running water making your safari an unforgettable hunting experience.
The lodge has a private chef who will spoil you with three meals a day, especially catered to your dietary preferences. Plains game backstrap grilled to perfection on the open flame is a delicacy to be remembered.
The point of entry for this African safari is arriving into the Capital city of Harare. If the international flight arrives after 13h00, overnighting in Harare will be needed as the ground transfer takes approximately five hours, depending on the condition of the roads and season.
Your professional hunter will meet you at the airport and will transfer you directly to the hunting grounds.
An option to consider is to fly directly to Oliver Tambo in South Africa, and then take a direct flight to Harare via Airlines such as Air Zimbabwe or Airlink. The flight only takes approximately two hours and is most affordable and pleasant.
If you require any additional information re this hunt, or want to know more about plains game hunting in Zimbabwe, feel free to message our team at Game Hunting Safaris or contact Chris directly using the quick link message icons.
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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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