Hunt Bongo & Sitatunga in Boumba North, Cameroon

Bongo hunting in Cameroon represents one of the last great rainforest hunting adventures in Africa. Every year, dedicated American and international hunters travel to Central Africa in pursuit of trophies that cannot easily be found elsewhere, and few species capture that spirit of adventure better than the legendary Bongo Hunts and elusive Sitatunga Hunts.

Conducted deep within vast equatorial forests in the Boumba North camp, this safari is a world away from traditional savannah hunting. Success depends on experienced professional hunters, highly skilled local trackers, and the patience to follow fresh sign through dense rainforest where visibility is often measured in yards rather than hundreds of yards. Every encounter feels earned, and every trophy carries a story.

Taking place in some of the most remote hunting concessions found in Hunting in Cameroon, this 16-day safari offers far more than a chance to collect exceptional trophies. It provides hunters with an authentic Central African wilderness experience, where bongo, sitatunga, forest buffalo, giant forest hog, and numerous rainforest duiker species still roam vast tracts of untouched habitat.

A Rainforest Licence Unlike Any Other

This safari is built around two of Africa's most sought-after rainforest trophies: the magnificent forest sitatunga and the legendary bongo. Both species are included on the licence and form the foundation of what many experienced hunters consider the ultimate Central African hunting experience.

Trophy Species Available

• 1 x Forest Sitatunga
• 1 x Bongo
• 4 x Additional Group B or Group C Species

What makes this safari particularly attractive is the diversity of additional trophies available. While many African hunts focus on a single flagship species, Cameroon offers hunters the opportunity to pursue a remarkable collection of rainforest game during the same expedition.

Depending on licence availability and hunting opportunities, additional species may include Forest Buffalo Hunting in Cameroon, giant forest hog, bushpig, Peter's duiker, blue duiker, bay duiker, black-fronted duiker, Ogilby's duiker, Bates's pygmy antelope, and several other highly specialized rainforest species.

For hunters fascinated by Africa's rainforest ecosystems, this creates an experience that extends far beyond simply hunting bongo and sitatunga. Each day in the forest presents opportunities to encounter species rarely seen elsewhere on the continent. Hunters interested in learning more about these unique environments should also read our resource guide: The Unwritten Rules of Hunting Africa's Rainforests: A Field Guide for Serious Hunters.

Please note that trophy fees are not included in the package price and only one trophy of each species may be harvested in accordance with Cameroonian hunting regulations.

Safari Details & Pricing

Safari Price: US$48,000 per Hunter
Excluding Trophy Fees

Duration: 16 Nights (14 Full Hunting Days)

Hunter Configuration: 1 Hunter × 1 Professional Hunter

Observers Welcome: US$300 per Night

Rifle Rental Options

• Large Bore Rifle (.416): US$300 per Safari
• 12-Gauge Shotgun or .22 Rifle: US$180 per Safari

Ammunition Costs

• .416 and Heavy Calibers: US$30 per Round
• .458, .375 and Smaller Calibers: US$25 per Round

What This Safari Includes

This rainforest expedition is built around two of Africa's most coveted antelope species and includes:

• 1 × Forest Sitatunga
• 1 × Bongo
• 4 × Additional Group B or Group C Species

This is a physically demanding safari conducted in dense equatorial rainforest. Hunters should expect long days on foot, challenging tracking conditions, and an authentic Central African hunting experience where patience, perseverance, and determination are often rewarded with truly exceptional trophies.

Important Pricing & Availability Information

The pricing shown on this page is intended as a guide. Government fees, charter flight costs, trophy fees, and other safari-related expenses may change over time. Before making travel plans, we recommend contacting the Game Hunting Safaris team to confirm current pricing, availability, and any updates affecting your proposed safari.

Anti-Poaching & Community Development Program

In addition to applicable trophy fees, a 10% conservation levy is collected in camp. These funds help support anti-poaching operations, community development initiatives, and ongoing wildlife conservation efforts within and around the hunting concessions.

The remote rainforest ecosystems of Cameroon face constant pressure from illegal hunting, habitat loss, and unsustainable resource use. Revenue generated through regulated hunting plays an important role in protecting these vast forest landscapes by funding patrols, supporting local employment, and creating tangible economic benefits linked directly to wildlife conservation.

A portion of these funds also contributes to projects that benefit local communities living alongside the hunting areas. By ensuring wildlife has measurable value to local people, these programs help promote long-term conservation while supporting some of Africa's most important remaining rainforest habitats.

The result is a conservation model that helps protect wildlife, supports local communities, and preserves some of Africa's most important remaining rainforest habitats.

This Is Not Your Typical African Safari

Most hunters arrive in Africa expecting open plains, distant mountains, and game visible from miles away.

Cameroon is different.

Here, the forest closes in around you. Visibility is measured in yards rather than miles. The sounds of the rainforest replace the vast silence of the savannah, and every track, broken branch, and patch of disturbed ground becomes part of the hunt.

This is one of the few places in Africa where hunters can still experience a true rainforest safari. Days are spent following experienced local trackers through dense jungle in pursuit of animals that may never be seen from a vehicle. Success often depends on patience, persistence, and the ability to keep moving when conditions become hot, humid, and physically demanding.

The rewards are equally unique. Bongo, forest sitatunga, giant forest hog, dwarf buffalo, and numerous rainforest duiker species have made Cameroon one of Africa's premier destinations for hunters seeking trophies rarely encountered elsewhere on the continent.

The experience extends far beyond the trophies themselves. Hunting alongside local trackers, travelling through remote forest concessions, and spending time in one of Africa's last great rainforest wildernesses provides a perspective on wild Africa that few hunters ever experience.

The Men Behind the Hunt

Long before a hunter sees a bongo track, local trackers have already begun reading the forest.

To visitors, the rainforest floor may appear chaotic. Fallen leaves, broken branches, animal trails, and dense vegetation blend into a maze of detail. Yet experienced rainforest trackers can identify subtle signs that most hunters would walk past without a second glance.

A partially disturbed leaf, a fresh hoof mark pressed into soft soil, or a snapped twig hidden beneath the undergrowth may be enough to indicate that a bongo passed through only hours earlier. What appears invisible to an outsider often tells an entire story to a skilled tracker.

The rainforest is also wonderfully unpredictable. A day that begins with fresh bongo sign can suddenly turn into an opportunity at a duiker, forest buffalo, or even a Giant Forest Hog Hunting in Cameroon trophy. This uncertainty is part of what makes rainforest hunting so addictive. Every trail, game path, and patch of fresh sign holds the possibility of something unexpected.

These men spend their lives in the forest. Many grew up hunting, fishing, and travelling through the same landscapes long before they ever guided professional hunters. Their understanding of animal behaviour, movement patterns, and forest conditions is one of the reasons Cameroon remains one of Africa's premier destinations for rainforest hunting.

On difficult days, when sign is scarce and the forest seems determined to keep its secrets, it is often the trackers who make the difference. Their patience, knowledge, and ability to interpret even the smallest clues frequently turn an ordinary day in camp into an unforgettable hunting story.

Witnessing this level of fieldcraft firsthand is a rare opportunity in the modern hunting world. It provides a glimpse into a hunting tradition that has survived for generations and remains an essential part of pursuing Africa's most elusive rainforest species.

Hunting Where Visibility Is Measured in Feet, Not Miles

Hunters accustomed to Africa's open plains are often surprised by just how different rainforest hunting can be.

There are no distant hillsides to glass and no herds visible from a mile away. In many parts of the Cameroon rainforest, visibility may be limited to only a few yards. Animals can appear and disappear almost instantly among the dense vegetation.

This changes the entire rhythm of the hunt. Success depends less on covering vast distances and more on reading sign, moving quietly, and paying attention to the smallest details. A fresh track crossing a trail, disturbed leaves on the forest floor, or the distant sound of movement in thick cover can all become important clues.

Rainforest hunting rewards patience and concentration in a way few other hunting styles can match. Every step has purpose, and every encounter feels hard-earned.

Hunters interested in understanding these unique challenges in greater detail should read our guide: The Unwritten Rules of Hunting Africa's Rainforests, which explores the realities of hunting some of the continent's most demanding environments.

Why Bongo Have Become One of Africa's Most Coveted Trophies

A hunter can pursue buffalo, kudu, zebra, and many other iconic species across multiple African countries. Bongo are different.

Found deep within Central Africa's rainforests, bongo have earned a reputation as one of the continent's most challenging and respected antelope trophies. Dense habitat, limited opportunities, and the difficulty of consistently locating mature bulls have helped elevate their status among experienced African hunters.

Unlike many trophies measured primarily by horn length, the appeal of a bongo extends far beyond the tape measure. Their striking chestnut coats, bold white stripes, and association with Africa's remote rainforests have made them one of the most recognizable and sought-after antelope on the continent.

For collectors, a successful bongo hunt represents far more than another trophy. It represents years of planning, a journey into one of Africa's last great wilderness environments, and the opportunity to pursue a species that remains high on hunting bucket lists around the world.

A Hunting Tradition That Predates Modern Safaris

The skills used by today's rainforest trackers were developed long before modern safari hunting arrived in Central Africa. Generations spent living in these environments created a depth of knowledge that remains difficult for outsiders to fully appreciate.

Today, that knowledge forms an essential part of the hunting experience. While modern hunters arrive with quality rifles, optics, and equipment, the forest is still read through the eyes of men who have spent their entire lives moving through it.

A skilled tracker may notice details that most hunters would never see. A faint hoof mark pressed into soft soil, a partially disturbed leaf, a feeding sign hidden among dense vegetation, or a subtle change in an animal trail can reveal information that alters the course of an entire day’s hunt.

Unlike open-country hunting, where success often depends on covering ground and glassing distant hillsides, rainforest hunting is frequently decided by the ability to interpret tiny clues hidden within the forest itself. The men who possess those skills are an indispensable part of every successful safari.

Working alongside these trackers provides a rare glimpse into a hunting tradition that has survived largely unchanged for generations. In many ways, it represents one of the last remaining links to a style of African hunting that existed long before roads, vehicles, GPS units, and satellite imagery became part of the modern safari industry.

For visitors arriving from North America or Europe, the experience can be eye-opening. The rainforest may appear impenetrable at first, yet skilled trackers move through it with remarkable confidence, reading signs and patterns that seem invisible to everyone else.

Not Every Hunter Will Hunt Cameroon

Most hunters who travel to Africa will spend their careers pursuing game on open plains, mountain slopes, and river systems. Very few will ever follow a bongo track through the rainforests of Central Africa.

That is part of the appeal.

Cameroon is not the easiest safari in Africa, nor is it intended to be. It is a hunt built around patience, perseverance, skilled trackers, and the possibility of encountering some of the continent's most elusive animals in one of its most challenging environments.

The rewards extend far beyond a set of horns. The forests, the trackers, the wildlife, and the experience of hunting in a landscape that has changed little over generations combine to create a safari unlike anything found elsewhere on the continent.

Some trophies are measured in inches. Others are measured by the places they take you, the people you meet, and the stories that stay with you long after the hunt is over. A Cameroon rainforest safari belongs firmly in the second category.

If this is the type of hunting adventure you have been searching for, contact the Game Hunting Safaris team to discuss availability, current pricing, and planning your Cameroon rainforest safari.