Hunt Leopard and Cape Buffalo in Zimbabwe, Save Valley
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
Accommodation is provided in a comfortable safari lodge set within the heart of the Save Valley Conservancy, offering en-suite rooms, hot showers, and hearty home-cooked meals. The lodge provides a welcoming retreat after long days in the field, where hunters can relax, share stories, and prepare for the next day's adventure.
The hunting area consists of rolling savanna, mopane woodland, thick riverine vegetation, and open grasslands typical of Zimbabwe's South Eastern Lowveld. The combination of dense cover, natural water sources, and vast free-range wilderness creates an authentic African hunting environment where hunters can expect to spend long days tracking game on foot.
| Fence Type: | Free-range |
| Hunting Ground Size: | 60000 ha |
| Nearest Airport Name: | Bulawayo Airport (BUQ), Zimbabwe |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
Few African safaris offer the opportunity to pursue lion, leopard, and Cape buffalo during the same hunt. Conducted in Zimbabwe's renowned Save Valley Conservancy, this free-range dangerous game safari combines three of Africa's most sought-after species in one of the continent's most respected hunting areas.
Covering more than 750,000 acres of wilderness, Save Valley is known for its healthy predator populations, exceptional buffalo genetics, and long-standing conservation success. For hunters interested in lion hunting in Zimbabwe, leopard hunting in Zimbabwe, and buffalo hunting in Zimbabwe, few destinations can match the quality, reputation, and wilderness experience offered by the conservancy.
This safari is particularly appealing to hunters traveling from the United States and Canada who want to maximize their time in Africa by pursuing multiple dangerous game species during a single adventure. With experienced professional hunters, authentic free-range hunting, comfortable accommodation, and the opportunity to hunt three iconic species within one concession, Save Valley delivers the type of African safari experience many hunters spend a lifetime planning.
From tracking buffalo through mopane woodland to waiting on a mature leopard or pursuing a trophy lion, every day presents a new challenge in one of Zimbabwe's premier dangerous game destinations.
The Save Valley Conservancy is one of Africa's largest and most respected private wildlife conservancies, encompassing approximately 750,000 acres of free-range wilderness in Zimbabwe's South Eastern Lowveld. Situated between the Save and Runde River systems, the area supports exceptional wildlife populations thanks to its reliable water sources, diverse habitat, and long-standing conservation efforts.
Hunters can expect a mixture of semi-arid savanna, mopane woodland, open grasslands, thick riverine vegetation, and dense bushveld. This varied terrain provides ideal habitat for both lion hunts, leopard hunts, and Cape buffalo hunts, while delivering the type of fair-chase hunting experience that has made Save Valley famous among dangerous game hunters.
The conservancy is particularly well known for producing mature lion, leopard, and buffalo trophies, with healthy populations of all three species thriving throughout the region. The combination of dense cover, permanent water, abundant prey species, and vast unfenced hunting areas creates outstanding conditions for dangerous game hunting.
Save Valley is also recognized for its strong conservation management and commitment to protecting endangered species such as the African wild dog and black rhino. Combined with exceptional wildlife populations, authentic wilderness conditions, and true free-range hunting, the conservancy offers an African safari experience where every trophy is earned.
Accommodation is provided in a comfortable safari lodge featuring private en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, comfortable beds, and all the amenities required for a relaxing stay between hunting days. Set within the heart of the Save Valley Conservancy, the lodge offers a welcoming retreat after long days in the field, where guests can enjoy excellent meals, traditional safari hospitality, and evenings around the boma sharing stories from the day's hunt.
International hunters may arrive via either Harare International Airport (HRE) or Bulawayo Airport, with overnight accommodation typically recommended before traveling to the hunting area. From either city, hunters are met by the outfitter and transferred to camp by road, with the journey taking approximately six hours depending on conditions.
For those wishing to reduce travel time, charter flights can be arranged from Harare, Bulawayo, or Johannesburg directly to the Buffalo Range area, followed by a short road transfer to camp. Hunters traveling from the United States and Canada typically connect through Johannesburg, Addis Ababa, or Doha before continuing to Zimbabwe. For more information on travel requirements, firearm permits, hunting seasons, and safari planning, see our guide to hunting in Zimbabwe.
Most international hunters can obtain a tourist visa on arrival in Zimbabwe or apply online before departure. Passports should be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry, and visa requirements may vary depending on nationality. We recommend confirming the latest entry requirements before traveling.
Hunters should pack lightweight neutral-colored clothing, comfortable broken-in hunting boots, quality binoculars, and a small daypack for use in the field. A light jacket for cool mornings, insect repellent, sunscreen, personal medications, and spare batteries are also recommended.
While this safari focuses on lion, leopard, and Cape buffalo, the Save Valley Conservancy supports a remarkable diversity of wildlife. Hunters wishing to extend their safari opportunities may also encounter excellent elephant hunts, a wide variety of plains game hunts, numerous bird species, and several smaller specialty animals throughout the concession.
The combination of abundant wildlife, vast free-range hunting areas, and diverse habitat has helped establish Save Valley as one of Zimbabwe's premier hunting destinations.
Few hunting experiences in Africa compare to the opportunity of pursuing lion, leopard, and Cape buffalo during a single safari. Conducted in the renowned Save Valley Conservancy, this hunt combines three of the continent's most respected dangerous game species within a vast free-range wilderness known for producing exceptional trophies.
This safari is ideally suited to hunters seeking an authentic African hunting experience where success is earned through patience, preparation, tracking skill, and teamwork. With experienced professional hunters, outstanding wildlife populations, comfortable accommodation, and more than 750,000 acres of unfenced hunting territory, Save Valley offers the type of adventure many hunters spend a lifetime planning.
For serious hunters looking to experience the challenge, excitement, and tradition of dangerous game hunting in Zimbabwe, few opportunities can match the quality and diversity offered by this remarkable safari.
For availability, preferred hunting dates, or any additional information regarding this Lion, Leopard & Cape Buffalo safari, please contact the team at Game Hunting Safaris.
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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