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Big game hunting in Tanzania, Cape Buffalo & Plains Game
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
Tanzania, the worlds largest reserve , totally unfenced and one of the few remaining pristine wilderness areas in existence.
*** Observers are welcome at US$ 590 per night per person
The Selous Reserve is an enormous area of more than 5 million acres, plus it is surrounded by a further 2 million acres of “buffer zone”. The reserve supports the largest populations of African game animals compared to anywhere else on the African continent. Within the reserve, human habitation is prohibited to protect wildlife and fragile biospheres.To protect the Selous’s pristine environment, the Tanzanian Game Department doesn’t make the hunting safaris ” at a discount”. Big game hunters pay “top Dollar for the privilege of hunting in the Selous. The presence of hunters has a low negative impact on the environment and expensive Government fees provide a consequent high financial income,
The Game Department ensures the sustainability of the Selous’s game populations by limiting the number of animals hunted by means of a licensing system, along with strict quotas on all species. No permanent buildings are allowed in the Selous Reserve. At the end of the hunting season, every area must be vacated by outfitters / leaseholders and all traces of human habitation removed. Camps are staffed by a multitude of competent Tanzanians.
The hunting safari will commence with a flight into Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam. Your host, Pierre or members of team will assist with customs and firearm clearance, guiding you through the process with ease. Annelie, will gladly provide guidance with any hotel bookings and advice for an overnight stay in the city of Dar Es Salaam.
You will then proceed to Selous via a private charter flight, or by road transfer depending on the choice when booking the hunt in Tanzania.
Tanzania is often referred to as the “Jewel of Africa Hunting”, priding itself on following safari traditions, which include luxury camps, lodges and 5-star service.In size, Tanzania covers more than 365 700 square miles, larger than the state of Texas in the U.S.A. This premier safari hunting destination has three classes of hunting licenses, a ten-day, sixteen-day, or twenty-one-day license.
The Selous produces exceptional quality Bulls, in excess of 46 inches is very possible. Bigger Buffalo Bulls are regularly taken. Cape Buffalo in herds of more than a hundred are a common sighting. “Dugga Boys”, Africa’s “Black Death” are known to be extremely cantankerous, only getting worse with age. A Cites permit is not required when Buffalo hunting in Tanzania. When hunting Buffalo, these animals need to be treated with great respect, even more so when wounded. A Cape Buffalo is only classified as dead when he is “in the salt”.
| SPECIES AVAILABLE ON LICENSE | TROPHY FEE | SPECIES AVAILABLE ON LICENSE | TROPHY FEE |
| Baboon | US$220 | Impala (2) | US$890 |
| Buffalo 1st | US$3800 | Warthog | US$790 |
| Buffalo 2nd | US$4200 | Wildebeest | US$1790 |
| Bushpig | US$790 | Zebra | US$1990 |
| Hartebeest Lichtenstein | US$1450 |
Hunting Africa’s Black Death will follow the principals of “fair chase”. A typical day Buffalo hunting will start after a light breakfast and coffee, then head out to waterholes, or other areas to look for fresh spoor and signs of Buffalo activity. Once a suitable spoor is identified, hunters will set out on foot, tracking down a single “Dagga” Boy, or following a herd, hoping to identify mature trophy bulls. You and your professional hunter will carefully observe the herd, or try get “eyes” on a single bull.
Once a suitable bull is identified (age, horn size etc.) hunters will stalk and try get into shooting range. This hunting method is referred to as a “spot and stalk”. You can be guaranteed that this hunt will be “up close and personal”. Only a bullet in the brain is going to stop a Buffalo, charging at more than thirty miles an hour.
Pierre and his team have been been providing dangerous and plains game hunting safaris in South Africa, Namibia and Tanzania for more than twenty years, offering personalized and custom safaris. Hunting safaris are conducted following the “Old School” ethos of honesty and integrity. In Tanzania, safaris in the Selous are tailored for dangerous game hunts, and in Maasailand, for animals such as the Striped Hyena, Gerenuk, White Bearded Wildebeest and Thomson’s Gazelle. Pierre delivers 5 star safaris with a proven history of delivering quality trophies.
Tanzania’s hunting season is regulated from 1st July to 31st December. These months constitute the “dry season,” but the months of November and December may experience some rainfall. June to October are the preferred months for a Cape Buffalo hunt.
Upon reaching the Selous, you will settle into a traditional East African tented camp, offering an authentic yet comfortable experience. These camps provide modern amenities, such as en-suite bathrooms with hot showers and cozy beds, while keeping you immersed in the wild beauty of Tanzania. After a full days hunting, you will be able to relax in comfort and luxury, surrounded by the sounds of nature. Cuisine, which is five star, is often served outdoors, allowing hunters to enjoy breathtaking views, while savoring a mix of local and international dishes.
If any additional information is required regarding this Cape Buffalo Hunt in Tanzania, contact the team at Game Hunting Safaris, or message Pierre directly using the message icons. If you would like to check availability, insert dates in ” Request to Book” and Pierre and team will revert.
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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