Hunt in Tanzania 2 x Cape Buffalo & Plains Game Selous

This 10-day Tanzania buffalo hunting safari offers hunters the rare opportunity to pursue two Cape buffalo in the legendary Selous ecosystem while also having access to a variety of exceptional plains game species. Combining classic East African dangerous game hunting with one of Africa's largest wilderness areas, this safari is designed for hunters seeking an authentic Tanzania buffalo hunt in truly wild conditions.

Safari Price: US$23,990

Duration: 10 Hunting Days

Hunter Configuration: 1 Hunter | 1 Professional Hunter

Included on License: 2 Cape Buffalo plus a selection of plains game species

Observers Welcome: US$590 per night

This classic Selous buffalo safari is designed for hunters who want more than a single buffalo opportunity. The hunting license includes two Cape buffalo, allowing hunters to focus on mature bulls while enjoying access to a variety of plains game species throughout the concession.

Tanzania Safari Inclusions

• Professional Hunter and Hunting Services
• Luxury Tented Camp Accommodation
• Government Hunting Permit
• Conservation Fees and VAT
• Concession Fees
• Community Development Fees
• On-Territory Transport
• Assistance with Rifle Import and Clearance
• Hunting License Covering 2 Cape Buffalo and Plains Game Species

Hunting in Tanzania: The Legendary Selous

For hunters considering hunting in Tanzania, few wilderness areas rival the scale, remoteness, and game density of the legendary Selous ecosystem. Covering millions of acres of unfenced wilderness, the Selous remains one of Africa's last truly wild hunting destinations and is widely regarded as one of the continent's premier locations for classic cape buffalo hunts.

Strict quota systems, vast hunting concessions, and limited human presence help maintain healthy wildlife populations and an authentic safari experience. Unlike many modern hunting destinations, the Selous still offers the opportunity to track buffalo through enormous wilderness areas where encounters with other hunters are rare and the sense of adventure remains very real.

To protect the region's unique environment, hunting is carefully regulated through a licensing and quota system managed by the Tanzanian authorities. No permanent structures are permitted within many hunting areas, ensuring that camps remain low-impact and that the wilderness character of the Selous is preserved for future generations.

Itinerary for This 10-Day Tanzania Buffalo Hunt

Your safari begins with arrival at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, where our team will assist with firearm clearance and customs formalities.

Depending on your selected travel option, you will then transfer to the Selous ecosystem either by private charter flight or road transfer. Upon arrival in camp, you will meet your professional hunter, settle into your accommodation, and prepare for the days ahead.

Hunting commences the following morning and continues for ten full hunting days, focusing primarily on Cape buffalo while also providing opportunities for selected plains game species available on your license.

Safari Exclusions

Travel & Accommodation

• Air charter transfer Dar es Salaam–Selous (US$5,600) or road transfer (US$1,600 combined cost)

Government Fees

• Rifle import permit and clearance (US$350)
• Ammunition tax (US$1 per round)

Trophy Handling & Observers

• Dip, pack, and crate of trophies (US$1,500–US$1,900)
• Observer fees (US$590 per person per night)

Trophy Fees
Applicable to animals successfully hunted, wounded, or lost:

• First Cape Buffalo: US$3,800
• Second Cape Buffalo: US$4,200

Additional plains game trophy fees are listed below.

Additional Hunting Opportunities

While this safari is centered around buffalo hunting in Tanzania, the 10-day license also allows hunters to pursue a selection of plains game species commonly encountered throughout the Selous ecosystem. Opportunities may include zebra (US$1,990), wildebeest (US$1,790), Lichtenstein's hartebeest (US$1,450), impala (US$890 for two animals), warthog (US$790), bushpig (US$790), and baboon (US$220). Many hunters choose to add one or two of these species while tracking buffalo, creating a more varied East African safari experience. Hunters interested in additional plains game opportunities can also learn more about our zebra hunts and warthog hunts elsewhere on the site.

Cape buffalo trophy fees are charged separately and are not included in the safari price. The first buffalo carries a trophy fee of US$3,800, while the second buffalo carries a trophy fee of US$4,200. 

Cape Buffalo Hunting in the Selous 

Tanzania is often referred to as the "Jewel of African Hunting" and remains one of the last places where hunters can still experience a truly traditional East African safari. Vast concessions, luxury tented camps, experienced trackers, and enormous wilderness areas combine to create an experience that feels much the same as it did generations ago.

The Selous has earned a reputation for producing exceptional Cape buffalo and remains one of Africa's premier dangerous game destinations. Large herds are regularly encountered, while old Dugga Boys can often be found living solitary lives away from the main herds. While trophy quality is excellent, experienced buffalo hunters know that horn size is only part of the story.

The reality is that the hardest part of a buffalo hunt is often not finding the bull, it's making the shot when the moment finally arrives. On the shooting range, the sticks are steady, your breathing is controlled, and there is no pressure. In the Selous, things are very different. You may have tracked buffalo for hours through thick bush in temperatures exceeding 90°F. Sweat runs into your eyes, tsetse flies seem determined to find every exposed piece of skin, and your heart rate is elevated long before the rifle comes onto the sticks.

Then comes the shot. Perhaps the bull is quartering away. Perhaps another buffalo is standing behind him. Perhaps the herd is moving. Sometimes there is no opportunity to use sticks at all and the shot must be taken offhand or from an improvised position. In a matter of seconds, hunters must process distance, angle, surrounding animals, and consider buffalo shot placement while remaining calm enough to make a clean, ethical shot.

That is what makes Cape buffalo hunting so addictive. It is not simply a test of marksmanship. It is a test of patience, judgment, self-control, and the ability to perform under pressure when everything around you is telling you to rush. When the dust settles and a mature buffalo is finally on the ground, the achievement feels earned in a way few other hunts can match.

The Outfitter Hosting the Buffalo Hunt

Pierre and his team have been conducting dangerous game and plains game hunting safaris in Tanzania, Namibia, and South Africa for more than twenty years. Their safaris are built around traditional hunting values, personalized service, and a commitment to delivering authentic African hunting experiences.

In Tanzania, Pierre specializes in dangerous game safaris within the Selous ecosystem, while selected Maasailand concessions provide opportunities for unique East African species such as Gerenuk, White-Bearded Wildebeest, Thomson's Gazelle, and Striped Hyena. With decades of experience and an in-depth knowledge of African hunting, hunters can expect a professionally managed safari focused on fair chase hunting and memorable experiences in the field. 

Hunting Season in Tanzania

Tanzania's hunting season runs from 1 July through 31 December. The most popular months for Cape buffalo hunting are June through October, when dry conditions concentrate game around water sources and make tracking conditions more favorable. November and December may experience occasional rainfall but still offer excellent hunting opportunities.

Hunting Camp in the Selous

Accommodation is provided in a traditional East African tented camp, combining the atmosphere of a classic safari with modern comforts. Hunters enjoy spacious tents, en-suite facilities, hot showers, excellent meals, and attentive camp staff, all while remaining immersed in one of Africa's last great wilderness areas. Evenings are often spent around the campfire sharing stories from the day's hunt beneath the African night sky.

Hunting Rules & Regulations in Tanzania

• Only species listed on the hunting license may be hunted.
• Hunting from vehicles is prohibited.
• Hunting is permitted during daylight hours only.
• Female, immature, or young animals may not be harvested.

Why Choose a Tanzania Buffalo Hunt?

Not every buffalo hunter chooses Tanzania, and that is precisely what makes it special.

This is not a destination built around convenience. Hunting concessions are vast, camps are remote, and days are often spent covering ground on foot in search of mature bulls. Success is earned through patience, persistence, and good decision-making rather than simply driving from one opportunity to the next.

What attracts many hunters to Tanzania is the authenticity of the experience. The Selous remains one of the few places in Africa where a hunter can spend an entire day following buffalo tracks through truly wild country without seeing another hunting party, fence line, or sign of modern development.

The opportunity to hunt two buffalo on a single license only adds to the appeal. Rather than feeling pressured to take the first acceptable bull, hunters can afford to be selective, enjoy the process, and experience more of what makes dangerous game hunting so rewarding.

For hunters seeking a traditional East African safari, vast wilderness, and the challenge of pursuing one of Africa's most respected game animals on its own terms, few destinations can match Tanzania.

For additional information regarding this Tanzania buffalo hunt, availability, travel planning, or trophy fees, contact the team at Game Hunting Safaris.