Hunting in Tanzania: Bring a Buddy & Hunt Cape Buffalo

Bring a friend on this dangerous game hunting safari and EACH hunt a CAPE BUFALO in the Lunda Nkwambi GCA Hunting Block

This free-range, 300,000-acre hunting block in Western Tanzania, known for its quality Cape Buffalo bulls!

 US$33,500 “All In!” (Trophy Fees Included) 2:1 Hunt

That equates to US$ 16,750 per Hunter for this 10 x day, 11 x night Dangerous Game Hunting Safari in untamed Tanzania!

* 2 x Hunter 1 x Professional Hunter
** Observers welcome at US$ 450 per night
*** Rifle Rental available: 450 Rigby at US$350 per person per day. Ammo at Cost.

Dangerous Game Hunting in Tanzania: A Bucket List Activity

Tanzania is a bucket list destination for many hunters wanting to experience the adrenaline of dangerous game hunting in one of Africa’s premier hunting locations. Hunters are spoilt for choice with numerous members of Africa’s Big 5 and Dangerous 7 available to hunt, except for the Rhino.

The Lunda Mkwambi GCA Hunting Block is renowned for producing excellent dangerous game trophies, including Cape Buffalo, and provides a challenging free-range hunting experience. Giles, your PH on this hunt, has a long history of producing exceptional trophies from this region, including trophy bulls.

The Dangerous Game Hunting Package Includes:
• 2 x “Exportable” Trophy  Cape Buffalo

This Dangerous Game Safari Includes:

• Meet and greet by the team on arrival in Dodoma
• All necessary Hunting Licenses and Permits
• Services of Trackers, Skinners, Chef, and Camp Staff
• The Professional Hunter leading this safari will be Giles Allcock, one of Africa’s most respected, with a history of delivering exceptional trophies.
• Field Preparation of Trophies
• Transport of Trophies to Dar es Salaam
• Safari Tented Accommodation
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Including Snacks)
• Alcoholic Beverages (In moderation)
• On Territory Transport (4 x 4 Vehicle)
• Road transfer from Dodoma (3.5 hours)

This Cape Buffalo Hunt Excludes:

• Firearm Import Licenses
• Any pre- or post-safari accommodation
• Dip and Pack of Trophies
• International Trophy Shipping Costs
• Trophy fees for any additional trophies hunted and not specified in the package
• Return domestic flight from Dar es Salaam / Kilimanjaro International Airport to Dodoma
• Trophy Export Permit (US$200)
• Observers are welcome on the safari at US$450 per day

The African Outfitter 

The capable team of Lazaro with PH Giles has been hunting and offering hunting safaris within the Lunda Nkwambi GCA Hunting Block for many years. The area is known for delivering impressive trophies for both African plains game and dangerous game. This experienced duo and their team are ready to welcome hunters to Lunda Nkwambi for an unforgettable dangerous game hunting safari!
Their primary objective is to provide unique hunting experiences for clients. These, in turn, generate economic and social development in the area while simultaneously contributing to wildlife conservation.

Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer)

Nothing says dangerous game hunting quite like Tanzania, and the destination is renowned as one of the premier dangerous game hunting locations in Africa. Home to all of Africa’s Big 5, Tanzania allows the hunting of four of these magnificent trophies, except for the Rhino.

But it’s Africa’s Black Death, or the Widow Maker, that gets a hunter’s heart beating faster. Whether it’s the thought of the quality trophy beautifully displayed back home, or perhaps the thrill of the chase, a Cape buffalo hunt in Tanzania ticks all the boxes in terms of species, challenges, an authentic African hunting experience, and, of course, plenty of action! The Cape Buffalo has earned its place in Africa’s Big 5 and is often regarded as one of Africa’s most dangerous animals to hunt, something to keep front of mind as you prepare for the hunt.

Some points worth considering when Cape Buffalo hunting:
• The Cape Buffalo is seen as being aggressive and unpredictable, and can become aggressive without warning should they feel threatened or if they are wounded.
• Be sure that your shot placement is accurate and be prepared for follow up shots. The Cape Buffalo is tough and resilient: It will not hesitate to charge and defend itself should it be wounded. Added to that, the old saying goes that it takes one bullet to down a Buffalo, and another couple to convince it that it’s dead! Adequate preparation remains key.
• These beasts are renowned for both their power and speed, reaching speeds of up to 35 miles per hour. When you have close to 2,000 pounds of thundering Buffalo (together with its sharp horns!) bearing down on you, it can be rather intimidating and stressful!
• Cape Buffalo possess a great sense of smell and hearing, and these, combined with their ability to camouflage themselves, make for a very challenging hunt.
• This hunting adversary is known to be extremely dangerous when wounded, and will often double back on the hunter, launching a surprise attack from behind.

Hunting in Tanzania: The Lunda Nkwambi GCA Block

• Situated in Western Tanzania, this remote hunting block allows for hunters to experience an authentic African hunting safari, offering free-range hunts on a 300,000-acre hunting block.
• Lunda Nkwambi allows hunters to encounter diverse landscapes during their safari, including woodlands, savannas, and river systems, with a wide range of habitats suiting both African plains game and dangerous game species.
• The hunting block is home to about 70% of Tanzania’s huntable species, including members of Africa’s Big 5 and Dangerous 7, as well as iconic antelopes such as Kudu and Eland.
• The region is renowned for its remoteness, natural beauty, array of wildlife, and diverse ecosystems.
• The Lunda Nkwambi GCA is seen as one of the best hunting blocks that Tanzania has to offer, with the overall hunting experience that it offers hunters in the region being exceptional.
• For hunters, it provides a memorable hunting experience, with the combination of its size, rich biodiversity, and relatively low human population all being major draw-cards.
• The area participates in conservation efforts to ensure the ongoing sustainability of the area. These include structured conservation management through TAWA, community involvement in wildlife management, ongoing monitoring of wildlife populations, and various anti-poaching programs.

Additional Trophies

The following animals are available under the 10-Day Hunting License, Pay only Trophy Fee

Hunting Regulations in Tanzania

Ensure that you are familiar with local hunting regulations, including:
• Tanzania’s hunting season runs from 1st July to 31 December.
• You can only hunt animals that fall under your specific license.
• Animals cannot be hunted from a vehicle or chased.
• Hunting is only allowed during daylight hours.
• Females, young, or immature animals may not be hunted.
• Apart from the Cape Buffalo, no other dangerous game may be hunted with bows.

Accommodation During Your Hunting Safari

Hunting in Tanzania is a bucket list activity, where their accommodation sees hunters experiencing African hunts of old, with front row seats to breathtaking game viewing, while simultaneously staying in luxurious African safari tents at their home-away-from-home.
Enjoy exceptional African cuisine with the resident chef onsite, ensuring quality, tasty meals. Expect some game meat from recent hunts to be incorporated into the menu, with Cape buffalo backstrap over the coals being particularly enticing.

Traveling for the Hunt in Tanzania

International hunters flying into Tanzania should land at either Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam or Kilimanjaro International Airport near Arusha.
• From there onwards, hunters will enjoy a domestic flight on Precision Air, from Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam or Kilimanjaro International Airport to Dodoma.
• A flight from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma will cost approximately US$300 return and take around 1h 15 min.
• A flight from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Dodoma will cost approximately US$150 return, and will take about 1hr 30 min.
• Upon your arrival in Dodoma, you will journey about 3 1/2 hours by road to reach the hunting grounds.

Game Hunting Methods & Rifle Calibers

The Cape Buffalo is the only member of Africa’s Big 5 that may be hunted using a bow. As a member of Africa’s Big 5, a minimum of a .375 caliber rifle must be used when hunting the Cape Buffalo and any other dangerous game in Tanzania.

Hunting methods for Cape buffalo are generally the traditional walk-and-stalk method, after initially utilizing a vehicle to cover large distances while glassing. Trackers will search for tracks (spoor), or signs that the buffalo have been through the area, or spotting of the actual herd itself.
From there onwards, the hunting party will proceed on foot, carefully using the landscape and terrain to their advantage, as they slowly stalk their prey until they are within striking range.

The minimum legal requirement for Cape Buffalo hunting is a .375 caliber shooting a 300-grain bullet. A well-placed bullet from a 416 Rigby, 404 Jeffery, 458 WM, or Lott also will bring down this strong prey. Double rifles such as the 470NE, 500NE, and up are preferred, especially when in close quarters with this dangerous adversary.

Dangerous Game Hunting in Tanzania: Tips for a Successful Safari

• Remain focused and alert, the bush is a very unpredictable environment where changes happen at the drop of a hat.
• Read up and know about the correct shot placement for your targeted species, to ensure a quick death for the animal.
• Become acquainted with the hunting laws of the country, as well as the hunting area.
• Listen to your PH…he is the expert.
• Ensure all gear is in excellent condition and suited to the terrain and species you are targeting.
• Safety first, always. Once the animal is shot, do not approach immediately, and be ready with a follow-up shot should it be needed.
• Give the animal time and space before it tries one last time to attack.

Health when Hunting in Tanzania

Remember to check requirements before visiting Tanzania, as they may change at any given time.

Required Vaccinations:
• Yellow Fever: This is only required if you are arriving from or transiting for more than 12-24 hours from a country with a high risk of yellow fever transmission and is NOT required if you are traveling directly from the US or Europe.

Recommended Vaccinations Include:
• Rabies
• Meningitis
• Polio
• Tdap Vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis)
• Typhoid
• Hepatitis A & B
• Ensure that all routine vaccinations are up to date

Why Choose a Hunt in Tanzania?

Tanzania has a reputation for being a largely untamed and wild destination, and this, along with the free-range hunting safaris, allows hunters to experience the Africa of old. The exceptional trophies during the hunt have many hunters returning time and again to enjoy hunting in this beautiful region.

Here are a couple of points as to why Tanzania hunting safaris are rated so highly:
• Abundant Wildlife: Tanzania is home to abundant wildlife, including iconic dangerous game species. Members of Africa’s Big 5, namely the Lion, Leopard, Cape Buffalo, and Elephant, call Tanzania home and are hunted. Healthy populations of game are available throughout the country’s safari hunting areas, with excellent conservation efforts being put into practice and supporting the hunting industry.
• Extensive Hunting Areas: The country’s hunting areas have a large range of diverse habitats, from woodlands and wetlands to savannas and riverine forests, offering hunters the challenge of a safari hunt to test their prowess while allowing them to enjoy targeting a wide range of species.
• Professional Outfitters Offering 5 Star Experiences: Tanzania hunting safaris are home to experienced guides and professional hunters, who ensure not only an enjoyable, but a safe safari when hunting in Tanzania. You can expect to be spoiled throughout your Tanzanian safari, with outfitters ensuring a top-notch hunting experience, coupled with high-end accommodation, services, and support to ensure an unforgettable experience. Your PH on this dangerous game hunting safari is Giles, who is renowned for the exceptional trophies he has taken over the years.
• Seamless Accessibility: Tanzania has an extensive range of domestic flights as well as charter flights available. Two of its main cities, Dar es Salaam and Arusha, are easily accessible for international flights from across the globe, allowing hunters easy access to this premier destination.

Hunting Cape Buffalo in Tanzania is a privilege, allowing the hunters to test and challenge themselves. 

If any further information is required regarding this Tanzania hunting safari, or you are seeking a custom hunting safari including additional hunters, please contact our team at Game Hunting Safaris, or message Lazaro (outfitter) directly using the quick message icons. If you would like to check availability, please insert dates in the” Request a Quote” link. Lazaro will check and revert.