Cape Buffalo Hunting in Zimbabwe incl Impala, Zebra & Baboon
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Moderate, Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
**** Leopard Trophy Fee Included
***** Including Government Vat & Levies, Dip & Pack, Cites Permits, Game Scouts & More
This free-range Leopard hunt takes place in Save Valley, one of the best Leopard hunting areas in Africa. Save Valley is one of the largest private wildlife reserves in Zimbabwe and owners include private land owners, Government and communities and boasts an abundance of wildlife. This conservancy in Zimbabwe is a wildlife paradise, home to Africa’s Big Five, including both White and Black Rhino, with an incredible variety of plains game and specialty animals.
The Save Valley also has one of the highest Cape Buffalo, Lion, Leopard and African Elephant population densities in all of Africa.
1 x Hunter 1 x Dangerous Game P.H.
*** Observers are welcome at US$ 300 per person per night
Rifle rental is available at US$ 40 per day and for the .375, US$ 25 per bullet.
This is an incredible opportunity to hunt Leopard in on one of the greatest big cat hunting areas in Africa. Zimbabwe Leopard hunts are famous for producing top quality Leopard trophies and as such, is one of the premier Leopard hunting destinations.
Enormous Elephants are also taken in this area every year that can range in weight from fifty pounds to seventy pounds. Cape Buffalo hunted in Save Valley are known to regularly break through the measurement of 42 inches, tip to tip.
The option to pre-bait for Leopard before your arrival is available and is recommended. There are plenty of big old “Tom Leopards” in the Save Valley Conservancy. Chris has put together an incredible package for the hunter who wants to hunt big Leopards in ” old Africa”.
Extend the hunting safari to include these additional big members of Africa’s dangerous 7 at only US$ 750 per day.
| Daily Rates (12 Days) | US$ | 9000 |
| Government Levies on Daily Rates | US$ | 180 |
| Leopard Trophy Fee | US$ | 12000 |
| VAT on Accommodation | US$ | 400 |
| Government Levy on Trophy Fee | US$ | 480 |
| Game Scout/Park Ranger Fees | US$ | 660 |
| Dip & Pack of Leopard Trophy | US$ | 550 |
| Transfers: Airport to and from Lodge | US$ | 1000 |
| Bait and Pre-baiting | US$ | 1 100 |
Total Cost of the Hunting Safari | US$ | 25 370 |
All Inclusive: Food, Lodging, Guides, Skinners, Trackers, Dip & Pack, Daily Laundry, Cold Beverages and Transfers to and from Harare International Airport.
These Zimbabwe Leopard hunts are exceptionally popular as Zimbabwe export quota is under CITES is 500 Leopard tags per year. These Cats are exceptionally clever and when you get the better of your big Tom, it is an exceptional accomplishment.
This is your chance to get one of these beautiful cats into your trophy room.
Shepard, Chris’s leading PH is an exceptionally experienced Leopard hunter who has a history of taking up the dangerous game challenge with success. Selected areas within the concession will be baited and when hit, a temporary hunting blind will be constructed. Perfecting Leopard shot placement is critical. Confronting a wounded Leopard can be life threatening as these Cats are the world’s most dangerous when wounded.
Zimbabwe Leopard hunts do allow hunting using artificial light, so the Leopard hunt can continue into the darkness increasing the odds of taking a trophy Leopard.
Chris and the team have been hunting in Africa for more than thirty years and Chris is in fact one of only a handful of woman leading the hunting industry in Zimbabwe. Not only a professional huntress, but this exceptional lady also boasts a PHD in medicine.
Specializing in Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Cape Buffalo hunts, Chris and the well-trained team know how to deliver not only a dream African safari, but will go all out to ensure you harvest your trophy Leopard.
Once the trophy Leopard has successfully been hunted, the Save Valley has an extensive list of plains game available, including (but not limited to)
Bird hunts for Ducks, Francolin, Geese, Pigeons and Doves are also available.
The Save Valley conservancy is situated in Zimbabwe’s South Eastern Lowveld. There is a limited Leopard quota in the Save Valley which ensures a sustainable off take of wildlife and quality trophies. The hunting grounds cover an area of more than 750 000 acres of diverse wildlife habitat, fauna and flora. A paradise for Leopard hunting. The concession is filled with rolling granite hills, open grasslands and forests of Teak and Mopane. The Save River runs through the entire concession and is filled with Hippo and Giant Crocodile.
Zimbabwe has no fixed hunting season. Game hunts are mostly conducted during the cooler months which run from late April to September. This period is also known as the “dry period,” as rainfall is less and brush “thinner, thus increasing visibility. The warmer months are just too hot, and the rainfall increases the numbers of insects, ticks and other unpleasant critters.
Chris follows the “campfire principles” of Leopard hunting, which means that community projects initiatives such as: enhancement of education, infrastructure, sports and medical all benefit as a direct result of the Leopard hunt. It is due to the proceeds and ongoing financial contributions and commitment made by international hunters that will ensure the protection of wildlife populations throughout Africa..
The hunting lodge consist of three-star comfortable tented camps, which all have on- suite bathrooms, showers and hot and cold running water making your safari an unforgettable hunting experience.
The lodge has a private chef who will spoil you with three meals a day, especially catered to your dietary preferences. Buffalo backstrap grilled to perfection on the open flame is a delicacy to be remembered.
The point of entry for this Leopard hunt is arriving into the Capital city of Harare. If the international flight arrives after 13h00, overnighting in Harare will be needed as the ground transfer takes approximately five hours, depending on the condition of the roads and season.
Chris, Shepard, or a member of the team will meet you at the airport in Harare and will transfer you directly to the Save Valley.
An alternate would be to fly directly to Oliver Tambo in South Africa, and then take a direct flight to Harare via Airlines such as Air Zimbabwe or Airlink. The flight only takes approximately two hours and is most affordable and pleasant.
If any further information is needed re this Leopard Hunt, please contact our team at Game Hunting Safaris, or message Chris directly making use of the the quick links provided. If you would like to check availability, submit preferred dates in “Request a Quote” and Chris 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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