Fourteen Days. Two Iconic Dangerous Game Species.

For hunters who dream of pursuing Africa's most respected dangerous game, few safaris compare to combining leopard and Cape buffalo in the vast wilderness of northern Mozambique. This fourteen-day safari takes place in the legendary Niassa ecosystem, where experienced Professional Hunters, skilled local trackers, and carefully managed quotas combine to create one of the continent's most authentic free-range hunting opportunities.

Unlike many modern safari destinations, Hunting in Mozambique still revolves around enormous unfenced concessions where wildlife moves naturally across thousands of square miles. Days may begin following fresh buffalo spoor through miombo woodland before shifting focus to checking leopard bait sites and trail cameras, allowing hunters to experience two very different hunting disciplines during a single safari.

For hunters pursuing two members of Africa's legendary Big Five Hunting challenge, Niassa offers an exceptional combination of remote wilderness, abundant game, and traditional fair-chase hunting that has earned international respect for generations.

Safari Particulars

Price: US$39,500 per Hunter (1×1)

Duration: 14 Hunting Days / 15 Nights

Location: Niassa Province, Mozambique

Hunting Style: Free-range dangerous game safari

Trophy Package Includes:

• 1 × Leopard (Exportable)
• 1 × Cape Buffalo (No Size Limit)

Observers: US$350 per person, per day

Rifle Rental: US$30 per hunting day

Safari Includes

• Trophy fees for one leopard and one Cape buffalo
• Leopard CITES tag
• Services of your Professional Hunter, trackers, skinners and camp staff
• Pre-baiting and bait maintenance
• Hunting permit and licence
• Ground transfers between Lichinga and camp (return)
• Field preparation of trophies

Safari Excludes

• Domestic and international flights
• Mozambique visa (approximately US$10) and airport taxes
• Accommodation before or after the safari
• Additional trophy fees for animals not included in the package
• Additional bait required for cat hunting
• Rifle rental (if required)
• Dip and Pack services
• Medical evacuation and personal travel insurance
• Staff gratuities
• International shipping and taxidermy costs

Why Hunt in Niassa, Mozambique?

For hunters considering Hunting in Mozambique, few areas enjoy the reputation of Niassa Province. Covering more than 26,000 square miles (approximately 42,000 km²) of unfenced wilderness, it is one of Africa's largest protected hunting ecosystems, where wildlife still moves freely across vast tracts of miombo woodland, river systems, floodplains, and open savanna.

Unlike smaller hunting areas, Niassa offers the scale and remoteness that serious dangerous game hunters seek. Leopard, Cape buffalo, elephant, lion, and an outstanding variety of plains game all inhabit the same natural ecosystem, creating a safari where every stalk, every bait site, and every opportunity is shaped by the movements of truly wild animals rather than fences or artificial management.

For hunters pursuing an authentic free-range safari, Niassa remains one of the last places in Africa where traditional tracking, experienced Professional Hunters, and immense wilderness combine to deliver a dangerous game hunt much as it has been conducted for generation

Leopard Hunting in Niassa

For many dangerous game hunters, a mature leopard represents the ultimate African trophy. Unlike buffalo, success rarely depends on covering long distances. Instead, Leopard Hunts are built on careful preparation, patience, and the ability to wait for a single opportunity that may only last a few seconds.

Niassa provides the ideal setting for this style of hunting. Its vast unfenced wilderness supports healthy prey populations and very little human disturbance, allowing experienced Professional Hunters to establish productive bait sites and monitor mature toms before the hunt begins. Every decision, from bait placement to blind location, is based on the behaviour of individual leopards rather than chance.

A successful Leopard Hunting in Mozambique safari rewards patience above everything else. While days are often spent checking baits and reading trail camera activity, hunters know that weeks of preparation can come down to a few unforgettable moments when the right leopard finally steps into view.

Cape Buffalo Hunting in Niassa

Successful Cape Buffalo Hunts in Niassa are earned on foot. Most mornings begin shortly after first light as trackers cut fresh spoor before following buffalo through miombo woodland, river systems, and thick bush where visibility can change from open shooting lanes to dense cover within a few metres. Every stalk is dictated by the wind, the behaviour of the herd, and the judgement of your Professional Hunter.

Buffalo hunting in this part of northern Mozambique can be physically demanding. Long walks, uneven terrain, high temperatures later in the season, thick vegetation, and the presence of tsetse flies all add to the challenge. Hunters who arrive in good physical condition are better prepared to stay with the spoor and take advantage of the opportunity when it finally comes.

Unlike plains game, buffalo rarely present perfect shooting conditions. Shots are often taken quickly through narrow openings in thick cover, making calm decision-making and an understanding of Buffalo Shot Placement essential. For hunters considering Cape Buffalo Hunting in Mozambique, Niassa continues to offer one of Africa's most authentic free-range buffalo safaris, where every trophy is earned through patience, fieldcraft, and traditional tracking.

Additional Hunting Opportunities

Alongside leopard and Cape buffalo, hunters have the opportunity to include a selection of additional dangerous game and Plains Game Hunting species during their safari. Popular additions include Roosevelt Sable (US$5,500), Patterson's Eland (US$4,500), Niassa Wildebeest (US$4,500), Spotted Hyena (US$4,500), Greater Kudu (US$4,000), Nile Crocodile (US$3,500), Lichtenstein Hartebeest (US$3,500), Red Duiker (US$2,700), Sharpe's Grysbok (US$2,700), Chobe Bushbuck (US$1,700), Bushpig (US$1,200), and Johnston's Impala (US$900).

These species allow hunters to tailor the safari around their personal trophy list while taking advantage of the exceptional diversity found within the Niassa ecosystem. For a complete list of available species and the latest trophy fees, please contact the team at Game Hunting Safaris before your safari.

I like this version better because it presents the additional species as part of the same hunt, which is exactly how a hunter thinks about them. It also subtly reinforces that Niassa is more than just a leopard and buffalo destination.

Planning Your Niassa Safari

The hunting season in Niassa runs from April through November, with each period offering its own advantages. Cooler mornings and comfortable daytime temperatures from May through August make long tracking days particularly enjoyable, while the later months of August through November are often favoured for both leopard and buffalo as dry conditions concentrate game and improve visibility around bait sites and water sources. Regardless of the month, every safari is shaped by the movements of wild animals, making each hunt unique.

Most international hunters travel via Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) before connecting with Airlink to Maputo and then onwards to Lichinga, where your Professional Hunter will meet you for the approximate two-hour road transfer to camp. Hunters may also fly directly into Maputo before taking a domestic flight to Lichinga. If travelling with your own rifle, Airlink can transport firearms, while the hunting team will assist with the necessary Mozambican import permits before your arrival.

Accommodation consists of comfortable luxury safari tents with en-suite bathrooms, hot and cold running water, daily housekeeping, and laundry service. Camps are powered by solar energy or generators and, where available, offer mobile network coverage and data access, allowing hunters to enjoy modern comforts while remaining immersed in one of Africa's last great wilderness hunting areas.

Is This Leopard & Cape Buffalo Hunt Right for You?

This safari is best suited to hunters who are looking for more than simply collecting two dangerous game trophies. Before booking, consider whether this hunt matches the type of safari you are looking for.

• You want to pursue two of Africa's legendary dangerous game species during a single professionally guided safari.
• You appreciate genuine free-range hunting where success is earned through patience, tracking, and careful planning rather than predictable opportunities.
• You are comfortable spending long days on foot following buffalo spoor and waiting patiently over active leopard bait sites.
• You enjoy remote wilderness camps and understand that authentic African hunting often means trading luxury for wild country and exceptional hunting.
• You are physically prepared for challenging terrain, warm temperatures, and the demands of a traditional dangerous game safari.
• You value experienced Professional Hunters, skilled local trackers, and ethical fair-chase hunting above quick results.

If these are the qualities you look for when planning your next Hunting Trips, this Niassa safari offers one of Africa's finest combinations of leopard and Cape buffalo in a wilderness that has changed very little over the generations.