Tanzania Cape Buffalo Hunt | 2x1 Maasailand Buffalo Safari
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
Accommodation is provided in a comfortable safari camp situated within the Selous ecosystem, offering hunters a relaxing base between days spent in the field. Guests can expect well-appointed en-suite accommodation, hearty meals, and an authentic wilderness atmosphere in one of Africa's most renowned dangerous game hunting destinations.
The hunting areas of Niassa in northern Mozambique consist of vast wilderness terrain dominated by dense Miombo woodland, rolling savanna, seasonal river systems, and thick bushveld habitat. Sandy soils, scattered granite outcrops, dry riverbeds, and extensive untouched vegetation create challenging yet rewarding conditions for traditional African hunting safaris conducted on foot in one of the continent’s last remaining wild frontier regions.
| Fence Type: | Free-range |
| Nearest Airport Name: | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) – Dar es Salaam |
| Air Charter Available: | Yes |
Hunt 21 days in Tanzania’s Selous region, one of Africa’s best-known free-range hunting areas and a destination respected for authentic dangerous game hunts in East Africa.
This safari offers exceptional opportunities for both lion hunts and leopard hunts, with additional plains game available on a fully licensed, government-regulated safari.
The Selous is not a rushed hunting destination, the area rewards patience, time in the field, and hunters looking for a proper wild East African experience. It forms part of our broader hunting in Tanzania offering, giving hunters access to remote country, experienced professional hunters, and one of Tanzania’s most respected dangerous game regions.
Price: US$62,500 (Lion and Leopard Trophy Fees Included)
Duration: 21 Hunting Days / 22 Nights
Hunter Ratio: 1 Hunter : 1 Professional Hunter
Observer Rate: US$400 per night
Rifle Rental: .375 H&H available at US$80 per day (ammunition charged separately)
This exceptional Tanzania dangerous game safari takes place in the legendary Selous ecosystem and is conducted on a full-bag license, allowing hunters the opportunity to pursue lion, leopard, and any additional available species permitted under the license. Combining world-class dangerous game hunting, vast wilderness areas, and one of Africa's most iconic hunting destinations, this safari represents the ultimate big cat hunting adventure.
Spend 21 hunting days in one of Africa's most celebrated dangerous game destinations, pursuing lion and leopard across the vast wilderness of Tanzania's legendary Selous ecosystem. Conducted on a full-bag license, this safari offers not only world-class big cat hunting but also the opportunity to pursue additional available species during the hunt, creating a truly exceptional African dangerous game experience.
Total Safari Price: US$62,500
The Iluma WMA is a 127,000-acre free-range concession in the Selous region, with miombo woodland, floodplain grassland, riverine forest, and plenty of thick cover. For hunting lion in Tanzania, this is the kind of country where tracks and patience matter. For leopard hunting in Tanzania, the dense cover and bait activity make it a proper test.
The area also supports a wide range of wildlife, including Cape buffalo, elephant, hyena, wild dog, and plains game such as eland, bushbuck, puku, sable, and Kirk’s dik-dik. The Kilombero River flows through the concession, and camp is set close to the river, giving hunters good game viewing and proper Selous scenery between hunting days. The season runs from 01 July to 31 December.
Hasheem was born and raised in the Selous, so this is not terrain he learned from a brochure. He grew up around wildlife, conservation, and the realities of the bush, and later started his own safari company more than 10 years ago.
Today, Hasheem and his team assist hunters from the early planning stages through to arrival, firearm permits, meet-and-greet, and the hunt itself. Their focus is on good preparation, proper field support, and making sure the small details are handled.
• Meet and greet by the team on arrival in Dar es Salaam
• All necessary Hunting Licenses and Permits (21-day license)
• Conservation Fees per hunter
• Services of PH, Trackers, Skinners, Chef, and Camp Staff
• Field Preparation of Trophies and delivery to Dar es Salaam
• Safari Tented Accommodation
• On Territory Transport (4x4 Vehicle)
• One Gun Import Permit
With lion and leopard trophy fees included, the package gives hunters a clear view of the leopard hunt cost upfront, before any additional species are added.
• Trophy fees for any additional animal killed, wounded, and/or lost.
• Firearm Import Licenses (One gun import fee – US$ 300)
• Import fee on ammo @US$ 2 per round (Max 100 cartridges per caliber)
• Any pre- or post-safari accommodation
• Dip and Pack of Trophies @ US$ 2,000
• Trophy Shipping Costs
• Hunting VISA (point of entry into Tanzania) US$ 50
• Trophy Export Permit (US$ 200)
• Return road transfer from Dar es Salaam to Iluma Concession in Selous (8hr) at US$ 3,000 OR return transfer from Morogoro to Iluma Concession (US$ 1,200). Please note that hunters will still need to take an electric train from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro for US$ 410 (return). The train journey lasts 1.5 hours, with the road transfer from Morogoro to the Selous concession then shortened to 3 hours.
• One Gun import fee (US$ 300) per rifle
• Transport by road to/from hunting concession (US$ 500 per journey)
• Extra car by client request / including driver and fuel: US$ 400 per day
Should you wish to add additional species to your Tanzania hunting safari in the Selous, the area also offers excellent opportunities for plains game hunts alongside its dangerous game safaris. Hunters may encounter quality species such as the elusive Greater Kudu, Puku, majestic Sable, and impressive Livingstone Eland hunts, with additional dangerous game options including Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Crocodile, and Hippo available on quota.
| SPECIES | COST IN US$ | AVAILABILITY | SPECIES | COST IN US$ | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant 33-59 lbs. | 12,390 | 1 | Zebra | 1,800 | 4 |
| Elephant 59-79 lbs. | 17,700 | 1 | Hippo | 4,100 | 1 |
| Elephant 79+ lbs. | 29,500 | 1 | Honey Badger | 600 | 1 |
| Lichtenstein Hartebeest | 1,100 | 2 | Spotted Hyena | 900 | 1 |
| Wildebeest | 1,300 | 2 | Impala | 1,000 | 2 |
| Cape Buffalo | 5,000 | 4 | Jackal | 450 | 1 |
| African wildcat | 450 | 1 | Klipspringer | 1,500 | 1 |
| Baboon | 250 | 3 | Oribi | 300 | 2 |
| Bushpig | 600 | 1 | Porcupine | 750 | 1 |
| Caracal | 450 | 1 | Common Reedbuck | 650 | 2 |
| Civet cat | 500 | 1 | Bohor Reedbuck | 1,300 | 1 |
| Crocodile | 2,600 | 1 | Sable | 5,800 | 1 |
| Dik-dik | 600 | 1 | Serval cat | 600 | 1 |
| Common duiker | 600 | 1 | Steenbok | 575 | 2 |
| Eland | 4,500 | 1 | Suni | 600 | |
| Genet cat | 450 | 1 | Warthog | 700 | 2 |
| Grysbok | 530 | 2 | Roan | 5,800 | 1 |
| Greater kudu | 3,700 | 1 | Puku | 1,500 | 1 |
| Waterbuck | 1,450 | 2 |
This beautiful camp has been constructed next to the river and offers breathtaking views over the Kilobero River and surroundings, allowing hunters to feel immersed in the African bush. Visitors can enjoy comfortable, tented accommodation during their stay, featuring en-suite bathrooms and Wi-fi. Meals are enjoyed in a communal thatched dining area. Local ingredients, together with fresh fruit and vegetables, are incorporated into the meals prepared by the resident cooks. You can expect to enjoy some meat (venison) from recent hunting safaris during your time in Tanzania, as well as a traditional braai (BBQ).
• Hunters need to fly into Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam.
• There are two options from Dar es Salaam – either an 8-hour road transfer to camp (US$ 3,000 return) or a train ride from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro (1.5 hr) at US$ 410 return, after which the drive to camp is then shortened to 3 hours at US$ 1,200 return.
• Alternatively, a charter flight is available at an additional fee.
The following vaccinations are required before entry into Tanzania:
• 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. Apart from being up to date with your routine vaccinations, it is also recommended to include the following in your regimen: Rabies, Meningitis. Polio, Tdap Vaccine (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis), Typhoid, and Hepatitis A & B.
• Hunt with an experienced PH who knows the area, the species, and the local conditions.
• Listen to your PH. Their job is to help you get the right opportunity — and get everyone back to camp in one piece.
• Before arriving, it is worth familiarising yourself with proper shot placement for hunting game in Africa, as understanding the anatomy of the species you are pursuing can make a major difference once the pressure of the hunt begins.
• The minimum legal caliber for dangerous game hunting in Tanzania is .375, so make sure your rifle meets the requirement.
• Don’t rush the shot. Take the time you need when the opportunity comes.
• Be ready for a follow-up shot if needed. Dangerous game does not always read the script.
• Use the wind and vegetation properly when approaching game.
• Stay alert. The Selous is wild country, and the bush does not wait for anyone.
This is a true leopard hunting safari, but with lion included as part of the same 21-day Selous package — a strong option for hunters wanting a serious big cat hunt without rushing the process. It offers big country, proper free-range hunting, and the kind of safari that stays with you long after the dust has been washed off your boots.
Have questions about this Tanzania hunting safari? Contact the team at Game Hunting Safaris for independent advice, availability information, and assistance in planning a safari tailored to your hunting goals.
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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