African Plains Game: Hunt 5 Species in 6 Days in South Africa
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Moderate
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
Stay in a comfortable four-star hunting lodge located on the concession, featuring spacious en-suite rooms, outstanding home-cooked meals, and traditional South African hospitality. Evenings are spent around the braai, sharing the day's buffalo hunt while preparing for another morning on fresh spoor.
More than 7,000 acres of Free State bushveld provide ideal Cape buffalo habitat, combining thick thornveld, open clearings, and natural drainage lines. The varied terrain creates excellent conditions for traditional tracking on foot and close-range dangerous game hunting.
| Fence Type: | Fenced |
| Fence Area: | 7000 acres |
| Nearest Airport Name: | Kimberly Airport via Oliver Tambo International |
| Transfer From Airport: | Yes |
Hunt Trophy Cape Buffalo in South Africa
For hunters planning an African Big Game Hunting safari, South Africa has earned a reputation as one of the continent's premier destinations. Outstanding game management, professionally guided safaris, comfortable hunting lodges, and exceptional trophy quality continue to attract hunters from around the world year after year.
Among the country's finest Cape Buffalo Hunts in South Africa, this Free State safari offers the opportunity to pursue a fully exportable trophy bull measuring 42 inches and above across more than 7,000 acres of classic bushveld bordering the Northern Cape. Combining challenging fair-chase hunting with excellent accommodation and access to more than thirty additional plains game species, it represents outstanding value for hunters seeking one of Africa's most iconic dangerous game animals
Price: US$13,500 All-In (Fully Exportable)
Duration: 7 Hunting Days / 8 Nights
Hunter Ratio: 1 Hunter : 1 Dangerous Game Professional Hunter
Trophy Included:
Additional Buffalo Cow: US$2,800
Observers Welcome: US$200 per person, per day
Hunting Area: More than 7,000 acres of Free State bushveld
This Cape buffalo safari has been designed to include virtually every major hunting cost before you arrive in South Africa, allowing you to focus on the hunt itself rather than unexpected extras.
Your package includes:
The following items remain the hunter's responsibility:
After looking through enough buffalo safari listings, every trophy bull begins to sound the same: wide spread, heavy bosses, deep curls, and exceptional genetics. The difference only becomes clear once you're standing in the bush, binoculars in hand, studying several mature bulls and deciding which one deserves a closer stalk.
A genuine 42-inch-plus Cape buffalo is an exceptional trophy, but horn spread alone never tells the full story. Boss development, age, horn shape, body condition, and overall character all contribute to the quality of the animal. One bull may carry tremendous width with shallower curls, while another appears narrower from the front yet displays massive bosses, deep drops, and the unmistakable look of an old warrior that has survived years in the bush.
That is where experience makes the difference. Werner and your Professional Hunter evaluate every opportunity carefully rather than simply chasing a tape measure. The objective isn't just to find the widest buffalo on the property, but to identify a mature, fully developed bull that reflects the trophy quality this safari is known for.
One of the reasons hunters continue returning to Hunting in South Africa is the consistency of the buffalo on offer. Well-managed hunting areas continue to produce mature, high-quality bulls while still delivering the tracking, close-range stalking, and split-second decisions that define authentic dangerous game hunting. If you'd like to compare different concessions, trophy expectations, and hunting styles, explore our collection of Cape Buffalo Hunts to find the safari that best matches your hunting goals.
The tape measure comes later. In the field, the decision is still made one bull at a time.
Every buffalo looks impressive in a photograph. Standing twenty yards away in thick bush is something else entirely.
One moment you're following fresh spoor through the thornveld, concentrating on tracks, broken branches, and the direction of the wind. The next, your Professional Hunter quietly raises a hand, points ahead, and everything slows down. Through a gap in the bush stands a mature Cape buffalo, completely unaware that you're there.
At that distance, details you've studied in magazines suddenly become very real. The heavy bosses. The scars across the face. The sheer size of the shoulders. You quickly realise that no photograph truly prepares you for the presence of a mature buffalo standing in front of you.
This is where buffalo hunting becomes a mental game. The temptation is to rush the shot before the animal moves, but experienced hunters know those extra few seconds often make all the difference. Wait for the correct angle, settle the rifle, trust your Professional Hunter, and commit to the shot only when everything feels right.
It's a lesson almost every buffalo hunter remembers. The walk in is exciting. The walk out is unforgettable.
Your buffalo safari begins with an international flight into O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, followed by a short regional flight to Kimberley. Werner and his team will meet you on arrival before transferring you to the hunting concession, where seven days of classic Cape buffalo hunting await.
Accommodation is provided in a comfortable four-star hunting lodge located on the concession itself. Spacious en-suite rooms, excellent home-cooked cuisine, and welcoming indoor and outdoor entertainment areas provide the perfect setting to relax after a day spent tracking buffalo through the bush. Evenings are often centred around a traditional South African braai, where hunters share stories from the day's hunt while enjoying the warm hospitality for which Werner and Carmen are well known.
International hunters travelling with their own firearms will require a temporary South African import permit (SAPS 520), and Werner will provide the invitation documents needed before your arrival. If you choose to overnight in Johannesburg, professional rifle permit assistance and airport transfers are readily available, making your journey into camp straightforward and stress-free.
Cape buffalo can be hunted throughout the year in South Africa, but many hunters favour the cooler, drier months between April and October. Comfortable daytime temperatures, improved visibility through the bush, and excellent tracking conditions make this one of the most enjoyable times of year to pursue buffalo on foot, although successful hunts are conducted in every season.
Once your trophy Cape buffalo has been safely recovered and is in the salt, there's an excellent opportunity to add some of South Africa's finest Plains Game Hunts to the remainder of your safari. With more than thirty additional species available, hunters can combine an iconic dangerous game animal with a diverse selection of classic African plains game, all within the same concession.
Popular additions include Kudu (US$3,500), Sable (US$5,250), Tsessebe (US$2,150), Waterbuck (US$2,500), Warthog (US$450), Burchell's Zebra (US$1,100), Red Lechwe (US$2,500), Roan Antelope (US$5,250), and Impala (US$650). These species allow hunters to build a truly varied safari while taking advantage of the exceptional trophy quality for which South Africa is renowned.
For hunters looking for something a little different, Werner also offers exciting night hunts targeting elusive species such as Brown Hyena, Porcupine, Civet, Genet, and Cape Hare, adding a completely different dimension to an already memorable safari.
Beyond these favourites, the concession supports an outstanding variety of additional game, including Eland, Gemsbok, Giraffe, Springbok, Blue Wildebeest, Black Wildebeest, and several colour variants of Blesbok. Collectors working towards South Africa's Tiny Ten will also find opportunities to hunt Steenbok, Klipspringer, Red Duiker, and Blue Duiker, making it easy to tailor the safari to your own hunting goals and trophy wish list.
Every hunter has a different idea of the perfect Cape buffalo safari. Some are searching for record-book trophies, while others simply want to experience the challenge of tracking one of Africa's most respected dangerous game animals on foot. This Free State safari offers both: the opportunity to pursue a fully exportable 42-inch-plus Cape buffalo, combined with professional guiding, comfortable accommodation, and exceptional value in one of South Africa's premier buffalo hunting areas.
Whether this is your first buffalo or another addition to a lifetime of African hunting, the memories are rarely measured by horn length alone. They are built through early mornings on fresh spoor, careful stalks through thick bush, and the moment you finally stand beside an old warrior that was earned every step of the way.
If you're still comparing destinations and safari styles, explore our complete collection of Hunting Trips to discover professionally guided hunts across Africa and find the safari that best matches 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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