Tanzania Cape Buffalo Hunt | 2x1 Maasailand Buffalo Safari
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
Enjoy comfortable en-suite safari tents set beneath the African bush canopy, offering the perfect balance between wilderness and luxury. After each day's hunt, relax around the campfire and experience the timeless atmosphere of a traditional East African safari camp.
The Selous ecosystem is characterized by vast wilderness areas consisting of miombo woodland, riverine forests, open floodplains, and scattered thickets. Hunters can expect varied terrain that requires both tracking and spot-and-stalk hunting, with landscapes changing dramatically between river systems and drier woodland areas.
| Fence Type: | Free-range |
| Hunting Ground Size: | 60000 ha |
| Nearest Airport Name: | Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) |
| Air Charter Available: | Yes |
Experience world-class Cape Buffalo hunting in Tanzania on this exclusive 2x1 dangerous game safari.
Hunt the famed Iluma WMA alongside a fellow hunter, as each hunter pursues two trophy Cape buffalo in one of the top free-range areas for dangerous game hunting in Tanzania.
Price: US$50,000 Total
(US$25,000 per hunter)
Hunt Duration: 10 Hunting Days / 11 Nights
Hunters: 2 Hunters
Professional Hunters: 1 Professional Hunter
As one of Africa’s legendary Big 5 and feared Dangerous 7, the Cape Buffalo is widely regarded as one of the continent’s most dangerous animals to hunt on foot. Known for its unpredictable nature, toughness, and willingness to charge when wounded, cape buffalo hunts deliver a true adrenaline-filled dangerous game hunting experience. Share the hunt with a friend, spouse, or hunting partner as each hunter pursues two trophy Cape buffalo in Tanzania’s renowned Selous region.
Hunter 1: US$25,000
Hunter 2: US$25,000
Situated in southern Tanzania, the Iluma WMA forms part of the greater Selous ecosystem and encompasses approximately 127,000 acres of wild, free-range hunting country. This remote area is well known for cape buffalo hunting in Tanzania, with the hunting season running annually from July through December.
The concession consists of thick miombo woodland, riverine forest, and open floodplain grasslands, creating ideal habitat for Cape Buffalo and a wide variety of African wildlife. In addition to exceptional Cape Buffalo hunting, the area is also known for Leopard hunts, Elephant hunts, and a variety of plains game hunts in Tanzania’s wild Selous ecosystem.
The Kilombero River flows through the concession, providing a permanent water source that attracts game throughout the season. The safari camp is positioned along the riverbank, offering comfortable tented accommodation and excellent views over one of Tanzania’s most respected free-range hunting areas.
Born and raised in the Selous region, Hasheem developed a deep respect for wildlife, conservation, and the African bush from an early age. With more than a decade of experience operating hunting and fishing safaris in Tanzania, he has built a reputation for delivering authentic and professionally managed safari experiences in some of the country’s most productive hunting areas.
From assisting with firearm import permits and airport meet-and-greet services to guiding hunters throughout the safari itself, Hasheem and his team place strong emphasis on professionalism, organization, and personal attention to detail from start to finish.
• 4 x Cape Buffalo trophy fees • Meet and greet by the team on arrival in Dar es Salaam
• All necessary Hunting Licenses and Permits (10-day regular 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 (4 x 4 Vehicle)
• One Gun Import Permit
• Trophy fees for any additional animal killed, wounded, and/or lost.
• Firearm Import Licenses (One gun import fee – US$ 300)
• Import fee on ammo (Max 100 cartridges per caliber)
• Any pre- or post-safari accommodation
• Dip and Pack of Trophies @ US$ 1,500
• Trophy Shipping Costs
• Hunting VISA (point of entry into Tanzania) US$ 50
• Trophy Export Permit (US$ 200)
• Observers @ US$ 400 per day
• Gratuities / Tips for Staff (At Hunter’s Discretion)
• Wine, beer, and any other alcoholic drinks
• 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 is (US$ 500 per journey)
• Extra car by client request / including driver and fuel: US$ 400 per day.
Should you wish to enjoy the thrill of targeting some additional African plains game while hunting in Tanzania, the Selous is alive with numerous and diverse species to hunt. Should you wish to hunt any of these available species, you only pay the additional trophy fee.
| SPECIES | TROPHY FEE IN US$ | AVAILABILITY | SPECIES | TROPHY FEE IN US$ | AVAILABILITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crocodile | 2,600 | 1 | Bushpig | 600 | 1 |
| Common duiker | 600 | 1 | Dik-dik | 600 | 1 |
| Grysbok | 530 | 1 | Wildebeest | 1,300 | 1 |
| Lichtenstein Hartebeest | 1,100 | 1 | Zebra | 1,800 | 1 |
| Common Reedbuck | 650 | 1 | Impala | 1,000 | 1 |
| Bohor Reedbuck | 1,300 | 1 | Steenbok | 575 | 2 |
| Baboon | 250 | 2 | Warthog | 700 | 1 |
Your home-away-from-home in the Selous will be a African safari-tents. The camp and accommodation in the Iluma WMA have been constructed next to the Kilombero River, allowing spectacular views of the area and its resident wildlife. Enjoy comfortable, tented accommodation during your stay, featuring en-suite bathrooms and Wi-Fi.
Meals are enjoyed in a communal thatched dining area, with tasty and nutritious fare prepared and served by the resident cooks and including fresh fruits, vegetables, and local ingredients. 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.
Cape Buffalo are widely regarded as one of Africa’s most dangerous animals to hunt, requiring calm shooting under pressure and precise shot placement in often thick cover. Known as “Black Death” among professional hunters, wounded buffalo are notorious for circling back on hunting parties, making accurate shooting essential during any dangerous game hunt.
As with all members of the Big 5 and Dangerous 7, the minimum legal caliber for Cape Buffalo hunting is a .375 shooting a 300-grain bullet. Popular calibers include the 416 Rigby, 404 Jeffery, 458 Winchester Magnum, and 458 Lott, while many hunters still favour large double rifles for close-quarter encounters. Hunters can also review our Cape Buffalo shot placement guide before the safari.
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.
If any further information is required regarding this hunt in Tanzania, or you are seeking a custom hunting safari including additional hunters, please contact our team at Game Hunting Safaris.
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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