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About Buffalo hunting
Cape buffalo aren't known as “Black Death” without reason. The Zulu people of South Africa call a Cape Buffalo an “Inyati” as a sign of respect for its strength and hunters say that if your first shot is a bad one, the next 14 will only annoy him even more. A wounded Buffalo hunt can make for an exciting hunt and in some instances end in a deadly experience. This is the most enthralling dangerous game hunt where shot placement is critically important. This is likely to be your hunt of a lifetime, a bucket list hunt for most hunters and for some Buffalo hunting becomes an addiction. Buffalo make great shoulder mounts as each animal has their own characteristic markings, some with broomed off horns, torn ears and battle scars.
Where to hunt Buffalo
Known as “Black Death”, this animal’s reputation precedes it. Buffalo are the only members of the cattle tribe which occur naturally in Africa. The Cape Buffalo is the most common and largest of the three African species, found in the savannas of Southern and East Africa. The smaller Dwarf (Forest) Buffalo being a resident of the predominantly forested areas of Central and Western Africa and the Western Savanna Buffalo a native of Western Africa. Cape Buffalo can be hunted in Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Namibia, South Africa and Mozambique. Dwarf Buffalo are available for hunting in the Cameroon and Central African Republic. The Western Savanna Buffalo in the West African countries of Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic and Benin.
Price distribution
Cape Buffalo prices range significantly from an all-inclusive game ranch hunt in South Africa to a full blown 7 day traditional East African safari. A typical Cape Buffalo 5 to 10 day package hunt cost will range from $9,000 - $20,000. Often the lower end prices are for management bulls or small territories. Best you research your hunt thoroughly to find the hunting conditions that most suit your needs and take note of the excluded extra costs involved in the hunt. On the bigger open territories of Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania and Mozambique, the buffalo package prices range from $12,000 - $20,000. Cape Buffalo can also be bought for a trophy fee and added to a dangerous game daily rate ranging from $600 - $1200 per day. Western Savanna Buffalo hunts sell for approximately $10,000 and a Dwarf Buffalo hunt for around $15,000 - $ 20,000. Keep a look out for cancellation and end of season clean-up hunts.
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When to hunt Buffalo?
Cape Buffalo may be hunted all year round In South Africa and Zimbabwe. In Namibia, for instance, hunting is closed in January and February, and in Mozambique the season is open from April 1 to November 30. The best months for hunting Buffalo are the dry autumn months, especially when the grass is short and water becomes scarcer. In areas where tracked and hunted on foot, the drier the conditions the better.
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Hunting methods
A traditional Buffalo hunt on foot is never an easy hunt, requiring a certain level of fitness to track these animals, especially when hunted in free range areas, swampy or hilly terrain. This can often be a very challenging hunt as these animal can cover so much ground. The standard procedure is to rise early in the morning and search for fresh spoor and dung along the roads. Once found, you take off on foot following the tracker(s). Make sure you take ample water and energy bars as you could be in for a long hike. Buffalo often rest up in heavy thickets, this makes for a difficult and dangerous approach. The swirling wind in these situations often gives you away and many Buffalo are shot in close proximity due to the thick bush. When hunting in the swamps, their presence is often given away by the presence of cattle egrets. Wading through the water and reed beds can be quite tiring in these hot and barmy conditions.
Meet your guides
Check out what outfitters have to say about their properties and hunting experience with them!
Strauss Jordaan/Wiaan van der Linde
South Africa
We own and operate some of the very best and largest hunting areas across Africa and have been a leader in the industry since 1982.
Our massive and top-quality hunting areas, luxurious camps and lodges and our highly experienced Professional Hunters and friendly Staff will ensure a hunting experience of a lifetime!!
We mainly operate in 6 countries namely South Africa, Zambia, Tanzania, Namibia, Zimbabwe & Botswana. It's more than just your biggest trophy, it's your greatest memory!
Rob Birch
South Africa
Our privately owned hunting area is 25 000 Acres in one block with the a Boutique Lodge on site and a further 100 000 Acres of private concessions areas are available within an hour's drive of the preserve. Located in the mountains that form the interface between Valley Bushveld and Karoo veld types, are some of the most varied hunting areas in South Africa - from open Karoo plains to densely wooded mountain valleys with grass topped plateaus.
Bush TV
Check out an amazing footage from outfitters and landowners properties.
Big Buffalo herd
Big Buffalo herd in a mud pool
Buffalo herd run
Buffalo herd running in the bush
Cape Buffalo Herd
Beautiful Buffalo Herd
Wide Dagga Boy
Wide Dagga Boy at McDonald Safaris
Grazing Buffalo
Old Buffalo carelessly grazing at Chapungu-Kambako Safaris
Water Buffalo
Water Buffalo slowly trodding away
Water Buffalo stare-down
Water Buffalo staring without any fear
Water Buffalo lying down
Water Buffalo lying down on the edge of a river
Heavy Water Buffalo
Big and heavy Water Buffalo walking calmly
Big Water Buffalo
Big Water Buffalo behind thick bush in Australia
Monster Buffalo
Monster Buffalo with huge bosses!
Buffalo itch
This Buffalo has a itch that needs to be scratched!
Big Buffalo
Big Buffalo staring at the trail-camera
Buffalo herd
Healthy Buffalo herd at Eland Safari
Buffalo rolling in mud
This is how the name Dagga Boy came about! Buffalo rolling in the mud
Dagga Boys
Two Dagga Boys standing in a river
Water Buffalo
Large group of Buffalo taking a swim. That's why they're called WATER buffalo!
Cautious Buffalo
Very cautious Buffalo approaching a water hole
Northwestern Buffalo
How cool is this Northwestern Buffalo drone footage from the Cameroon Savanna!
Buffalo Niassa Mozambique
Always an impressive sight watching a herd of buffalo coming in to drink. Exclusive footage from one of our listed outfitters in Mozambique
Dagga Boy
"Dagga boy" is name used for large old Buffalo bulls that have been kicked out of the herd and spend almost all day wallowing in Mud. And that is exactly what this Buffalo did!
Buffalo swim
When it gets really hot in the Limpopo Province, even Buffalo wants to cooldown and take a swim.
Why hunt Buffalo?
Are the meanest and one of the most fearsome animals to hunt as you often hunt them on their terms in thick bush where they have the advantage. They say they give you that look as if you owe them money. Facing down a Buffalo on foot is one of the biggest adrenalin rushes you will ever get. No matter what size calibre rifle you use, that first shot is vital to avoid a confrontation with a wounded Buffalo. Many a wounded Buffalo have got the better of a pursuing hunter. Generally, you can breathe a sigh of relief when all goes well and your first shot is true but one mistake and all hell can break loose. Even with firepower and technology on your side this is truly a man verse beast hunt. Always remember to take an insurance shot before approaching a supposedly dead Buffalo. Most Buffalo give a death bellow which may encourage some of the other “Dagga Boys” in the herd to return and support their fallen companion, so be on the lookout when approaching your dead Buffalo.
Garden Route Plains Game Safari (1x1)
Western Cape, South Africa
Cape buffalo, Ankole, Baboon, Black impala, Black springbok, Black wildebeest, Blue duiker, Blue wildebeest, Bontebok, Burchells zebra, Bushpig, Cape bushbuck, Cape eland, Cape grysbuck, Caracal, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common springbok, Copper blesbuck, Copper springbok, Crocodile, Eastern cape kudu, Fallow deer, Gemsbuck, Giraffe, Golden gemsbuck, Golden wildebeest, Grey rhebuck, Hyrax, Impala, Kings springbok, Kings wildebeest, Klipspringer, Nyala, Ostrich, Porcupine, Red hartebeest, Red lechwe, Roan, Royal wildebeest, Sable, Steenbok, Waterbuck, White blesbuck, White springbok, White-flanked impala
Bow Hunting, Crossbow Hunting, Hunting From a Blind, Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Jan 1, 25 - Dec 31, 25
Daily rate fee
$1,140
for 3 days, 1 hunter
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1x1: Eastern Cape Free-range Hunt
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Cape buffalo, Black impala, Black springbok, Black wildebeest, Blue wildebeest, Bontebok, Burchells zebra, Bushpig, Cape bushbuck, Cape eland, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common reedbuck, Common springbok, Copper springbok, Eastern cape kudu, Fallow deer, Gemsbuck, Giraffe, Grey rhebuck, Impala, Mountain reedbuck, Nyala, Red hartebeest, Red lechwe, Roan, Sable, Steenbok, Warthog, Waterbuck, White blesbuck, White springbok
Baiting, Calling, Driven Hunt, Muzzleloader, Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Mar 1, 25 - Oct 31, 25
Daily rate fee
$350
for 1 day, 1 hunter
Eastern Cape Plains Game Hunt 1x1
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Cape buffalo, Black impala, Black springbok, Black wildebeest, Blue duiker, Blue wildebeest, Bontebok, Bushbuck, Bushpig, Cape eland, Cape springbok, Caracal, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common reedbuck, Copper springbok, Fallow deer, Gemsbuck, Giraffe, Grey rhebuck, Grysbuck, Impala, Klipspringer, Kudu, Mountain reedbuck, Nyala, Oribi, Ostrich, Red hartebeest, Red lechwe, Roan, Sable, Scimitar oryx, Steenbok, Warthog, Waterbuck, White blesbuck, White springbok, Zebra
Bow Hunting, Rifle Hunting
Season: Jan 10, 25 - Dec 20, 25
Daily rate fee
$900
for 3 days, 1 hunter
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