Hippo + Buffalo Hunt
Owner: Calvin & Outfitter & PH Nicolaas
South Africa
Response rate: 100%
Response time: within a day
More about us
Our company was established in 2021 and operates in 1 territory.
- We don’t chase volume – we deliver quality hunts. Owner involved service, direct hands-on involvement from permits, to airport pick up.
- No travelling between concessions, more hunting time, less travelling.
- Natural terrain, we are not a put-and-take style operation
About this hunt
The chance to hunt 2 of the dangerous 7 on the same property in South Africa should be strongly considered.
A hippo hunt is a unique and exhilarating experience, requiring patience and precision. Whether hunting from the riverbank or carefully stalking along the water’s edge, every encounter demands careful planning and shot placement.
As a member of the legendary Big Five and Dangerous Seven, the buffalo has earned its reputation through its resilience, intelligence, and willingness to stand its ground. Every stalk is unique, and every encounter commands respect for one of Africa’s most powerful animals.
INCLUDES
DURATION: 10 days
HUNTERS: 1 and 1 Observer
TROPHIES: 2 animals
1 x Hippo
1 x Buffalo under 42"
Guided
(Difficult trip)
Stalking
Rifle Hunting
| Hunting season: | Jun 29, 2026 - Jun 28, 2027 |
| Best time for hunting: | Jun 29, 2026 - Jun 28, 2027 |
Where you will hunt
Territory
9km River frontage (crocodile and hippo)
| Fence type: | Fenced |
| Territory size: | 3,200ha / 8,000 acres |
| Languages spoken by staff: | English, Afrikaans |
| Operating since: | 2021 year |
Structure by elevation
Plains: 80%, Hills: 10%, Mountains: 10%Structure by landscape
Fields/Bush: 100%Entertainment services
Shooting range, Fishing, Excursions, Sun City Resort and the Pilansburg National Park, Kruger National Park
Where you will stay
Private lodge
Accommodation in the form of a modern Riverfront house with swimming pool, 4 luxury rooms. Each room has en suite bathrooms, including a toilet and a shower. The accommodation includes an outside Boma area as well as an inside fire/braai area. There is wifi in and around the accommodation and a mobile network across the rest of the property.
Solar power
Mobile network coverage
Internet
Fridge
Safe
TV
Bathroom
Ensuite shower
Laundry
Swimming pool
Spa treatments
Quad biking
How to get there
Navigation guidelines
We collect the clients ourselves and drop them off ourselves from Johannesburg International Airport.
| Nearest airport: | Johannesburg International |
| Distance from airport: | 310km |
| Transfer from airport: | Yes |
| Transfer from railway: | No |
Other information
| Gun rental: | Yes |
| Vaccination required: | No |
Terms
Price includes
- Accommodation
- Transport on territory
- Transfer from/to airport
- Guiding by PH
- Field trophy preparation
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Snacks
- Beverages/soft drinks
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry
- Housekeeping
Price does NOT include
- Hunting license
- Gun permits
- Gun rental
- Ammunition
- Insurance
- Gratuities
Cancellation
50% deposit is refundable if hunt cancelled 60 days in advance, no refund if hunt is cancelled within 60 days prior to arrival.Wounding
All animals wounded are to be paid in fullPayment
Deposit
$5,000
Deposit deadline: 7 days after booking
Payment options provided by outfitter:
Bank transfer
Final payment
Paid onsitePayment options provided by outfitter:
Cash
Bank transfer
Payment notes
Final payment to be made morning of departure
US$ 18,700
US$ 22,000
Limited time offer
This price includes:
Daily rate for 10 days
1 hunter, 1 guest
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