Cape Buffalo Hunts

When to Hunt Cape Buffalo

The best time for a Cape Buffalo hunting safari is generally during the dry season, when the vegetation is shorter, allowing the hunter more visibility. Animals are also more likely to congregate around water sources.

In South Africa, while hunting safaris are available throughout the year, the best time to harvest this member of Africa’s Big 5 is from May to October, with this being the optimal time for Namibia and Botswana as well. In Tanzania, prime buffalo hunting conditions run from June to October, while Zimbabwe’s optimal buffalo hunting season is from July through to November.

Cape Buffalo hunting in Mozambique is best undertaken during the dry season, running from July to November.

Hunting methods for Cape buffalo are generally the traditional walk-and-stalk method, after initially utilizing a vehicle to cover large distances while glassing. Trackers will search for tracks (spoor), or signs that the buffalo have been through the area, or spotting of the actual herd itself. From there onwards, the hunting party will proceed on foot, carefully using the terrain to their advantage as they slowly stalk their prey until they are within striking range.

Why go Cape Buffalo Hunting

When it comes to big game hunting in Africa, hunting the Cape Buffalo is often regarded as one of the most dangerous and challenging hunts available. This large bovine is renowned for its cunning and aggressive nature, often ambushing hunters when wounded.

Cape Buffalo hunts require courage, perseverance, and skilled marksmanship to bring down this premier dangerous game trophy. It is a physically demanding hunt that often sees hunters walking miles through the African bush, tracking their chosen trophy. Cape Buffalo move in large herds, making the choice of a mature “dagga boy” even more challenging. Hunting one of the Dark Continent’s most dangerous animals is an adrenaline-filled experience, providing hunters with an authentic African hunting adventure and unforgettable memories.

Hunting Cape Buffalo also provides funding for conservation and local communities, as well as helping to sustain habitats and wildlife populations.

Safari Inclusions on a Cape Buffalo Hunt

A standard hunting safari targeting the Cape Buffalo will include the basic service offerings such as accommodation, meals, drinks, professional hunter, camp staff, trackers, on-territory transport, and field preparation of the Elephant trophy.

Exclusions and optional extras when Cape Buffalo hunting in Africa:

• Transfers from your arrival point into the country, to the hunting concession and return (road or private air charter) 
• The Cape Buffalo trophy fee is often shown separately as it is refundable if the hunt is not successful
• Dip and pack of the trophy
• Taxidermy and international shipping options

Tips when on a Cape Buffalo

• Know and understand all Cape Buffalo hunting regulations and how hunting permits and the hunting industry works in your hunting destination
• Ensure that you are prepared for the Cape Buffalo hunt which can be extremely taxing and physically demanding
• Remain focused and alert, the bush is a very unpredictable environment where changes happen at the drop of a hat, and Cape Buffalo are known to double-back, making the hunter, the hunted
• Read up and know about the correct shot placement for the Cape Buffalo.
• Listen to your PH…what he says goes, no matter what. No hesitation, do as you are instructed to
• Safety first, always. Once the animal is shot, do not approach immediately, and be ready with a follow-up shot(s) should it be needed. Give the animal time and space before it tries to attack one last time.

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Conservation Status

• The Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer) is listed as least concern by the IUCN.