Hunt Leopard and Cape Buffalo in Zimbabwe, Save Valley
Booking Season: 2026
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Designed by Hunters, for Hunters
This is the hunt dreams are made of!!!! Hunt not one, or even two, but THREE of Africa’s most dangerous animals in Zimbabwe, the home of dangerous game hunting!
This 21 x day, 22 x night adrenaline-filled hunting adventure takes place in Hammomd, Save Valley, renowned for its exceptional dangerous game trophies.
21 x Days and 22 x Nights US$ 48,300
Gov levies on Daily Rates US$ 966
Gov Vat on Accommodation US$ 474
Return Transfer Hammond/Bulawayo US$ 600
Total Cost Excl Trophy Fees US$ 50,340
Trophy Fees
Cape Buffalo US$ 7,000
Lion US$ 30,000
Leopard US$ 7,000
Total Trophy Fees US$ 44,000
Meet and greet upon arrival at the airport
Ground transfers to and from Bulawayo to Hammond
Services of a Professional Hunter
Safari camp accommodation
All meals and local beverages
Trophy Fee for Cape Buffalo
Trophy Fee on Leopard
Value Added Tax (VAT) on accommodation
Government Levy on Trophy Fee
Government Levy on Daily Rates
Daily Laundry service
International, domestic, and charter flight fees
Ay pre- or post-safari accommodation
Dip and pack of trophies
Gratuities to staff and PH (at own discretion)
Any other fees not specified
Observers @ US$250 per day
Firearm import fee
Trophy Shipping Costs
Taxidermy
Cites Tag (+-US$ 250)
National Parks 2% Levy to be charges by Taxidermist/Processing Agent
Park Ranger Fee at US$ 65/hunting day
Trophy fees and government tax on any additional animals hunted
Leopard and Lion pre-baiting (optional) at US$ 500
Leopard, Lion, and Cape Buffalo Trophy Fee Refundable if not successfully harvested
This lodge is your home-away-from-home, offering all the comforts, along with picturesque views. The lodge is a welcoming sight after a day’s hunting in the African bush, offering warm showers in en-suite bathrooms, comfortable beds and delicious cuisine.
Sit back and relax in the boma or enjoy your hearty meals in the main dining hall or even on the deck. Good food, great company, exceptional surroundings, and a couple of cold beverages are the order of the day in this part of the world.
Hunters have a choice of flying into Bulawayo, where they will overnight, and then be collected and enjoy a 6-hour road transfer to the hunting grounds.
Hunters can also fly into Harare, where they will also spend the night. Early the following day, they will be collected and transfer to the camp, on a 6-hour road journey.
A charter flight can also be arranged from either Harare or Bulawayo. The landing strip is around an hour by road from the camp.
Lastly, a charter flight can be arranged from Johannesburg (South Africa) that will land at Buffalo Range. Following this flight, hunters will have an hour’s road transfer to the camp.
US citizens require a visa to enter Zimbabwe and can be obtained at the major entry points to the country, including Harare, Victoria Falls, and some border posts.
The tourist visa is available for 30 days and is renewable.
The cost of the visa is around US$30
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry required.
This can be obtained in several ways:
On arrival
Online – This method is highly convenient and is recommended to avoid queues
Lightweight, Neutral Clothing: Pack breathable shirts and pants in khaki, olive, or brown to help us stay cool and blend in.
Layer Options: Add a jacket or fleece for chilly mornings and evenings, especially in highland or riverine areas.
Waterproof Outerwear: Bring a compact rain jacket, always a good option for any African hunt as the weather can be unpredictable at times.
Sturdy Footwear: Choose comfortable boots with ankle support and waterproofing for moving over rocky, wet, or dense bush terrains.
Sun & Insect Protection: Include a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunscreen, and strong insect repellent.
Reliable Daypack: Choose a small, durable backpack for our optics, ammo, snacks, and water.
Optics: Pack binoculars with 8x or 10x magnification for spotting game.
Personal Essentials: Remember toiletries, medications, spare batteries, and charging cables – when you’re hunting in Zimbabwe there isn’t a convenience store around the corner that you can use.
When it comes down to brass tax, there are several reasons why Zimbabwe remains a top dangerous game hunting destination, including:
Affordability: Zimbabwe remains one of the most affordable African countries in which to enjoy a dangerous game hunting experience.
Diverse Range of Animals: From the Big 5 and Dangerous 7 to a wide array of African plains game, and specialty animals, the country is teeming with wildlife.
Exceptional Trophies: While they do have a wide range of animal species, their trophies are also of good quality, making them sought-after in the hunting world. Big 5 animals available for hunting in Zimbabwe include the lion, Cape buffalo, leopard, and elephant.
Free-Range Hunts: Zimbabwe offers free-range hunting opportunities, allowing hunters to experience the Africa of old, with untamed and natural hunting areas, to enthral, excite, and delight game hunters. This brings to the fore a whole new level of danger to experience and enjoy!
Differing Terrain: Zimbabwe is home to differing terrain to challenge hunters during their African hunt.
Fish & Game: This prime destination allows a combination hunting and fishing dream safari, with the mighty Zambezi River producing incredible tiger fish and yellow fish.
Tourist Attractions: When all is said and done, and the last shot is fired, you still have the option to ensure a great tourism experience, with a range of tourism activities and attractions to pursue, regardless of your interests.
Hunters can expect a challenging but rewarding experience hunting dangerous game in this privately owned and managed conservancy.
It is situated in Zimbabwe’s South East Lowveld and is around 750,000 acres and is popular in offering authentic style African hunting experiences.
It is located between the Save (Sabi) and Runde Rivers which offering a reliable water source that attracts a wide range of wildlife to the area.
In terms of terrain, hunters can expect semi-arid savanna woodlands, together with open plains, grasslands, and riverine areas.
Expect close encounters with wildlife, due to thick and dense vegetation.
Hunters will be covering large areas on foot while tracking their trophies.
Hunters must be able to shoot accurately at close range.
The Save Valley offers free-range hunting, without internal fences within a large area.
The area is known for its abundant wildlife, along with the sheer number of species available.
The Save Valley remains a sought-after region for hunters wanting to experience the best of Zimbabwe hunting safaris with numerous hunting opportunities available:
Dangerous Game Hunting, including Elephant, Lion, Leopard, and Cape Buffalo
African Plains Game, with species such as Eland, Waterbuck, Zebra, Impala, Kudu, and many more.
Specialty Species: Jackals and Civets
Members of the Tiny Ten, including Duikers, Steenbok, and Klipspringer
Bird Hunting opportunities focusing on pigeons, ducks, geese, and francolins in the Save Valley
To hunt Lion, Leopard, and Cape Buffalo is no mean feat. These members of Africa’s Big 5 and Dangerous 7 are there for a reason and hunting this animals is often seen as a rite of passage in the hunting world. All aggressive, all dangerous, and all ready to fight til death.
When it comes to rifles, the minimum requirement when dangerous game hunting in Zimbabwe is a .375 and accurate shot placement is critical. Do your homework when it comes to shot placement for dangerous game, to ensure a clean and ethical hunting safari.
Hunters should be confident shooting from sticks, at distances of 100-260 feet in thick, dense vegetation.
If any further information is required to hunt Lion, Leopard and Cape Buffalo in the Save Valley, please contact the team at Game Hunting Safaris or message Ty directly on the links provided.
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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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