Description

Free-range, fair-chase Cape buffalo hunted on foot off our own breeding herd, not bought in for the week. Seven days, 1x1 with a senior PHASA professional hunter and backup rifle, based at the sole-occupancy Buffalo Tented Camp on 24,700 malaria-free acres of Limpopo Bushveld. Our herd carries a property average around 45 inches across the boss, nothing under 42. The all-inclusive daily rate is USD 1,000 per hunter per day; the trophy fee is priced by boss width, from USD 11,500 for a bull under 42 inches. A typical seven-day bull hunt lands around USD 18,500 to 20,500 before taxidermy and shipping. Family-owned since 1997 and hosted personally by owner-outfitter Chris Burger.

What to Expect

Early starts and tracking on foot through thick Bushveld, often closing to inside 30 to 40 yards. Buffalo are tough and every animal is followed up with care. Expect genuine fair chase across large private blocks, a senior PH at your shoulder on every stalk, and crisp dry-season winter mornings from May to September. Non-hunting partners are welcome. Malaria-free and family-friendly, 3.5 hours from Johannesburg, with a private helicopter fly-in option to the farm.

Gear & Equipment

Bring broken-in boots for walking in thorn and rock, light layers for cold mornings and warm afternoons, good binoculars, a daypack, sun protection and any personal medication. We provide the 4x4, shooting sticks, trackers and all field equipment. A soft rifle case and a comfortable sling are useful.

Weapon Details

.375 H&H is the South African legal minimum for Cape buffalo. Many hunters step up to a .416 Rigby, .450 or .458 for extra margin on a follow-up. Bring heavy-for-calibre premium bullets: a bonded or monolithic soft for the first shot and solids behind it. Limit is 200 rounds and one rifle per calibre. Our PH carries a heavy backup rifle on every stalk, and we assist with the free SAPS 520 temporary firearm import permit.

Pricing Details

All-inclusive dangerous-game daily rate of USD 1,000 per hunter per day, hunted 1x1, plus a Cape buffalo trophy fee by boss width: USD 11,500 under 42 inches, USD 13,500 for 42 to 44 inches, POA over 44 inches. A typical seven-day bull hunt is USD 18,500 to 20,500 all-in before taxidermy and shipping. The daily rate covers accommodation, all meals, your PHASA PH with backup rifle, tracker and skinner, 4x4, airport transfers, field prep and permits. Excludes international flights, taxidermy, dip and pack, shipping, gratuities, ammunition and insurance. A deposit confirms your dates and holds 2026/27 pricing for the season.

Terms & Conditions

A deposit is required to confirm your dates, with the balance due on or before arrival. Trophy fees are charged for animals taken or wounded. Prices are in USD and held for the 2026/27 season once dates are confirmed. Rifles, ammunition and travel are the hunter's responsibility; we assist with permits and logistics. Full booking terms, cancellation and poor-weather policy are shared on enquiry. Dangerous-game hunting carries inherent risk and is conducted under the guidance of a licensed PHASA professional hunter at all times.

Camp/Accommodations

You stay at the sole-occupancy Buffalo Tented Camp, a classic safari tented camp used by one party at a time. Ensuite tents, hot showers, a central boma and dining area, and home-cooked meals. Your party hunts and stays alone, with no strangers in camp. Game drives, a photographic hide and the malaria-free Matlabas Bushveld surround the camp. 3.5 hours from Johannesburg, with a private helicopter fly-in option.

Accessibility

Cape buffalo is hunted on foot and can mean 8 to 15 km of walking and stalking over uneven Bushveld, so reasonable fitness and the ability to shoot off sticks help. You do not need to be an athlete. Tell us about any knee, hip, heart or mobility concerns in advance and we adapt the style, using blinds, waterhole hides and vehicle-assisted approaches on easier terrain. Nobody is turned away for not being fit enough.

Physical Requirements

Moderate fitness. Expect to walk and stalk on foot over uneven ground, get up and down, and shoot off sticks. A few months of regular walking beforehand, ideally with a light daypack, is good preparation. We adapt the pace and terrain to each hunter.

Permit & Tag Application Process

No draw or tag lottery. We arrange all CITES and provincial hunting permits for your animals. For your rifle we assist with the free SAPS 520 temporary firearm import permit at O.R. Tambo. Bring your passport, a US CBP 4457 form for your rifle, and our invitation letter, and we handle the rest, including trophy export documentation.

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