Cape Buffalo in SA or Tanzania? The better hunt

[wesheltonj]

How’s Tanzania for the nonhunter? My spouse really didn’t like South Africa. She felt like she was cooped up.

Then you want Masailand.

 

[Fatback]

I would also suggest looking at Zimbabwe. Like mentioned it will probably fall between RSA and Tanzania in price. Hunted in Matesi 2 this year and it is wild, no fences, no villages, plenty of animals and I had a great time. After saying all of that, I do plan to hunt buffalo in Tanzania at some point as well. Good luck on whatever hunt you decide on.

 

[Foxi]

I’m Looking to add a Dugger Boy or two to my trophy room and I’d like to hear from Hunters and PH alike on where would make for the best hunt. South Africa or Tanzania?
Also the a filming crew for each that want break the bank!
Booking for 2027
Many Thanks.

Booking for 2027 ?
Don't you think your question is ridiculous ?

 

[matt vejar]

In Mozambique (Niassa) go to a waterhole and take up the track most likely. We only saw one Dagga boy while driving for 10 day hunt. Found a good track on day 4 -which was actually the day I decided I would hunt one. 5 hour track job -I took shot.
Tanzania (Selous) you will more than likely spot the Buffalo from truck and take up track. My two buffalo we walked into a pan (swamp area) from some distance (300 yds) from where we parked. Buff happened to be there and I shot them - one from a group of 5 and the other one from a pair. We saw numerous buff from the truck (10 day hunt) after I shot mine on days 1 and 3. Lucky I would say.
Zim hunt was also tracking. Shot 2 both by tracking. One from water hole (4 hour track job) and one when they ran across road. We set a leopard bait and then drove back and took up the track. Shot it maybe after an hour of tracking.
Which were my favorite hunts - the two where we picked up the tracks from the waterhole. Africa at its best!!!
Where would I go if I just wanted to shoot multiple buff? Selous.

 

[mdwest]

I’m Looking to add a Dugger Boy or two to my trophy room and I’d like to hear from Hunters and PH alike on where would make for the best hunt. South Africa or Tanzania?
Also the a filming crew for each that want break the bank!
Booking for 2027
Many Thanks.

If breaking the bank is a concern, I think a film crew is the least of your worries..

The hunt itself in Tanzania is going to be significantly more expensive than a buff hunt in South Africa..

If a Tanzania buff hunt is within your price range, then any difference in cost on a quality film crew really wont be enough when considered against the cost of the entire hunt..

 

[dchum]

I would also suggest looking at Zimbabwe. Like mentioned it will probably fall between RSA and Tanzania in price. Hunted in Matesi 2 this year and it is wild, no fences, no villages, plenty of animals and I had a great time. After saying all of that, I do plan to hunt buffalo in Tanzania at some point as well. Good luck on whatever hunt you decide on.

Did you hunt with Guav?

 

[wesheltonj]

If breaking the bank is a concern, I think a film crew is the least of your worries..

The hunt itself in Tanzania is going to be significantly more expensive than a buff hunt in South Africa..

If a Tanzania buff hunt is within your price range, then any difference in cost on a quality film crew really wont be enough when considered against the cost of the entire hunt..

7 day hunt on a regular license, with two buffalo - $19,800
Trophy fees 1st - $3,200, 2nd $3,700.
10 day hunt on a medium license, with three buffalo - $29,800
Trophy fee 3rd - $5,000.
10 day hunt, premium license - $41,800 + trophy fees
14 day hunt premium license - $52,800 + trophy fees
14 day hunt premium license, w/ Leopard - $60,500 + trophy fees
21 day hunt premium license , full bag - $72,900 + trophy fees

 

[SStomcat]

That sure looks expensive comparatively

 

[375Fox]

Given your two choices, I’d choose Tanzania without hesitation if money was no concern. However, I think Zimbabwe is the best combination of price and experience in a wild area. It has some very experienced PHs and is a true tracking hunt.

 

[375Fox]

How’s Tanzania for the nonhunter? My spouse really didn’t like South Africa. She felt like she was cooped up.

You might give some consideration to tsetse flies when choosing a hunt to take your wife on.

 

[BigGame]

Tanzania…it’s a no brainer but more expensive.

HH

What he said...

 

[Flipper Dude]

A wild area with D&Y or Mokore or CMS in Zimbabwe is a perfect Buffalo hunt for me.

 

[ActionBob]

How’s Tanzania for the nonhunter? My spouse really didn’t like South Africa. She felt like she was cooped up.

Take her to Zanzibar for a several days. Stay at a nice beach front resort, visit the many sights. Then take her with you hunting just be sure she has a full big suit.

 

[CoElkHunter]

I would have to say even as an outfitter in south africa
Tanzanie would be my choice but its in a completely different price bracket
But
If you hunt on a big area in SA with self sustaining herds of breeding buffalo, like on Tallyho, u will have a good hunt too
Just set the parameters with you OUTFITTER before the hunt

Happy to arrange a filming crew for you too


Regards

7 day hunt on a regular license, with two buffalo - $19,800
Trophy fees 1st - $3,200, 2nd $3,700.
10 day hunt on a medium license, with three buffalo - $29,800
Trophy fee 3rd - $5,000.
10 day hunt, premium license - $41,800 + trophy fees
14 day hunt premium license - $52,800 + trophy fees
14 day hunt premium license, w/ Leopard - $60,500 + trophy fees
21 day hunt premium license , full bag - $72,900 + trophy fees

And those costs are just the hunts themselves. Average costs, if you know, for roundtrip flights with charter(s) and getting dip and pack trophies back to the US? Thanks!

 

[CoElkHunter]

I would have to say even as an outfitter in south africa
Tanzanie would be my choice but its in a completely different price bracket
But
If you hunt on a big area in SA with self sustaining herds of breeding buffalo, like on Tallyho, u will have a good hunt too
Just set the parameters with you OUTFITTER before the hunt

Happy to arrange a filming crew for you too


Regards

Thanks for your info. for those of us on here that would like to hunt a buffalo someday but can't afford to pay a significant portion of their yearly income to do so in Tanzania.

 

[rafter3]

I hunted Tanzania with Ernest Dyason (Spear Safaris) on one of Kilomberos North's concessions (Ruhudji River camp) in the Kilombero Valley. It was unreal and as wild as I could have hoped for, my wife went along and loved it as well. Got 3 buffalo along with many other animals on my list, I will return one day. Look up Ernest he is on this forum and actually was awarded SCI Ph of the year for this upcoming convention. You won't be dissapointed.

 

[TOBY458]

Having hunted both SA and Zimbabwe, I’d definitely consider going to Wild Africa for your buffalo. It will be a much more authentic hunt from my experience.
But don’t get me wrong, SA was a lot of fun as well. Just a different type of hunt.

 

[wesheltonj]

And those costs are just the hunts themselves. Average costs, if you know, for roundtrip flights with charter(s) and getting dip and pack trophies back to the US? Thanks!

If you go to the Selous, it's the charter that will kill you. At least with Masai land you can drive from the airport.

 

[eyedok]

My two buff in Zambia were much bigger than my 3 from Tanzania, similar hunts, enjoyed them all, but Zambia is a special place, if Tanzania- Masailand is a must IMO

 

[Doug Hamilton]

I’m Looking to add a Dugger Boy or two to my trophy room and I’d like to hear from Hunters and PH alike on where would make for the best hunt. South Africa or Tanzania?
Also the a filming crew for each that want break the bank!
Booking for 2027
Many Thanks.

You might also want to.look at Zimbabwe. I can put you in touch with a PH there if you PM me. Good guy and very knowledgeable.