Looking for an outfitter

[Dholupko]

The time has come to go back to Africa, this time for Cape Buffalo. I went many years ago to SA for plains game and had a great time. We hunted concessions that were fenced. The properties were huge and the fence only came into play one time on the second day. When I realized we were using the fence to our advantage I stopped the hunt. I had a sincere talk with the PH to let him know that the hunt was more important than the kill. This was contrary to what he experienced in the past but, to his credit, did make a change in our approach.

This time I want what I would call a Hemingway or Ruark hunt; wide open free range. I’m looking for possibly two different outfitters. The first is would be for me and my wife, possibly one other hunting friend and his wife. The wives don’t hunt so would need a guide during the day. This outfitter could be a more rustic than the second choice.

The second outfitter would be the same free range, hard hunting type, but with better accommodation's. My plan is to offer this trip to friends; hunters and non-hunters. If I get others that want to join us I will pick the second outfitter. If I do not get others that are interested then I will choose the first outfitter.

I will be hunting with a 470 Nitro double rifle and a low powered scoped 416 Rem mag bolt action back up rifle. I might be interested in taking more than one buffalo.

Thank you in advance for sharing your knowledge and experiences.

 

[375Fox]

I’d try and narrow down what you actually want from the hunt. What is your budget? If this hunt is equally about your wife and friends I’d tell you to go to the Caprivi in Namibia. You could hunt buffalo while she does some tourist things, then you could transfer with same outfitter to central Namibia for plains game and a different landscape. If this hunt is primarily about your buffalo hunt I’d tell you to look into Zambezi valley in Zimbabwe. It’s a true tracking hunt in dangerous game country and you’ll work for your buffalo but there will not be thousands of animals for your wife to view and there will be tsetse flies that bite. Certain outfitters might allow it but most concession areas are not suited to large groups like a large ranch would be. It’s a quiet hunt where you work for your trophies and leave with a few good ones at the end of 10 or 14 days. It’s a very different experience than ranch hunting. So again, I’d tell you to decide what you want, if the hunt is primarily about your wives and inviting friends or the wild Africa experience?

 

[Frederik]

Niassa, Mozambique will also fit the bill.
Personally I would rather do a serious tracking hunt in wild country without a group.

 

[Spear Safaris]

Dear Sir
I will send you a PM, please check you inbox, but we can offer Free range Buffalo in South Africas Greater Kruger, with Luxury lodges or basic lodging. We also can offer the Tanzania / Zambi hunts, if your budged allows.
Cheers Ernest