Looking for information regarding a Big 5 hunting safari in Africa? Read on to learn all about our Big 5 hunting safaris.
When most people think of hunting in Africa, the image that first pops into their head is probably of a Big 5 hunting safari. The Big 5 consists of the Cape Buffalo, elephant, leopard, lion, and rhinoceros. These animals are the most difficult and most dangerous species to hunt and a Big 5 hunting safari is the pinnacle of hunting in Africa.
Though it is true that some species of plains game, such as eland, can be even larger than some of the members of the African Big 5, none can turn the tables on the hunter as quickly as the members of the Big Five. A Big 5 hunting safari is not an easy endeavor. Not only can it be dangerous, but it also usually involves weeks of hunting and many miles of walking.
For those planning on booking an African Big 5 hunting safari, we recommend using a rifle chambered in .375 H&H or greater. This is an excellent all-around cartridge that will work very well on all members of the Big 5 when appropriate bullets are used: rapid expanding bullets for lion and leopard, controlled expansion bullets and solids for buffalo, and solids for elephant and rhino.
There is nothing wrong with using a larger or more powerful cartridge like the .416 Rigby, .458 Winchester, or even the .577 Nitro. However, regardless of what members of the African Big 5 you intend to hunt, shot placement is extremely important.
Below are the details of the Big 5 hunting safaris that we currently offer.
Cape Buffalo
The buffalo is the most common member of the African Big 5 and a buffalo hunt is usually the first (or only) Big 5 hunting safari that most hunters take. Buffalo hunts are commonly combined with plains game hunts in South Africa.
South Africa Cape Buffalo Hunting Package
South Africa Cape Buffalo Hunting Package
7 Days (6 Nights) Accommodation
1 Cape Buffalo Bull
$14,540 Per Hunter (1×1)
$14,290 Per Hunter (2×1)
$1,400 Per Non-Hunter
South Africa Cape Buffalo/Sable Hunting Package
8 Days (7 Nights) Accommodation
1 Cape Buffalo Bull & 1 Trophy Sable
$19,990 Per Hunter (1×1)
$1,595 Per Non-Hunter
We take pride in conducting serious Cape Buffalo hunting safaris in the beautiful, but unforgiving South African bushveld the way they were meant to be done. You’ll hunt Africa’s legendary “Black Death” on foot in the rugged terrain and thick vegetation of Limpopo Province that buffalo call home.
Contact us or check out our Cape Buffalo hunting page for more information.
Leopard
Next to the buffalo, the leopard is the second most commonly hunted member of the Big 5 and leopard/buffalo combination hunts are very popular among hunters interested in a Big 5 hunting safari. South Africa closed the leopard season in the entire country in 2016 and has not announced any plans to reopen it in the foreseeable future. Contact us for more information.
Lion
At this time, we do not offer any lion hunting safaris, nor do we expect to offer any lion hunts in the foreseeable future.
Elephant
At this time, we do not offer any elephant hunting safaris, nor do we expect to offer any elephant hunts in the foreseeable future.
Rhino
At this time, we do not offer any rhino hunting safaris, nor do we expect to offer any rhino hunts in the foreseeable future.