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Question for members/outfitters: In 2020 sometime, is it possible for myself and my wife (non-hunter) to go on safari for me to kill a Cape buffalo and really nice warthog for less than $8k, all in? Thanks! LTC, USA, RET Benefactor Life Member, NRA Member, SCI & DSC Proud son of Texas A&M, Class of 1969 "A man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?" Robert Browning | ||
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Just to clarify you mean “All in” for the basic hunt cost excluding airfare? 8k would be an outlier price... you will get many responses here but I would look for a management hunt or a cancellation deal to try and get near that number. I personally would try and do a proper tracking hunt in a wild area (Zimbabwe most likely for your money) to get the best experience for your money. beware of cheap South African deals on high fence buffalo that come to the truck looking for food. I’ve taken some wonderful pictures like that lol but would never “hunt” one. | |||
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You may be able to get a management Bull behind the fence in RSA and a warthog, but probably not with your wife along and certainly not with airfare. Frank "I don't know what there is about buffalo that frightens me so.....He looks like he hates you personally. He looks like you owe him money." - Robert Ruark, Horn of the Hunter, 1953 NRA Life, SAF Life, CRPA Life, DRSS lite | |||
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Sorry, guys, I guess I meant "on the ground" in RSA or another country in Africa, not including airfare, dip & pack, shipment back home, taxidermy, etc. In other words, what most outfitters quote without the "excluded." LTC, USA, RET Benefactor Life Member, NRA Member, SCI & DSC Proud son of Texas A&M, Class of 1969 "A man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?" Robert Browning | |||
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Also, if you can survive the heat, a late season hunt, October or November to buy an unsold quota. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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I haven't heard of a Cape Buffalo hunt for 8k,all in, for years. Daily rates are close to, or are north of 1k daily, and the cheapest trophy fee that I have seen recently is $5500.00. Good luck for a miracle-who knows-maybe a cow buff. | |||
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You might want to call Mark Young. He represents an operator in Zimbabwe who has private land and the price may be close to what you’re seeking. It is fenced, but my understanding is the bush is thick and a proper hunt. | |||
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Nitro Express I think your going to struggle to find a Buffalo hunt for 8k with an observer going with you. I can offer a 5 day Non-trophy Buffalo package below 34" and non exportable in Zimbabwe for $9,500 but this does not include an observer. For an extra $1000 you can export the bull. Warthog would be $500. You would target old bulls with broken horns or scrum cap bulls. Mike Mike Taylor Sporting mtaylorsporting@gmail.com +44 7930 524 097 Facebook: Mike Taylor Sporting Instagram: mikezimbab With kind regards Mike Mike Taylor Sporting Hunting, Fishing & Photographic Safaris Worldwide +44 7930 524 097 mtaylorsporting@gmail.com Instagram - miketaylorsporting | |||
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I saw that while in RSA on a plains game hunt. I was in a truck with the landowner who asked if it was OK with me if he took a few minutes to feed his buffalo before we started an afternoon hunt. No problem I said. As soon as we pulled into the field behind a fence the Buff started walking out of the bush towards the truck. To my surprise the farmer got out of the truck and walked among the Buffalo while putting out several bales of hay. That was enough to convince me never to hunt one in RSA or behind a fence. Tom Z NRA Life Member | |||
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For that money you are not going to have to make some major compromises, ie you may get to shoot a cow or a tame reject bull. Buffalo hunting is overrated anyway. Kudu, bushbuck, nyala, even trophy impala are more fun to hunt. You can have a wonderful fair chase plains game hunt for that amount of money, taking some real trophies and creating some great memories, with wife in tow. There are any number of great destinations for same. Big ugly warthog will narrow down the list quite a bit. And since you are on a budget you should probably narrow your focus to RSA. Russ Gould - Whitworth Arms LLC BigfiveHQ.com, Large Calibers and African Safaris Doublegunhq.com, Fine English, American and German Double Rifles and Shotguns VH2Q.com, Varmint Rifles and Gear | |||
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I think this is an unspoken truth and should be discussed in a separate thread. Cal _______________________________ Cal Pappas, Willow, Alaska www.CalPappas.com www.CalPappas.blogspot.com 1994 Zimbabwe 1997 Zimbabwe 1998 Zimbabwe 1999 Zimbabwe 1999 Namibia, Botswana, Zambia--vacation 2000 Australia 2002 South Africa 2003 South Africa 2003 Zimbabwe 2005 South Africa 2005 Zimbabwe 2006 Tanzania 2006 Zimbabwe--vacation 2007 Zimbabwe--vacation 2008 Zimbabwe 2012 Australia 2013 South Africa 2013 Zimbabwe 2013 Australia 2016 Zimbabwe 2017 Zimbabwe 2018 South Africa 2018 Zimbabwe--vacation 2019 South Africa 2019 Botswana 2019 Zimbabwe vacation 2021 South Africa 2021 South Africa (2nd hunt a month later) ______________________________ | |||
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The last buffalo I sold for $8000 was in about 1982 I think..They sell for almost that at auction to the breeders in Africa or did last time I went to one..you might get lucky and get a broken horn or sub quality or even a cow, but I really doubt it..I suspect you could get one for perhaps $12,000 to $14,000 under some circumstances..The best way I know to help you is go through a booking agent and let him find one for you, he will have the contacts that you don't... Ray Atkinson Atkinson Hunting Adventures 10 Ward Lane, Filer, Idaho, 83328 208-731-4120 rayatkinsonhunting@gmail.com | |||
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I know of a $7500 hunt for a lesser bull that includes a few days daily rate and the buffalo are born wild (sort of) on the property and the property is a decent size by RSA standards ... but they do feed them during the winter months esp in dry years .. and you can hunt them on foot (sort of), that is if you ignore them at the feed troughs on your way to and from camp ... but this is really for a person who is not physically up to the real deal and not a satisfactory substitute for hiking the hell all over Africa to find a bull, or not ... Russ Gould - Whitworth Arms LLC BigfiveHQ.com, Large Calibers and African Safaris Doublegunhq.com, Fine English, American and German Double Rifles and Shotguns VH2Q.com, Varmint Rifles and Gear | |||
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I guess I need to explain a little more . . . I went on two safaris some years ago. The first was to RSA with two of my sons, and we shot plains game: kudu, gemsbok, impala, common and black springbok, red hartebeest, black wildebeest, and zebra. Then a few years later I took my youngest son to Zimbabwe as a college graduation present, where he shot a Cape buffalo and a nice sable. I took a blue wildebeest, Chobe bushbuck and a genet. So, I've killed about all the plains game I care to, save a warthog. Always wanted one but never had the opportunity. The budget didn't allow a second buffalo on the Zimbabwe safari, which is too bad, as at the time, the trophy fee was $2000. I'm in my 70's, had quadruple bypass surgery a few years ago, and have maybe one long-haul hunt left in me, and if I go, I'd want my wife along. So, all I'm looking for is a good warthog and any old buffalo, as long as it's not a pure put-and-take operation. Broke horn, sub-trophy type, anything that keeps the price down. I'd just have the skull and maybe the hide shipped home; would not do a wall or pedestal mount. Quality of the hunt is much more important than quality of the animal. I hope this makes things a little better defined. If what I'm looking for doesn't exist, so be it. Thanks again for all the very valuable input! LTC, USA, RET Benefactor Life Member, NRA Member, SCI & DSC Proud son of Texas A&M, Class of 1969 "A man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?" Robert Browning | |||
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I hunt buffalo cows as they cost a lot less than bulls. They are the same to hunt as bulls. Some say cows are a bit harder to hunt in that they are often the first to bug out when you are stalking them. The bulls sometimes stay for one more look. Cows are tricky, fast and troublesome. Lots of fun to hunt! My first two buffalos were bulls and they are now wall mounts. I don't get taxidermy work done any more. My son gets his animals mounted. Bullseye Taxidermy is highly recommended. The LowVeld near Kruger park is good for affordable buffalo. I recommend Pieter Kriel of Mkulu Hunting Safaris. I think that you can do that kind of hunt for $8000 USD. IHMSA BC Provincial Champion and Perfect 40 Score, Unlimited Category, AAA Class. | |||
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You might find what your looking for in Benin. DRSS Searcy 470 NE | |||
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I sent you a PM-- LTC, USA, RET Benefactor Life Member, NRA Member, SCI & DSC Proud son of Texas A&M, Class of 1969 "A man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?" Robert Browning | |||
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Contact Reddy375- he might hook you up with a super discounted hunt in a Masailand concession that he represents. | |||
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Might talk to Mark Young - Gary Hopkins has a place in Zim that might get close to that. Jeff | |||
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Good luck (and Gig 'em), Nitro. Never hurts to ask. I understand there are some pretty serious drought conditions in Namibia and parts of South Africa. A good booking agent might be able to find something that appeals to you. | |||
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Done and done. Mark is relaying questions back & forth between Gary and myself. Thanks for the endorsement! LTC, USA, RET Benefactor Life Member, NRA Member, SCI & DSC Proud son of Texas A&M, Class of 1969 "A man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?" Robert Browning | |||
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You are quite correct! I'm getting a serious number of PMs and several very appealing offers. Now I just have to figure out which outfit to choose  !Thanks, and Gig 'em back at you!  LTC, USA, RET Benefactor Life Member, NRA Member, SCI & DSC Proud son of Texas A&M, Class of 1969 "A man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?" Robert Browning | |||
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Sir, I send you a PM with a suggestion. It is a REAL hunt. I have personally hunted the fenced area in Zimbabwe that Mark Young represents and although I do not know the PH there, I can speak for the Buffalo hunt. It is a good deal an a fantastic setting. Do NOT go later than August though it might be too hot then. I would go in July to Zim for this. Good luck and I hope you get it right! Charl van Rooyen Owner Infinito Travel Group www.infinito-safaris.com charl@infinito-safaris.com Cell: +27 78 444 7661 Tel: +27 13 262 4077 Fax:+27 13 262 3845 Hereford Street 28A Groblersdal 0470 Limpopo R.S.A. "For the Infinite adventure" Plains Game Dangerous Game Bucket List Specialists Wing-Shooting In House Taxidermy Studio In House Dip and Pack Facility In House Shipping Service Non-Hunting Tours and Safaris Flight bookings "I promise every hunter visiting us our personal attention from the moment we meet you, until your trophies hang on your wall. Our all inclusive service chain means you work with one person (me) taking responsibility during the whole process. Affordable and reputable Hunting Safaris is our game! With a our all inclusive door to door service, who else do you want to have fun with?" South Africa Tanzania Uganda | |||
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Nitro - having spent 12 days with Gary in June, he's great to hunt with. I took my wife and daughter to Zim and we all got along famously Jeff | |||
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