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Buffalo Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe is renowned among international hunters for its exceptionally fine buffalo; additionally, around 20 other species can be hunted during a safari.

Das Jagdgebiet

The Cape buffalo is one of the most sought-after big-game trophies in Southern Africa. Its legendary resilience to gunfire has earned it a reputation as the iconic game animal that epitomizes Africa like few others. While hunting it is possible almost everywhere in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe in particular boasts excellent populations and unbeatable value for money.

Die Jagd

The goal of most buffalo safaris is an old, mature bull with a well-developed "boss" (the hardened base of the horns) and long, deeply curved horns. Depending on the hunting area and the season, the bull must either be taken from a herd—small or large—or tracked and shot as a solitary animal or part of a small bachelor group (known as "dagga boys"). Hunting cow buffalo is also exceptionally exciting; these are almost always hunted from within the herd. Buffalo are relatively dependent on water and are therefore easier to locate during the dry season (starting in July). Stalking through elephant grass that stands several meters high—typically from March to June—is, of course, particularly challenging.

Any firearm you can handle safely and—if necessary—shoot quickly and offhand is suitable. Whether a double rifle or a bolt-action, calibers smaller than .375 are not recommended and are usually not permitted. The rifle should be equipped with a low-magnification scope (e.g., 1.5–6x), as buffalo often rest in deep shade, making them difficult to spot using open sights; furthermore, longer-range shots may be required in open terrain.