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The Destination

Zimbabwe has long been considered one of Africa’s premier big game hunting destinations, with vast, concessions, skilled professional hunters, and a proud safari heritage. Known especially for its Cape buffalo, Zimbabwe offers a true old-world hunting adventure where tracking on foot through wild country is the standard.

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The Terrain

Zimbabwe’s hunting areas are as diverse as they are wild, providing different styles of hunting depending on region:

• Zambezi Valley: Thick Jesse bush, mopane woodland, and rugged escarpments along the Zambezi River.

• Lowveld & Save Conservancy: Open savannahs and riverine woodlands, mopane and grasslands.

• Matetsi & Hwange Regions: Mixtures of teak forest, open plains and savannah.

 

This variety ensures that every hunt is unique and deeply immersive.

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Huntable Game Species

While Zimbabwe offers the full spectrum of African big game, it is most celebrated for its buffalo hunting:

• Cape Buffalo: Large herds and solitary “dagga boys” provide one of the most thrilling hunts on the continent.

• Elephant: Excellent populations with opportunities for trophy bulls and tuskless cows.

• Leopard & Lion: Offered in select areas with strong populations and classic baited setups.

• Plains Game: Kudu, Eland, Waterbuck, Zebra, Wildebeest, Impala, Bushbuck, and Warthog are abundant and often combined with dangerous game hunts.

 

Zimbabwe’s reputation as one of the world’s finest buffalo destinations is well earned.

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The Experience

Zimbabwe’s safaris balance the ruggedness of the hunt with the comfort of classic safari living:

• Cuisine: Expect hearty meals prepared with a mix of local and Western influence—grilled buffalo steaks, fresh bread baked daily in camp ovens, garden vegetables, and South African wines. Bush breakfasts and lunches are often enjoyed under the shade of acacias, while evenings bring fireside dinners beneath the stars.

• Lodging: Accommodations range from luxury tented camps to comfortable thatched lodges. Safari camps t include spacious canvas tents with en-suite bathrooms, open-air dining areas, and lounge spaces. The ambiance is traditional yet welcoming, a roaring campfire as the evening centerpiece.​

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Why Hunt Zimbabwe?

• Considered one of the best Cape buffalo destinations in Africa, with challenging, fair-chase hunts.

• Variety of dangerous and plains game for combination safaris.

• Vast wilderness areas that preserve the authentic safari tradition.

• Camps that provide a perfect balance of adventure and comfort.