Cape Buffalo

South Africa • Zimbabwe

The ultimate dangerous game animal—and the perfect start to a Big Five pursuit. Cape buffalo are feared for their strength, toughness, and unpredictable behavior when pressured. When wounded, buffalo are known to circle back silently rather than flee, often waiting in thick cover.

Hunts are conducted on foot, following tracks through dense bush where visibility is limited and decisions must be deliberate. We prioritize mature bulls selected for age and horn development, often referred to as “dagga boys”—a term derived from Afrikaans meaning mud, referencing the wallows these old bulls favor. Expect long days, close encounters, and moments where patience and calm execution matter more than speed.

Leopard

Zimbabwe • Limited Licenses

Africa’s most elusive dangerous game species, leopard hunting is defined by patience, discipline, and mental focus. Leopards move silently, blend perfectly into their surroundings, and are rarely seen until the moment a decision must be made.

Hunts are conducted over bait in carefully selected areas after extensive scouting. Hunters spend long hours waiting in low light, often for days, for a brief opportunity. When a leopard finally presents itself, there is little time to hesitate. A minimum of 14 days is required, and licenses are limited each year.

Lion

South Africa

Lion hunting is intense because of proximity and awareness. As apex predators, lions are confident, territorial, and fully conscious of their surroundings—especially when encountered on foot.

Hunts are conducted by tracking, walking, and stalking under the direct guidance of your Professional Hunter. Positioning and communication are critical, and shots are taken only when conditions are controlled. This is a hunt that tests composure, judgment, and trust.

Crocodile

South Africa • Mozambique • Zimbabwe • Namibia

Crocodiles are dangerous because there is no margin for error. Their vital areas are small, their bodies heavily armored, and poorly placed shots can lead to difficult and dangerous recoveries. Nile crocodiles are also highly intelligent and alert.

Hunts take place along rivers and dams by walking and stalking. These animals cannot be casually approached—they watch, assess, and react. Each setup requires careful positioning, patience, and precise timing. This is a technical hunt that rewards preparation and discipline.

Hippopotamus

South Africa • PAC + Day Hunts

Hippos are widely regarded as Africa’s most dangerous animal and are responsible for more human fatalities than any other large species on the continent. They are massive, fast, highly territorial, and extremely aggressive.

Problem Animal Control (PAC) hunts are conducted under government-issued permits when hippos cause significant crop damage or threaten nearby communities. These hunts often take place at night as hippos leave the water to feed. Encounters are close, fast-developing, and adrenaline-filled. All PAC hunts are fully legal and exportable.

Daytime hippo hunts may present opportunities on land or with animals partially submerged. In water-based encounters, only the head may be visible, leaving a precise brain shot as the only option. These moments are brief, unforgiving, and among the most demanding shots in African dangerous game hunting.

Elephant

Zimbabwe • Also Namibia & Mozambique

Elephants are dangerous because of their size, intelligence, and awareness. When hunted on foot, they move quietly through thick cover and can react with surprising speed when pressured.

Hunts involve long days on foot, often covering 18–20 miles while tracking old bulls through unforgiving terrain. We also offer tuskless cow hunts in extremely dense bush where visibility is limited and encounters develop quickly. These hunts are just as intense and demanding as bull hunts and require calm execution and complete trust in your Professional Hunter.

Rhino

South Africa • Permit Driven

Rhinos are powerful, thick-skinned animals with limited eyesight but excellent hearing. Encounters are often sudden and occur at close range, making foot-based approaches intense and highly controlled.

Rhino hunting is legal in South Africa under strict permit systems and applies to specific subspecies that are not extinct or endangered and are actively managed through regulated conservation programs. A minimum of three months of preparation is required for permits and approvals. We guide you through every step of the process.

We also offer a vita-dart option, where a dart is used to humanely collect biological material for conservation and population management. This option directly supports habitat protection and anti-poaching efforts and still qualifies toward recognized species and hunting achievements.