Dangerous Game

For the ultimate adrenaline rush, take on Africa’s most formidable beasts.

Whether it’s the raw power of a Cape Buffalo or the stealth of a leopard, our expert guides ensure a safe, ethical, and exhilarating dangerous game hunt.

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Buffalo

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buffalo

This member of the Big 5 is a temperamental tank to anything that bothers it, feared by natives and a prize to all hunters, African buffalo are not gentle giants and make for an ultimate hunting experience.

DIET
Herbivorous

WEIGHT
Up to 1,871 lb (849 kg)

SIZE
Up to 5 ft (1.5 m), tall, at the shoulder

MIN CALIBRE
375

Lion

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Lion

African lions have been admired throughout history as symbols of courage and strength, and for good reason. These iconic mammals have incredibly powerful bodies—and are not afraid to storm when being threatened, they’re second in size only to tigers and roars can be heard from 5 miles (8km) away.

DIET
Carnivorous

WEIGHT
Up to 420 lb (181.4 kg)

SIZE
Up to 33 in (83.7 cm) high at shoulder

MIN CALIBRE
375

crocodile (nile)

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crocodile (nile)

These reptiles were built to last and are the biggest reptiles on earth. Don’t let their size fool you, these ancient beasts can run up to 17 km/h and swim double that at 35 km/h. Crocodiles are found throughout South-Africa in rivers, freshwater marshes, estuaries and in mangrove swamps.

DIET
Carnivorous

WEIGHT
Up to 600 – 2,200 lb (1,000 kg even more)

SIZE
Up to 16.4 (5.5 m) long, including tail

MIN CALIBRE
375

Rhinoceros

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Rhinoceros

Whether thundering across the savanna or trotting gracefully on its three-toed hooves, white rhinoceroses are one of the most amazing sights in Africa. The horns are made of keratin that is the same substance as human hair and fingernails.

DIET
Herbivorous

WEIGHT
Up to 2 tons (1815 kg)

SIZE
Up to 6 ft (1.83 m) high at shoulder

MIN CALIBRE
375

elephant

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elephant

Being the world’s largest living land mammal these impressive creatures are extremely powerful, capable of completely altering environments by uprooting bushes and tearing down entire trees. Ear flapping, bush bashing, trumpeting, dust throwing and mock charging can all form part of a warning before attacking.

DIET
Herbivore

WEIGHT
Up to 6.6 ton (6050kg)

SIZE
Up to 11 ft (3.3 m) high at shoulder

MIN CALIBRE
416 Rigby

Leopard

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Leopard

In African legends, it says that the leopard’s spots come from a run-in with fire. We can not state this for sure but we do know these spots help make them masters of camouflage and nearly impossible to spot in sun-dappled shadows of the bush. These elusive large carnivores are pound for pound the strongest climbers of all the large cats and can drag prey up to 3 times their body weight into a tree. They often drag carcasses into trees to keep it safe from other predators.

DIET
Herbivorous

WEIGHT
Up to 59 lb (72 kg)

SIZE
Up to 6 ft (1.8 m) long, excluding tail

MIN CALIBRE
375

Hippopotamus

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HIPPOPOTAMUS

Often seen basking in rivers or grazing along the banks, the hippo is one of Africa’s most formidable and fascinating creatures. Despite its bulky appearance, it is surprisingly agile in water and can be highly territorial, making it one of the most dangerous animals in Africa.