Combine the thrill of dangerous game with the elegance of Africa’s most beautiful antelope in one premier week-long adventure. This hunting package targets both the Cape Buffalo and the Sable, offering a high success rate for discerning sportsmen. It is a perfectly balanced journey designed for those looking to secure two of the continent's most prestigious and sought-after trophies in a single trip.
This seven-day package includes two iconic trophies: a hard-boss Cape buffalo and a mature sable antelope. Your professional hunter will prioritize trophy quality and ethical shot opportunities while tailoring the hunt to your preferred method. If an animal is not taken or wounded, you will be credited 90% of the list price on your final bill.
A premier week-long schedule meticulously planned to pursue Africa’s most prestigious dangerous and plains game.
Upon landing at OR Tambo International, you will be met and welcomed for the journey into the heart of the Bushveld. This first day is about immersion, allowing the sights and sounds of the South African savanna to set the tone. You will settle into your private camp and prepare for the week ahead.
The afternoon is dedicated to a critical shooting session to ensure your heavy and medium-caliber rifles are perfectly zeroed. Accuracy is paramount for both the formidable buffalo and the alert sable. After the range, enjoy a sunset drive to scout for fresh sign and movement before a traditional fireside dinner.
These days focus on a tactical rotation between tracking old buffalo bulls and glassing for mature sable. You will spend hours on foot, deciphering spoor through dense riverine bush and acacia thickets. This extended duration allows us to wait for the perfect trophy specimen, ensuring no compromise on quality or age.
Mornings are typically spent on the buffalo's trail while the air is cool and tracks are fresh. Midday offers a period of recovery at the lodge before we shift our focus to the sable's preferred grazing clearings in the late afternoon. Every evening serves as a strategy session to refine the next day's approach.
A final sunrise hunt provides a last opportunity to secure any remaining trophies or simply enjoy the early-morning activity of the bush. It is a time for reflection on the week’s challenges and successes. After returning to camp, we enjoy a final brunch while the field staff prepares your trophies.
All administrative duties and trophy paperwork are completed right here at the lodge, ensuring a seamless transition. Following a farewell lunch, you will be transferred back to Johannesburg for your onward flight. You depart with the ultimate "Bushveld Double"—two of the most prestigious trophies in the sporting world.
Find quick answers about hunting areas, camp standards, daily schedules, and what observers can do during the safari. If you have special trophy requirements or travel timing questions, our team will gladly assist.
Yes, we select specific concessions where both species thrive together. To save you the complex logistics of bringing multiple rifles for different classes of game, you can use the rifles of your Professional Hunter at the cost of replacement ammunition. This allows you a seamless transition between dangerous game and plains game hunting throughout your seven-day stay.
Our skinners begin your field preparation immediately after the hunt. Buffalo capes require specialized care due to their thickness, while Sable skins are handled with precision to preserve their striking contrast. We ensure both your trophies are salted and dried correctly before being transported to a professional taxidermist for the final processing and international shipping arrangements for you.
If you secure your main trophies ahead of schedule, you can choose to hunt additional species at our standard rates or enjoy local tours. This flexibility ensures your seven-day safari remains productive and exciting until your final transfer back to the international airport for your departure, ensuring you get the absolute most out of your South African adventure.
You will find your week split between the adrenaline rush of buffalo tracking and the finesse of sable stalking. Your mornings usually start with buffalo spoor at waterholes. If the track grows cold, we shift our focus to glassing for Sable in the late afternoon. This rotation ensures you have constant action and maximizes all of your trophy opportunities.
Observers are actively encouraged to ride along on the safari vehicles to witness the tracking process throughout the week. This longer stay also permits you full-day excursions, such as visiting the Cradle of Humankind or exploring Pretoria’s historic monuments. On-site, you can join our chefs for traditional bush-cooking classes or take guided flora walks to learn about the region's plants.
You are welcome to take additional trophies beyond those in your package as opportunities arise. This is subject to the availability of specific species quotas and required permits. Any extra trophies will be charged according to our current list prices.
