Dangerous Game Hunting

HUNTING SAFARIS

Elephant, Cape buffalo and leopard hunted free-range across Botswana’s verified hunting areas — never in an enclosure — led by licensed professional hunters, with availability, method and pricing confirmed against the current season’s quota.

Quota & Availability Notice

Availability, hunting methods, season dates and pricing for elephant, Cape buffalo and leopard are governed by Botswana's annual quota system and by the specific hunting area allocated for that season. Current details are confirmed directly at the time of inquiry, ahead of any booking.

3 Species

Elephant, Cape buffalo and leopard

Quota-Governed

Confirmed area by area, season by season

Licensed PHs

Experienced professional hunters & trackers

QUOTA-DEPENDENT

Elephant

Elephant hunts are tracked on foot with an experienced professional hunter and field team, across open woodland and riverine terrain. Opportunities are limited to the number of bulls allocated under the current season’s quota.

QUOTA-DEPENDENT

Cape Buffalo

Cape buffalo are hunted through thick riverine cover and mixed woodland, often at close range and on foot. Herds and dagga boys are located with the support of experienced trackers before a careful stalk.

QUOTA-DEPENDENT

Leopard

Leopard are hunted from concealed blinds over carefully placed and monitored bait, following an established scouting and pattern-checking process ahead of each hunter’s arrival.

HOW IT WORKS

Hunting Areas & Quota, Explained

Government Quota System

Elephant, Cape buffalo and leopard hunts are allocated under Botswana's annual quota system. Availability is confirmed area by area and season by season, not guaranteed in advance.

Verified Hunting Areas

Each dangerous-game opportunity is tied to a specific, verified hunting area or concession, matched to the correct accommodation and field support team.

Professional Hunter Standards

All dangerous-game hunts are led by licensed, experienced professional hunters, supported by skilled trackers and field staff throughout.

Firearm import documents, ammunition limits and packing requirements should be confirmed against current Botswana regulations ahead of travel — see Plan Your Botswana Hunt for full details.

SAMPLE PRICING

Plains Game Package Examples

10–12 Day Elephant Safari

PRICE ON REQUEST

SUBJECT TO CURRENT QUOTA

1×1 arrangement with dedicated PH, tracking team, fly-camp support and full lodge accommodation before and after the hunt.

7–10 Day Cape Buffalo Safari

PRICE ON REQUEST

SUBJECT TO CURRENT QUOTA

1×1 arrangement in the Okavango buffer concession, with mobile camp support and experienced buffalo trackers.

7 Day Leopard Safari

PRICE ON REQUEST

SUBJECT TO CURRENT QUOTA

Baited leopard hunt from the Kalahari concession, based from the lodge, with pre- arrival bait pattern checks.

TROPHY GALLERY

Recent Dangerous Game Trophies

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HUNTING SAFARIS