Where to go, where to go?

[RichD]

Starting to plan my 2nd trip to Africa, but really want to fill my list with one-stop place to hunt. Being retired, a budget is always up front, so not necessarily looking for Gold class game. Would like to fill: Nyala, bushbuck, impala, springbok, and zebra. Maybe add blesbuck, black wildebeest, and steenbok. Lastly, really has to be inexpensive, cape buffalo. Any ideas?

 

[CJW]

For a specific list of animals in one go I would think your best bet is to contact several outfitters in the area you wish to hunt to see if they can supply an opportunity at all of them. Several will probably chime in here.

Inexpensive buffalo? Either a cow as an add on to a pg hunt in RSA or end of season special bull which will still be several thousand more than a cow.

 

[375Fox]

For the PG you are interested in, I think eastern cape South Africa would be your best option.

I’d be very cautious with an extremely inexpensive buffalo bull in South Africa. Self sustaining herds in proper areas cost money. I’d hate to take a buffalo that has or previously had an ear tag or is one of the few buffalo bulls stocked on a small property. If you want a buffalo in South Africa spend the money for the right hunt or don’t hunt one.

 

[RichD]

I'm hoping to go to SCI in January to talk with outfitters there. In the meantime I'll do some research. This site always has so much depth of experience that the input is very welcome. I'm not a computer guy, but wish there was a site with Venn diagrams where you could input game names and would narrow to some specific areas.

 

[ActionBob]

Starting to plan my 2nd trip to Africa, but really want to fill my list with one-stop place to hunt. Being retired, a budget is always up front, so not necessarily looking for Gold class game. Would like to fill: Nyala, bushbuck, impala, springbok, and zebra. Maybe add blesbuck, black wildebeest, and steenbok. Lastly, really has to be inexpensive, cape buffalo. Any ideas?

With those criteria I would definitely go to the East Cape of South Africa and personally I would specifically spend a few days in the Karroo for the animals available there just because the properties are so big and the views are awesome. However the EC in general is really beautiful and if you stick to large properties and even low fenced areas it can be a great hunt.

Just not so sure about Buffalo.

 

[meigsbucks]

I’ve only been to Africa twice, so my experience pales to many here, but IMO, the problem with your list is “inexpensive” buffalo. As others have said the Eastern Cape of RSA would be great for all the PG. I’d be cautious about cheap buffalo.
This is a little out of the box, but consider a separate strictly buffalo hunt while over there.

 

[MontanaPat]

With the game species you listed I would agree that the eastern cape in RSA would be your best bet. I would suggest reaching out to Marius at KMG, Game 4 Africa or Crusader Safaris for good options on larger free ranging properties.