02 — Save Valley · Savuli

Hunting in Save Valley Conservancy, Zimbabwe

The stronger area for trophy-class leopard, and Johan's core ground for Cape buffalo dagga boys, tracked on foot.

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Save Valley Conservancy produces the larger leopard Johan hunts, and it's the core buffalo ground where old dagga boys are tracked and taken on foot through thick cover.

This season alone: 4 for 4 on leopard in Save Valley. Buffalo success varies by time of year, Johan will advise the dates that give you the best chance.

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What you can hunt in Save Valley · Savuli

Leopard →

The larger cats, skull typically 15–16 inch. Best May, June, July. This season: 4 for 4.

Cape Buffalo →

Dagga boys tracked on foot, horn spread 36–42 inch, boss 11–14 inch. Only bulls seven years and older.

Season — Leopard is best May, June, July. Buffalo is strongest in the late dry season, but check with Johan, success varies by time of year.

Common questions about hunting in Save Valley · Savuli

What can I hunt in Save Valley?+
Leopard, the larger cats Johan hunts, and Cape buffalo dagga boys, both tracked and confirmed on foot or on trail camera before the hunt begins.
When's the best time to hunt in Save Valley?+
Leopard: May, June, July. Buffalo: strongest in the late dry season, though success varies by time of year, check with Johan before booking.
How good is the leopard hunting in Save Valley?+
This season, 4 for 4. It's the stronger of Johan's leopard areas for cat quality, skull typically 15–16 inch.
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Tell Johan what you want to hunt.

No price lists, no pressure, a real conversation about a safari in Save Valley · Savuli. Replies usually within a day.

Johan takes on a limited number of hunts each season, some seasons are booked out a year or two in advance.