05 — Big Game & Plains Game

Big Game Hunting in Africa

Kudu, eland, warthog and the full spread of Zimbabwe's plains game, built alongside any dangerous-game safari or hunted on its own.

Inquire about a hunt

Not every day needs to be spent on dangerous game. Johan hunts the full spread of Zimbabwe's game, from a heritage elephant to a week of plains game and a day on the water, every safari built around your priorities and what's on quota.

Plains game is available alongside any dangerous-game booking, or as a standalone safari, kudu, eland, warthog, impala, bushbuck and more, hunted the same way everything else is: on foot, fair chase.

6+
plains species regularly hunted
Any length
standalone or combo
25+
years a licensed PH
METHOD

Add it to any safari, or book it on its own

Plains game slots naturally around a dangerous-game hunt, a morning stalk while trackers work a buffalo spoor, or a dedicated week of its own. Tigerfishing on the Zambezi is available too, a day off the rifle for anyone in camp.

Where it happens

ZIMBABWE

Zambezi Valley

Buffalo, hippo, croc, plains game and tigerfishing on the great river.

Save Valley & Deka

Plains game available alongside dangerous-game safaris in both core areas.

Season — Zimbabwe's hunting season runs roughly April to November. The late dry season concentrates game on water and is prime time for leopard and buffalo.

Trophy — Availability varies by area and quota, Johan will confirm exactly what's huntable for your dates.

Common questions about big game & plains game hunting

Can I hunt plains game without booking dangerous game?+
Yes, a standalone plains-game safari is entirely possible, kudu, eland, warthog and more, hunted on foot the same way as everything else Johan guides.
What plains game is available?+
Kudu, eland, warthog, impala, bushbuck and more, depending on area and quota. Tell Johan what's on your list and he'll confirm what's available for your dates.
Can tigerfishing be added to a safari?+
Yes, on the Zambezi. It's an easy day to slot in, on the water rather than in the field, and works well for non-hunters in camp too.
When's the best time for a plains-game safari?+
Zimbabwe's hunting season runs roughly April to November. The late dry season concentrates game on water and is prime time for leopard and buffalo.
INQUIRE

Tell Johan what you want to hunt.

No price lists, no pressure, a real conversation about the big game & plains game hunt that fits you. 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.