Dangerous Game
Bowhunting Cape Buffalo
The Black Death. A ton of muscle and menace that stares back at you like you owe it money. Taking one with a bow inside 25 yards is the summit of dangerous-game bowhunting.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 70 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 15 – 25 yd
- Difficulty
- Extreme
- Body weight
- 600 – 900 kg
- Where to hunt
- South Africa · Tanzania · Mozambique
Bowhunting notes
Heavy draw weight, heavy arrows and tough broadheads. Most shots come from a blind at water. Precision over the top of the front leg is everything.
Subspecies & colour variants
Bowhunting Cape Buffalo: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt cape buffalo?
We recommend a minimum of 70 lb draw weight for cape buffalo, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. Heavy draw weight, heavy arrows and tough broadheads. Most shots come from a blind at water. Precision over the top of the front leg is everything.
How close do you get to cape buffalo on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 15 – 25 yards. Cape Buffalo is rated extreme to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt cape buffalo?
Costs vary by trophy size, area and the rest of your species list. Use our Build Your Hunt estimator for a ballpark total, then Danie confirms a clear, itemised quote for your hunt.
Where can you bowhunt cape buffalo in Africa?
We hunt cape buffalo in South Africa · Tanzania · Mozambique. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
