Premium Combo · from $27,500
Cape Buffalo & Sable Premium Combo Safari
The Marula Cape Buffalo & Sable Premium Combo Safari is the flagship hunt for the North American hunter who wants both of Africa’s great prizes in one carefully planned trip. Over 7–8 days on 24,700 malaria-free acres in the Limpopo Bushveld, you will hunt one Cape buffalo bull and one sable bull, with a selected plains-game trophy, all under one inclusive price. The camp is yours alone, your Professional Hunter is dedicated to you, and the ground is wild and free-range.
All-inclusive combo package
from $27,500 USD
7–8 days, one Cape buffalo bull (under 42"), one sable bull (under 42"), a selected plains-game trophy, 1×1 guiding with a senior PH and backup rifle, sole-occupancy Buffalo Tented Camp, ground transfer from JNB (private charter helicopter fly-in available). Valid for the 2026 season.
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What the combo safari includes
- ✓ 7–8 full hunting days with a dedicated, licensed PHASA Professional Hunter (1×1) with backup rifle
- ✓ One Cape buffalo bull trophy (under 42" in the base package; upgrades to 42–44" on application)
- ✓ One sable bull trophy (under 42" in the base package)
- ✓ One selected plains-game trophy (e.g., gemsbok, impala, warthog, blue wildebeest)
- ✓ Sole-occupancy Buffalo Tented Camp — your party alone
- ✓ All meals and beverages (in moderation)
- ✓ Personal tracker, skinner and 4×4 hunting vehicle
- ✓ Field preparation and delivery to the taxidermist
- ✓ Ground transfer from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) — or upgrade to a private charter helicopter fly-in straight to the farm
- ✓ Firearm import assistance and all hunting permits
Not included
- ✗ Taxidermy, dip-and-pack, crating and shipping of trophies
- ✗ Additional trophy animals beyond those listed
- ✗ Gratuities for staff and PH
- ✗ Personal travel insurance, international flights and visa fees
- ✗ Rifle rental and ammunition
A 7–8 day itinerary built around the buffalo and sable
Days are structured around the two primary trophies. The first half of the safari is usually dedicated to the Cape buffalo — glassing at first light, tracking in the sandy drainage lines, and closing the distance on foot with your PH. Once the buffalo is taken, the focus shifts to sable: small herds in thick Bushveld, careful wind-reading, and the patient stalk that makes sable one of Africa’s most prized antelope. Plains-game trophies are filled in between, or after the sable, depending on conditions. Evenings are spent at the lodge, reviewing the day around the fire with your PH and tracking team.
Exclusive-use camp, 1×1 guiding, no shared ground
This is a sole-use safari. Your party occupies its own private camp on its own farm, the PH is dedicated to you, and there are no other hunters sharing your camp or your ground. That freedom matters on a dangerous-game hunt: the pace is yours, the blocks are quiet, and the buffalo and sable are never bumped by other vehicles. Read more about the exclusive-use safari experience at Marula.
The two trophy animals
Cape Buffalo
from $11,500 USD
Cow $3,500; bull under 42" $11,500; 42–44" $13,500; 44"+ POA. Full details on the Cape buffalo hunting page.
Sable
from $5,850 USD
Own-bred mature bulls from 40–44 inches. See the Sable & Roan hunts page for sizes and dates.
Malaria-free, with a private charter fly-in option
Marula sits in the malaria-free Waterberg / Limpopo Valley region of South Africa, so no prophylactics are required and the safari is safe for families. The property is about four hours by road from O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, and we include the ground transfer in the package. Many guests prefer to skip the road entirely and fly in by private charter helicopter, straight to the farm — safer, faster, and an unforgettable way to arrive. Ask us for a quote with your dates.
Cape Buffalo & Sable combo FAQs
What is included in the Cape Buffalo & Sable combo safari?
The package includes 7–8 days of exclusive-use accommodation at the sole-occupancy Buffalo Tented Camp, one Cape buffalo bull trophy (under 42"), one sable bull trophy (under 42"), a selected plains-game trophy, 1×1 guiding with a senior licensed PHASA Professional Hunter and backup rifle, dedicated tracker and skinner, all meals and beverages in moderation, 4×4 hunting vehicle, field preparation, and ground transfer from O.R. Tambo International Airport (about four hours). It does not include taxidermy, dip-and-pack, shipping, gratuities or personal travel insurance.
How much does the Cape Buffalo & Sable combo safari cost?
The Cape Buffalo & Sable combo safari starts from USD $27,500 all-inclusive for one hunter — based on 8 days at the sole-occupancy Buffalo Tented Camp ($1,000/day dangerous-game rate), one Cape buffalo bull under 42" ($11,500), one sable bull under 42" ($5,850) and a selected plains-game trophy from $1,850. Upgrades to a 42–44" trophy buffalo or a record-class sable are available on application. Price is valid for the 2026 season and is subject to availability.
How long is the Cape Buffalo & Sable combo safari?
The combo runs 7 to 8 hunting days, which is the right length to hunt a Cape buffalo bull and a sable bull honestly, plus a selected plains-game trophy, without rushing either animal. The full itinerary is usually 9 or 10 nights including travel days.
Can non-hunting partners or family join the combo safari?
Yes — the camp is exclusive-use, so spouses, children and friends are welcome. While you hunt, they can enjoy game drives, bush walks, sundowners, stargazing and the lodge pool. Non-hunting observer rates are available on request, and the Waterberg / Limpopo Valley is malaria-free, so no prophylactics are needed.
Is the Cape Buffalo & Sable combo safari free-range and malaria-free?
Yes. All hunting is on 24,700 acres of mixed Bushveld across our family farms in the malaria-free Waterberg / Limpopo Valley. Each hunting party has its own private farm and camp — you never share your ground with another group. The farms are perimeter-fenced to South African law, and animals are wild, born on the land and hunted on foot with a licensed PHASA Professional Hunter — no put-and-take and no released animals.
See also our guide to importing trophies to the USA and the full pricelist.
Guest Reviews
What our guests say
Unedited entries from our visitors' book. Names shown as initials to protect our guests' privacy.
“Thank you so much for hosting us on this hunt. This has become my home away from home a number of times, and if you'll have me, I hope to come even more times in the future!”
“WOW — I have a new family. Every day a warm smile. I learnt so much about South Africa. Can't wait to save up to come back. Thank you Marula family!”
“Overwhelmed with daily love and accepted with open arms. Not one day without a smile. This place is like a paradise that you never want to leave.”
“Uniquely spectacular! Wow! This was truly a trip of a lifetime. We felt welcomed, cared for and definitely pampered. The rustic elegance of this setting is beyond compare. The hunting was beyond our expectations.”
“From the moment we were picked up from the airport to the very last day, we were treated like royalty. The friendships forged will last a lifetime. The memories are a gift we will cherish forever.”
“My 3rd trip here. Good honest people, awesome experience — and I never shot an animal!”