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Remember a short buffalo hunt with some plains game thrown in will not be the same as a cheap plains game hunt.

If you wanted a plains game hunt on the cheap, South Africa or Namibia would be the place to go. Daily prices of around A$350 per day are possible and game for a seven day hunt could include game such as eland, kudu, warthog, zebra, duiker, impala, and possibly include springbok, blesbok, gemsbok, bushbuck etc etc. All depending on where you are hunting. Trophy fees will vary quite a bit.

If you add Cape Buffalo, you are really probably hunting cape buffalo firstly and hoping for some plains game in the area where the buffalo are. Some hunters do both, say in Zimbabwe, but really are hunting two separate areas, say a plains game hunt in the South of Zimbabwe (eg) and then Buff in the Zambezi for a few days. There would be undoubtably some plains game in the buff area but often less animals in number is the case.

It all depends on your priorities and how much you are willing to spend.

I know what you mean regarding camps ie the hunting is more important than the camp luxuries, but truth to tell in "normal" priced camps often the cost doesn't determine the camp, its more the location that does, and price is more on the game and reputation of the outfitter than the cost of the camp. I don't think you will be seeing caviar and Moet e Chandon Champagne in any of the camps.

I was speaking to a PH who was off to Tanzania to hunt in the Selous this season yesterday. His indication of prices sounded very favourable for a short buffalo hunt. If you are interested in more info, drop me an email.