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Two Kaiwhai Safaris hunters with a black-maned lion at sunset on our concession

The ultimate hunting challenge on earth

What is the Dangerous 7? These are the African animals that will go out of their way to kill you…. These animals are the ultimate hunt on the planet and have challenged the toughest hunters since the 1830’s. This is the ultimate pursuit, the ultimate hunting challenge on earth. The Dangerous 7 consist of the Big 5, (African Lion, Cape Buffalo, African Elephant, African Leopard & Rhino), with a Hippo and Nile Crocodile added to the list.

  • All 7Species
  • South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, ZambiaCountries
  • 25+ yearsExperience
  • Held in-housePermits

In short

  • The Dangerous 7 are the Big 5 – Cape buffalo, lion, leopard, elephant and rhino – plus hippo and Nile crocodile.
  • We hunt all seven on our own concessions in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia.
  • In Zambia we hunt Cape buffalo, hippo and Nile crocodile.
  • Every hunt is run on legal permits, with the paperwork done properly before you arrive.
  • Rifle and bow hunters are both catered for, with qualified backup professional hunters on dangerous game.
  • We have been guiding Africa's dangerous game for more than 25 years.

Hunting dangerous game with Kaiwhai Safaris

At Kaiwhai Safaris we offer our clients the opportunity to hunt the Dangerous 7 in various areas in their natural habitat. We have been hunting Africa’s Dangerous Game for over 25 years in Southern Africa and our concessions in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia include areas where we can hunt all of these species. Every hunt for every species is planned meticulously to ensure the best possible outcome. Our experience is key – we know where to find the best trophy animals and carefully plan your safari around that.

With our world class concessions, we offer each of these animals to our clients on a legal hunt with the legal paperwork to do so. Here is more info about these animals and how we prefer to hunt them.

The Dangerous 7, one by one

  • A Kaiwhai Safaris hunter with his Cape buffalo bull, rifle raised

    Cape Buffalo

    Syncerus caffer

    The Cape buffalo is the number one bucket-list animal for most hunters coming to Africa, and the most dangerous of the Dangerous 7.

    12 hunts on film

    Read more about hunting Cape Buffalo →
  • Kaiwhai Safaris hunters with an African Elephant taken on our concession

    African Elephant

    Loxodonta africana

    We have hundreds of free-roaming elephant on our concessions in Botswana and the Caprivi, and the legal rights and permits to hunt them in both.

    2 hunts on film

    Read more about hunting African Elephant →
  • Kaiwhai Safaris hunters with a Rhino taken on our concession

    Rhino

    Ceratotherium simum / Diceros bicornis

    Hunting white rhino is completely legal when it is done with the correct paperwork and permits – which we hold.

    Read more about hunting Rhino →
  • Kaiwhai Safaris hunters with an African Lion taken on our concession

    African Lion

    Panthera leo

    We hold the legal rights and permits to hunt lion in South Africa, and South Africa is the only country we hunt lion in.

    4 hunts on film

    Read more about hunting African Lion →
  • Kaiwhai Safaris hunters with an African Leopard taken on our concession

    African Leopard

    Panthera pardus

    The key to hunting leopard is patience – they patrol huge areas, and baiting several locations at once gets results faster.

    Read more about hunting African Leopard →
  • Kaiwhai Safaris hunters with a Hippo taken on our concession

    Hippo

    Hippopotamus amphibius

    Hippo can be hunted in or outside the water, depending on where you find them.

    2 hunts on film

    Read more about hunting Hippo →
  • Kaiwhai Safaris hunters with a Nile Crocodile taken on our concession

    Nile Crocodile

    Crocodylus niloticus

    You never shoot a crocodile in the water – unlike a hippo it will not float. The shot has to be taken on the bank.

    4 hunts on film

    Read more about hunting Nile Crocodile →

Watch a Dangerous 7 safari

Every one of these is our own footage, filmed on our concessions for our show, Getaway To Africa.

More on our channel: Getaway To Africa on YouTube

Common questions

What are the Dangerous 7?

The Dangerous 7 are the Big 5 – African lion, Cape buffalo, African elephant, African leopard and rhino – with hippo and Nile crocodile added to the list. They are the African animals that will go out of their way to kill you, and they have challenged the toughest hunters since the 1830s.

Where does Kaiwhai Safaris hunt dangerous game?

Our concessions are in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia, and between them they cover areas where all seven species can be hunted in their natural habitat. In Zambia we hunt Cape buffalo, hippo and Nile crocodile.

Is dangerous game hunting legal?

Yes. Every animal we offer is hunted on a legal hunt with the legal paperwork to do so. We hold the rights and permits ourselves, and we handle that side before you travel.

Can I hunt dangerous game with a bow?

Yes – we have taken Cape buffalo with a bow, and bow hunting is offered alongside rifle hunting. Speak to us first, because the country, the species and the permit conditions all affect what is possible.

How do I start planning a Dangerous 7 safari?

Send us a message with the species you have in mind and roughly when you would like to travel. We will come back to you with what is available, what it involves and what the paperwork requires.

Ready to plan your Dangerous 7?

Tell us roughly when you would like to travel and what you would like to hunt. We will come back to you with what is available, what it involves and what the paperwork needs – no obligation.

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