AFRICA'S DANGEROUS SEVEN
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Elephant
Crocodile
Crocodile
Lion
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Leopard
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Cape Buffalo
Rhinoceros
Hippopotamus
Africa's original dangerous game animals were considered to be the Elephant, Rhino, Cape Buffalo, Lion and Leopard. Originally called the BIG 5, as time has passed, the Hippo and Crocodile have been added to create these seven fierce bowhunting challenges. SCI only recognizes the Big 5 but both the hippo and croc may be substituted into the list of SCI's Archery Animals of Africa.
CAPE BUFFALO
There are 5 sub-species of African buffalo. The Cape which is what we hunt, the the Nile, Central savannah, Western savannah and Dwarf Forest buffalo. Cape buffalo are known as Black Death as they display a vindictive nature to man and are known to kill more professional big game hunters than any other animal in Africa. Please see our special tab- Archery Cape Buffalo.
LEOPARD
Considered the most difficult bowhunt of the Big 5, the leopard is not only the smallest target.... but very cunning. Leopard are taken both over bait and with dogs in some areas of southern Africa.
LION
Wild lions are only hunted under strict regulations in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia and Tanzania. In South Africa, Captive Bred Lions (CBL) can be hunted... however these are not importable into the USA., however life-like Reproduction lion mounts are available.
HIPPOPOTAMUS
Hippo kill more humans in Africa than any other animal. Hippo are available by special request and with proper permits. Heady bow poundage of 80-100 pounds and heavy 1200 grain arrows with cut-on-impact broad heads are required.
ELEPHANT
Likely the most controversial of all of the Big 5 animals the elephant is the top prize. African bull elephant can weigh 12000 pounds and are a very difficult bowhunt. Only damage permits exist in South Africa and many are these are for cows. Like Hippo, heavy equipment and accurate shooting is required for successful archery Elephant.
CROCODILE
We have crocodile both at the main camp and at a satellite camp near the Limpopo River. Special Permits are required.. inquiries welcome.
RHINOCEROS
There are 2 Rhino sub-species- the Black and White. Both are illegal to hunt in South Africa with bow and arrow. In the last 15 years, most Rhino have been taken in "Green Hunts" a method that uses a dart gun or syringe on the arrow to sedate a rhino for medical purposes. Biologist, helicopter and insurance policies are required by most land owners, plus the actual hunting fee. SCI recognizes these Green Rhino hunts in its Archery Record book.