Cameroon hunting safaris are often considered some of the absolute best in Africa. Whether you’re looking for a record-breaking Lord Derby eland from the northern savannahs, hoping to go bongo hunting in the southern rainforests, or interested in pursuing any of dozens of other plains or rainforest game species, Cameroon can provide you with the opportunity you’re looking for.

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• Get Lord Derby Eland Hunting information here. 

The Northern Savannah

Cameroon hunting trips to the northern savannah allow sportsmen to pursue a huge variety of game: Lord Derby eland, western roan, red-flanked and western bush duiker, harnessed bushbuck, sing-sing waterbuck, western kob, Nigerian bohor reedbuck, and more.

While there are several of the most sought-after African big game animals in northern Cameroon (including members of the Big Five such as elephant, lion and buffalo), the Lord Derby eland is often the main target for visiting hunters. This beautiful animal makes for a challenging quarry: it is always on the move, and it can take days of hard tracking on foot to catch up to it. The temperatures often soar over 100 degrees during the day and crash to the 50s at night. It’s a trial even for a physically fit hunter, but the odds of success are very high.

Game is plentiful, and hunters frequently shoot out their licenses in the plains. For most species it’s possible to be fairly selective of trophies, and many hunters find it worthwhile to pass up a smaller animal in hopes of finding a better specimen later on. However, it’s always important to keep in mind that there may not be another opportunity after all!

The Southern Rainforest

A Cameroon hunting expedition into the heart of the rainforest is a true adventure. For many, it’s the most thrilling and demanding experience of their lives. This is one of the top safaris for the sportsman who hunts to conquer new challenges—and to win the trophy that demonstrates their determination.

These rainforests offer forest elephant, forest buffalo, sitatunga, duikers (yellow-backed, Peter’s, bay, Gabon, and blue), giant forest hog, red river hog, and bongo hunting, among other possibilities.

Visibility is often extremely limited by the dense growth, and most of these animals are elusive and wary. Some of these species, such as forest buffalo and elephant, can also be dangerous and may charge hunters. Our outfitters are excellent at keeping clients safe but it’s important to know that risk is involved.

Hunters must be in excellent physical condition and should be prepared for dealing with heat and extremely high humidity, especially since the middle of the wet season offers the best hunting. This is especially important while bongo hunting, since rain will frequently drive them into the open, making it easier to find tracks when the rain stops.

Many hunters make use of dogs when bongo hunting in Cameroon in order to even the playing field. This greatly increases the chances of success and is a frequently-recommended practice. Hunters can also take advantage of the multiple animals available on their Cameroon hunting license to take targets of opportunity along the way, providing excellent chances for bringing home multiple rainforest trophies.

The hunting season for both the rainforest and the savannah lasts from the first of December to the last day of July.