Hunting Banteng & Water Buffalo on the West Arnhamland Floodplain

Northern Territory, Australia

Remote, wild and forgotten, this area of Australia holds the incredible concentration of Banteng and Water Buffalo on the continent.

Hundreds of miles from end to end, and nearly 10 miles across at points, the Flood Plains of West Arnhamland are home to herds of banteng reminiscent of the plains of Africa. Most evenings during my last hunt we would watch herds of both banteng and water buffalo number in the thousands. What appeared to be multiple brush fires in the distance, visible from miles away, were actually clouds of dust churned up by the massive herds as they head out to the floodplain in the late afternoon every day.

THE HUNTING

Your days will be spent glassing to locate big mature bulls, once your target is found you will head out on foot to get within range to make the kill. There were days where we saw well over a hundred bulls, which offers the opportunity to take your time and find some truly massive trophy animals.

Both banteng and water buffalo are found here in incredible numbers, so success rates are exceptional on truly impressive trophy bulls of both species.

Animals Indigenous to this Area

Banteng - Trophy
Banteng - Non Trophy (if quota available)
Water Buffalo - Trophy
Water Buffalo - Non Trophy (if quota available)
Wild Boar
Wild Timor Ponies

Pricing & Fees

Inquire for pricing.

INCLUDED IN YOUR HUNT

Accommodations - tent camp
All meals and beverages, including local beer and spirits
A licensed Professional hunter, skinners and camp staff
Professional hunters fees
All transportation during the hunt
National Park & Aboriginal Land fees where required

NOT INCLUDED IN YOUR HUNT

Trophy fees for all animals hunted
Airfare to Darwin, Australia
Airport pickup or private air charter to camp
Gratuities
Government taxes
CITES Tags & Registration (where applicable)
Additional accommodations and travel
Rifles and ammunition
Dipping, shipping and crating of trophies
International Firearms Visitor License - $200.00 U.S
Firearm Import License (if bringing personal firearm & ammo) - $200 U.S.
Meals and Incidentals on first and last day traveling to camp and or any sightseeing days