Vurhonga Savanna — Complete Guide: All 10 Animals, Need Zones, Best Weapons & Tips

Vurhonga Savanna is a reserve DLC released in 2018 in theHunter: Call of the Wild, modelled on Southern Africa. An African savanna reserve where you serve as a warden defending wildlife against poachers and other threats.

This page covers everything about Vurhonga Savanna: all 10 species with their class, trophy thresholds and need-zone clocks, the weapons that cover every class here, our illustrated interactive map, the official screenshots, our hunting tips, and answers to the questions players ask most.

Vurhonga Savanna in Pictures

Lion and lioness on a savanna trail Lions crossing the grassland Blue wildebeest below a table mountain Lesser kudu at sunset Antelope bounding across the grassland Small game on a dirt track Hunting tower at sunset Acacia trees on the savanna Acacias at sunrise Safari camp below the cliffs Sunset over a waterhole Storm clouds over the escarpment Full moon over the savanna

13 official images from the game's store page. Tap any image to enlarge.

About Vurhonga Savanna

Savanna reserve of riverlands, murky swamps, the ancient Fever Tree Forest, scrubland, woodland and the savanna heartland, plus a raised plateau.

What you get with the Vurhonga Savanna DLC:

• Size: 25 sq mi (64 km²).
• Terrain: scrublands, riverlands, savanna, swamps; Fever Tree Forest; Tree of Life.
• Species: Blue Wildebeest, Lesser Kudu, Springbok, Scrub Hare, Warthog, Side-Striped Jackal, Cape Buffalo, Lion.
• Weapon (bought with in-game currency): KING 470DB double rifle, .470 Nitro Express, largest calibre in game at the time; iron sight, optional Reflex Sight, multileaf sight.
• 16 narrative, 32 side and 14 Warden missions; Senior Warden Njabulo Tshabangu (player’s grandfather).
• Non-owners can join owners’ sessions free; new clothing set for all players.

Our Map of Vurhonga Savanna

We traced this map ourselves from the in-game map, copying its terrain shading so you can read the ridges and valleys: every lake and river we could see, the roads and trails, the reserve border, and 4 outposts, 9 lookouts and 19 points of interest, placed where they sit in the game. Toggle the layers, zoom in, and tap any marker for its grid square.

Hand-made by Hunt & Live from our own in-game screenshot. Only the parts of the reserve we have explored show roads; water and markers are placed as accurately as we could trace them. We'll keep adding to it as we explore more.

In-Game Map of Vurhonga Savanna

This is the real in-game map of Vurhonga Savanna from our own save, cleaned up and cropped. Zoom in with the buttons, mouse wheel or a double-tap, then drag to look around. You can see the river and lake wrapping the reserve, the main road running north to south, and the Dzonga region along the south. Bright patches are areas we’ve explored, and outposts, lookouts and the need zones we’ve found are marked.

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Explored areaOutpost (fast travel)Lookout / point of interestNeed zones we foundWaterRegion boundary

Our own in-game screenshot. Fog of war, need zones and explored areas differ on every save, so treat it as a guide to the terrain and regions (Dzonga), then mark your own zones as you find them.

Regions at a Glance

Outposts and Lookouts

Outposts are fast-travel points; climbing a lookout reveals the map around it. Grid references match the map’s grid layer (columns A–J west to east, rows 1–10 north to south).

All 10 Animals on Vurhonga Savanna

Every species on the reserve, heaviest class first. Each card shows the class, the hardest difficulty it can reach, the diamond threshold, any Great One, and the published feed, drink and rest times. For full trophy data see our animals page.

Need-zone times are the published in-game windows (24-hour clock). Zone locations differ between saves, so find and mark your own.

Trophy Thresholds on Vurhonga Savanna

The trophy rating you need for each medal. Diamonds only drop at the top difficulty levels, so check an animal’s level with your binoculars before you shoot.

Best Weapons for Vurhonga Savanna

The smallest base-game kit that covers every class here (1–9), so whatever walks into a zone you have legal ammo:

• Caversham Steward 12G: classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (12 GA Birdshot, 12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA Slug)
• 7mm Regent Magnum: classes 9 (7mm Mag Soft-Point)

Good DLC upgrades for the bigger game here: Bearclaw Lite CB-60 (Free DLC/download), Crosspoint CB-165 (Weapon Pack 1), Houyi Recurve Bow (Weapon Pack 1), Grelck Drilling Rifle (Weapon Pack 2), Solokhin MN1890 (Weapon Pack 2), Eckers .30-06 (Weapon Pack 3). See every pack in our weapon pack guides.

Hunting Tips for Vurhonga Savanna

• Players say open fields are poor; work lakes, rivers, swamps, forest edges and shade.
• Use a tripod near lion/buffalo areas; lions and buffalo can charge.
• If a lion charges near water, wade out as far as possible.
• Animals here notice hunters from 200+ m - glass a lot, stay prone, use scent spray.
• Hunt lions at midday drinking times (about 12:30-15:30 per one guide).
• Work the drink zones. Most species here have a published drink window (see the cards above). Sit near water in that window, downwind, and let the animals come to you.
• Bird hunting: Eurasian Wigeon live here. Bring a shotgun with birdshot, and use decoys and callers where you can.
• Dangerous game: Cape Buffalo, Lion can charge or attack. Carry a heavy calibre, keep a tent or tripod for safety, and don’t take marginal shots.
• Diamonds: only take max-level animals when chasing trophies, use in-class ammo, and make a clean one-shot kill to keep the harvest bonus.

Similar Reserves

These reserves share the most species with Vurhonga Savanna:

FinlandRevontuli Coast1 shared species

Northern GermanySalzwiesen Park1 shared species

Scottish HighlandsTòrr nan Sìthean1 shared species

Sources: official store page for theHunter: Call of the Wild — Vurhonga Savanna, our species database (class, thresholds, need zones and furs compiled from community trackers and checked in game where possible), and published game-file coordinates for the map. Compiled October 2026.

Outposts and Lookouts

Outposts are fast-travel points; climbing a lookout reveals the map around it. Grid references match the map’s grid layer (columns A–J west to east, rows 1–10 north to south).

All 10 Animals on Vurhonga Savanna

Every species on the reserve, heaviest class first. Each card shows the class, the hardest difficulty it can reach, the diamond threshold, any Great One, and the published feed, drink and rest times. For full trophy data see our animals page.

Need-zone times are the published in-game windows (24-hour clock). Zone locations differ between saves, so find and mark your own.

Trophy Thresholds on Vurhonga Savanna

The trophy rating you need for each medal. Diamonds only drop at the top difficulty levels, so check an animal’s level with your binoculars before you shoot.

Best Weapons for Vurhonga Savanna

The smallest base-game kit that covers every class here (1–9), so whatever walks into a zone you have legal ammo:

• Caversham Steward 12G: classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (12 GA Birdshot, 12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA Slug)
• 7mm Regent Magnum: classes 9 (7mm Mag Soft-Point)

Good DLC upgrades for the bigger game here: Bearclaw Lite CB-60 (Free DLC/download), Crosspoint CB-165 (Weapon Pack 1), Houyi Recurve Bow (Weapon Pack 1), Grelck Drilling Rifle (Weapon Pack 2), Solokhin MN1890 (Weapon Pack 2), Eckers .30-06 (Weapon Pack 3). See every pack in our weapon pack guides.

Hunting Tips for Vurhonga Savanna

• Players say open fields are poor; work lakes, rivers, swamps, forest edges and shade.
• Use a tripod near lion/buffalo areas; lions and buffalo can charge.
• If a lion charges near water, wade out as far as possible.
• Animals here notice hunters from 200+ m - glass a lot, stay prone, use scent spray.
• Hunt lions at midday drinking times (about 12:30-15:30 per one guide).
• Work the drink zones. Most species here have a published drink window (see the cards above). Sit near water in that window, downwind, and let the animals come to you.
• Bird hunting: Eurasian Wigeon live here. Bring a shotgun with birdshot, and use decoys and callers where you can.
• Dangerous game: Cape Buffalo, Lion can charge or attack. Carry a heavy calibre, keep a tent or tripod for safety, and don’t take marginal shots.
• Diamonds: only take max-level animals when chasing trophies, use in-class ammo, and make a clean one-shot kill to keep the harvest bonus.

Similar Reserves

These reserves share the most species with Vurhonga Savanna:

FinlandRevontuli Coast1 shared species

Northern GermanySalzwiesen Park1 shared species

Scottish HighlandsTòrr nan Sìthean1 shared species

All 10 Animals on Vurhonga Savanna

Every species on the reserve, heaviest class first. Each card shows the class, the hardest difficulty it can reach, the diamond threshold, any Great One, and the published feed, drink and rest times. For full trophy data see our animals page.

Need-zone times are the published in-game windows (24-hour clock). Zone locations differ between saves, so find and mark your own.

Trophy Thresholds on Vurhonga Savanna

The trophy rating you need for each medal. Diamonds only drop at the top difficulty levels, so check an animal’s level with your binoculars before you shoot.

Best Weapons for Vurhonga Savanna

The smallest base-game kit that covers every class here (1–9), so whatever walks into a zone you have legal ammo:

• Caversham Steward 12G: classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (12 GA Birdshot, 12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA Slug)
• 7mm Regent Magnum: classes 9 (7mm Mag Soft-Point)

Good DLC upgrades for the bigger game here: Bearclaw Lite CB-60 (Free DLC/download), Crosspoint CB-165 (Weapon Pack 1), Houyi Recurve Bow (Weapon Pack 1), Grelck Drilling Rifle (Weapon Pack 2), Solokhin MN1890 (Weapon Pack 2), Eckers .30-06 (Weapon Pack 3). See every pack in our weapon pack guides.

Hunting Tips for Vurhonga Savanna

• Players say open fields are poor; work lakes, rivers, swamps, forest edges and shade.
• Use a tripod near lion/buffalo areas; lions and buffalo can charge.
• If a lion charges near water, wade out as far as possible.
• Animals here notice hunters from 200+ m - glass a lot, stay prone, use scent spray.
• Hunt lions at midday drinking times (about 12:30-15:30 per one guide).
• Work the drink zones. Most species here have a published drink window (see the cards above). Sit near water in that window, downwind, and let the animals come to you.
• Bird hunting: Eurasian Wigeon live here. Bring a shotgun with birdshot, and use decoys and callers where you can.
• Dangerous game: Cape Buffalo, Lion can charge or attack. Carry a heavy calibre, keep a tent or tripod for safety, and don’t take marginal shots.
• Diamonds: only take max-level animals when chasing trophies, use in-class ammo, and make a clean one-shot kill to keep the harvest bonus.

Similar Reserves

These reserves share the most species with Vurhonga Savanna:

FinlandRevontuli Coast1 shared species

Northern GermanySalzwiesen Park1 shared species

Scottish HighlandsTòrr nan Sìthean1 shared species

Sources: official store page for theHunter: Call of the Wild — Vurhonga Savanna, our species database (class, thresholds, need zones and furs compiled from community trackers and checked in game where possible), and published game-file coordinates for the map. Compiled October 2026.

Outposts and Lookouts

Outposts are fast-travel points; climbing a lookout reveals the map around it. Grid references match the map’s grid layer (columns A–J west to east, rows 1–10 north to south).

All 10 Animals on Vurhonga Savanna

Every species on the reserve, heaviest class first. Each card shows the class, the hardest difficulty it can reach, the diamond threshold, any Great One, and the published feed, drink and rest times. For full trophy data see our animals page.

Need-zone times are the published in-game windows (24-hour clock). Zone locations differ between saves, so find and mark your own.

Trophy Thresholds on Vurhonga Savanna

The trophy rating you need for each medal. Diamonds only drop at the top difficulty levels, so check an animal’s level with your binoculars before you shoot.

Best Weapons for Vurhonga Savanna

The smallest base-game kit that covers every class here (1–9), so whatever walks into a zone you have legal ammo:

• Caversham Steward 12G: classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (12 GA Birdshot, 12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA Slug)
• 7mm Regent Magnum: classes 9 (7mm Mag Soft-Point)

Good DLC upgrades for the bigger game here: Bearclaw Lite CB-60 (Free DLC/download), Crosspoint CB-165 (Weapon Pack 1), Houyi Recurve Bow (Weapon Pack 1), Grelck Drilling Rifle (Weapon Pack 2), Solokhin MN1890 (Weapon Pack 2), Eckers .30-06 (Weapon Pack 3). See every pack in our weapon pack guides.

Hunting Tips for Vurhonga Savanna

• Players say open fields are poor; work lakes, rivers, swamps, forest edges and shade.
• Use a tripod near lion/buffalo areas; lions and buffalo can charge.
• If a lion charges near water, wade out as far as possible.
• Animals here notice hunters from 200+ m - glass a lot, stay prone, use scent spray.
• Hunt lions at midday drinking times (about 12:30-15:30 per one guide).
• Work the drink zones. Most species here have a published drink window (see the cards above). Sit near water in that window, downwind, and let the animals come to you.
• Bird hunting: Eurasian Wigeon live here. Bring a shotgun with birdshot, and use decoys and callers where you can.
• Dangerous game: Cape Buffalo, Lion can charge or attack. Carry a heavy calibre, keep a tent or tripod for safety, and don’t take marginal shots.
• Diamonds: only take max-level animals when chasing trophies, use in-class ammo, and make a clean one-shot kill to keep the harvest bonus.

Similar Reserves

These reserves share the most species with Vurhonga Savanna:

FinlandRevontuli Coast1 shared species

Northern GermanySalzwiesen Park1 shared species

Scottish HighlandsTòrr nan Sìthean1 shared species

All 10 Animals on Vurhonga Savanna

Every species on the reserve, heaviest class first. Each card shows the class, the hardest difficulty it can reach, the diamond threshold, any Great One, and the published feed, drink and rest times. For full trophy data see our animals page.

Need-zone times are the published in-game windows (24-hour clock). Zone locations differ between saves, so find and mark your own.

Trophy Thresholds on Vurhonga Savanna

The trophy rating you need for each medal. Diamonds only drop at the top difficulty levels, so check an animal’s level with your binoculars before you shoot.

Best Weapons for Vurhonga Savanna

The smallest base-game kit that covers every class here (1–9), so whatever walks into a zone you have legal ammo:

• Caversham Steward 12G: classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (12 GA Birdshot, 12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA Slug)
• 7mm Regent Magnum: classes 9 (7mm Mag Soft-Point)

Good DLC upgrades for the bigger game here: Bearclaw Lite CB-60 (Free DLC/download), Crosspoint CB-165 (Weapon Pack 1), Houyi Recurve Bow (Weapon Pack 1), Grelck Drilling Rifle (Weapon Pack 2), Solokhin MN1890 (Weapon Pack 2), Eckers .30-06 (Weapon Pack 3). See every pack in our weapon pack guides.

Hunting Tips for Vurhonga Savanna

• Players say open fields are poor; work lakes, rivers, swamps, forest edges and shade.
• Use a tripod near lion/buffalo areas; lions and buffalo can charge.
• If a lion charges near water, wade out as far as possible.
• Animals here notice hunters from 200+ m - glass a lot, stay prone, use scent spray.
• Hunt lions at midday drinking times (about 12:30-15:30 per one guide).
• Work the drink zones. Most species here have a published drink window (see the cards above). Sit near water in that window, downwind, and let the animals come to you.
• Bird hunting: Eurasian Wigeon live here. Bring a shotgun with birdshot, and use decoys and callers where you can.
• Dangerous game: Cape Buffalo, Lion can charge or attack. Carry a heavy calibre, keep a tent or tripod for safety, and don’t take marginal shots.
• Diamonds: only take max-level animals when chasing trophies, use in-class ammo, and make a clean one-shot kill to keep the harvest bonus.

Similar Reserves

These reserves share the most species with Vurhonga Savanna:

FinlandRevontuli Coast1 shared species

Northern GermanySalzwiesen Park1 shared species

Scottish HighlandsTòrr nan Sìthean1 shared species

Sources: official store page for theHunter: Call of the Wild — Vurhonga Savanna, our species database (class, thresholds, need zones and furs compiled from community trackers and checked in game where possible), and published game-file coordinates for the map. Compiled October 2026.

Outposts and Lookouts

Outposts are fast-travel points; climbing a lookout reveals the map around it. Grid references match the map’s grid layer (columns A–J west to east, rows 1–10 north to south).

All 10 Animals on Vurhonga Savanna

Every species on the reserve, heaviest class first. Each card shows the class, the hardest difficulty it can reach, the diamond threshold, any Great One, and the published feed, drink and rest times. For full trophy data see our animals page.

Need-zone times are the published in-game windows (24-hour clock). Zone locations differ between saves, so find and mark your own.

Trophy Thresholds on Vurhonga Savanna

The trophy rating you need for each medal. Diamonds only drop at the top difficulty levels, so check an animal’s level with your binoculars before you shoot.

Best Weapons for Vurhonga Savanna

The smallest base-game kit that covers every class here (1–9), so whatever walks into a zone you have legal ammo:

• Caversham Steward 12G: classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (12 GA Birdshot, 12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA Slug)
• 7mm Regent Magnum: classes 9 (7mm Mag Soft-Point)

Good DLC upgrades for the bigger game here: Bearclaw Lite CB-60 (Free DLC/download), Crosspoint CB-165 (Weapon Pack 1), Houyi Recurve Bow (Weapon Pack 1), Grelck Drilling Rifle (Weapon Pack 2), Solokhin MN1890 (Weapon Pack 2), Eckers .30-06 (Weapon Pack 3). See every pack in our weapon pack guides.

Hunting Tips for Vurhonga Savanna

• Players say open fields are poor; work lakes, rivers, swamps, forest edges and shade.
• Use a tripod near lion/buffalo areas; lions and buffalo can charge.
• If a lion charges near water, wade out as far as possible.
• Animals here notice hunters from 200+ m - glass a lot, stay prone, use scent spray.
• Hunt lions at midday drinking times (about 12:30-15:30 per one guide).
• Work the drink zones. Most species here have a published drink window (see the cards above). Sit near water in that window, downwind, and let the animals come to you.
• Bird hunting: Eurasian Wigeon live here. Bring a shotgun with birdshot, and use decoys and callers where you can.
• Dangerous game: Cape Buffalo, Lion can charge or attack. Carry a heavy calibre, keep a tent or tripod for safety, and don’t take marginal shots.
• Diamonds: only take max-level animals when chasing trophies, use in-class ammo, and make a clean one-shot kill to keep the harvest bonus.

Similar Reserves

These reserves share the most species with Vurhonga Savanna:

FinlandRevontuli Coast1 shared species

Northern GermanySalzwiesen Park1 shared species

Scottish HighlandsTòrr nan Sìthean1 shared species

All 10 Animals on Vurhonga Savanna

Every species on the reserve, heaviest class first. Each card shows the class, the hardest difficulty it can reach, the diamond threshold, any Great One, and the published feed, drink and rest times. For full trophy data see our animals page.

Need-zone times are the published in-game windows (24-hour clock). Zone locations differ between saves, so find and mark your own.

Trophy Thresholds on Vurhonga Savanna

The trophy rating you need for each medal. Diamonds only drop at the top difficulty levels, so check an animal’s level with your binoculars before you shoot.

Best Weapons for Vurhonga Savanna

The smallest base-game kit that covers every class here (1–9), so whatever walks into a zone you have legal ammo:

• Caversham Steward 12G: classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 (12 GA Birdshot, 12 GA Buckshot, 12 GA Slug)
• 7mm Regent Magnum: classes 9 (7mm Mag Soft-Point)

Good DLC upgrades for the bigger game here: Bearclaw Lite CB-60 (Free DLC/download), Crosspoint CB-165 (Weapon Pack 1), Houyi Recurve Bow (Weapon Pack 1), Grelck Drilling Rifle (Weapon Pack 2), Solokhin MN1890 (Weapon Pack 2), Eckers .30-06 (Weapon Pack 3). See every pack in our weapon pack guides.

Hunting Tips for Vurhonga Savanna

• Players say open fields are poor; work lakes, rivers, swamps, forest edges and shade.
• Use a tripod near lion/buffalo areas; lions and buffalo can charge.
• If a lion charges near water, wade out as far as possible.
• Animals here notice hunters from 200+ m - glass a lot, stay prone, use scent spray.
• Hunt lions at midday drinking times (about 12:30-15:30 per one guide).
• Work the drink zones. Most species here have a published drink window (see the cards above). Sit near water in that window, downwind, and let the animals come to you.
• Bird hunting: Eurasian Wigeon live here. Bring a shotgun with birdshot, and use decoys and callers where you can.
• Dangerous game: Cape Buffalo, Lion can charge or attack. Carry a heavy calibre, keep a tent or tripod for safety, and don’t take marginal shots.
• Diamonds: only take max-level animals when chasing trophies, use in-class ammo, and make a clean one-shot kill to keep the harvest bonus.

Similar Reserves

These reserves share the most species with Vurhonga Savanna:

FinlandRevontuli Coast1 shared species

Northern GermanySalzwiesen Park1 shared species

Scottish HighlandsTòrr nan Sìthean1 shared species

Sources: official store page for theHunter: Call of the Wild — Vurhonga Savanna, our species database (class, thresholds, need zones and furs compiled from community trackers and checked in game where possible), and published game-file coordinates for the map. Compiled October 2026.