Hunting Larger Antelope in Southern Africa | Hunting Larger Antelope in Southern Africa | Eland | Kudu | Roan Antelope | Sable Antelope | Cape Hartebeest | Tsessebe | Oryx

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Hunting Larger Antelope in Southern Africa
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Key Information:
Tour Duration: 1 - 10 day(s)
Group Size: 2 - 10 people
Destination: South Africa
Specialty Category: Antelope
Season: January - December
Min Price: 800 South Africa Rand (ZAR) per person
Max Price: 1500 South Africa Rand (ZAR) per person

Eland. The largest antelope in South Africa. Both male and female bear horns, the bulls being massive and short, the cow's being elongated and slender. They live in herds of up to 60. They can leap remarkably high, up to 2.4m. Height at shoulder: approx. 170cm, Weight: approx. 650kg, Age: up to 12 years, Length of horn: up to 110cm.

Kudu. Selous described the Kudu as "one of the most beautiful in the world". The magnificent horns, borne only by the males, are spread in beautiful open spirals. They live in small herds of 5 to 10. They can leap up to 2.5m. Height at shoulder: approx. 150cm, Weight: 300kg, Age: up to 11 years, Length of horn: up to 181cm.

Roan Antelope. The roan is the largest of the antelope after the Eland, and resembles the sable in some ways. Height at shoulder: approx. 150cm, Weight: approx. 285kg, Age: up to 19 years, Length of horn: up to 99cm.

Sable Antelope. The sable with its regal bearing is one of the most beautiful antelope. Its heavily ringed horns rise vertically and sweep back in a semicircular curve. The bulls are black and the under parts are white. In Afrikaans it is called Swartwitpens: "black-white belly". Both sexes bear horns. Height at shoulder: approx. 140cm, Weight: approx. 220kg, Age: up to 19 years, Length of horn: up to 155cm.

Cape Hartebeest. Is also known as the red hartebeest. Both sexes bear horns. They have a docile appearance but are extremely fast runners who can maintain their pace for long distances. Height at shoulder: approx. 130cm, Weight: approx. 160kg, Age: up to 20 years, Speed: 65km/h, Length of horn: up to 66cm.

Tsessebe. The Sassaby as it is also known occupies the position both physically and geographically between the Blesbok and the Bontebok. However it strongly resembles the Red Hartebeest. It is reputed to be the fastest African antelope, reaching speeds of up to 100km/h, and can run 7 miles and be as fresh as it was from the start. Height at shoulder: approx. 120cm, Weight: 160kg, Age: up to 20 years, Length of horn: up to 48cm.

Oryx/ Gemsbok. Both sexes bear horns, those of the cow being longer and slimmer. They live in herds of up to 40 animals and can survive without water for long periods. They are aggressive and always ready for a fight. Wounded animals can be dangerous. Height at shoulder: approx. 120cm, Weight: approx. 200kg, Age: up to 19 years, Length of horn: up to 122cm.

Waterbuck. It is a stately looking beast with well ringed horns, borne by males only. Generally found close to water and bears a peculiar white marking on its rump that would suggest that the prototype waterbuck sat on a freshly painted toilet seat. Height at shoulder: approx. 130cm, Weight: approx. 250kg, Age: up to 12 years, Length of horn: up to 99cm.

Blue Wildebeest/ Bridled Gnu. Also known as black-tailed gnu, it is ox-like in build and has buffalo shaped horns. It lives in herds and is often seen with Zebras, Impalas and Giraffe. Height at shoulder: approx. 135cm, Weight: approx. 250kg, Age: up to 20 years, Length of horn: 83cm.

Black Wildebeest/ White-tailed Gnu. It is smaller than its "blue" cousin. Is generally referred to as the black wildebeest and its natural habitat is the high veld and the Karoo regions of South Africa. Height at shoulder: approx. 120cm, Weight: approx. 180kg, Age: up to 20 years, Length of horn: up to 68cm.

Lechwe. Looks like a cross between an Impala and a waterbuck. Lives mainly in swamps and lagoons. Height at shoulder: approx. 82cm, Weight: approx. 120kg, Length of horn: up to 68cm.

Nyala. Looks like a mixture of a young kudu and a bush buck, but wears its characteristic "orange-colored stockings". Height at shoulder: approx. 105cm, Weight: approx. 130kg, Age: up to 8 years, Length of horn: up to 83cm.

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