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    African Plains Game Species
    African Plains Game Species

    African Plains Game Species

    Explore Africa’s plains game species and individual species guides.

    Plains Game Species in Africa

    Africa’s plains game includes kudu, impala, wildebeest, zebra, gemsbok, springbok, eland, nyala and many other species. Use the species guides below to explore each animal individually, including its habitat, distribution and hunting considerations. For safari planning, costs and current opportunities, see our Plains Game Hunts page.

    BURCHELL’S ZEBRA

    BURCHELL’S ZEBRA HUNTING

    Zebra hunting promises an exhilarating and challenging pursuit as these strikingly patterned animals roam across diverse landscapes, from open grasslands to wooded areas, demanding a blend of tracking skills and strategic hunting tactics. Zebras are known for their keen sense of alertness and can swiftly adapt to their surroundings, making them a rewarding challenge for hunters.

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    CAPE MOUNTAIN ZEBRA

    CAPE MOUNTAIN ZEBRA HUNTING

    Embarking on a Cape Mountain Zebra hunt in Africa offers a challenging adventure. Recognizable by their distinctive black and white stripes and preference for mountainous terrain, Cape Mountain Zebras thrive in the rugged landscapes of Africa. Renowned for their resilience and acute senses, Cape Mountain Zebras often demand hunters to employ strategic approaches and precise shooting skills to successfully track and harvest them.

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    CHAPMAN'S ZEBRA

    CHAPMAN'S ZEBRA HUNTING

    The largest of the plains game zebra subspecies, the Chapmann’s Zebra provides hunters with a thrilling hunting adventure requiring excellent stalking skills to approach this mammal undetected. Hunting this iconic African plains game species requires patience, persistence, and perseverance for the ultimate reward.

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    CHOBE BUSHBUCK

    CHOBE BUSHBUCK HUNTING

    Inhabiting parts of southern Africa, the shy and elusive Chobe Bushbuck is a rare trophy, testing the skills, perseverance, and endurance of hunters looking to harvest this medium-sized spiral-horned African plains game trophy.

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    FRINGE-EARED ORYX

    FRINGE-EARED ORYX HUNTING

    The fringe-eared oryx is a medium-sized antelope native to East Africa. Learn about its habitat, behavior, and how it differs from other oryx species hunted across Africa.

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    GOLDEN WILDEBEEST

    GOLDEN WILDEBEEST HUNTING

    Enjoy a Golden Wildebeest hunt in Africa promises a challenging adventure. Recognizable by their distinctive golden-colored fur and unique habitat preference, Golden Wildebeests inhabit the grasslands and savannas of Africa, well-adapted to their environment. Renowned for their strength and keen senses, Golden Wildebeests often require hunters to employ strategic approaches and precise shooting skills to successfully track them.

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    GRANT'S ZEBRA

    GRANT'S ZEBRA HUNTING

    Grant’s Zebra is an African plains game species offering hunters the stunning reward of a unique and sought-after striking hide. But be prepared for a challenging hunt, with their keen senses and open terrain challenging the stalk approach by hunters.

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    GREVY’S ZEBRA

    GREVY’S ZEBRA HUNTING

    Venturing on a Grevy's Zebra hunt in Africa promises an exhilarating and challenging adventure. Recognizable by their distinctive grey stripes and unique habitat preference, Grevy's Zebras roam the grasslands and savannas of Africa, well-adapted to their environment. Renowned for their speed and keen senses, Grevy's Zebras often require hunters to employ strategic approaches and precise shooting skills to successfully track and harvest them.

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    HARTMANN’S MOUNTAIN ZEBRA

    HARTMANN’S MOUNTAIN ZEBRA HUNTING

    When it comes to Africa plains game species, the zebra remains a popular choice. Hartmann’s mountain zebra is a species found in Namibia, and a small section of Angola, and has recently been reintroduced to some of South Africa’s national parks and reserves. According to the IUCN, their status is listed as “vulnerable,” but they are still available on your African hunting adventures.

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    MANELESS ZEBRA

    MANELESS ZEBRA HUNTING

    Hunting the Maneless Zebra is a thrilling hunting safari testing a hunter’s skillset to the max! Offering great challenges of approaching this African plains game species undetected, the reward of harvesting one of Africa’s most iconic species is unmatched.

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    SELOUS ZEBRA

    SELOUS ZEBRA HUNTING

    Hunters will need to be on their A-game to stalk this striking African plains game species! Selous zebra hunting in Mozambique and surrounding regions is a thrilling, yet challenging safari requiring patience and skills to harvest this iconic trophy.

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    WHITE-BEARDED WILDEBEEST

    WHITE-BEARDED WILDEBEEST HUNTING

    Wildebeest hunting safaris in Africa require patience, strategy, and expert guidance. Learn about proven hunting methods, realistic pricing, and what to expect before booking your hunt.

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    Why Plains Game Species Differ So Much Across Africa

    Plains game is not one uniform group of animals living in the same type of country. Kudu in thick bushveld, springbok on open ground, gemsbok in arid country and bushbuck in dense cover all create very different hunting conditions.

    Habitat, visibility, terrain, herd behaviour and hunting pressure can change how a species is hunted from one region to another. That is why understanding the animal and the country matters more than simply working through a species list.

    The species guides on this page are designed to help hunters understand those differences before comparing actual plains game hunts.

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