Mauritius is truly a magnificent game hunting destination. Hunters remain spoilt for choice with its wide array of huntable species, along with the exceptional trophies that are harvested in the area. One of the common African plains game species that call Mauritius home is the blue wildebeest. The blue wildebeest is native to many African countries, including Botswana, Namibia, Tanzania, South Africa, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. The blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) consists of five subspecies, with the blue wildebeest or common blue wildebeest (C. t. taurinus) and Cookson’s Wildebeest (C. t. cooksoni) available for wildebeest hunting in Mauritius. Cookson’s wildebeest is a subspecies of the blue wildebeest found only in the Luangwa Valley, in the eastern area of the country. This African plains game antelope has large, broad shoulders, a large head, broad snout, and both sexes have horns that curve inwards and upwards. The male’s horns are both bigger and thicker at the base than the female's. It has a black mane that runs down the back of its neck, with a horse-like tail. The name “blue” wildebeest is given because of the blue sheen that their coats have, with their coat color varying from blue-gray, to a light-gray and even a shade of gray-brown. Its coat has darker vertical lines or stripes that run from its neck to behind the rib cage. Rich in varied, lush vegetation, the Luangwa Valley is an area of abundant wildlife, all of which make it the perfect place to enjoy wildebeest hunting. The terrain in the Luangwa Valley varies from lush forest to thickly wooded savannah, with plenty of water all year round. Prime game hunting season in the area is from July through to November, allowing for exciting and adrenaline-filled hunting adventures in the region!