Hunting in Mozambique is always an exciting affair, especially when targeting an African plains game stalwart that is renowned for its keen senses and alert behavior. One of the five subspecies of the blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus), Mozambique is home to the Nyassa wildebeest (C. t. johnstoni). Also known as Johnston’s wildebeest, Niassa, or Nyasaland wildebeest, this species is abundant in the area, allowing a challenging African hunt for those who are looking for an exhilarating, but testing wildebeest hunting expedition. This large, broad-shouldered antelope is scattered across most of southern Africa and is seen as a common species to add to an African plains game hunting safari. They are medium to large antelopes, with heavily built forequarters. Males weigh up to 370-600 pounds, while female blue wildebeest are lighter and smaller, weighing around 500 pounds. The antelope has a large head, with a broad snout, and the Johnson’s wildebeest has a thick white stripe across the snout. Males and females both have horns that curve inwards and upwards, with the male’s horns being thicker at the base. They are referred to as the “blue” wildebeest due to the sheen their coats have, shining a blueish shade. Their coats range in color from a deep bluish gray to a lighter gray and even a shade of grayish brown. There are dark vertical stripes that run from the neck to behind the rib cage. Their black mane runs down the back of the neck, ending with a horse-like tail. The Niassa region, with the largest game reserve in Mozambique, namely the Niassa Reserve, is renowned for its exceptional African plains game species, including the wildebeest. This reserve, at 16,216 square miles, has vast open plains and the untouched, wild nature of the reserve allows hunters to step back in time to Africa of old, tracking and hunting this resilient antelope. From April to October, Mozambique's dry season is the best time to enjoy wildebeest hunting. The weather is cooler, and the grass shorter, allowing the hunter better visibility amongst the vegetation.