Hunters looking for a challenging and exciting African plains game hunting safari need to add the blue wildebeest to their bucket list. Wildebeest hunting is seen as a testing hunting safari. The blue wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) consists of five subspecies, with the blue wildebeest or common blue wildebeest (C. t. taurinus) available for wildebeest hunting in the region. Blue wildebeests in South Africa have several color variants that are available as unusual game hunting trophies and are sure to set it aside from the norm: Golden Wildebeest: These antelopes have a golden coat as compared to the normal blue-silver sheen of the blue wildebeest Kings Wildebeest: These are rare, found only in South Africa. They have a blue/black body, with a white tail, mane, and beard. They are larger than the normal wildebeest, reaching up to 1,200 pounds. Royal Wildebeest: These are extremely rare, with only about 40 species worldwide, and are often referred to as the “ghost wildebeest” due to their light coloring. Scattered across most of southern Africa, the blue wildebeest is a common African plains game trophy but remains sought-after in terms of its unusual coat with its blue-silver sheen and majestic horns. It has large, broad shoulders, a large head, broad snout, and both sexes have horns that curve inwards and upwards. The antelope has a black mane that runs down the back of its neck, with a horse-like tail. Its coat has darker vertical lines or stripes that run from its neck to behind the rib cage. Enjoying habitats inclusive of short grasses and plenty of water, popular locations for hunting wildebeest in South Africa are the renowned Limpopo province, the Eastern Cape, and the Free State. While wildebeest hunting can be enjoyed throughout the year, the most popular time would be during the drier months of May through to October, when the grass is shorter, which makes visibility easier. The animals gather near waterholes, allowing for an easier hunting safari.