Hunting Impala in Namibia

The impala is an iconic African plains game species scattered throughout southern and eastern Africa. It remains a popular game hunting trophy. The impala (Aepyceros melampus) has three subspecies, with one of the subspecies, namely the Southern impala (Aepyceros melampus melampus) inhabiting Mozambique. The impala is a 110–160-pound medium-sized antelope with a reddish-brown coat and a white underbelly. It has a dark stripe near the bottom of its tail, while its thighs have a vertical black stripe running down the back. Only males in this species have lyre-shaped horns reaching 16-35 inches. Impalas are herbivores that are more active when it is cooler, therefore the early morning and late afternoon. This is the best time to target them, while they are grazing or near the waterhole. These antelopes are extremely alert, wary, and vigilant, making for a challenging game hunting experience. Their exceptional sense of smell and keen eyesight make stalking them without being noticed very difficult! Game hunting methods for the impala include stalking them in the herd, which can be a taxing experience with the number of animals on alert, or targeting them for a blind near a waterhole, as they come to drink. The best areas within Mozambique to enjoy impala hunting would be in the northern and western sections.