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Hunting the Common Nyala in Africa

The Common Nyala is an African Plains Game Antelope Renowned for its Cautious and Elusive Nature

The common nyala (Tragelaphus angasii) is a medium-sized antelope found to southern Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and South Africa. One of the best destinations to enjoy a game hunting safari targeting the common nyala is in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province. The nyala inhabits dense lowland woodlands and thickets. It is listed with a status of “least concern” by the IUCN and has a stable population.

The main regions for nyala hunting in Africa are Mozambique and South Africa, as well as some game farms in Namibia and Botswana. Common nyala are traditionally herbivorous browsers, feeding on leaves, fruits, twigs, and flowers of various different plants. During the rainy season they eat fresh grass. Nyala form groups of two to ten members. These groups can be mixed or same sex and stay together to feed and drink.

Breeding happens throughout the year. Cows first conceive between 14-18 months, with a gestation period of 7 months. A single calf is usually born, although twins are not uncommon for the common nyala. Predators of the nyala antelope include the lion, leopard, and spotted hyena, while baboons and raptors prey on juveniles.

AT A GLANCE

Name:
Tragelaphus Angasii

Weight:
216-276 pounds

Shoulder Height:
43 inches

Range: 
South eastern Africa

Gestation Period:
7 months

Horns:
Male only

Life span:
19 years

Hunting Nyala

The Nyala allows hunters an intense and exciting hunting adventure

Size and Appearance


The male common nyala is a spiral-horned, medium-sized antelope standing at 43 inches at the shoulder and weighs 216-276 pounds, while the female mountain nyala stands 35–39 inches at the shoulder and weighs 121-150 pounds. Their coat is grey to brown, with a bushy tail measuring 7-10 inches in length. It has two to five abstract stripes stretching from the back to the belly, and 6–10 white dots found alongside these markings. Similar patches and markings in white adorn the face, throat, and legs. Only the males have yellow-tipped horns that reach 24-33 inches in length, and ensures easy spotting by the hunter while on their game hunting safari! An interesting fact about the juvenile nyalas, is that they are often mistaken for females. It's thought that this adpation allows them to survive and have the protection of the herd, while remaining unchallenged by dominant bulls.

Hunting Methods


Hunters use various techniques to harvest the common nyala, including ambushing the animal at a blind, spotting them in the vehicle and then pursuing on foot, or lastly, the walk-and-stalk method in an area they are known to frequent.

Challenges and Rewards


The common nyala, like many African plains game species, is shy and even considered elusive. They move around their territory at night, carefully venturing out in the morning and late afternoons to feed. They are extremely wary, and this cautious behavior makes hunting and stalking them even more challenging.

Rifles and Requirements

When hunting this African plains game trophy, a .270 or any of the 30 calibers are an excellent choice to anchor your Nyala. Make sure high quality premium grade bullets are utilized. The rifle needs to have an excellent quality scope. The .375 H & H Magnum is also a favorite. It is often said that the best rifle for hunting Nyala is the one you have on you at the time!

MASTERING SHOT PLACEMENT FOR MEDIUM ANTELOPE

Impala By Dennis Heller on FlickrImpala Side View Shot Placement

Available Common Nyala hunts

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White Rhino Bull 7 hunting days includes a hunting permit

Limpopo, South Africa

Hunting Categories:Dangerous Game

Species:Baboon , Black Springbok , Black Wildebeest , Black-backed Jackal , Blesbok , Blue wildebeest , Bushbuck , Copper Springbok , Eland (common) , Gemsbok , Giraffe , Golden Wildebeest , Gray Duiker , Impala , Klipspringer , Kudu (greater) , Nyala (common) , Ostrich , Porcupine , Red Duiker , Red Hartebeest , Roan (Western) , Sable , Sharpe's Grysbok , Springbok , Steenbok , Tsessebe , Vervet Monkey , Warthog , Waterbuck (common) , White Rhino , White Springbok , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2025

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Extreme

$29500 for 7 days
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Buffalo Hunt & 30 African Plains Game Trophies for 2 Hunters

Limpopo, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Dangerous Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope , Small Antelope

Species:Blesbok , Blue wildebeest , Bushbuck , Cape buffalo , Eland (common) , Giraffe , Impala , Kudu (greater) , Nyala (common) , Sable , Springbok , Warthog , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x2Hunter x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2025

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Hunting from a Blind , Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Moderate

$59950 for 14 days
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Some Tiny 10 African plains game hunt in Zimbabwe

Gwaai, Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Small Antelope

Species:African Crocodile , African Genet , Baboon , Black-backed Jackal , Bushbuck , Bushpig , Cape buffalo , Caracal , Civet , Eland (common) , Elephant , Giraffe , Gray Duiker , Hippo , Honey Badger , Impala , Klipspringer , Kudu (greater) , Leopard , Lion , Nyala (common) , Reedbuck (common) , Sable , Serval , Sharpe's Grysbok , Spotted Hyena , Steenbok , Warthog , Waterbuck (common) , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2025

Destinations:Zimbabwe

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Easy , Moderate

$7400 for 7 days
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In Zimbabwe for 7 hunting days while on a Spotted Hyena hunt

Gwaai, Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe

Hunting Categories:Speciality Animals

Species:African Crocodile , African Genet , Baboon , Black-backed Jackal , Bushbuck , Bushpig , Cape buffalo , Caracal , Civet , Eland (common) , Elephant , Giraffe , Gray Duiker , Hippo , Honey Badger , Impala , Klipspringer , Kudu (greater) , Leopard , Lion , Nyala (common) , Reedbuck (common) , Sable , Serval , Sharpe's Grysbok , Spotted Hyena , Steenbok , Warthog , Waterbuck (common) , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2025

Destinations:Zimbabwe

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Baiting , Hunting from a Blind , Rifle hunting

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Moderate

$4950 for 7 days
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Hunt one of Africa’s Big 5 a monster Buffalo in Zimbabwe

Gwaai, Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe

Hunting Categories:Dangerous Game

Species:African Crocodile , African Genet , Baboon , Black-backed Jackal , Bushbuck , Bushpig , Cape buffalo , Caracal , Civet , Eland (common) , Elephant , Giraffe , Gray Duiker , Hippo , Honey Badger , Impala , Klipspringer , Kudu (greater) , Leopard , Lion , Nyala (common) , Reedbuck (common) , Sable , Serval , Sharpe's Grysbok , Spotted Hyena , Steenbok , Warthog , Waterbuck (common) , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 Dangerous Game Guide

Booking Season:2025

Destinations:Zimbabwe

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Extreme , Moderate

$13500 for 7 days
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Elephant hunting in Zimbabwe for 10 hunting days

Gwaai, Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe

Hunting Categories:Dangerous Game

Species:African Crocodile , African Genet , Baboon , Black-backed Jackal , Bushbuck , Bushpig , Cape buffalo , Caracal , Civet , Eland (common) , Elephant , Giraffe , Gray Duiker , Hippo , Honey Badger , Impala , Klipspringer , Kudu (greater) , Leopard , Lion , Nyala (common) , Reedbuck (common) , Sable , Serval , Sharpe's Grysbok , Spotted Hyena , Steenbok , Warthog , Waterbuck (common) , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 Dangerous Game Guide

Booking Season:2025

Destinations:Zimbabwe

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Extreme , Moderate

$29500 for 10 days
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Zimbabwe Hippo and Crock Dangerous game hunting for 7 days

Gwai, Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe

Hunting Categories:Dangerous Game

Species:African Crocodile , African Genet , Baboon , Black-backed Jackal , Bushbuck , Bushpig , Cape buffalo , Caracal , Civet , Eland (common) , Elephant , Giraffe , Gray Duiker , Hippo , Honey Badger , Impala , Klipspringer , Kudu (greater) , Leopard , Lion , Nyala (common) , Reedbuck (common) , Sable , Serval , Spotted Hyena , Steenbok , Warthog

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 Dangerous Game Guide

Booking Season:2025

Destinations:Zimbabwe

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Extreme , Moderate

$19950 for 7 days
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15 days Dangerous game hunting in Africa 1 x Leopard

Gwaai, Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe

Hunting Categories:African Cats

Species:African Crocodile , African Genet , Baboon , Black-backed Jackal , Bushbuck , Bushpig , Cape buffalo , Caracal , Civet , Eland (common) , Elephant , Giraffe , Gray Duiker , Hippo , Honey Badger , Impala , Klipspringer , Kudu (greater) , Lion , Nyala (common) , Reedbuck (common) , Sable , Serval , Sharpe's Grysbok , Spotted Hyena , Warthog , Waterbuck (common) , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 Dangerous Game Guide

Booking Season:2025

Destinations:Zimbabwe

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Baiting , Hunting from a Blind , Rifle hunting

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Extreme , Moderate

$29500 for 15 days
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Kudu hunting also Nyala & Bushbuck in South Africa

South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope

Species:Bushbuck , Kudu (greater) , Nyala (common)

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Easy , Moderate

$8500 for 10 days
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Choose Your Trophies: South African Safari with a Twist

South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Exotic Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope , Small Antelope , Speciality Animals

Species:Black Wildebeest , Blesbok , Blue wildebeest , Bushbuck , Bushpig , Cape buffalo , Eland (common) , Gemsbok , Gray Duiker , Impala , Kudu (greater) , Mountain Reedbuck , Nyala (common) , Red Duiker , Red Hartebeest , Reedbuck (common) , Steenbok , Warthog , Waterbuck (common) , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:Hunters with PH guide or Dangerous Game guide

Booking Season:2025

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Easy , Extreme , Moderate

$1980 for 4 days
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10 Days Kudu hunting bonanza and more for 2 Hunters in SA

Cullinan, Metsweding, Gauteng, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope , Speciality Animals

Species:Blesbok , Blue wildebeest , Impala , Kudu (greater) , Nyala (common) , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x2 Hunter x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Moderate

$11500 for 10 days
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South Africa Wildebeest hunting for 10 days x 2 Hunters

Cullinan, Metsweding, Gauteng, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope

Species:Blesbok , Blue wildebeest , Impala , Kudu (greater) , Nyala (common) , Red Hartebeest

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly , Gun Rental

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x2 Hunter x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Moderate

$11500 for 10 days
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Spiral Horn Hunting Package in South Africa for 8 days

Cullinan, Metsweding, Gauteng, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope

Species:Bushbuck , Eland (common) , Kudu (greater) , Nyala (common)

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x2 Hunter x1 Dangerous Game Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Moderate

$10200 for 8 days
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Sable Bull, 10 days, 4 x Plains Game Hunting of choice

Rustenburg, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, North West, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope , Speciality Animals

Species:Black Wildebeest , Blesbok , Blue wildebeest , Eland (common) , Gemsbok , Impala , Kudu (greater) , Nyala (common) , Red Hartebeest , Sable , Springbok , Waterbuck (common) , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly , Gun Rental

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Moderate

$8685 for 10 days
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African Buffalo Hunt, Exotics and Plains Game Bonanza 

Rustenburg, Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, North West, South Africa

Hunting Categories:Dangerous Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope , Speciality Animals

Species:Cape buffalo , Impala , Kudu (greater) , Nyala (common) , Roan , Sable , Warthog , Waterbuck (common)

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly , Gun Rental

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 Dangerous Game hunter

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Extreme , Moderate

$23800 for 10 days
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African Hunting Safari 7 Nights in SA 4 x Spiral Horn Slam

Limpopo, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope

Species:Bushbuck , Eland (common) , Kudu (greater) , Nyala (common)

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly , Gun Rental

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Moderate

$12500 for 6 days
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Zebra and 3 x Spiral Horn Hunting Safari in South Africa

Limpopo, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Large Antelope , Speciality Animals

Species:Eland (common) , Kudu (greater) , Nyala (common) , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly , Gun Rental

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting , Walk & Stalk

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Moderate

$11500 for 6 days
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Hunting Safari in SA 10 x Nights Plains Game Combination 

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope , Small Antelope

Species:Blesbok , Blue wildebeest , Eland (common) , Gemsbok , Golden Wildebeest , Gray Duiker , Impala , Kudu (greater) , Nyala (common) , Red Hartebeest , Reedbuck (common) , Springbok , Steenbok , Warthog , Waterbuck (common) , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly , Gun Rental

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x2 Hunters x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Bow hunting , Rifle hunting

Hunt Difficult:Moderate

$12900 for 9 days
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Kudu Hunting in SA Plus 6 More Species in 10 Days

Limpopo, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope , Speciality Animals

Species:Blue wildebeest , Impala , Kudu (greater) , Nyala (common) , Sable , Warthog , Zebra

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly , Gun Rental

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x2 Hunter 1 x PH/Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting

Hunt Difficult:Moderate

$16850 for 10 days
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Hunting Adventure in the Eastern Cape SA Spiral Horn Slam

Eastern Cape, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope

Species:Bushbuck , Eland (common) , Kudu (greater) , Nyala (common)

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x2 Hunters x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:Zimbabwe

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Bow hunting , Rifle hunting

Hunt Difficult:Moderate

$13900 for 7 days
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South African Plains Game Safari: Nyala plus 5 Species

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Large Antelope , Medium Antelope , Speciality Animals

Species:Blue wildebeest , Bushbuck , Impala , Kudu (greater) , Nyala (common) , Warthog

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly , Gun Rental

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 Hunter x1 PH/Guide

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Rifle hunting

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Moderate

$9250 for 8 days
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African Plains Game Hunt, plus Night Critters 10 Days in SA

Hoedspruit, Mopani District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game

Species:African Genet , Baboon , Black-backed Jackal , Blue wildebeest , Bushbuck , Bushpig , Honey Badger , Impala , Nyala (common) , Sable , Vervet Monkey

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly , Gun Rental

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 hunter x1 PH/Guide x1 Observer

Booking Season:2024/25

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Bow hunting , Rifle hunting

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Moderate

$6100 for 10 days
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Plains Game Hunting in South Africa, 10 days 10 Species

Hoedspruit, Mopani District Municipality, Limpopo, South Africa

Hunting Categories:African Plains Game , Medium Antelope , Speciality Animals

Species:African Genet , Baboon , Black-backed Jackal , Blue wildebeest , Bushbuck , Honey Badger , Impala , Nyala (common) , Vervet Monkey

Hunt Preferences:Family Friendly , Gun Rental

Hunters and PH/Guides On Hunt:x1 hunter x 1guide/PH

Booking Season:2025

Destinations:South Africa

Languages Spoken:Afrikaans , English

Hunting Methods:Bow hunting , Rifle hunting

Hunt Difficult:Difficult , Moderate

$9900 for 10 days
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