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Targeting Robert’s Gazelle Hunting In Africa

The Robert's Gazelle has the skill to blend seamlessly into its environment by staying completely motionless.

Robert’s gazelle (Nanger granti robertsi) is a subspecies of Grant’s gazelle (Nanger granti) only found in specific regions of northern Tanzania. These areas are west of the Rift Valley, including the country’s world-famous Serengeti. There are three subspecies of Grant’s gazelle, with Robert’s gazelle being one of the three, and the other two being the northern and southern Grant’s gazelle species.

Robert’s gazelle looks exactly like Grant’s gazelle, apart from the male’s horns that are downward facing, while the female’s horns are the normal lyre shape.

When game hunting in Africa, these gazelles are sometimes confused with Thomson’s gazelles but are easily distinguishable as they are larger and the white patch found on their rump extends above the tail area.

These gazelles live in small to mid-sized herds, separated into females with juveniles and bachelor groups. They breed throughout the year, with a gestation period of 198 days after which one to two offspring are born. The young are hidden at first, with the female returning to feed the offspring numerous times daily. They remain hidden for roughly two weeks, start eating solid food at about one month, and are weaned at six months.

Their habitats include Tanzania’s open plains. These antelopes are mixed feeders that both browse and graze, while their diet varies according to the season and food availability. The Robert’s gazelle gain lots of moisture through the varied diet that they consume and are not highly water dependent.

Often targeted on game hunting safaris for their beautiful horns and meat by humans, other common predators of this gazelle include African wild dogs, lions, cheetahs, and hyenas. The Robert’s gazelle is a swift African plains game antelope, with this fleet-footed gazelle reaching speeds of 50 miles per hour. This aids them in outrunning many predators, but they will use their horns to defend themselves or their offspring if needed.

AT A GLANCE

Name:
Nanger granti roberti

Male Weight:
132 pound

Male Shoulder Height:
30-37 inches

Range:
Tanzania

Gestation Period:
198 days

Life span:
10-12 years

Hunting Robert's Gazelle

The Roberts’ Gazelle is known for its sharp senses and speed

Size and Appearance

Robert’s gazelle looks very like Grant’s gazelle, except for their horns that differ slightly in the males of the species. Its coat is beige with an orange tinge, with a white underbelly, though coloring might vary slightly, but they are easily distinguishable as members of the Grant’s gazelle family. The male of the species weighs about 132 pounds, with downward-shaped horns while the female has the same horn shape as the Grant’s gazelle. There is a white coloring on their rump that extends over the tail.

Hunting Methods

These African plains game trophies are mostly targeted using the walk-and-stalk method. Their habitat, as well as their keen eyesight, makes it difficult to close in on them without detection. Their chosen habitat, as well as their keen eyesight, ensures a challenging stalk for the hunter. Typically, after lining up a good-sized game hunting trophy, they take a long shot to ensure success.

Challenges and Rewards

A speedy African plains game antelope is always a challenge! Ensure that your shot placement is on target to ensure an ethical and humane death for the animal. All members of the Grants’ gazelle family are striking individuals, especially with their horns. The Robert’s gazelle males ensure a unique game hunting trophy, with their downward-facing horns and are sure to enhance any trophy room.

Rifles and Requirements

Consider one of the .30 caliber options with a good scope for this African plains game trophy, as long shots may well be called for. Alternatively, another popular option is a .300-Win with a minimum of 150-grain bullet to get the job done efficiently.