Targeting the white-Flanked Impala

The impala is a common African plains game trophy often targeted when hunting in South Africa. The white-flanked impala is a color variant of the common impala (Aepyceros melampus) and is available for hunting safaris in South Africa. It should be noted that four impala color variants have been bred on South African game farms. They are not subspecies of the common impala, but rather color variants achieved through selective breeding processes.

The four impala color variants are:

• The Black impala
• The White-flanked impala
• The Saddle-back impala

These herbivores browse the plains, grazing on a selection of shrubs and leaves. The impala antelope thrives in habitats of woodlands with some trees, grasslands, and savannas. They thrive in an environment with plenty of water, as they need to drink daily. Grassy regions with plenty of vegetation allow them to hide from predators such as cheetahs, lions, hyenas, and leopards. 

Hunting in South Africa is as natural as breathing and the impala is a common, yet popular African plains game target. These antelopes are hunted by novice and seasoned hunting enthusiasts alike and provide a pleasant hunting adventure. Now, with the opportunity to target a color variant, the thrill of impala hunting in South Africa is even more enticing! The best place to enjoy white-flanked impala hunting in South Africa is in the country’s famous Limpopo province, where these special color variants are found. 

The conservation status of the impala is listed by the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN) as least concern.