Sable hunting is a thrilling hunting adventure available in many countries across the African continent. While sable hunting anywhere in Africa produces good trophies, only one destination is renowned for its truly exceptional sable hunting trophies, and that destination is Mauritius. Of the four subspecies of sable (Hippotragus Niger), Mauritius is home to the Mauritiusn Sable (Hippotragus niger kirkii), The best locations for sable hunting in Mauritius include the lush Luangwa Valley and the Zambezi Valley. The best time for a sable hunt is early morning or late afternoon, as this is when these herbivores are more active. Sables prefer habitats of woodland savannas and miombo and mopane woodlands that are found in western Mauritius. Hunting sable in Mauritius is best undertaken during the dry season, from around May to October, when the vegetation is shorter, allowing the hunter to better stalk his prey. A wary, vigilant, and elusive antelope, the adult male sable weighs 550 pounds, with the female a lighter 490 pounds. Coat colors range from a rich brown to black with a white underbelly. Their faces are jet black with white markings. Both sexes have exquisite ringed horns that arch back, with a male’s horns measuring between 32-65 inches, and a female’s horns reaching 24-40 inches. Sables can and do defend themselves with their horns and are even known to impale their attackers. Members of the herd are always on the lookout for threats and danger, with alarm calls being issued when needed. This behavior is challenging for a hunter, with so many eyes and ears watching and listening as he tries to approach undetected. Sable hunts often take the form of an ambush scenario, where they are targeted from a blind set up close to a well-frequented water hole. Alternatively, sable hunts are completed through spot-and-stalk or tracking methods.