Exportable Trophy Elephant Hunt in Namibia Caprivi Strip
Booking Season: 2025
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
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African plains game hunting is a popular pastime for many hunting enthusiasts and Namibia is home to some impressive species. But none more so than the gentle, regal, and majestic sable (Hippotragus Niger). While it may look gentle and graceful, this antelope is a tough adversary and a challenging hunt. This African plains game antelope is scattered throughout Africa and inhabits many countries, including South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Angola, Botswana, and Mozambique. Four subspecies of sable are recognized, with the Southern Sable or common variety (Hippotragus niger niger) found in Namibia. Sable hunts in Namibia are generally undertaken in the north and central regions of the country, including the Zambezi region (formerly the Caprivi Strip) and sable hunts are available throughout the Namibian hunting season, which runs from February to the end of November. The best time to enjoy sable hunting in Namibia is during the early morning or late afternoon when they are more active. A sable hunt will generally take the form of a walk and stalk or tracking expedition, while ambushing this graceful antelope from a blind as they come to drink water, is also an option that has proven successful. Hunting and tracking the sable can be a challenging affair, as they are an extremely alert and wary antelope, with members issuing alarm calls when threats are spotted. Being a water-dependent antelope, the sable prefers a habitat with water nearby, as well as woodlands, grasslands, and savannas with high grasses. Sporting majestic, arched-back, ringed horns that are exquisite in their beauty, they most certainly are this herbivore’s crowning glory! In males, these horns can reach 32-65 inches, and in females 24-40 inches. The horns are used in defence, with many predators coming off second best to these sharp accessories! The sable can reach up to 550 pounds, with a dark brown to black coat, a white underbelly, and a black and white face.
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Exportable Trophy Elephant Hunt in Namibia Caprivi Strip
Booking Season: 2025
Hunt Difficulty: Difficult
Shot Placement for a Sable Antelope Hunt
The sable is a large antelope, and to bring it down safely and humanely, shot placement needs to be correct and on target. When hunting sable, stay away from risky shots, such as the head and neck, and concentrate on targeting the vital organs. Aim for the bottom third of the sable, just above the shoulder, where the front leg joins the body. An accurate shot here will target the heart and lungs, ensuring a quick and humane death for the animal.
What Caliber Rifle is used when Sable Hunting?
The sable is renowned as being exceptionally tough to bring down once wounded, so ensure that your shot placement, as well as your caliber rifle choices, are correct. Nothing under a .270 should be considered on a sable hunt, while popular options include a 30.06, or an accurate shot from a .308 that will also down the animal. Larger caliber options, such as a .338 or .375 are a good option when loaded with solids. Should the sable hunt see shots taken be from a distance, consider a 7mm or 300-win mag.
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