Hunting Rhino in Namibia

Many hunters dream of targeting this big game hunting trophy, an icon of African hunting safaris. Rhinos are the second largest land animal, a member of Africa’s Big 5 and Dangerous 7 and a dream hunt for game hunting enthusiasts the world over. There are five types of rhinos worldwide, with two being available for limited hunts on a big game hunting adventure in Africa. The two rhinos calling Africa home are the black rhino (Diceros bicornis) and the white rhino (Ceratotherium simum). The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists the status of these rhinos as “critically endangered” for the black rhino, and “near threatened” for the white rhino. CITES permits are required for these hunts, which are strictly controlled and only available in South Africa and Namibia. Hunting these members of Africa’s Big 5 and Dangerous 7 come at a huge cost, with the proceeds of these legal big game hunting adventures assisting in the conservation efforts of protecting one of the world’s most iconic species. Without this protection, illegal hunting and targeting of Africa’s rhino population would be disastrous and most certainly result in the animal becoming extinct.