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    When one considers a prized African plains game trophy, the Roan antelope comes to mind. A large, tough, and elusive antelope, the Roan is renowned for its red-brown coat, striking facial markings, and beautiful backward arched horns.

    As a trophy, the Roan remains one of Africa’s greatest hunting challenges, requiring patience, perseverance, and excellent stalking skills to put this antelope in the salt.

    Distributed in various regions throughout sub-Saharan Africa, the Roan has six subspecies that have adapted to the various habitats in the area. This antelope inhabits savannas, grasslands, open woodlands, and smaller forested areas, and readily has access to permanent water sources.

    West African countries, including Senegal, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, are home to Roan populations, as well as countries in central Africa, such as Cameroon, Chad, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan. Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Angola, South Africa, Botswana, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Tanzania play host to Roan populations, with many thrilling hunting safaris featuring this iconic antelope.

    While the Roan is listed with a status of least concern by the IUCN, with stable numbers in regions such as Southern Africa, their numbers are declining in East and West Africa due to habitat loss, fragmentation, climate change and droughts, and even poaching in some regions.

    Medium to large caliber rifles (.270 to 30-caliber rifles) are recommended for this safari.

    Roan hunts in Africa can be standalone hunting safaris or form part of a large African plains game hunt, depending on the outfitter. Expect a challenging hunt that will require a great deal of patience in a slow stalk, perseverance, as well as accurate shot placement to harvest this tough antelope.

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    Where to go on a Roan Hunt?

    Roan hunting takes place throughout Africa, targeting different subspecies depending on the hunting destination, with hunting seasons varying per hunting location.

    The Eastern Cape, Free State, Mpumalanga, and Limpopo provinces in South Africa are popular areas to enjoy a Roan hunting safari throughout the year. Namibia’s lush Zambezi region, formerly known as the Caprivi Strip, is a prime Roan hunting location, while Zimbabwe’s Hwange and Matetsi regions provide great Roan hunting challenges for game hunting enthusiasts.

    The Luangwa Valley and Kafue Basin are popular Roan hunting regions in Zambia. The outer areas of the Okavango Delta in Botswana provide the perfect backdrop to enjoy an African hunting safari there, with the Roan population thriving in the area.

    When to Hunt Roan?

    While hunting destinations, such as South Africa and Zimbabwe, permit hunting year-round, others have specific hunting seasons, like Namibia, where the hunting season runs from February to December.

    Peak hunting season for Roan would be during the dry months, when it is cooler and the animals are active for longer periods during the day. Vegetation is sparser, allowing for easier stalking, and animals are more likely to be congregated around water holes.

    As with many African plains game species, the Roan is more active early morning and late afternoon. Plan your hunt accordingly.

    Why go Roan Hunting?

    When it comes to iconic trophies, the Roan rates highly. Not only is this prized antelope a rarity, but its long, ringed, arched horns and distinctive facial markings make it a coveted trophy in any trophy room worldwide.

    Roan hunting challenges a hunter to the limit, requiring them to adapt to conditions, circumstances, and undertake long, undetected stalks to harvest this agile and alert trophy.

    The Roan is tough, fast, and can get quite aggressive when wounded. One backward sweep of its horns can cause serious damage to predators or hunters, while the same horns make this trophy so sought-after.

    Safari Inclusions on a Roan Hunt

    A standard African plains game safari will include the basic service offerings such as accommodation, meals, drinks, a professional hunter, camp staff, trackers, on-territory transport, and field preparation of the trophy.

    Exclusions and optional extras when Lion hunting in Africa:

    • Transfers from your arrival point into the African hunting destination of choice to the hunting concession and return (road or private air charter)
    • The Roan trophy fee is often shown separately, as it is refundable if the hunt is not successful
    • Dip and pack of the trophy
    • Consider taxidermy and international shipping options

    Tips when Roan Hunting

    • Do your homework when it comes to learning about the Roan’s behavior and shot placement.
    • Be ready with a follow-up shot – The Roan is a tough antelope that may require more than one shot for a quick, humane kill.
    • Roan antelopes are often hunted near water, with the peak season being the dry season
    • The wet season sees longer foliage and large water holes, making spotting and stalking these antelopes more difficult
    • These large African plains game antelopes require medium to large calibers to take them down efficiently, swiftly, and humanely. A 30-caliber will suffice.
    • The Roan is an exceptionally tough trophy; be prepared to work hard for this prize
    • The Roan, like many other African plains game species, is more active early morning and late afternoon. Plan your hunt accordingly.
    • Both bulls and cows have horns, learn to spot the difference between the two – although your PH will be on hand to assist
    • Be prepared for a slow, methodical stalk, staying downwind.
    • Glassing for your prey may be challenging, as the Roan is often found in long grasses, and they camouflage themselves well.

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