Cape Eland hunting in Namibia

Cape Eland is as heavy as a Moose and as a family Africa’s largest antelope. A desirable trophy that has a massive dewlap, a brush of hair on its forehead and a good set of horns although often the older bulls have broomed off worn down horns. It’s remarkable that such a huge animal can actually flourish under such arid conditions. Obviously being such a heavy animal they leave a very distinctive spoor making for a great track, walk and stalk hunt. If this is your choice of hunting method be prepared with lots of water and a long walk over the sandy desert soils. The majority of Eland hunted in Namibia are Cape Eland although Livingstone Eland do occur in northern Namibia and the Caprivi. Prices differ between the two related species with Cape Eland trophy prices being the more affordable of the two. Cape Eland are primarily hunted in the eastern parts of the country in the northern, central and southern regions. The subtle differences between the species may not always be so easy to see and Eland hunted south of Etosha are all categorized as Cape Eland in the SCI record book. Classified as species of least concern by the IUCN, no special permits are required to hunt these magnificent beasts.