Cape Eland hunting

Also known as Common Eland, Southern Eland

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About Cape Eland hunting

Eland, the largest antelope in sub-Saharan Africa, of which the Cape Eland is a subspecies that is widely distributed and can be hunted throughout South Africa. Originally a migrating species which moved from the mountains to the lower lying areas during the winter months and vice versa in the wet summer months. Now only found in national parks and on high fenced properties, the Cape Eland prefers the drier areas of northern, western and southern South Africa as well as the mountainous regions of central and eastern regions.

Where to hunt Cape Eland

South Africa 143 hunts

Namibia 33 hunts

Botswana 12 hunts

Price distribution

Cape Eland are often included in “Spiral Horn“ and plains game hunting packages so check for any package deals. Alternatively, in many cases you can buy a package and add an Eland to the deal at the advertised trophy fee. The trophy fee for a Cape Eland ranges from $1,600 - $2,200. Daily rates for a plains game hunt range from $350 - $450 a day. Most hunters travelling as far as South Africa would normally include other antelope species in their hunt and normally book for a period of 7 – 10days.

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When to hunt Cape Eland?

Cape Eland may be hunted year round In South Africa on an enclosed territory. However the recommended time to hunt an Eland is during the winter and spring months when food and water is scarce. This forces the animals to roam and forage, giving you a good opportunity of bumping into your prey during your hunt. Eland are in their best condition at the end of summer when their coats are in great condition. If you are hunting for meat, then plan for a spring hunt.

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Hunting methods

Cape Eland can cover ground at incredible speeds. Once they are aware of a hunter’s presence, these animals are likely to take off at a trot which can continue for miles. Spend some time glassing from high ground if available or spotting from a vehicle. The classic spot-and-stalk approach is normally used to approach these antelope until you are well positioned for a shot. They respond well to slat licks and will seek water during the day where they can be ambushed from a hide.

Rifle Hunting 187 hunts

Stalking 180 hunts

Bow Hunting 145 hunts

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Bush TV

Check out an amazing footage from outfitters and landowners properties.

Eland rubbing horns

Big Eland bull rubbing his horns in the mud

Cape Eland

Cape Eland Bulls giving it horns.

Eland Bulls Fight

Not your every day sighting of Eland Bulls fighting!

Why hunt Cape Eland?

Not only are Cape Eland the biggest antelope South Africa but they can also jump amazingly high. Researchers are always amazed how their leg bone structure can take the force of a jumping Eland without breaking. Being one of the spiral horned antelopes, Eland are always treasured by hunters and their meat is rated as some of the finest in Africa. Old bulls turn blue/grey in colour with a massive dewlap and brush of hair on their foreheads, often with brimmed off horns giving each individual so much character. Due to their sheer bulk, a shoulder mounted trophy is always eye catching.

Garden Route Plains Game Safari (1x1)

9.8

9 reviews

Western Cape, South Africa

Cape eland, Ankole, Baboon, Black impala, Black springbok, Black wildebeest, Blue duiker, Blue wildebeest, Bontebok, Burchells zebra, Bushpig, Cape buffalo, Cape bushbuck, Cape grysbuck, Caracal, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common springbok, Copper blesbuck, Copper springbok, Crocodile, Eastern cape kudu, Fallow deer, Gemsbuck, Giraffe, Golden gemsbuck, Golden wildebeest, Grey rhebuck, Hyrax, Impala, Kings springbok, Kings wildebeest, Klipspringer, Nyala, Ostrich, Porcupine, Red hartebeest, Red lechwe, Roan, Royal wildebeest, Sable, Steenbok, Waterbuck, White blesbuck, White springbok, White-flanked impala

Bow Hunting, Crossbow Hunting, Hunting From a Blind, Rifle Hunting, Stalking

Season: Jan 1, 25 - Dec 31, 25

Daily rate fee

$1,140

for 3 days, 1 hunter

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2:1 Free State Plains Game Hunt

9.7

1 review

Free State, South Africa

Cape eland, Baboon, Barbary sheep, Black impala, Black springbok, Black wildebeest, Black-backed jackal, Blue duiker, Blue wildebeest, Bontebok, Burchells zebra, Bushpig, Cape buffalo, Cape bushbuck, Cape grysbuck, Caracal, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common reedbuck, Common springbok, Copper springbok, Eastern cape kudu, Fallow deer, Gemsbuck, Giraffe, Golden gemsbuck, Golden wildebeest, Grey rhebuck, Hartmanns zebra, Impala, Klipspringer, Kudu, Mountain reedbuck, Nyala, Ostrich, Red hartebeest, Red lechwe, Roan, Sable, Scimitar oryx, Steenbok, Tsessebe, Warthog, Waterbuck, White blesbuck, White springbok

Baiting, Bow Hunting, Calling, Crossbow Hunting, Driven Hunt, Hunting From a Blind, Rifle Hunting, Stalking

Season: Apr 1, 25 - Nov 30, 25

Daily rate fee

$2,950

for 7 days, 1 hunter

The Ultimate African Dream Hunt

9.8

15 reviews

Limpopo, South Africa

Cape eland, African wild cat, Baboon, Black impala, Black-backed jackal, Blue wildebeest, Burchells zebra, Bushpig, Cape buffalo, Caracal, Civet cat, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common springbok, Gemsbuck, Genet cat, Giraffe, Golden wildebeest, Impala, Kudu, Limpopo bushbuck, Livingstone eland, Nyala, Ostrich, Porcupine, Red hartebeest, Roan, Sable, Tsessebe, Vervet monkey, Warthog, Waterbuck, White blesbuck

Bow Hunting, Hunting From a Blind, Rifle Hunting, Stalking

Season: Jan 6, 25 - Dec 15, 25

Daily rate fee

$800

for 3 days, 1 hunter

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