East African Eland hunting

East African Eland is the largest antelope that you can hunt in East Africa, with some mature bulls weighing more than 2000 lbs/+900 kg. There are two subspecies of Eland found in East Africa, the Livingstone Eland found from the Selous south and the East African Eland also known as Patterson’s Eland that is found in northern Tanzania (Masailand) and in Uganda. Both species have white stripes that fade with age. Patterson’s Eland bulls are normally a little darker and more rufous coloured than Livingstone Eland. Mature bulls develop a dark coat, a massive dewlap and a brush of hair on their foreheads making it difficult to tell the species apart.

A similar track and stalk to a Buffalo hunt can be conducted on these species if not accidentally bumped during the hunt. Ensure you have lots of water, nourishment and well worn-in hiking boots. The tracker will pick up the fresh spoor and decide if the animal is worth pursuing. These animals can cover ground at a tremendous speed and have good eyesight and hearing. If disturbed that may take off at a trot that can kept up for a long time. If you get close to a walking Eland bull, you can hear the knucklebones clicking which all leads to the excitement of the hunt.