Eastern Cape Kudu hunting

Also known as Cape Kudu
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Where to hunt Eastern Cape Kudu

There are two kinds of Kudu that go by the name of “Eastern”. One is the East African Greater Kudu, the officially recognized subspecies that occupies the savannah of Eastern Africa. Within its natural range hunting opportunities exist in Tanzania. The other is Eastern Cape Kudu; this kind of animal is recognised by the SCI trophy book, but not singled out by biologists; it is found in the South African province with the same name.

Price distribution

Hunting the Eastern Cape Kudu is priced at the same level as other Kudu hunts in South Africa: the average trophy fee runs at around about $1,500, and after daily rates are added, a dedicated Kudu hunt would start at $2,000 or so, and package hunts with other plains game species included run in the area of $3,000 - 5,000 (with no upper limit).

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When to hunt Eastern Cape Kudu?

Kudu hunting season is open year-round in enclosed areas in South Africa but may be more limited to free-range hunting grounds. Hunters typically have better luck during the rut (April - May) up to September - November.

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The first choice for Kudu hunting is spot-and-stalk. The typical African way is to scout the area from vehicles or high ground, stopping to glass the area, and once the animal is located, to approach it on foot. In the case of Kudu, this is easier said than done, because the animal prefers broken terrain, which isn’t easily accessible on wheels. Add to that, the protective colouring of the Kudu makes it hard to see, and acute senses and natural wariness allow it to escape predators, of both two-legged and four-legged variety. Hunting from a blind over salt licks and water holes is also possible, and many hunters, especially bowhunters, find the opportunity to observe natural African wildlife behaviour from concealment an exciting bonus to the hunt itself.

Why hunt Eastern Cape Kudu?

Kudu has earned the nickname “Grey Ghost” for the seemingly supernatural ability to disappear in the bush, surprising for an animal of such size (the second biggest African antelope after Eland), and equipped with such impressive spiral horns. The natives of Africa and the visitors are equally awed by these horns, which are used as vessels, musical instruments, and for ceremonial purposes by the former, and have great ability to impress the grandeur of the African wildlife on the latter. Hunting Kudu is quite a challenge, as evidenced by many classic safari books, and Greater Kudu hunting connects you to a very old tradition.

Northern Cape Hunt

9.9 3 reviews
Free State, South Africa
Eastern cape kudu, Black springbok, Blue wildebeest, Common blesbuck, Common springbok...
Trip duration: 6 days
Season: 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Price from
$10,866
for 6 days, 1 hunter, 1 guest
Garden Route Plains Game Safari (1x1)

Garden Route Plains Game Safari (1x1)

9.8 7 reviews
Western Cape, South Africa
Eastern cape kudu, Ankole, Baboon, Black impala, Black springbok...
Trip duration: 3 - 12 days
Season: 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
Price from
$3,460
for 3 days, 1 hunter
1x1: Eastern Cape Free-range Hunt

1x1: Eastern Cape Free-range Hunt

9.7 13 reviews
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Eastern cape kudu, Black impala, Black springbok, Black wildebeest, Blue wildebeest...
Trip duration: 1 - 14 days
Season: 1 Mar 2025 - 31 Oct 2025
Price from
$2,150
for 1 day, 1 hunter
Eastern Cape Kudu

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