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About Kudu hunting
Kudu, an amazing spiral-horned antelope, can be found in many countries of the sub-Saharan Africa. There are two species of Kudu: the Greater and the Lesser Kudu. Lesser Kudu may be hunted in Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia. The Greater Kudu, in turn, is divided into a number of subspecies, of which two, East African and Southern, are objects of sport hunting. East African Greater Kudu hunting opportunities are limited to Tanzania, while Southern Greater Kudu hunting exist in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zambia. Trophy books also recognize East Cape Kudu, which is found in the South African province of the same name. It’s usually considered that Kudu trophies are bigger in the South of Africa than in the North.
Where to hunt Kudu
Kudu, an amazing spiral-horned antelope, can be found in many countries of the sub-Saharan Africa. There are two species of Kudu: the Greater and the Lesser Kudu. Lesser Kudu may be hunted in Tanzania, Uganda and Ethiopia. The Greater Kudu, in turn, is divided into a number of subspecies, of which two, East African and Southern, are objects of sport hunting. East African Greater Kudu hunting opportunities are limited to Tanzania, while Southern Greater Kudu hunting exist in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, and Zambia. Trophy books also recognize East Cape Kudu, which is found in the South African province of the same name. It’s usually considered that Kudu trophies are bigger in the South of Africa than in the North.
Southern Greater Kudu - Huntipedia
Big Kudu Bulls captured on film in Southern Africa. Everything you need to know about booking and hunting one of the most sought after species on the dark continent, the "Grey Ghost". From destinations and outfitters, to prices and seasons - Find out more about these majestic animals and selecting the best outfitter for you on BookYourHunt.com.
Price distribution
Few hunters travel as far as Africa to hunt just one antelope; most prefer to pursue a number of “plains game” species such as kudu, impala, warthog, etc., in the course of a 5 to 10 day hunt. “Plains game packages” usually start at $3,000, and go up to circa $10,000 for a comprehensive hunt in a remote wilderness area with five to seven iconic animals. The average trophy fee for a Kudu is about $1,500, and after daily rates are added, a dedicated Kudu hunt would start at $2,000 or so. The most expensive adventures are to be found among the much-coveted old-fashioned safaris of Tanzania that may cost in the mid to high five figures.
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If you’re not sure what all those “package deals”, “trophy fees” and “daily rates” in the hunt descriptions stand for, and how much to budget for travel, tips, taxidermy, and whatnot, check out this blog story. It covers all items of a safari budget, and average spending figures that will help you make a rough estimate of your African adventure.
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When to hunt Kudu?
Kudu hunting season is open year round in enclosed areas in South Africa, but may be more limited for free-range hunting grounds and in different countries. In Namibia, for instance, hunting is closed in January and February, and in Tanzania the season is open from July 1 to December 31. The best months for hunting Kudu in South Africa are April and May, when the animals have the rut, and September to October, when the bush is most open. Closer to the equator hunters tend to be more successful in the dry season, when the animals congregate around waterholes.
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Hunting methods
Kudu is a shy and secretive antelope, that prefers broken landscapes, where its protective coloring allows it to disappear as if by supernatural powers, earning it the nickname “Grey Ghost”. The first choice of hunting methods for Kudu hunting is spot-and-stalk; however, the typical Kudu habitat, while well adapted for stalking, is not always suitable for the now-classic African way of spotting from vehicles, so you should be prepared to do a fair deal of walking. Hunting from a blind over salt licks and water holes is also possible, and many hunters, especially bowhunters, find the opportunity to observe the African nature from concealment an exciting bonus to the hunt itself.
Meet your guides
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Katja Metzger
Namibia
We have been owned and family-operated for three generations. We have maintained and expanded our vast hunting areas with a sensible game management programm in place. The area is never over-hunted. This makes it possible for you to have an extraordinary adventure everyday and take trophies that can be world records!
Rob Birch
South Africa
Our privately owned hunting area is 25 000 Acres in one block with the a Boutique Lodge on site and a further 100 000 Acres of private concessions areas are available within an hour's drive of the preserve. Located in the mountains that form the interface between Valley Bushveld and Karoo veld types, are some of the most varied hunting areas in South Africa - from open Karoo plains to densely wooded mountain valleys with grass topped plateaus.
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Kudu Bulls
Kudu Bulls in the distance on a sand dune
Kudu herd
Kudu herd tots off in the distance
Broken Horn Kudu
Beautiful Kudu bull with a broken horn
Kudu itch
Kudu bull scratching an itching
Wide Kudu Bull
Wide Kudu bull roaming the bush in the Savé valley
Kudu Camouflage
Can you see me? Kudu bull blending in to his surroundings. Amazing to see how such a big animal can disappear in seconds.
Cautious Kudu bull
Cautious Kudu bull at a waterhole in Limpopo.
Kudu at waterhole
Kudu bull showing his magnificence at a waterhole and not fazed by anything around him.
The Grey Ghost
Exclusive Kudu Bull footage from our outfitter's hunting areas! Africa's "grey ghost" is considered one of the most sort after hunting trophies to pursue on safari. Our footage ranges from all corners of Southern Africa.
Why hunt Kudu?
The Kudu is an amazing animal. The second biggest African antelopes, they can jump over an 8 -foot fence that marks the borders of South African “enclosures” (so much for “high fence” hunting!). The great spiral horns of Kudu are treasured by many African peoples as vessels, musical instruments, and for ceremonial purposes. For most Westerners, few hunting trophies symbolize Africa while putting viewers in awe, without being pompous or pretentious, like a good Kudu cape mount.
But this trophy is far from easy to get. Kudu is remarkably agile, wary, and master of camouflage, in spite of its size, so, whether on South African game ranch or the East African wilderness of Mozambique, a hunter would likely have to work hard to earn it. Small wonder that statistically Kudu is one of the top five most popular African species.
Eastern Cape Plains Game Safaris 1x1
Eastern Cape, South Africa
Kudu, Southern greater kudu, Baboon, Black springbok, Black wildebeest, Black-backed jackal, Blue duiker, Blue wildebeest, Bontebok, Burchells zebra, Bushbuck, Bushpig, Cape buffalo, Cape mountain zebra, Cape springbok, Caracal, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common reedbuck, Copper springbok, Eland, Fallow deer, Gemsbuck, Giraffe, Grey rhebuck, Grysbuck, Impala, Klipspringer, Mountain reedbuck, Nyala, Oribi, Ostrich, Porcupine, Red hartebeest, Roan, Sable, Steenbok, Tsessebe, Vervet monkey, Warthog, Waterbuck, White blesbuck, White springbok
Bow Hunting, Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Jan 1, 25 - Dec 31, 25
Daily rate fee
₽247,001
for 7 days, 1 hunter
The Ultimate African Dream Hunt
Limpopo, South Africa
Kudu, African wild cat, Baboon, Black impala, Black-backed jackal, Blue wildebeest, Burchells zebra, Bushpig, Cape buffalo, Cape eland, Caracal, Civet cat, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common springbok, Gemsbuck, Genet cat, Giraffe, Golden wildebeest, Impala, 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
₽62,730
for 3 days, 1 hunter
Limpopo Plainsgame 2x1
Limpopo, South Africa
Kudu, Blue wildebeest, Brown hyena, Burchells zebra, Bushpig, Cape buffalo, Cape eland, Civet cat, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Crocodile, Gemsbuck, Genet cat, Golden wildebeest, Honey badger, Impala, Klipspringer, Limpopo bushbuck, Mountain reedbuck, Nyala, Red hartebeest, Sable, Serval, Steenbok, Tsessebe, Warthog, Waterbuck, White blesbuck
Bow Hunting, Crossbow Hunting, High Seat, Hunting From a Blind, Mountain Hunting, Muzzleloader, Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Jan 1, 24 - Dec 31, 25
Daily rate fee
₽145,493
for 7 days, 1 hunter
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