Kudu hunting in Namibia

Kudu, the Elk of Africa is top of everyone’s African hunting bucket list, be you a first timer or a returning client hoping for an opportunity to shoot that elusive sixty inch “Grey Ghost of the Bushveld”. An impressive species with its massive spiral horns sought after both as a trophy and for its meat. Kudu flourish in Namibia, especially in the semi wooded areas. Being incredible jumpers, they mostly live an unperturbed life being able to clear the average game fence in a single leap whilst travelling great distances in search of high quality food. Periodically their numbers are affected by drought and regionalised rabies outbreaks but their numbers bounce back pretty quickly after such natural events. Although available over a large portion of the country, the best Kudu hunting is in central Namibia, north of the capital Windhoek. The southern ranges of the north-western (Erongo Mountains) region is another hot spot to hunt these impressive beats. The Southern Greater Kudu is classified as a species of least concern by the IUCN and no special hunting permits are required other than a standard Namibian hunting license which will be prearranged by your outfitter.