Menelik Bushbuck hunting

Also known as Arusi Bushbuck

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Where to hunt Menelik Bushbuck

Menelik's Bushbuck is an endemic species found in the Ethiopian Highlands. The shy, elusive forest antelope is closely related to the Mountain Nyala found in the region. They are strikingly dark in colour compared to the other Bushbuck species. They can only be hunted in the mountain forests of Ethiopia.

Price distribution

Daily rates for a plains game hunt in Ethiopia range from $1850 – 2550. In most cases, this excludes numerous other incidentals like conservation and community fees that have not been included in the daily rate prices. Daily rate fees depend on the length of the plains game safari. A trophy Menelik’s Bushbuck fee is around $6000 and keep in mind that this does not include any license fees.

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When to hunt Menelik Bushbuck?

Menelik’s Bushbuck may be hunted year-round as there is no set hunting season in Ethiopia. These nocturnal animals live in the dense forest undergrowth and may be spotted feeding on the forest margins or openings early in the morning or late afternoon. Being a water-dependent species, they make break cover to drink at one of the many mountain streams or springs. The best time to hunt Menelik’s Bushbuck is between October and June.

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Hunting methods

Whilst glassing from one of the many vantage points overlooking a forested mountainside or canyon, look for any sign of movement. Bushbuck just seem to appear from nowhere when they break cover and usually it is a flash of white hair on the inside of their front legs that gives them away. Often additional spotters are posted at various vantage points during a Mountain Nyala hunt and will be told to make contact with the Professional Hunter should they spot a Menelik’s Bushbuck as well.

Stalking 2 hunts

Rifle Hunting 2 hunts

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Why hunt Menelik Bushbuck?

The smallest of the spiral-horned antelope and one of the wiliest antelope to hunt. Bushbucks are known as Africa’s Whitetail and these jet black specimens with striking white markings must make it one of the most beautiful looking Bushbucks. When wounded, they must be treated with respect, as they are known to attack tracking dogs and even hunters alike.

Mountain Nyala and Menelik Bushbuck Hunt

Ethiopia

Menelik bushbuck, Black-and-white colobus, Klipspringer, Leopard, Mountain nyala, Olive baboon, Red duiker, Side-striped jackal, Spotted hyena

Bow Hunting, Mountain Hunting, Rifle Hunting, Stalking

Season: Oct 1, 25 - Jun 30, 26

Daily rate fee

$46,190

for 15 days, 1 hunter

Lowland and Mountain Plains Game Combo

Ethiopia

Menelik bushbuck, Abyssinian bushbuck, African wild cat, Beisa oryx, Black-and-white colobus, Black-backed jackal, Caracal, Crocodile, Defassa waterbuck, Genet cat, Gerenuk, Grivet monkey, Hamadryas baboon, Jackal, Klipspringer, Leopard, Lesser kudu, Lion, Mountain nyala, Olive baboon, Ostrich, Red duiker, Salt's dik-dik, Side-striped jackal, Soemmerring's gazelle, Spotted hyena, Warthog

Mountain Hunting, Rifle Hunting, Stalking

Season: Oct 1, 25 - Jun 30, 26

Daily rate fee

$57,140

for 26 days, 1 hunter