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Where to hunt Red Gemsbuck
The red gemsbuck is a striking color variant of the common gemsbok, selectively bred for its deep reddish-brown coat. This rare variation is primarily found on private game ranches in South Africa, where careful breeding programs have produced healthy populations. The Limpopo, Eastern Cape, and Free State regions of South Africa are among the best destinations to hunt red gemsbuck.
Price distribution
Due to its rarity and selective breeding, red gemsbuck hunting is priced higher than traditional gemsbok hunts. Trophy fees typically range from $3,000 to $6,000, depending on the quality of the specimen and the outfitter. Daily rates for guided plains game hunts generally range from $250 to $500 per day, with all-inclusive packages, including accommodations, meals, and guiding, priced between $3,000 and $7,000.
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When to hunt Red Gemsbuck?
Red gemsbuck can be hunted year-round in South Africa, thanks to the favorable hunting regulations in these countries. However, the best time to hunt is during the dry winter months from June to September, when visibility is better, and animals are more concentrated around water sources and attracted to salt and mineral blocks. Cooler temperatures during this period also make for more comfortable hunting conditions and allow for extended time in the field.
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Hunting methods
Hunting red gemsbuck offers the same challenges as gemsbuck hunting in general. These animals are highly alert and well-adapted to their open savanna and semi-desert environments. The most common method is spot-and-stalk, where hunters and their professional guides glass the terrain from elevated vantage points before planning a careful approach. A flat-shooting rifle is essential. Study the animal’s anatomy, as many hunters who are new to Africa make the mistake of shooting too high on the body. Bowhunting for gemsbuck is mostly limited to waiting in ground blinds or on tree stands near waterholes or mineral sites.
Why hunt Red Gemsbuck?
The red gemsbuck, with its deep reddish-brown coat, really stands out among other gemsbuck and plains game trophies. If you avoid ‘put and take’ type hunts, which we hope you do, then hunting gemsbuck is a true plains game challenge, demanding patience, precision, and endurance. The experience of tracking and stalking these animals across the vast landscapes of Africa adds to the adventure, immersing hunters in the beauty and excitement of a classic safari hunt.
1:1 Lowveld Plainsgame Hunt
Limpopo, South Africa
Red gemsbuck, Baboon, Black wildebeest, Black-backed jackal, Blue wildebeest, Brown hyena, Burchells zebra, Bushpig, Cape eland, Caracal, Civet cat, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common reedbuck, Common springbok, Gemsbuck, Genet cat, Giraffe, Golden gemsbuck, Golden wildebeest, Grey rhebuck, Honey badger, Impala, Kings wildebeest, Klipspringer, Kudu, Limpopo bushbuck, Mountain reedbuck, Nyala, Oribi, Ostrich, Porcupine, Red duiker, Red hartebeest, Red lechwe, Roan, Sable, Serval, Spotted hyena, Steenbok, Tsessebe, Vervet monkey, Warthog, Waterbuck, White blesbuck
Baiting, Bow Hunting, Management Hunt, Muzzleloader, Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Feb 1, 25 - Dec 31, 25
Daily rate fee
$1,900
for 5 days, 1 hunter
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African Plains Game Safari on 1x1
Limpopo, South Africa
Red gemsbuck, Baboon, Black impala, Black springbok, Black wildebeest, Black-backed jackal, Blue duiker, Blue wildebeest, Bontebok, Burchells zebra, Bushbuck, Bushpig, Cape buffalo, Caracal, Civet cat, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common reedbuck, Common springbok, Copper springbok, Eland, Gemsbuck, Genet cat, Giraffe, Golden wildebeest, Grey rhebuck, Grysbuck, Impala, Klipspringer, Kudu, Limpopo bushbuck, Mountain reedbuck, Nyala, Ostrich, Porcupine, Red duiker, Red hartebeest, Red lechwe, Roan, Sable, Saddleback impala, Serval, Springhare, Steenbok, Tsessebe, Warthog, Waterbuck, White blesbuck, White springbok
Bow Hunting, Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Feb 1, 25 - Dec 20, 25
Daily rate fee
$2,475
for 5 days, 1 hunter
2:1 Lowveld Plainsgame Hunt
Limpopo, South Africa
Red gemsbuck, Baboon, Black wildebeest, Black-backed jackal, Blue wildebeest, Brown hyena, Burchells zebra, Bushpig, Cape eland, Caracal, Civet cat, Common blesbuck, Common duiker, Common reedbuck, Common springbok, Gemsbuck, Genet cat, Giraffe, Golden gemsbuck, Golden wildebeest, Grey rhebuck, Honey badger, Impala, Kings wildebeest, Klipspringer, Kudu, Limpopo bushbuck, Mountain reedbuck, Nyala, Oribi, Ostrich, Porcupine, Red duiker, Red hartebeest, Red lechwe, Roan, Sable, Serval, Spotted hyena, Steenbok, Tsessebe, Vervet monkey, Warthog, Waterbuck, White blesbuck
Baiting, Bow Hunting, Management Hunt, Muzzleloader, Rifle Hunting, Stalking
Season: Feb 1, 25 - Dec 31, 25
Daily rate fee
$1,980
for 3 days, 2 hunters
Instant booking

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