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Where to hunt Roan

Roan refers to the colouring of this antelope which is found across the savannas of West, Central, East and Southern Africa. There are six subspecies of which we will concentrate on the Angolan Roan which for the hunting record purposes has been amalgamated with the Southern Roan, the East African Roan of Tanzania and Western Roan. Southern Roan are the more commonly hunted Roan and have become a feature of many game breeding projects in South Africa and Namibia. They can be hunted in Zambia, South Africa and Namibia.

Price distribution

In Zambia, Roan hunts sell for approximately $1,500 per day for a 10-day hunt which could include a closely related Sable Antelope. Trophy fees for a Roan on this hunt will fetch $7,000. In Namibia and South Africa, daily rates are much of a muchness and in the region of $350-450 per day. Trophy fees in Namibia range from $4,400-10,000. In South Africa trophy fees range from as little as $4,000 for a Roan under 26 inches and up to $10,500 at the opposite extreme for a Roan of more than 28 inches in length.

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When to hunt Roan?

Roan may be hunted all year round In South Africa. In Namibia, hunting is closed in January and February, and in Zambia the season runs from May until the end of November. The best months for hunting Roan are the dry winter/autumn months (July-October), especially when water availability is limited as these animals tend to drink in the late afternoon. In some ways, this is a shy species avoiding other herbivores and predators in sparsely wooded medium to tall grasslands.

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Due to its habits of avoiding other species it makes for slightly easier hunting as there is less of a chance of being busted during a walk and stalk by other species sharing the same habitat. What does make things tough is the length of the long grass often in flat areas where they prefer to feed. Although great cover for a stalk it can make shooting difficult when trying to find a shooting lane through this tall grass without exposing yourself. In the late afternoon they may be found resting up near water after taking a drink.

Roan

Roan refers to the colouring of this antelope which is found across the savannas of West, Central, East and Southern Africa. There are six subspecies of which we will concentrate on the Angolan Roan which for the hunting record purposes has been amalgamated with the Southern Roan, the East African Roan of Tanzania and Western Roan. Southern Roan are the more commonly hunted Roan and have become a feature of many game breeding projects in South Africa and Namibia. They can be hunted in Zambia, South Africa and Namibia.

Why hunt Roan?

With their horse-like build, Roan are one of the largest species of antelope in Africa, second only to Eland and a large Kudu bull. These animals are usually hunted after you have done a number of trips to Africa. They make a marvelous addition to a trophy collection and make stunning pedestal mounts when mounted with their close cousin, Sable Antelope. Shoulder mounts and European skull mounts are also very popular.

Garden Route Plains Game Safari (1x1)

9.8 8 reviews
Western Cape, South Africa
Roan, Ankole, Baboon, Black impala, Black springbok...
Trip duration: 3 - 12 days
Season: 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
Price from
4,396
for 3 days, 1 hunter

Best of South African Plains Game 1on1

Limpopo, South Africa
Roan, African wild cat, Baboon, Black impala, Black-backed jackal...
Trip duration: 1 - 5 days
Season: 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025
Price from
7,928
for 1 day, 1 hunter
Roan Special

Roan Special

9.8 7 reviews
Limpopo, South Africa
Roan, Baboon, Black impala, Blue wildebeest, Burchells zebra...
Trip duration: 5 - 14 days
Season: 1 Apr 2025 - 30 Nov 2025
Price from
6,360
7,065
for 5 days, 1 hunter
Roan

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